Then there's the exodus at Chelsea as another big name exits the Chelsea hierarchy. Is this the part where Chelsea fans start getting worried? Are these the side effects of the change of ownership at a football club?

The World Cup in November means teams are trying to get their business done as quickly as possible. As such, we have a 'strange' summer transfer window on our hands, with the elephant in the room getting even bigger!

With the FIFA World Cup set for November, the football calendar has been a bit strange. It has featured strange anomalies like an international break in June, an off-season version of the Ronaldo-Messi debate and strange quotes from Robert.

The Red Devils are on course to finish with their lowest-ever points tally in a Premier League season. And their shambolic display against Brighton will be one of those losses that won't be forgotten in a hurry. Some'd say, they travelled 4 nothing!

While men rested, the ladies of Europe put on a show. And it was one to remember! We also take a look at the rice-ing situation in Africa as the CAF WCQ Play-offs get underway

In this episode, Tunde Young joins us to discuss what's wrong at Chelsea and also talks about his best performing side in the AFCON tournament. He had more surprises in his kitty as he demystified the 'Original Ronaldo' headache.

Profligacy: reckless extravagance or wastefulness in the use of resources. By the way, are African referees using VAR the right way?

Welcome to Season II of the First X Minutes podcast. In the 50th episode of the year, I relive my experience at the Lekan Salami Stadium, while also countering the Pep-Guardiola-spent-money arguments making the waves. Reach out to us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals

Lionel Messi was given his 7th Balon d'Or award at the Chatelet Theatre in Paris on the 29th of November, 2021. While that number is weapon enough in the Arsenal for those who engage in the GOAT debate, what about these awards? Have they become aesthetics, rather than a true reflection of what's happening on the pitch? Celebrate our 200th episode with us by subscribing wherever you get your podcast episode while also leaving us a comment/review.

From cancelled goals at the Camp Nou, to the goal-line clearances at the Etihad and Stamford Bridge, Round 5 of the UEFA Champions League group stage games was one to remember. And ehile the boys are being separated from the men, a huge winner-takes-all scramble looms ahead in the final round of games. Follow us on Twitter @OneForTheGoals