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Steve McManaman, a former Real Madrid star, joins fellow football pundits Mario Melchiot, Shaka Hislop, and Steve Nicol to discuss the potential hiring of Carlo Ancelotti as Brazil's national team manager. They delve into how this move might impact Real Madrid's season, especially with the La Liga title at stake. The crew also celebrates Liverpool's recent Premier League triumph, analyzing the club's future under new management while tackling Chelsea's bid for Champions League qualification amidst intense competition.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Barcelona’s Copa del Rey victory in the final after extra time against fierce rivals, Real Madrid. The guys ask who will come in to replace Carlo Ancelotti, with rumours intensifying about the Italian manager’s impending exit. The guys also praise Liverpool after winning the Premier League, ask how Antonio Conte is getting the best out of Scott McTominay & praise Wrexham following their third successive promotion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear from James Olley, Mark Ogden, Beth Lindop and a host of Arne Slot’s former teammates, coaches and players as we chart his journey from player to Premier League-winning manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Liverpool's 5-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur which sees Arne Slot's side crowned Premier League champions. Steve Nicol breaks down the key to the title win while Kieran Gibbs explains his disappointment that other clubs couldn't challenge for the league this season. The guys also react to Manchester City reaching the FA Cup final after defeating Nottingham Forest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Barcelona's 3-2 victory over Real Madrid and praise Hansi Flick for turning the Catalan club's youthful squad into title winners. Plus, Julien Laurens reacts to Crystal Palace's 3-0 win vs Aston Villa to reach the the FA Cup final where they will meet the winners of Nottingham Forest and Manchester City Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew break down Real Madrid's reaction to comments from the referees of the Copa del Rey final and criticize the club for their continued pressure of the match officials this season. Plus, the guys preview the El Clasico final and look ahead of this weekend's FA Cup ties. Stewart Robson also reacts to Patrice Evra calling out Luis Suarez to an MMA fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sebastian Salazar, Herculez Gomez, and Kasey Keller dive into Bruce Arena's comments on Mauricio Pochettino not understanding U.S. "culture" and whether Jesse Marsch would've been a better fit for the USMNT job. Then, reaction to Carlo Ancelotti criticizing Brazilian youngster Endrick for a recent poor performance for Real Madrid. Plus, a look-ahead to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals with Messi and Inter Miami taking on the Vancouver Whitecaps.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Atletico Madrid's 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano and argue if Antoine Griezmann should leave the club this summer with his replacements already finding form. Plus, Alex Kirkland joins the show to look ahead to the Copa del Rey final. Frank Leboeuf and Julien Laurens also debate their Premier League flops of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s late win over Aston Villa in the Premier League as the race for Champions League football begins to heat up and questions arise over Marcus Rashford’s future again. The guys also celebrate the NFL draft with their own draft of footballers born in 2003 including Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC Crew are joined by Luis Garcia to react to Real Madrid's 1-0 victory at Getafe. Then, Don Hutchison joins to talk Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace as they stray even further from Liverpool in the table. Also, they discuss Bruce Arena's comments on Pochettino and talk about Inter Milan's loss to AC Milan in the Copa Italia semi-final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices