Kickin' It

Marco Messina sits down with the film producer who took a bankrupt Napoli out of the third division and built them into Italian champions. Twice.

Aurelio De Laurentiis pulls back the curtain on the full story: the chaos of acquiring a club in ruins, the climb back through the divisions, and his unfiltered views on what's broken in the modern game: agent interference, fixture congestion, and a football industry that has lost the.He opens up about the financial tightrope of competing against much richer clubs, the friction of telling managers what they can and can’t spend, and why last season’s title - not the historic 2023 Scudetto that ended a 33-year drought - hit differently and meant more. He also sizes up Scott McTominay for a future in front of the camera and shares a story about working with Diego Maradona on a film set.To close, he turns his gaze to the bigger picture: Italy missing out on a third straight World Cup and the deep structural problems threatening the future of calcio.

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In this episode of Kickin' It presented by Modelo, host Marco Messina sits down with Atalanta's Dutch midfielder Marten de Roon. As a key figure in Atalanta's sustained success at the top of Italian and European football, de Roon discusses the secret behind La Dea's rise, explaining how Gian Piero Gasperini transformed the mentality of the "small club" from Bergamo.

De Roon, who is just five appearances away from breaking Atalanta's all-time appearances record, opens up about the special connection he's developed with the city and its passionate supporters. He reflects on the disappointment of missing Atalanta's historic Europa League final win, and shares his thoughts on the challenges Italian clubs face in retaining top talent.

The conversation also delves into de Roon's unique playing style, his ambitions for the Netherlands national team ahead of the World Cup, and the madcap game against Argentina at the 2022 tournament as well as the majesty of Lionel Messi.

Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+.

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Marco Messina sits down with the King of Transfers, Fabrizio Romano, for a deep dive into the grind behind the biggest scoops in football.

From pioneering a digital-first approach to building a one-man media empire, Fabrizio explains why 20-hour workdays are the norm and how he balances being “a journalist for sure, but with skills as a content creator.” He opens up about being self-taught in multiple languages, the accidental birth of Here We Go, and navigating the toxic side of social media - including when he chooses to clap back.

The conversation pulls back the curtain on trust and access: sitting on sensitive transfer news to protect key relationships, relying on instinct to separate truth from noise, and how his mindset has evolved from needing to be first to prioritizing accuracy and harmony. He reflects on the Lucas Paquetá saga, and shares pride in breaking the Moisés Caicedo-to-Chelsea bombshell despite Liverpool’s late push.

Plus, which fanbases react the loudest (Indonesia and Manchester United supporters top the list), why he’s backing Carlo Ancelotti to lead Brazil on the world stage, and a rapid-fire “in-the-mixer” segment that puts the transfer guru on the spot.

Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+.

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Anita Jones sits down with Portugal and AC Milan star Rafael Leão for a candid conversation about pressure, progression, and life beyond the pitch.

Leão reflects on his humble beginnings on the outskirts of Lisbon, being ghosted by Benfica before landing at Sporting CP, and handling early comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo - the kind of “good pressure,” he says, that shaped his mentality. He also opens up about his relationship with streamer IShowSpeed, his respect for the rise of content creators in football, and why he embraces connecting the game to a new generation of fans.

At AC Milan, Leão discusses managing expectations at one of Europe’s biggest clubs, adapting to a new role, and why “football now is about numbers.” He looks back on winning the Scudetto and being named Serie A MVP, the live-or-die intensity of the Milan derby, and how Zlatan Ibrahimović’s relentless competitiveness pushed him to another level. He also breaks down his growing on-field chemistry with Christian Pulisic.

With Portugal, Leão explains why he believes Roberto Martínez is the right man to lead the national team, recalls the “crazy aura” of meeting Ronaldo for the first time, and speaks emotionally about the passing of Diogo Jota - “every game we think about him.” Off the field, he shares how becoming a father at a young age changed everything.

Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on soccer.

Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott

Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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France and Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram joins Anita Jones for a candid conversation about football, family, and forging his own identity.

From a friendly rivalry with his brother Khéphren - “I wanted to prove I’m the big brother” - to navigating the weight of being Lilian Thuram’s son, Marcus opens up about maturity, values, and learning to question the world around him. He reflects on fashion as a quiet competition within the French national team, why comfort now beats standing out, and the small, surreal moments of his upbringing including giving Lionel Messi’s boots to a friend.

On the pitch, Thuram breaks down his transition into a striker, his chemistry with Lautaro Martínez, and what it meant to win the Scudetto in his first season at Inter, capped by an unforgettable goal in the Derby della Madonnina. He discusses his evolution as a player, tuning out social media, resisting data obsession, and learning to process criticism without letting emotion dictate his game.

Thuram also reflects on life in Italy, the dream of getting to represent France, and the emotion of making the 2022 World Cup squad including his fuzzy memories of coming off the bench in the final. Plus, why he isn’t afraid to use his platform to confront racism through education and mental strength.

Kickin’ It is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 

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Follow the Kickin’ It team on Twitter: @CBSSportsGolazo, @kate_scott

Watch Kickin’ It on the CBS Sports Golazo Network, the 24-hour soccer streaming network that is available for free on connected TV and mobile devices through the CBS Sports App and Pluto TV, and on CBSSports.com, as well as Paramount+.

For more soccer coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

Watch UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Europa Conference League, EFL, Carabao Cup, Serie A, Coppa Italia, CONCACAF Nations League, NWSL, Scottish Premiership, Argentine Primera División, AFC Champion League and more by subscribing to Paramount+

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