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Arsenal One Step Closer

03 Feb 2026

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The FC crew react to Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Chelsea which saw them advance to the Carabao Cup final. The guys break down who they think Arsenal's ...

Futbol Americas: Pepi Deal Collapses, Raul 12/12 & McKennie Stays Hot

03 Feb 2026

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez and Alejandro Moreno react to the news of Ricardo Pepi's potential move to Fullham collapsing before the deadline, ...

The Football Reporters: Has a dry January set up a big summer window?

03 Feb 2026

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Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson, James Olley and Beth Lindop look back on a relatively quiet winter transfer window, and wonder if a big summer of spending awa...

Should Solanke's First Goal Stand?

02 Feb 2026

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The FC crew are joined by former Premier League referee Andy Davies to take a look back at all the controversial calls from England this weekend. Plus...

Gab & Juls Show: Is Pep leaving Man City?

02 Feb 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Tottenham’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City and ask if Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester at the end of the ...

City Slip Up at Spurs (Again)

01 Feb 2026

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The FC crew reflect on Spurs 2nd half comeback to snatch a point from Manchester City, who drop more points in the Premier League title race. Plus, th...

Ekitike helps Resurgent Liverpool to Victory

01 Feb 2026

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The FC crew reacts to Liverpool's dominant performance against Newcastle United, plus Chelsea's 3-2 comeback win against West Ham in Stamford Bridge, ...

Real Madrid's Benfica Revenge?

30 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to the UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Playoffs draw and explain how Real Madrid can atone when they replay Benfica. Plus, the ...

Futbol Americas: Poch Puts Weah Down

30 Jan 2026

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Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop react to Mauricio Pochettino saying that Tim Weah and other players should 'trust the organization that is ...

Madrid's Messy Madness

29 Jan 2026

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The FC crew continue to react to Real Madrid's loss at Benfica and break down why their players are so upset after another defeat. Plus, Jan Aage Fjor...

Gab & Juls Show: Will Arbeloa last the season as Real Madrid manager?

29 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Benfica’s remarkable 4-2 victory over Real Madrid and praise goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s late header tha...

Benfica Keeper Brilliance

29 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Benfica's dramatic victory over Real Madrid and question why Alvaro Arbeloa's side were so poor in a game that could have seen th...

Futbol W: Trinity Rodman Gets Paid

28 Jan 2026

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Cristina Alexander and Ali Kreiger react to the news that Trinity Rodman has signed a new contract with the Washington Spirit that has made her the hi...

What is Success for Liverpool This Year?

27 Jan 2026

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The FC crew look at Liverpool's season and break down what they think would be a successful season for the Reds after another poor run of form. Plus, ...

Futbol Americas: USMNT Stars on the Move?

27 Jan 2026

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Alexis Nunes, Mauricio Pedroza, Herc Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno discuss the potential moves for Ricardo Pepi and Antonee Robinson. Then, they run it ...

The Football Reporters: Will cautious Arteta cost Arsenal the title?

27 Jan 2026

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Rob Dawson, Mark Ogden and James Olley assess the fallout from Manchester United’s win over Arsenal in the Premier League. The trio reveal what we k...

Arsenal Attack Underwhelming?

26 Jan 2026

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The FC crew reflect on Manchester United's win over Arsenal over the weekend, is the Arsenal attack doing enough at the moment? Plus, the guys look ba...

Gab & Juls Show: Is there a title race in the Premier League?

26 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League and ask if this could be the star...

Michael Carrick's at the Wheel

25 Jan 2026

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The FC crew reflect on Manchester United's big win over league leaders Arsenal at the Emirates, what does this mean for the Premier League title race?...

Liverpool's Lethargic Late Show

24 Jan 2026

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The FC crew break down Liverpool's 3-2 loss at Bournemouth and criticize Virgil Van Dijk for his hand in all 3 of Bournemouth's goals. Plus, the guys ...

Arbeloa's First Big Test

23 Jan 2026

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The FC crew discusses Alvaro Arbeloa's first big test in LaLiga this weekend when Real Madrid visit Villarreal. Plus, more reaction on Pedri's new ham...

UCL Standouts And Flops

22 Jan 2026

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The FC crew discuss who impressed most in the UCL this week. Plus, Don Hutchinson also joins the show to discuss who disappointed at UCL this week. Th...

Gab & Juls Show: Should Salah continue to start for Liverpool?

22 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League and ask whether Arne Slot felt that he had to sta...

Szoboszlai's Spectacular Set Piece

22 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Dominik Szoboszlai's free kick vs Marseille and argue if the Reds are back to their best under Arne Slot. Plus, the guys lament ...

Futbol W: Emma Hayes Joins the show

21 Jan 2026

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USWNT Manager Emma Hayes joins the show to discuss her selection USWNT camp and her outlook for the next Women's World Cup. Then, the crew reacts to t...

Man City's Miserable New Year

21 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Manchester City's loss to Bodo/Glimt and question why Pep Guardiola's side have been so poor since the start of the new year. Plu...

Futbol Americas: Matarazzo and Sociedad with the Upset

20 Jan 2026

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Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, and Kasey Keller react to Pellegrino Matarazzo's Real Sociedad win against league leaders Barcelona. Then, they reac...

The Football Reporters: Carrick exposes Man City’s flaws

20 Jan 2026

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Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and Beth Lindop break down Michael Carrick’s dream start as Manchester United interim and Arsenal extending their Premier Lea...

Man United's Top 5 Race Momentum

19 Jan 2026

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The FC crew give their predictions for who will finish inside the Premier League top 5 and explain why they think Man United will carry momentum from ...

Gab & Juls Show: Will Carrick get the Man Utd job full time?

19 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City and ask if people are rushing to give Michael...

Barcelona Stumble in San Sebastián

19 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Barcelona's loss at Real Sociedad and analyze the LALIGA title race with struggling Real Madrid now just one point back of the le...

Carrick's Rambunctious Red Devils

17 Jan 2026

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The FC Crew react to the unbelievable performance from Michael Carrick's Manchester United as they defeat Manchester City in the derby. Then, they rea...

Battle of Manchester

16 Jan 2026

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The FC crew look ahead to the Manchester Derby as well as talk about Man City's activity in the winter transfer market. Plus, the panel looks back at ...

Futbol Americas: Chris Richards is the USMNT Player of the Year

16 Jan 2026

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Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop react to the news that Chris Richards has been named the United States Soccer Male Player of the Year. Then...

Barcelona advance in Copa del Rey

16 Jan 2026

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The FC Crew talk Barcelona's win in the Copa del Rey and Real Madrid's shocking elimination, also the dramatic break up between Real Madrid and Xabi A...

Gab & Juls Show: Is this Real Madrid's worst week in recent history?

15 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti is joined by Sam Tighe to discuss Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso following the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barc...

Albacete Upset Real Madrid

15 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Albacete upsetting Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 and question if new manager Alvaro Arbeloa is in over his head. Pl...

Sensational Semenyo

13 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Man City's 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinals and praise Antoine Semenyo for adapting to life under Pep Gua...

Futbol Americas: Pepi in peril

13 Jan 2026

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Alexis Nunes, Kasey Keller, Herc Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno discuss Ricardo Pepi's arm injury and how it may affect his World Cup prospects. Then the...

The Football Reporters: Carrick in at Man Utd? Frank out at Spurs?

13 Jan 2026

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Rob, Mark and James look back on the FA Cup third round that saw Manchester United and Tottenham crash out. Darren Fletcher looks set to hand over his...

Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid

12 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Xabi Alonso leaving Real Madrid by mutual consent and argue whether the manager was ever a good fit for the club. Plus, the guys ...

Gab and Juls: Has Hansi Flick become the master of El Clásico?

12 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona’s 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Plus, the pair also discuss th...

Barcelona Back on Top

11 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Barcelona's 3-2 victory over Real Madrid and praise Hansi Flick for continuing his undefeated record in finals. Plus, the guys cr...

Macclesfield's Magic of the FA Cup

10 Jan 2026

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The FC Crew react to a dramatic day in the FA Cup including Macclesfield historic win over defending champions Crystal Palace, struggling Spurs' loss ...

FA Cup Magic Returns

09 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Wrexham's victory over Nottingham Forest and praise manager Phil Parkinson for consistently getting his team ready for upsets in ...

Futbol Americas: Brenden Aaronson Breaks Through

09 Jan 2026

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Cristina Alexander, Herc Gomez, and Kasey Keller discuss Brenden Aaronson, his scintillating run of form, and whether he will break into the USMNT sta...

SuperClasico Final

08 Jan 2026

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The FC crew break down Real Madrid's 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid and react to Xabi Alonso's comments after an altercation between Vini Jr and Die...

Gab & Juls Show: Can Semenyo save Man City’s title hopes?

08 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the best of the midweek Premier League action, as Manchester City slip up to hand Arsenal the chance to ext...

Barça Batter Athletic Club

08 Jan 2026

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The FC crew first react to the Premier League title race as Man City dropped points for the 3rd straight game and Semenyo's magical performances in fi...

Ole back at the Wheel?

06 Jan 2026

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The FC Crew react to the latest news that Ole Gunnar Solskjær may return to Manchester United as an interim manager, also analyzing Ruben Amorim's fa...

Adios Amorim

05 Jan 2026

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The FC crew reflect on Ruben Amorim being sacked by Manchester United, who will replace him in the future? Also, the panel looks back at Man City's dr...

