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Jun 30, 2025 • 58min
Gab & Juls Show: Should Harvey Elliott leave Liverpool?
Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss England’s back-to-back European U21 title victory and ask whether Lee Carsley is ready for the next step in his career and if Harvey Elliott should leave Liverpool to play regular football. The guys also look at PSG’s thumping win over Inter Miami, ask whether Lyon could still play in Ligue 1 next season and ask why FIFA has decided to launch a clothing range.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 54min
Futbol Americas: USMNT Advance to Gold Cup Semis
Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller react to the USMNT's penalty shootout win over Costa Rica in the Gold Cup Quarterfinals and look ahead to their semifinal matchup with Guatemala. Then, the team reacts to PSG's 4-0 thrashing of Inter Miami as Lionel Messi is bounced from the Club World Cup. Plus, a look at Mexico's win vs Saudi Arabia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 3min
Kane Fires Bayern Into Quarters
The FC crew react to Bayern Munich's 4-2 victory over Flamengo and praise Harry Kane for his brace that see the German champions advance to the Club World Cup quarterfinals vs PSG. Plus, Frank Leboeuf and Alexis Nunes break down Inter Miami's exit from the tournament and argue if the club should have been invited in the first place. The guys also question why Chelsea are signing Joao Pedro to an already bloated squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 1min
Chelsea Weather The Storm
The FC crew reacts to Chelsea's 4-1 extra time win over Benfica and discusses the almost 2-hour weather delay and potential solutions for it. Then, the guys break down Palmeiras' 1-0 win over Botafogo to set up a clash with Chelsea in the quarterfinals. Plus, a look at Jürgen Klopp's comments calling the Club World Cup the "worst idea ever implemented in football." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2025 • 1h 1min
Madrid's Mojo Returning?
The FC Crew react to Real Madrid's dominant 3-0 victory over RB Salzburg as they advance into the CWC knockout stages, and break down how Xabi Alonso's team looks tactically. Then, they each offer their predictions for CWC bracket, where Frank Leboeuf makes some surprising choices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2025 • 50min
Futbol Americas: Madrid through, Argentinian clubs struggle in CWC
In the latest edition of Futbol Americas, Cristina Alexander, Ale Moreno, Herculez Gomez, and Mauricio Pedroza discuss Real Madrid's dominant 3-0 win over RB Salzburg and their qualification into the knockout round of the Club World Cup. Then, they break down the great performances of the Brazilian clubs and the poor performances of the Argentinian clubs in the CWC. They also talk Johnny Cardoso to Atletico Madrid, and preview Mexico and the United States' upcoming matches in the Gold Cup.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 1h
Club World Cup Bracketology
The FC crew react to Manchester City's 5-2 victory over Juventus and argue if being on the easier side of the bracket matters. Plus, Rob Dawson joins the show to break down a few players stuck at their current club looking for moves away. Nedum Onuoha also reacts to Denzel Dumfries & Marcos Acuna clashing during Inter's 2-0 victory over River Plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 26, 2025 • 59min
Gab & Juls Show: Can Inter replicate the PSG model?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over River Plate and ask if a more youth-focussed Inter under Christian Chivu is the future for the Nerazzurri. The guys also discuss Lyon’s relegation to Ligue 2, Milos Kerkez’ move to Liverpool and if Cristiano Ronaldo will sign a new deal with Al Nassr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
Chelsea's Luck of the Draw
The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-0 win over ES Tunis and argue why club needs to start signing proven talent over young promising players. Plus, Rob Dawson joins the show to explain how Manchester City are beating the heat ahead of their clash with Juventus on Thursday. The guys also give their thoughts on Luka Modric's imminent move to AC Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 19min
The Football Reporters: What we’ve learned at the Club World Cup
Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and James Olley are joined by Lizzy Becherano, Alex Kirkland and Jeff Carlisle, who are covering the Club World Cup and Gold Cup in the USA to break down what we’ve learned from the tournaments so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices