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House of Champions: A CBS Soccer Podcast

Ian Paul Joy, Nigel Reo-Coker and Michael Lahoud discuss Real Madrid's unforeseen summer striker search as club legend Karim Benzema becomes the latest super star to join the Saudi Pro League. Is Harry Kane the right man to replace the Frenchman? Can Barcelona bring back Lionel Messi? And is La Liga's ability to attract talent beginning to wane? Plus, reaction to the Serie A and La Liga season finales, Manchester City's victory in the FA Cup final, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's decision to hang up his boots.

(04:20) La Liga recap: Valladolid the odd club out in six-way relegation fight

(09:40) Serie A recap: Spezia and Hellas Verona to scrap it out in loser-goes-down playoff

(15:40) Benzema bids adieu: Real Madrid's forward exodus; Kane, Osimhen & other options

(25:30) Messi leaves PSG: Barca & La Liga need La Pulga

(31:50) FA Cup final: ETH's stock rises, all hail Gundogan, Mount & Kane to Old Trafford rumors

(40:30) DFB Pokal: Nkunku shines as RB Leipzig retain title

(42:14) Legends depart: Zlatan Ibrahimovic & Mateu Lahoz bow out

(48:00) Europa Conference League preview: Fiorentina v West Ham

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