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The FC crew react to Mohamed Salah's comments criticizing Liverpool and Arne Slot after the forward was benched for a 3rd straight game. Plus, the guys explain why they think the title race is back on after Arsenal's loss at Aston Villa. Plus, the crew break down the 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and explain how teams will combat long travel times this summer.
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Alexis Nunes, Kasey Keller, Herculez Gomez, Shaka Hislop, and Mauricio Pedroza talk about the USMNT drawing a favorable group for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Then, a discussion on whether Mexico is set up for a dream start or nightmare for the FIFA 2026 World Cup tournament. Plus, discussion on which of the three host nations will go the furthest in the tournament.
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The FC crew look ahead to Liverpool's visit to Leeds and argue if Arne Slot can right the ship for the struggling defending champions. Plus, the crew break down if Arsenal can get by without a host of injuries to their defenders. Also, the guys look ahead to Saturday's MLS Cup final.
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1Kay Murray, Frank LeBoeuf, Craig Burley and guests react to the FIFA 2026 World Cup draw. They discuss the draw, strongest groups, World Cup odds, and which team can win the whole thing.
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Alexis Nunez, Kasey Keller, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop are joined by Jeff Carlisle to preview Friday's 2026 World Cup Draw, each offering their dream and nightmare scenarios for the USMNT's draw. They also share the World Cup Draw storyline that they are each most excited about. Also, predictions for the MLS Cup between Inter Miami and Vancouver Whitecaps, and a discussion on both Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi as they approach the final and the tail-end of their careers.
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Alexis Nunes, Ali Krieger, and Natalia Astrain react to United States' win against Italy and review the year for the US Women's national team. Then, a discussion on Spain as they cruise into UEFA's Nations League title and how they hold up against the US and England. Plus, reaction to Aitana Bonmatí's suffering an injury that'll keep her out for 5 months and how that will affect Spain and Barcelona.
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The FC crew react to Manchester United's 1-1 draw vs West Ham as Phil Jones joins the show to explain why the Red Devils continue to struggle under Ruben Amorim. Plus, the former England defender gives his thoughts on his home country's chances at the upcoming World Cup ahead of the draw on Friday.
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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona’s 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. Plus, the pair also discuss the other midweek matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits.
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The FC crew react to Chelsea's 3-1 loss at Leeds and question if Enzo Maresca can afford to rotate his squad if he wants to compete for the Premier League title. Plus, the guys criticize Virgil van Dijk after another poor display in Liverpool's 1-1 draw vs Sunderland. The guys also recap Real Madrid's 3-0 win Athletic Club.
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The FC crew react to Barcelona defeating Atletico Madrid as they try to pull away from Real Madrid. Then, Manchester City escape disaster against Fulham and Erling Haaland becomes the fastest to reach 100 goals in Premier League history. Plus, discussion on Newcastle and Spurs' struggles this season.
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Alexis Nunes, Herculez Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno discuss Inter Miami and Vancouver advancing to the MLS Cup Final as Thomas Müller and Lionel Messi face off. Then, a discussion on whether Hirving Lozano's first year in the MLS was a success or a disappointment. Plus, discussion on the United States potentially hosting another major international tournament in 2028.
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Join James, Rob and Mark as they break down the best of the weekend’s Premier League action, wonder why big-money forwards like Alexander Isak and Victor Gyökeres are yet to set the league alight and predict what England’s top sides will try to do in the January transfer window.
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The FC Crew recap Sunday's match between Chelsea and Arsenal, discussing the intensity between the two London clubs. Then, they break down Salah's struggles at Liverpool this season and Xavi Simons' struggles at Spurs. Also, a reaction to Real Madrid's rough period and a preview of Tuesday's big clash between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
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Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss all the fallout from Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and what this result means for both team's Premier League title challenge. The pair also break down Liverpool getting their season back on track with a 2-0 win at West Ham and Manchester United coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace. The duo also look at Real Madrid's continued struggle for results in LaLiga and Barcelona now sit top of the table following a 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves.