Gab and Juls: Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United

05 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Ruben Amorim’s dismissal as Manchester United manager. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from this...

The Football Reporters: What next for Manchester United after Ruben Amorim?

05 Jan 2026

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James, Mark and Rob react to Ruben Amorim’s sacking at Manchester United, and discuss possible replacements and what it might mean for the January t...

McFarlane Masterclass?

05 Jan 2026

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The FC crew look back at Chelsea snatching a late equalizer to take points of title contender's Man City. Plus, the guys breakdown Ruben Amorim's inte...

Rice Strikes Twice

03 Jan 2026

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The FC crew react to Arsenal's 3-2 win over Bournemouth and argue if anyone can challenge Mikel Arteta's side for the Premier League title this season...

Chelsea's Post Maresca Mess

02 Jan 2026

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The FC crew look ahead to Chelsea's visit to Manchester City and explain why they fear for the future success of the club. Plus, the guys break down w...

The Football Reporters: How Maresca’s Chelsea tenure unravelled

02 Jan 2026

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Rob Dawson, James Olley and Mark Ogden discuss Enzo Maresca’s departure from Chelsea and explain why Liam Rosenior is the main candidate to replace ...

Gab & Juls Show: Will Chelsea regret Maresca exit?

02 Jan 2026

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Enzo Maresca’s surprise exit at Chelsea and discuss whether favourite for the job, Liam Rosenior is the right...

The En(d)zo for Maresca

01 Jan 2026

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The FC crew looks back at Man City dropping points after being held to a 0-0 draw away at Sunderland. Plus, the guys talk Enzo Maresca parting ways wi...

Maresca Moving On?

31 Dec 2025

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The FC panel breaks down the reports of Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca possibly being sacked if the results don't improve over the next month. Plus, the...

Arsenal Deliver Statement Win

31 Dec 2025

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The FC Crew react to Arsenal's impressive and dominant win over Aston Villa as they make a statement in extending their lead at the top of the Premier...

Emerry Christmas for Villa?

29 Dec 2025

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The FC crew look ahead to Aston Villa's visit to Arsenal and argue if Unai Emery's side can upset the league leaders off the back of their sensational...

Gab & Juls Show: Are Aston Villa Premier League challengers?

29 Dec 2025

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Aston Villa’s comeback win over Chelsea in the Premier League and ask if Villa have what it takes to compete ...

Spurs Turn the Corner?

28 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Tottenham's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace and argue if the club has finally figured out their identity under Thomas Frank. Plus, Ja...

Three Horse Race?

27 Dec 2025

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The FC crew break down the Premier League title race and react to wins for Arsenal, Manchester City and Aston Villa. Plus, the guys break down Liverpo...

Adjustments From Amorim

26 Dec 2025

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The FC crew look back at Man United's 1-0 win over Newcastle with Ruben Amorim making tactical tweaks to his formation in the absence of Bruno Fernand...

2025 in Review

25 Dec 2025

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The FC crew look back at football in 2025 starting with Liverpool's tumultuous year. The also argue if Chelsea had a successful year after winning the...

Gab & Juls Show: Holiday Special 2025

25 Dec 2025

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens look back at 2025 and rank their Top 10 moments of the calendar year. The guys also share their players of the season s...

No Bruno, Big Problems?

24 Dec 2025

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The FC crew look ahead to the matchup between Man United & Newcastle on Boxing day, will United struggle without their main man Bruno Fernandes? Plus,...

Futbol W: Women's Top 50 Ranking

24 Dec 2025

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Cristina Alexander and Ali Krieger are joined by Natalia Astrain to review the Top 50 Women players in the world. The crew is later joined by Alex Sco...

Arsenal Survive & Advance

23 Dec 2025

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The FC crew look back at Arsenal beating Crystal Palace in a penalty shootout to advance to the Carabao Cup semifinals. Plus, the panel discuss the im...

The Football Reporters: Will Fernandes & Isak injuries spark January moves?

23 Dec 2025

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Mark, James and Rob wonder how injuries to Bruno Fernandes and Alexander Isak will impact Manchester United and Liverpool with the January transfer wi...

Isak Undergoes Surgery

22 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to news that Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has undergone surgery for a leg fracture and break down how they expect the club to co...

Gab & Juls Show: Is Thomas Frank the problem at Spurs?

22 Dec 2025

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur and ask whether Thomas Frank is the right fit at Tottenham. The gu...

Mister Rogers' Villa Park

21 Dec 2025

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The FC crew looks back at Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Man United with Morgan Rogers bagging 2 goals. Plus, the crew discusses the reported leg injury o...

