Paramount Plus soccer commentators are Ray Hudson, Jim Beglin, Clive Tyldesley, Martin Tyler, Matteo Bonetti and Alan Smith.
Renowned for live coverage of the prestigious UEFA Champions League, Paramount Plus is a highly acclaimed platform for soccer enthusiasts worldwide.
As the pinnacle of club competition in European football, UCL unites elite teams from across the continent, vying to be crowned the champions.
With its comprehensive broadcast rights, this network ensures that fans are treated to thrilling matches, captivating moments, and exceptional displays of talent throughout the tournament.
Paramount Plus broadcasters are at the heart of this immersive experience, whose prowess lies in their ability to encapsulate the essence of the Champions League matches.
Through their engaging commentary and eloquent presentation, they skillfully transmit the exhilaration and dramatic intensity to viewers, irrespective of their physical location.
CBS Sports Champions League Broadcasters
CBS Sports soccer commentators are:
- Ray Hudson
- Jim Beglin
- Martin Tyler
- Clive Tyldesley
- Matteo Bonetti
- Alan Smith
In September 2022, Ray Hudson became part of CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League television coverage. Transitioning to his role as a color commentator for Inter Miami CF of Major League Soccer was announced in March 2020.
Starting from the 2004-2005 season, Hudson embarked on his sportscasting journey with GolTV. He was co-commentator for European league matches and co-hosted American Soccer until his final appearance on August 29, 2007.
In 2012, Hudson joined Sirius XM Radio as the lead play-by-play caller on SiriusXM FC 85, the soccer channel provided by the service. On weekdays at 7 am Eastern Time, he hosts The Football Show with Charlie Stillitano, Neil Barnett, and Phil Schoen.
Jim Beglin became part of the CBS Sports champions league broadcast team to fulfill talking head duties for BT Sport, Premier League Productions, CBS Sports, and previously for ITV and Granada Television as a sports journalist.
He provided play-by-play details for RTÉ during the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and 2018; in the past, he covered Premier League, UEFA Champions League matches, and Republic of Ireland internationals for RTÉ.
Matteo Bonetti has been an esteemed soccer commentator and analyst at CBS since July 2021. He began his association with ESPN in August 2018 as a analyst, primarily focusing on international soccer and prominent international tournaments, per his LinkedIn.
Additionally, Bonetti serves as a studio analyst for ESPN FC, the exclusive daily soccer news and analysis program on ESPN+. Within this role, he provides valuable insights into Serie A and other European leagues.
Bonetti's initial tenure at ESPN from 2008 to 2012 involved working as a soccer writer for ESPN.com, coinciding with establishing the new beIN Sport.
Notably, Bonetti has displayed his talents as a play-by-play newscaster for TNT at FIFA 19 eSports events, and he assumes the role of host and executive producer for the weekly Serie A CalcioCast podcast.
Paramount Plus Soccer Announcers
The list of announcers for Paramount Plus soccer coverage consists of:
- Andres Cordero
- Pien Meulensteen
- Sam Matterface
- Jonathan Pearce
Andres Cordero joined CBS Sports in 2021 as a play-by-play announcer for their Serie A and Concacaf coverage. He also serves for the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami CF.
He has extensive play-by-play experience in top-level international competitions, including La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1, Copa Libertadores, World Cup Qualifiers, and the Africa Cup of Nations.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Cordero worked as a sports journalist at beIN Media Group for nearly nine years and spent eight years as a presenter and newscaster at Gol TV.
He holds a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the Florida International University School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Pien Meulensteen is a versatile sports presenter, reporter, and commentator contributing to Sky Sports, BBC Sport, Radio 5Live, and CBS.
Recently, she made history as the first female to provide live play-by-play commentary for a Premier League game on Sky Sports. Her outstanding contributions led her to receive the 'One to Watch - On Air' award at this year's Sports Journalism Awards.
Pien began her broadcasting career at BBC Manchester while pursuing her First Class Honours degree in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Salford.
During her studies, she actively participated in covering major local sporting events, showcasing her strong on-air presence and deep knowledge of the game.
Furthermore, Pien's skills and expertise led her to become a regular presenter and commentator for MUTV, providing play-by-play commentaries for the Manchester United Women's football team.
CBS Sports Golazo Network Hosts
CBS Sports soccer hosts are:
- Kate Abdo
- Jules Breach
- Nicolás Cantor
- Manish Bhasin
- Ayo Akinwolere
Kate Abdo hosts UEFA Champions League coverage for CBS Sports and Fox Sports' FIFA World Cup Tonight. She has worked internationally, lending her talents to broadcasting in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, and the United States.
Abdo's broadcasting journey commenced at the esteemed German international news network Deutsche Welle, where she interned in the foreign language department in 2005.
In 2020, she returned to the UK to join CBS Sports as the host for UEFA Champions League and Europa League coverage while maintaining her US role of boxing coverage for DAZN.
Jules Breach, a highly sought-after broadcast journalist, has taken on leading presenting roles for BT Sport, Premier League Productions, ITV, and Channel 4.
She co-hosts BT Sport's flagship live football show, BT Sport Score, alongside Darrell Currie on Saturdays. Breach has presented live television in the UK for BT Sport and Channel 4 and has contributed to CBS Sports' UEFA Champions League coverage.
In September 2020, Ayo Akinwolere was appointed by CBS Sports in the US to serve as the presenter for the UEFA Europa League edition of the whip-around show, The Golazo Show.
This show is aired on CBS Sports Network and streamed to US viewers via Paramount Plus on match Thursdays. The UEFA Europa League edition of The Golazo Show features panelists such as Nicolás Cantor, Lianne Sanderson, and Julien Laurens.
Additionally, in 2018, Akinwolere assumed the role of co-presenter for Channel 4's European Rugby Champions Cup coverage.
CBS Sports Soccer Analysts
Analysts for CBS Sports soccer coverage are:
- Thierry Henry
- Jamie Carragher
- Micah Richards
- Peter Schmeichel
- Alex Scott
- Freddie Ljungberg
- Lianne Sanderson
- Jermaine Jones
- Maurice Edu
- Julien Laurens
Following his departure from CF Montreal, Thierry Henry resumed his career as a pundit. He joined CBS Sports on 27th September 2021 as a studio analyst for their UEFA Champions League coverage.
Additionally, Henry was hired by Amazon Prime Video as a consultant for their Premier League and Ligue 1 programs. In July 2020, CBS Sports announced that Jamie Carragher would join their Champions League studio broadcast team.
Previously, Carragher had signed a contract with Sky Sports for the 2013/14 season, where he appeared as a pundit alongside Graeme Souness, Gary Neville, and Jamie Redknapp.
Carragher also regularly appeared on Monday Night Football on Sky Sports, alongside Gary Neville and presenter Ed Chamberlin, from 2013 to 2016.
Micah Richards, known for his punditry work, contributes as a pundit for Sky Sports and BBC Sport, appearing across both radio and television platforms, including Match of the Day. He is also a part of CBS Sports Golazo for the coverage of Champions League matches.
