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Sep 23, 2025 • 59min
Futbol Americas: Dembele, Bonmati Win Ballon d'Or
Cristina Alexander, Gab Marcotti, Herculez Gomez and Janusz Michallik react to Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d'Or and praise the attacker for his achievements after a few down years prior. Plus, the crew argue if Christian Pulisic is AC Milan's best player and expalin why he deserves a new contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2025 • 1h 13min
The Football Reporters: Is Pep recreating Klopp’s Liverpool?
Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson break down the weekend’s Premier League action, Nedum Onuoha shares his story of being shunned by Manchester City, and author Tim Percival joins to examine the relationship between managers and the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2025 • 49min
Ousmane Dembélé Wins Ballon d'Or
The FC crew reacts to Ousmane Dembélé winning the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or as Lamine Yamal comes in second. Then, the guys discuss Vinícius Júnior being subbed off vs Espanyol and his form since missing out on the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or. Plus, a look back at the 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Man City and what it could mean for the Premier League title race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2025 • 58min
Gab & Juls Show: Was Guardiola scared of Arsenal?
Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City and ask why Pep Guardiola set up so defensively against Mikel Arteta’s side. The guys also discuss Manchester United’s vital 2-1 win over Chelsea, the impending Ballon d’Or and pay their respects to Matt Beard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 21, 2025 • 1h 4min
Arteta's Arsenal Approach
The FC crew react to Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Manchester City and question why manager Mikel Arteta didn't try to go for the win from the start of the game. Plus, the guys break down Barcelona's 3-0 win and argue if Ferran Torres can be Barcelona's No. 9 going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 20, 2025 • 1h 15min
Sanchez sees Red in Manchester
The FC Crew react to a dramatic match between Manchester United and Chelsea in which the Blues' keeper Robert Sanchez was sent off just 5 minutes in. Then, they discuss the Merseyside Derby and Liverpool's impressive start to the season. Also, talk Real Madrid and their winning start in LALIGA, although Vini Jr. isn't the happiest player in the dressing room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 3min
Amorim Safe For Now
The FC crew look ahead to Chelsea's visit to Manchester United and argue if Ruben Amorim could get sacked after this game despite the Portuguese manager saying he has the support of Man United's board. Plus, the guys preview Saturday's Merseyside derby and question why Dean Huijsen's red card vs Real Sociedad was not overturned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2025 • 1h 7min
Futbol Americas: Messi Isn't Going Anywhere
Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss Inter Miami bouncing back with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders and Lionel Messi nearing a multiyear extension to stay in Miami. Then, a discussion on Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller's impact on MLS. Plus, reaction to reports on Christian Pulisic missing the Gold Cup and Weston McKennie's inconsistencies with the US national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2025 • 23min
The Football Reporters: Should Man United sack Ruben Amorim?
Rob Dawson and Mark Ogden join Sam Tighe to debate whether Ruben Amorim deserves more time at Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 2min
Rashford Reborn on English Soil
The FC crew discusses Marcus Rashford's dazzling performance in Barcelona's 2-1 win at Newcastle. Plus, Erling Haaland & Manchester City spoil Kevin De Bruyne's return to Manchester, beating a 10-man Napoli 2-0. Also, a look back at Liverpool's dramatic win over Atlético Madrid & Bayern Munich's victory over Chelsea. And, José Mourinho returns to Benfica. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices