Into The Net F.C.

Into The Net F.C.

This is The Bear of Texas Podcast's Football Talk Segment! This is Into The Net F.C, the greatest football/soccer podcast in the history of MANKIND!

Episodes

February 18, 2026 26 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the thrilling match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and AS Monaco, in which PSG made a remarkable comeback to win 3-2. Alex delves into Ousmane Dembele's ongoing injury issues, the early defensive mistakes made by PSG, and the emergence of young talent Desiree Douais. Al-Kazzaz also reflects on PSG's performance in Ligue 1 and their UCL title defense, as well as the resurge...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the controversial match between Real Madrid and Benfica, focusing on the incident involving Vinicius Jr. and the allegations of racism directed towards Vini Jr. He reflects on the implications of these events for both players and clubs, as well as the ongoing investigation by UEFA over the racist incident.. Alex also delves into the tactical aspects of the game, highlighting missed o...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the latest happenings in the Premier League, focusing on key matches involving Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea. Alex highlights Manchester United's tactical victory over Tottenham, Liverpool's struggles against Manchester City, and Cole Palmer's record-breaking performance for Chelsea. Alex concludes with a look ahead at upcoming matches and the...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses Manchester United's recent victory over Fulham FC, analyzing the team's performance, key players, and upcoming challenges. He reflects on the tactical aspects of the game, highlights standout moments, and considers the implications for both Manchester United and other Premier League standings. Alex also touches on transfer news and player developments, providing insights into...

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January 25, 2026 28 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses Manchester United's impressive 3-2 victory over Arsenal, analyzing the team's performance, resilience, and the implications for both clubs moving forward. He reflects on the managerial impact of Michael Carrick, the struggles faced by Arsenal, and the upcoming fixtures that could shape the remainder of the Premier League season.


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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, reflects on the surprising Manchester Derby where Manchester United triumphed over Manchester City with a 2-0 victory. Alex shares his personal experience of discovering the win hours after the match, highlighting the unexpected nature of the derby and the significance of this win under new management. Alex praises Manchester United's performance, particularly their defense and the clean s...

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January 15, 2026 21 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, dives deep into the current turmoil surrounding Real Madrid, following a series of disappointing performances, including a loss to Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final and an upset elimination defeat to a second-tier club in the Copa del Rey. Al-Kazzaz questions whether the team has already hit rock bottom or if worse is yet to come, particularly if they fail to qualify for the Champions...

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January 12, 2026 18 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent departure of Xabi Alonso as manager of Real Madrid, exploring the reasons behind the decision, the club's current struggles, and the appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa as the new manager. Alex delves into the challenges of managing a high-profile club like Real Madrid, the dynamics between players and management, and the expectations of fans. Alex reflects on Alonso's b...

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January 6, 2026 23 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent firing of Ruben Amorim as the manager of Manchester United after a disappointing 14-month tenure. Alex reflects on the challenges faced by the club, the impact of Amorim's management, and the uncertainty surrounding the team's future. Alex also explores potential candidates for the managerial position and the ongoing struggles of Manchester United in the Premier Le...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, welcomes back David Scapin to discuss the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, exploring various themes such as venue selection, the cultural significance of association football in North America, and the economic impact on local communities. They delve into the complexities of safety concerns for fans, the state of North American association football leagues like MLS and CPL, and the political clima...

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December 10, 2025 22 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent Champions League match between Real Madrid and Manchester City, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the two and the challenges faced by Real Madrid, including injuries, inconsistencies, and managerial decisions. Alex delves into the implications of the match for both teams in the Champions League and La Liga, as well as the future of Real Madrid's manager, Xabi Al...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, focusing on the United States Men's National Team and their group, which includes Paraguay and Australia. Alex reflects on the team's recent performances, the challenges they face as co-hosts, and his hopes for their success in the tournament. The episode covers expectations for the World Cup, the significance of reaching the quart...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the latest developments in Serie A and the Champions League, highlighting surprising standings, team performances, and individual player achievements. Alex delves into Liverpool's struggles, Manchester City's unexpected losses, Chelsea's impressive victories, and Arsenal's dominance. Alex also covers PSG's strong showing, Real Madrid's injury challenges, and K...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the current state of the English Premier League, focusing on the struggles of Liverpool, the ambitions of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, and the challenges faced by Manchester United and Tottenham. Alex highlights the competitive nature of the league and the pressure on teams to perform as the season progresses.


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The 600th episode of Into The Net F.C.! Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, discusses the recent performances of Real Madrid, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, focusing on Liverpool's resurgence, Real Madrid's struggles, PSG's injury crisis, and Bayern Munich's dominance. Alex provides an in-depth analysis of key matches, player performances, and upcoming fixtures, highlighting the excitement and...

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October 26, 2025 29 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, reviews the thrilling El Clásico match where Real Madrid triumphed over Barcelona. Alex delves into key player performances, particularly focusing on Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, while also addressing the controversies and missed opportunities that defined the match. The episode extends to the implications of injuries on both teams and what lies ahead in their upcoming fixtures, particul...

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September 23, 2025 34 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, passionately discusses Ousmane Dembélé's well-deserved win of the 2025 Ballon d'Or. He reflects on Dembélé's challenging journey through injuries and setbacks, his resurgence at PSG, and the accolades he achieved during the 2024-25 season. Alex also touches on the Ballon d'Or rankings of other notable players, the achievements in women's football, and the overall significan...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, also known as The Bear of Texas, reviews the surprising 2-1 victory of Manchester United over Chelsea, highlighting key moments, player performances, and tactical decisions. Alex covers the impact of injuries, substitutions, and defensive strategies. Chelsea and Manchester United are not off to a pleasant start, but Chelsea is under more pressure due to the expectations placed on them.

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September 20, 2025 17 mins

Alex Al-Kazzaz, also known as The Bear of Texas, reviews the intense Merseyside Derby between Liverpool and Everton, highlighting Liverpool's strong start to the Premier League season and the key moments of the match. Alex discusses the performances of standout players, the defensive strategies employed by both teams, and the implications for league standings moving forward. Al-Kazzaz also touches on upcoming matches and player...

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Alex Al-Kazzaz, aka The Bear of Texas, reviews the thrilling Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. He discusses the key moments of the game, including Cole Palmer's impressive performance and the unfortunate own goal by Chelsea. Alex shifts to Chelsea's future prospects in both the Premier League and Champions League, highlighting their upcoming matches and potential for recovery. Finally, Al-Kazzaz exam...

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