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No Chance for Spurs?
The FC crew react to Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Osasuna and criticize Alvaro Morata for losing his cool as Atleti looked to close out the game. Plus, Jurgen Klinsmann and Luis Garcia join the show to preview Liverpool's visit to Tottenham with the former Spurs forward being the only FC pundit to pick Tottenham to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
60:01 9/28/23
Gab and Juls: What now for Victor Osimhen and Napoli?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss an embarrassing week for Napoli and what this could mean for Victor Osimhen and the club going forward. They also dive into the latest stories from the footballing world, including Man City crashing out of the Carabao Cup and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami missing out in the US Open Cup Final.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
71:01 9/28/23
Futbol Americas: Messi Mania Over?
On Wednesday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar react to the U.S. Open Cup final and the Campeones Cup. Then, USWNT defender Crystal Dunn has a one-on-one exclusive sit down with Sebi where she discusses what went wrong at the World Cup and her thoughts on the next head coach of the national team. Also, the guys check their mentions and answer questions from the viewers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
82:03 9/28/23
Newcastle End Man City's Quadruple Dream
The FC crew react to Newcastle's 1-0 win over Manchester City and question why Pep Guardiola made so many changes to his side. Plus, Frank Leboeuf joins the show to break down Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Brighton and Alejandro Moreno recaps Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Las Palmas including the return of Vinicius Junior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45:30 9/27/23
Barca's Own Undoing?
The FC crew react to Manchester United's win over Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup and analyze the latest news surrounding Jadon Sancho. Then, Alex Kirkland and Ale Moreno join to react to Barcelona's draw versus Mallorca and discuss their defensive issues to start the season. Plus, James Olley joins to look at Chelsea's early struggles and what they need to do to turn their season around.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
59:01 9/26/23
Futbol Americas: Pepi's Hot PSV Start
On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the Americans and Mexicans abroad. Who had the best weekend? Then, the guys discuss Megan Rapinoe's farewell match with the USWNT. Is this an end of an era? Next, we recap the MLS weekend action in the segment The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:01 9/26/23
Panic Time For Real Madrid?
The FC crew react to the aftermath of Real Madrid's loss to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid Derby and if there is any concern for Los Blancos. Plus, Chelsea's struggles continue, what can be done to turn them around. And, Dutch international Mario Melchiot joins the show to explain the current situation with Dutch football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
63:53 9/25/23
Gab & Juls Show: Is Carlo Ancelotti to blame for Atleti defeat?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid’s 3-1 defeat to city rivals Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. The guys also look back at Arsenal and Tottenham’s entertaining 2-2 draw in the Premier League, praise PSG after they beat Marseille 4-0 & discuss Megan Rapinoe’s legacy after she played her final game for the USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
65:01 9/25/23
Arsenal's Derby Dread
The FC crew react to the North London derby as Arsenal and Tottenham draw 2-2. Plus, Chelsea are held scoreless again as they lose 1-0 to Aston Villa, while Liverpool beat West Ham 3-1. And, Atletico Madrid win over Real Madrid 3-1 in the Madrid Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
62:22 9/24/23
Man United Get Back on Track
The FC crew react to Manchester United's 1-0 victory at Burnley and praise Erik ten Hag's side for overcoming numerous injuries to get their first win in 4 games. Plus, Man City dominate Nottingham Forest despite Rodri's red card and Luis Garcia joins the show to break down a thrilling 3-2 come from behind victory for Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56:15 9/23/23
Can Ten Hag Reunite the Red Devils?
The FC crew look ahead to Manchester United's visit to Burnley and question if Erik ten Hag has what it takes to reunite the Red Devils dressing room. Jurgen Klinsmann also joins the show to preview Sunday's North London Derby and explain why he thinks Spurs' lack of experience won't be as big of a factor in the derby. Plus, Shaka Hislop gives out his weekly controversial power rankings and the guys argue if Julian Nagelsmann can lead Germany to EURO 2024 glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
64:14 9/22/23
Futbol Americas: Bad News for Messi & Miami
On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar discuss Messi's injury with Inter Miami. Then, the guys recap the UEFA Champions League and the performances of CONCACAF players. Next, we recap Julie Ertz's farewell match with the USWNT. Also, USMNT midfielder Luca de la Torre sits down for an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56:44 9/22/23
Onana Takes The Blame
The FC crew react to Liverpool's 3-1 win over LASK in the Europa League. Plus, Onana taking the blame for Manchester United's loss vs Bayern Munich in the Champions League. And Messi says PSG never honoured him for Argentina World Cup win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
64:03 9/21/23
Gab and Juls Show: How does Harry Kane fit into Bayern Munich's system?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Bayern Munich's 4-3 victory against Manchester United in the Champions League and ask whether there are improvements to still be made at Bayern, despite the win. The guys also discuss PSG's 2-0 win over Dortmund, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's interview and once again reassess their appraisal of João Félix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
62:24 9/21/23
Oh no, Oh no, Onana
The FC Crew are joined by Mario Melchiot and they react to today's results in the UEFA Champions League including Bayern beating Manchester United in Munich. Then, they discuss Madrid's performance against Union Berlin and Bellingham grabbing a last minute goal to win the match. Also, they dive into Arsenal dominating PSV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
61:54 9/20/23
AC Milan's Scoring Nightmare
The FC crew react to AC Milan's 0-0 draw vs Newcastle and question how the Italian side failed to score after so many great opportunities. The guys also criticize Newcastle's start to the season and break down PSG's 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund. Plus, Gab Marcotti joins the show to break down Sandro Tonali's comments detailing his "passion" for AC Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
63:40 9/19/23
Futbol Americas: Pepi vs. Chucky
On Monday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the American's abroad, including Ricardo Pepi's argument with Chucky Lozano at PSV. Then, the guys talk about the MLS weekend action, including El Tráfico, and Messi-less Inter Miami. Also, we recap El Clásico Nacional between Club América and Chivas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58:33 9/19/23
Arteta's Master Goalkeeper Plan?