Arsenal's Viktory

20 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Arsenal and Manchester City's respective wins and argue if Manchester City will overtake the London club for the Premier League t...

Can Arsenal Handle the Pressure?

19 Dec 2025

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The FC crew discuss if Mikel Arteta & Arsenal can handle the pressure of a title race from now until the end of the season with Manchester City on the...

Futbol Americas: Luis Suarez extends with Inter Miami

19 Dec 2025

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Christina Alexander, Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno react to PSG defeating Flamengo on penalties to win the Intercontinental Cup. Then, a discussio...

PL Striker Transfer Grades

18 Dec 2025

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The FC crew look back at the most expensive PL strikers this past summer and give out grades for each of the players' transfers so far. Plus, the crew...

Gab & Juls Show: Is this PSG team Luis Enrique's greatest ever?

18 Dec 2025

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss PSG’s win over Flamengo on penalties and ask if there is more this PSG side can achieve under Luis Enrique. T...

Futbol W: UWCL Knockouts are Set

18 Dec 2025

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Alexis Nunes and Ali Krieger react to Matchday 6 in the UEFA Women's Champions League. They break down Chelsea's impressive win vs Wolfsburg in German...

Mbappe & Madrid Manage

17 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Real Madrid squeezing past Talavera in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 and question why Xabi Alonso would play Kylian Mbappe against...

Maresca's Questionable Comment

17 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-1 win over Cardiff in the Carabao Cup and Enzo Maresca's 'worst 48 hours' at Chelsea comments. Then, a discussion on ...

Futbol Americas: Tyler Adams Suffers Injury

16 Dec 2025

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Alexis Nunes and Shaka Hislop react to Tyler Adams suffering an apparent knee injury vs. Manchester United. Then, a discussion on how Bayern Munich sh...

The Football Reporters: AFCON preview & Premier League impact

16 Dec 2025

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Mark and Rob are joined on the pod by Ed Dove, Colin Udoh and Leonard Solms to discuss the impact of the Africa Cup of Nations call-ups on the Premier...

Madness in Manchester

15 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Manchester United's 4-4 draw vs Bournemouth and question why Ruben Amorim's side can't hold a lead. Plus, Dimitar Berbatov breaks...

Gab & Juls Show: Farewell Mo Salah?

15 Dec 2025

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League and ask whether we’ll see Mohamed Salah back in a Li...

Real Madrid Right the Ship?

14 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Alaves and argue if Xabi Alonso has bought himself some more time as Real Madrid manager. Plus, the gu...

Arsenal Late Show vs Wolves

13 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Wolves and question why Mikel Arteta's side struggled to beat one of the worst teams in Premier League...

Salah Returns To Liverpool Squad

12 Dec 2025

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The FC crew reacts to Arne Slot recalling Mo Salah to the Liverpool squad ahead of their matchup against Brighton. Then, a discussion on the big match...

Futbol Americas: Tigres With The Advantage

12 Dec 2025

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Alexis Nunes, Alejandro Moreno, and Mauricio Pedroza react to the 1st leg of the Liga MX Apertura Final when Tigres took a 1-0 advantage. Then, a disc...

How Hot is Xabi Alonso's Seat?

11 Dec 2025

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The ESPN FC Crew react to Real Madrid's loss to Manchester City and discuss how safe Xabi Alonso's job is at the club thanks to their poor run of form...

Gab & Juls Show: Do Real Madrid lack direction under Xabi Alonso?

11 Dec 2025

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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League and ask whether questions ...

Futbol W: PSG Out of UWCL

11 Dec 2025

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Alexis Nunes and Ali Krieger talk all things UWCL Matchday 5, including Lyon victory over Manchester United. Then, discussion on strong form in Barcel...

Xabi's Last Stand?

10 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Real Madrid's 2-1 loss vs Man City and question why Xabi Alonso is expected to remain in charge of the club despite the loss. Plu...

No Salah, No Problem

09 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Inter and question if Arne Slot will bring Mohamed Salah back into the team after his comments criti...

Futbol Americas: Messi Completes MLS

09 Dec 2025

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Cristina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno talk about Inter Miami beating Vancouver Whitecaps to capture the team's 1st MLS Cup. Then, a...

The Football Reporters: What next for Mohamed Salah?

09 Dec 2025

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Mark Ogden is joined by Liverpool correspondent Beth Lindop in Milan to explain how Mohamed Salah fell out of favour at Liverpool, and what happens ne...

Fernandes Fires Man United to 6th

08 Dec 2025

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The FC crew react to Manchester United's dominant 4-1 win over Wolves and argue if the club has what it takes to compete for a Champions League spot t...

Gab & Juls Show: Is Mo Salah's Liverpool career over?

08 Dec 2025

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Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the bombshell quotes given by Mo Salah following Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Leeds United in t...