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Alexis Nunes is joined by Stewart Robson, Archie Rhind-Tutt, Nedum Onuoha and Didi Hamann to break down tomorrow's clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Plus, the crew explain how they think Barcelona will manage without a key group of injured players vs Girona on Saturday. The guys also analyze how they think Liverpool will right the ship after a 3 game losing streak.
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Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, Herculez Gomez and Kasey Keller react to news that Christian Pulisic could miss up to a month and question who is to blame for the injury. Plus, the crew answer some lingering questions for both the US and Mexico after the October international break. Shaka also explains why he thinks his beloved Trinidad and Tobago won't make the World Cup.
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The FC crew bring in Mark Ogden & Stewart Robson to discuss the upcoming match between Liverpool & Manchester United at Anfield this weekend. Plus, the panel checks in with Alexis Nunes & Derek Rae live from Germany where they indulge in the local cuisine in preparation for Der Klassiker. And, the team weigh in Jude Bellingham's situation with Thomas Tuchel & the English national team.
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Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss all the fallout from the latest round of World Cup qualifiers including Italy edging closer to the playoffs for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The pair also how the likes of England, France, Argentina and Brazil are shaping up ahead of next years tournament and everything else going on in the world of football.
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Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf and Heather O'Reilly react to Trinity Rodman's injury vs Monterrey and break down how it will affect Emma Hayes' USWNT squad. Plus, the crew praise Christen Press for a brilliant career after the forward announced her retirement at the end of the seaon. Lianne Sanderson also joins the show to recap all the UEFA Women's Champions League action on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The FC crew discusses the top 5 storylines from the past week of international break. They also preview Der Klassiker matchup coming up this Saturday with Archie Rhind-Tutt and Derek Rae. Lastly, the crew talks about who is most likely to win the 2026 World Cup as they dissect Shaka Hislop's power rankings.
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Sebastian Salazar, Herculez Gomez, Kasey Keller, and Alejandro Bedoya react to the USMNT's 2-1 win over Australia as USMNT star Christian Pulisic was subbed off early with a potential knock. Plus, discussion of who will play the number 9 for the USMNT after Haji Wright's brace against Australia. Then, reaction to whether Matt Freese has earned the starting goalkeeper spot for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup.
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The FC crew look back at the slate of European World Cup qualifiers including Thomas Tuchel's England qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Ronaldo's Portugal, Italy, & Spain all in action in World Cup qualifiers. Also, the panel discusses Barcelona's injury list after Robert Lewandowski was recently ruled out. And, Colin Udoh joins the show to talk African World Cup qualifiers: Nigeria head to the playoffs but Senegal, South Africa, & the Ivory Coast all punch their ticket to North America.
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Rob Dawson, James Olley and Mark Ogden debate whether Jude Bellingham can force his way back into England’s starting XI. Plus, Mark speaks about his trip to Gibraltar to watch New Caledonia and the guys look ahead to the return of the Premier League.
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The FC Crew react to France's disappointing draw at Iceland in World Cup Qualifiers. Then, they break down quotes from Jurgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann who claim that Florian Wirtz will be fine at Liverpool despite a slow start. Also, a preview of Liverpool vs Manchester United, then discussions about Marcus Rashford and Chelsea's season so far.
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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss why Spain, France & England are the current bookies favourites to win the World Cup in 2026 and discuss who would make a combined XI of the three sides. The guys also discuss Portugal’s late win over Ireland, Gianni Infantino’s political posturing & whether Jordan Pickford is a better goalkeeper for England than Gordon Banks.
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The FC crew look back at the European World Cup qualifiers including the Netherlands, Poland, & Denmark. Plus, Julien Laurens joins the guys to talk his top 10 players in Europe this season so far as well the flops. And, the panel discuss the latest on Kylian Mbappe's injury with France. And, more coverage of World Cup qualifiers all over the world.
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1The FC crew breaks down Erling Haaland's hat trick for Norway in a 5-0 win against Israel in UEFA World Cup qualifiers. Plus, the crew looks back at Brazil's 5-0 thrashing of South Korea in an international friendly, are Brazil one of the World Cup favorites? And, the panel is joined by the Futbol Americas group to talk USMNT after their 1-1 draw against Ecuador. Also, a look back at other World Cup qualifiers going on in CONCACAF & Europe.
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Alexis Nunes & Herculez Gomez are joined by Kasey Keller & Jeff Carlisle to discuss the 1-1 draw between the USA and Ecuador in an international friendly. The crew also breaks down specific performances from Florian Balogun and others. Plus, a look back at the 3-0 win for the USA over Italy to advance to the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals. And, action from the CONCACAF World Cup qualifers including a shocking upset of Jamaica.
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The FC Crew react to France's 4-0 victory over Luxembourg in UEFA World Cup Qualifiers and break down the favorites for the 2026 World Cup. Then, a Premier League discussion, asking whether Erling Haaland is the greatest striker in the league's history, and if Wirtz still needs more time to adapt. Also, a break down of CAF World Cup qualification.
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The FC crew discuss Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe saying he would give Ruben Amorim 3 years to show what he can produce as manager. Also, Jan Age Fjortoft joins the guys to look back at the ongoing debate about where Erling Haaland belongs on the all-time list of Premier League strikers. Plus, the panel reacts to the Barcelona/Villarreal match being relocated to Miami & World Cup qualifiers being played in Europe & Africa.
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Gab Marcotti and Don Hutchison discuss whether the number of games that young players such as Lamine Yamal and Max Dowman are playing as teenagers will have an impact on their long-term careers. The guys also debate the role of PSR in the Premier League, the introduction of Serie A & LALIGA games being played overseas and ask if there’s a investor at Manchester United.
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The FC crew react to news that Villarreal and Barcelona are set to play a LALIGA match in Miami this December and explain why they have reservations about the event. Plus, the guys criticize Manchester United after Jim Ratcliffe said Ruben Amorim needs 3 years to prove himself. The guys also revisit yesterday's conversation about whether Erling Haaland is one of the best strikers in PL history.
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Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf and Heather O'Reilly break down Washington Spirit's 2-1 win over San Diego and react to Trinity Rodman's criticism of NWSL refereeing after the game. Plus, Jeff gives out his NWSL playoff push predictions and the crew react to the opening round of fixtures in the UEFA Women's Champions League.
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The FC crew joined by Beth Lindop discusses Liverpool's slow start to the season as they dive into what is causing the slow start for players like Florian Wirtz and Mo Salah. They also discuss Ange Postecoglou's rough start with Nottingham Forest. Lastly, the crew debate over referee decisions made over the past week.
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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