When Football Met Soccer

When Football Met Soccer

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July 16, 2024 42 mins

Spain win Euro 2024 as the best team of the tournament by far. 

But why did England fall short? Is Southgate or the players more to blame? What needs to change? (This was recorded before it was announced that Southgate is stepping down as manager)

Bellingham’s attitude problem is becoming toxic.

We also discuss the Copa America final catastrophe despite Argentina’s victory.


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We cover the first two days of Round of 16 games of the Euros: Bellingham saves England and Southgate, Spain puts on an impressive performance, while Germany and Switzerland also head to QFs. We also discuss #Euro2024 organization problems and Copa América’s disappointing attendance. 


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A recap of the first week of Euro and Copa America 2024: our favourites, Southgate killing everyone’s vibe, the U.S.’ football/soccer problem. 

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In this episode we touch on:

  • AFCON group stage wraps up
  • Egypt and Cameroon get knocked out in Round of 16, Nigeria and DRC advance
  • Xavi stepping down after Barca’s two embarrassing losses this week
  • Klopp leaving Liverpool at end of season
  • Man City scoring at Tottenham!!


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In this episode we touch on:

  • First 2 group stage games of AFCON
  • Morocco starts decently, Senegal looks very solid
  • Atletico Madrid knocks Real Madrid out of the Copa Del Rey
  • Horrific officiating that robs Almeria of a win against Madrid
  • Jordan Henderson’s dramatic move to Ajax
  • Omar Berrada from Man City to become Man United’s new CEO


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Madrid dominate Barcelona in a 4:1 victory to win the Supercopa 
  • Barcelona’s defensive disaster
  • Man City’s thrilling win against Newcastle 
  • KDB scores and assists in just 20 minutes
  • Man United couldn’t beat a Spurs B team at home
  • AFCON and Asian Cup opening games


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Girona beating Atletico Madrid 4:3 to stay second in the league
  • Barcelona scraping together a win again
  • Asian Cup 2024 favourites
  • Onana playing for Man United and Cameroon within 24 hours


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In this episode we touch on:

  • West Ham parks the bus and gets 3 points against Arsenal
  • Arsenal aren’t as good as last year
  • Man City finally get a clean sheet
  • More Barcelona rants
  • AFCON preview


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Man City give up another 2 points 
  • Liverpool and Man United end in zero goals and no action
  • Arsenal and Aston Villa secure 3 points
  • Barca drop points, out of title race


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Tumultuous group day 6 for Group F
  • PSG make it through with a draw against Dortmund
  • Newcastle miss out on Europe after losing to AC Milan
  • Man United also crash out of Europe after losing to Bayern
  • Barcelona unconvincing once again  
  • Favourites to win CL after group stage performance


I feel like I say “I feel like” too much.


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Another shameful loss for Man United
  • Arsenal drop points against a flying Aston Villa
  • Tottenham thrash Newcastle at home
  • Man City dig for a win at Luton
  • Girona sit top of the league after embarrassing Barca


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Reaction to mid-week PL games.

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In this episode we touch on:

  • Another draw for Man City against Tottenham
  • Onesided traffic between Newcastle and Man United
  • Brighton’s drop in performance
  • Liverpool scrape 3 points despite being unconvincing
  • Champions League highlights
  • Germany wins U17 World Cup
  • Euro 2024 draw


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Lack of drama in the Man City Liverpool draw
  • Controversy over Mahrez’s time at Man City
  • Newcastle humble Chelsea once again
  • Barcelona struggle for a point against Rayo Vallecano
  • PSG shows clears signs of improvement
  • Brazil on the verge of a crisis
  • U17 World Cup updates
  • Premier League votes against banning loans between clubs with the same ownership


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Arsenal finally secure a win against Manchester City
  • Questionable ref and VAR decisions
  • West Ham and Newcastle tie
  • Glaring problems at Manchester United
  • Newcastle crushing PSG 4:1
  • Morocco, Spain and Portugal hosting the 2030 World Cup


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Tottenham coming out on top with Liverpool down to 9 men 
  • Manchester City losing back to back games against Newcastle and Wolves
  • Manchester United’s lack of ability to score
  • Aston Villa demolishing Brighton
  • Arsenal’s players congratulating Kai Havertz for scoring his first goal for Arsenal
  • Real Madrid top of the table after beating Girona 3:0
  • Barcelona winning with an own goal from Sergio Ramos
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In this episode we touch on:

  • A thrilling North London Derby ending in a tie
  • Liverpool beating West Ham with ease
  • Manchester United barely scraping 3 points from Burnley
  • The scrappy Champions League matchup between Bayern and United 
  • Barcelona’s remontada against Celta Vigo
  • Luis Enrique improving PSG immensely and Hakimi masterclass


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Condolences to all those who lost loved ones in the earthquake in Morocco or the flood in Libya. 


In this episode we touch on:

  • West Ham putting up a good fight against Man City
  • Brighton crushing United with ease
  • Chelsea still pathetic (we don’t care how threatening Sterling is if he can’t score…)
  • Bayern full of uninspiring players
  • PSG's deserved lost against Nice
  • Barcelona’s improvement with Cancelo and a more complete squad
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In this episode we touch on:

  • Man City securing 4 out of 4 wins
  • Another disappointing loss from Chelsea
  • Salah being irreplaceable at Liverpool
  • Brighton scoring a hat trick against Newcastle
  • Arsenal’s last minute win against Man United
  • Barcelona needing a reality check
  • United finally sealing the deal with Amrabat
  • Champions League groups


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In this episode we touch on:

  • Man City’s hard fought win against Sheffield United
  • West Ham beating Chelsea and Brighton
  • Brighton’s defensive problems
  • Arteta can’t make Kai Havertz work
  • Chelsea showing clear signs of improvement after decisive win against Luton Town
  • Man United scrapes 3 points against Nottingham Forest
  • Yamine Lamal pressured to choose between Spain and Morocco
  • Luis Rubiales suspended by FIFA  


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