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The FC Crew react to the intense matchup between Chelsea and Arsenal that ended up all even despite Moises Caicedo's early red card. Then, they discuss Liverpool getting a rare win as Alexander Isak scores his first goal in a Liverpool shirt. Also, a breakdown of Manchester United's win against Crystal Palace and Real Madrid's disappointing draw with Girona.
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The FC crew reacts to Manchester City squeaking out a win against Leeds as Phil Foden picks up form. Then, discussion on Tottenham's loss against Fulham and whether Spurs have the right coach to lead them. Plus, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid pick up wins ahead of their clash midweek.
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The FC crew discusses the London Derby between Chelsea and Arsenal and whether Chelsea can close the gap on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Then, the FC crew gives their World Cup dream draws for the 2026 World Cup draw. Plus, reaction to Mauricio Pochettino's comments on wanting the United States to 'think big' for the 2026 World Cup.
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The FC crew reacts to the aftermath as Liverpool have lost 9 of their last 12 games and how things can change for them. Then, discussion on Arsenal's domination and if they are the best team in the world. Plus, discussion on Real Madrid's win in the UCL and players backing Xabi Alonso amidst reports of tension between coach and player.
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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s impressive 3-1 win over previously unbeaten Bayern Munich in the Champions League and ask if there is a better team in the world right now. The guys also discuss Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven, Kylian Mbappe’s 4-goal heroics against Olympiacos & ask how Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play in Portugal’s opening World Cup matches despite being suspended after getting sent off against Ireland.
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The FC Crew react to Arsenal's impressive win vs Bayern Munich as they prove they might just be the best team in Europe. Then, a discussion of Liverpool losing yet another game as they fall 4-1 to PSV at home. Also, a breakdown of Mbappe's 4-goal match for Madrid and PSG's crazy win over Spurs.
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Some utter BS from the guy Mark on that podcast. Stevie Nico the only one talking sense No idea what Shaka was talking about!
Looking back & in comparison between Man Utd & Arsenal fc.. Arsenal always have a polished game while Utd have to grind big games.. I think that's Utd strength. I hope they remembered that. Congrats to both club for qualifying
you werent that eager to talk about refs in madrid derby when de paul should have been sent off just before the greezhman goal. why there is no real ref to talk about this kind of decisions? ex barca and atleti player , luis garcia is enough? him and kieran gibbs are the worst pundit of the show plus lebof. at least lebof is funny unlike the other two.
Great show today , fair and logical
Really poor guest. Loved to say hmm hmm and yeah yeah a lot. Could not complete the episode.
The Gab or Juls show indeed
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Thanks for informing the people about the Iranian women's situation ✊🏻✌🏻
Please stop the horrendous background music when people are speaking!
Jules' point of correlating mindset and mental strength of a player to performing and justifying his price tag is simplistic and unfair. It is completely arrived at with the benefit of hindsight. If Joelinton had not reinvented himself, he would have been seen as weak and not able to manage Geordie expectations. If Haller didn't bang in the goals at Ajax, the enduring image would have been of his failed stint with West Ham. Is Aurelien Tchouameni mentally sorted enough to be a guaranteed success at Real? Did anyone think Tammy Abraham would be such a success in his first year in Roma?
Maybe Stevie watched the wrong game again 🍻
They need to flip Lukaku with Kane and everyone would be happy
Opening audio sounds terrible
Please lose the background music, it distracts from the actual content and is annoying
Please lose the background noise, it is annoying and distracts from the content
Good
Best extra time ever 🔥🔥
Burley is a fud. He bangs on about how signing good players would put increased pressure on Solksjaer. What then? Is he supposed to make no signings and give up trying to improve the team? Does Burley never listen back to these shows and find out what a tosspot he's been.
I wanted to ask the FC crew: when does player decide when it starts becoming about money and when does it end about the passion. Specially when players like Frank left to leagues like Abu Dhabi and leave a competitive league