The FC crew react to Mikel Arteta's comments in which the Arsenal manager admitted he regrets not substituting goalkeepers during games. Kieran Gibbs joins the show to break down if Arteta will back up his words in the next few games after benching Aaron Ramsdale at the weekend. Plus, the guys react to Chelsea's dreadful start to the season and question if Christopher Nkunku returning from injury will actually fix the Blues' offensive problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:21 9/18/23
Gab & Juls Show: Is Erik ten Hag to blame for Brighton defeat?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 3-1 loss against Brighton and ask whether Erik ten Hag should take responsibility for the performance and the result. The guys also show love to Inter Milan after their 5-1 demolition of city rivals AC Milan, praise Joao Felix in Barcelona’s 5-0 win over Betis & ask if it’s a coincidence that PSG sold three players to clubs based in Qatar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
67:24 9/18/23
Premier League Drama
Arsenal get the result versus Everton but is Arteta making the right decisions? Chelsea and Man United begin to show major signs of crisis. Real Madrid face a tough Real Sociedad sign but they overcome the challenge to sleep atop the LALIGA table. All of that plus some concerns over Lionel Messi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54:59 9/17/23
Crisis at Manchester United?
The FC crew react to Brighton's 3-1 victory at Manchester United and question why Erik ten Hag continues to make excuses after another poor showing from his side. Plus, Don Hutchison joins the show to recap Tottenham's thrilling victory over Sheffield United and Gab Marcotti breaks down Inter's dominant 5-1 victory over rivals AC Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
71:05 9/16/23
Are Leverkusen Title Contenders?
The FC crew react to a thrilling 2-2 draw between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. The guys analyze if Xabi Alonso's side have the firepower to fight with Bayern for the title and Steve Nicol questions how Dayot Upamecano has lost so confidence since his move from RB Leipzig. Plus, Frank Leboeuf joins the show to react to Chelsea's growing injury crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
58:08 9/16/23
Futbol Americas: USMNT Roll In International Window
On Thursday's episode of Futbol Americas, Herculez Gomez and Sebastian Salazar recap the USMNT's win and El Tri's draw in their final game of the international window. Then, The Athletic's Pablo Maurer joins the show to discuss the Bruce Arena-New England Revolution scandal. Next, Angel City's Ali Riley joins live to discuss New Zealand's historic World Cup participation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
85:05 9/15/23
Can Leverkusen Upset Bayern?
The FC crew preview tomorrow's match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen and question if Xabi Alonso's side have enough firepower to upset the Bavarian giants. Plus, Jan Aage Fjortoft joins the show to explain why Jadon Sancho is training away from Manchester United's first team and Alex Kirkland breaks down why LALIGA aggressively cut Barcelona's spending limit this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
70:45 9/14/23
Gab and Juls Show: Is Paul Pogba's football career over?
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Paul Pogba's positive test for testosterone and ask whether a four-year ban would signal the end of the mercurial midfielder's career. The guys also discuss Gareth Southgate's defence of Harry Maguire, Everton's potential sale to 777 Partners & ask why sports fans might be interested in Morocco debutant Amir Richardson. All that and loads more on the Gab and Juls Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
70:40 9/14/23
Southgate stands by Maguire
The FC crew reacts to Gareth Southgate's comments calling the criticism of Harry Maguire "a joke." Then, Jeff Carlisle joins the show to discuss Bruce Arena's resignation from the New England Revolution and provides the latest details on the situation. Plus, a preview of both Bayern Munich-Bayer Leverkusen and Manchester United-Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
86:44 9/14/23
Germany Get Back on Track
The FC crew react to Germany's 2-1 victory over France amid the fallout of Hansi Flick's sacking and break down who they think would be the best fit to take over ahead of EURO 2024. Plus, Shaka Hislop joins the show to react to Argentina's 3-0 victory over Bolivia and Craig Burley argues why Harry Maguire should not be playing for England at the moment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
60:36 9/12/23
Can Man United Salvage Top 4?
The FC crew look ahead to Manchester United's match vs Brighton this weekend and question the Red Devil's squad depth after so much investment in previous years. Mark Ogden joins the show to explain why despite the missing players, he thinks United will still finish in the Top 4. Plus, Mario Melchiot gives his thoughts on Chelsea's start to the season and Gemma Soler breaks down the fallout of Luis Rubiales' resignation from the Spanish football federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
53:14 9/11/23
Gab & Juls Show: What's going on in Germany?
Gab Marcotti and Don Hutchison are joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt to discuss Hansi Flick’s departure as Germany manager following their 4-1 defeat against Japan to ask who can replace him and what this means for the Euro hosts next summer. The guys also discuss Luis Rubiales’ departure, Manchester United’s Antony issues and if Harvey Barnes should switch international allegiances from England to Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
63:28 9/11/23
Germany Fire Hansi Flick
The FC crew are joined by Archie Rhind-Tutt and Stewart Robson, and they react to Germany sacking Hansi Flick after a disappointing tenure as head coach. Then they discuss the possibility of Jadon Sancho returning to Borussia Dortmund. Following that, they discuss Harry Kane and England, who had an uninspiring result draw against Ukraine on Saturday. Plus, they discuss other international matches including Netherlands taking on Ireland and Poland going up against Albania. Also, Frank LeBoeuf gives insight into taking part in the Chelsea Legends v Bayern Legends charity match for the late Gianluca Vialli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
67:36 9/10/23