Darwin Nunez is an idiot. He is a young, moronic idiot, and will be banned from future competitions for his youthful stupidity - we discuss.

Greg Berhalter, yet another American piece of trash manager, is sacked, and with cause. Please USMNT, get it right this time!

EURO2024 and COPA2024 FINAL Previews!

We welcome 100% authentic scouser Stephen to the show! Liverpool born and bred, and life-long Liverpool RED! 

Stephen comes to the basement to discuss his growing up around the Fields of Anfield Road and how he chose Liverpool over the Toffees. We discuss the current state of affairs, Klopp's time as manager, what to expect from Arne Slot, who should stay and who should go in terms of players as well as the Manchester United rivalry, both from a sporting perspective as well as economic. 

If you love Liverpool FC then this is the episode for you. 

We also talk Trent, Southgate, the Three Lions, and make our Copa America predictions for the final as well as the European Championship. 

ICYMI - This was a fun episode as we invited our good friends Richard and Jack from the SchalkeMerica podcast over to talk all things FC Schalke 04! 

- What happened after the 2nd place finish to Bayern? 

- Too many managerial changes in too short of time? 

- Is the "Schalke way" still the "right way" in 2024?

- What has happened to the once-great Knappenschmiede which has produced some of Germany's most elite talent

- Schalke's future still very much up in the air, what is next for the Royal Blues?

All of these questions addressed and so much more!!! We had a blast, and hope that you do too!

The Basement talk this week is all about the European Championship and Copa America. The utter chaos that is the English national team, the Belgian disappointment, the lackluster French, the incredibly lucky Italians and of course, the complete collapse of Brazil. 

Upcoming Matches and Predictions

Discussion on France and Belgium

Biggest Surprises and Disappointments

Disappointing Performance of Brazil in Copa America

Surprising Results in Euro 2024

Predictions for Upcoming Matches and Quarterfinals

Transfer News: Guirassy to Borussia Dortmund

Critty and Nick dive into a full recap of the European Championship as well as the Copa America. Who has disappointed, who has surprised and who needs to do more work before the knockout stage? 

Copa America is now in full swing and the lads take a deep dive into the group stages and also the turf debacle in Atlanta.

BVB's transfer policy is analyzed. Why do they continue to let young talent walk out the door when a few million more could secure a long-term signature?

Analysis of England's Performance

Evaluation of Gareth Southgate's Tactics

What is the Forward for England???

Discussion on Germany's Performance

Belgium suffers massive blow in opening match

USA's Must-Win Match Against Bolivia

Mexico Expected to Dominate Against Jamaica

USA Faces Tough Challenge Against Uruguay

Dortmund's Reluctance to Invest in True Talent

The Impact of Player Influence on Transfers

Reinvesting Money Wisely for Long-Term Success

Get Ready:

- We analyze the thrashing the USMNT took at the hands of Colombia

- What can be done to turn this underachieving squad around?

- Berhalter has to go! 

- We discuss the worst defeat for the USMNT since 2009

- UEFA EURO 2024 preview - All group stages and our Top 4 teams

- Copa America 202 preview - All group stages and our Top 4 teams

- What to expect this evening as we predict the Brazil friendly

- The End of Club Football Season and the Champions League Final

- Controversy and Debate: Relegation Playoffs and Format Changes

- The FA Cup Final and Manchester United's Performance

- Player Transfers and Club Prospects

- The UEFA Champions League Final

- Analyzing Possession and Tactical Formations

- Strategies and Key Players for the Champions League Final

- The Importance of the First Goal and Possession Impact

- The Underdog Advantage

- Predictions and Gratitude: A Heartfelt Conclusion

Takeaways:

- THEN... Leverkusen showed up to the Europa League final still drunk

- Gasparini leaves Atalanta with a beautiful parting gift

- Teams of the season discussion in Premier League and Bundesliga

- Seven Hag and Poch get the sack - Now Chelsea and Manchester United scramble for new managers

- Multi-club ownership discussion continues as supporters clubs fight back against the greed

Takeaways

• Multi-club ownership in football raises concerns about financial misconduct and conflicts of interest.