VAR Chaos, Newcastle Bottling It & England “DOOMED” Without Kane

World Cup Kick-Off, Ronaldo's Sixth Shot at Glory & Transfer Window Madnes

The World Cup is finally here! Charlie Austin and Peter Redding look ahead to the opening matches as Mexico and South Africa get the tournament underway, discuss the players chasing history in their sixth World Cup, and ask whether Cristiano Ronaldo should still start for Portugal. Plus: ⚽ Charlie's verdict on England's final warm-up win ⚽ Scotland's chances of making it out of the group ⚽ FIFA, ticket prices and the World Cup controversies already making headlines ⚽ Everton's latest financial headache ⚽ Wolves sack Rob Edwards despite recent signings ⚽ The latest transfer rumours including the huge valuation of Elliot Anderson ⚽ PlayNimbus World Cup Fantasy Challenge – can you beat Charlie Austin? Join Charlie's PlayNimbus league, pick your players and follow the World Cup with us all summer long. 🎙️ Powered by PlayNimbus – Fantasy Football Reimagined.sign up: playnimbus.app/chaz 📲 Follow, subscribe and join the conversation on social media. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

England, Scotland & PlayNimbus: Charlie’s World Cup Selection Headache Begins

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chaz The countdown to the 2026 World Cup continues as Charlie Austin and Peter Redding break down England's latest warm-up performance, the ongoing Jude Bellingham versus Morgan Rogers debate, and why Harry Kane remains the key to England's hopes. Charlie gives his honest verdict on England's display, discusses the concerns over World Cup pitch conditions, and explains why he still believes France are the team everyone has to beat. Meanwhile, AI predicts the tournament winner — but Charlie isn't buying it. Plus, the official PlayNimbus World Cup Challenge is here. We reveal the first fixtures, including England v Croatia and England v Ghana, and Charlie builds his dream England v Scotland fantasy team as fans prepare to go head-to-head throughout the tournament. ⚽ England World Cup debate 🏴 England v Scotland fantasy selections 🇫🇷 Why France remain Charlie's favourites 🤖 AI World Cup predictions reviewed 🎮 PlayNimbus World Cup Challenge launch Join Charlie's league and see if you can beat the former Premier League striker throughout the World Cup. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jules Rimet Still Gleaming!

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chaz Who wins the 2026 World Cup? Charlie Austin gives his verdict as Chaz Kicks Off Summer continues with a deep dive into the biggest football tournament on the planet. From France, England, Spain and Argentina to dark horses Norway, Morocco and Egypt, Charlie and Peter Redding break down the nations they believe can go all the way, the teams nobody is talking about, and the players who could light up the tournament. 🏆 Charlie names his World Cup favourites 🇫🇷 Why France may be the team to beat 🏴 Why England MUST deliver this time 🇦🇷 Can Argentina do it again? 🌍 The outsiders who could shock the world ⚽ The impact of the expanded 48-team tournament 🔥 Eight Middle Eastern nations making history 🎯 Early Play Nimbus player picks Plus, Charlie explains why tournament football is unlike anything else in the game and reveals what players are really thinking as the World Cup countdown begins. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arsenal Fall Short, Slot Sack & Football's Biggest Summer Begins

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chaz The countdown to the World Cup is officially on. This week on Chaz Kicks Off, Charlie Austin and Peter Redding break down Arsenal's Champions League final defeat to PSG, the penalty shoot-out mistakes that changed everything, and why football fans are falling back in love with the way PSG play the game. The lads also react to the shock departure of Arne Slot from Liverpool, discuss who could replace him at Anfield, and debate whether Arsenal are now best placed to dominate English football over the next few seasons. Plus, with the World Cup just around the corner, Charlie reveals FIFA's new rule changes, including crackdowns on time-wasting, goalkeeper delays, substitutions and VAR interventions. Will the changes improve the game or create even more controversy? Also in the episode: ⚽ PSG's back-to-back European triumphs ⚽ Arsenal's tactical approach under Arteta ⚽ Anthony Gordon's Barcelona move ⚽ The England World Cup debate: North vs South ⚽ Classic World Cup shirts and football nostalgia ⚽ Why football fans are excited for the World Cup again ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Special Guest: Referee Graham Scott

This episode is powered by Play Nimbus. Fantasy football reimagined. Join the waitlist to play soon playnimbus.app/chaz Former Premier League referee Graham Scott joins Chaz Kicks Off for one of the most fascinating football conversations we’ve had yet. From VAR chaos and tunnel confrontations to dressing room psychology, referee pressure and the reality behind football’s most controversial decisions, Graham gives an honest, no-filter insight into life in the middle. Charlie Austin revisits that infamous VAR rant, Graham reveals why being on VAR is harder than refereeing on the pitch, discusses Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester City side, Kevin De Bruyne’s genius, dressing room cooling-off periods, and whether referees really do dread certain clubs and stadiums. A brilliant football conversation packed with stories, honesty and proper behind-the-scenes insight from a man who had the best seat in the house. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.