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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb breakdown every matchup from the Euro 2020 round of 16! But first, they discuss how far this Denmark team can progress in the tournament following their 4-0 demolition of Gareth Bale & Wales. The lads ask if France need to put in a statement performance against their neighbors the Swiss, talk Morata’s woes as the main man for Spain, & how Renato Sanches can help deliver an upset win Portugal. The crew also debate whether England can rewrite history against Germany at Wembley, & Caleb attempts to talk Nick into appreciating the underrated matchup between Sweden & Ukraine.

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Nick, Caleb, & Nathan dive into the second edition of their Euro 2020 coverage! The lads open the show by discussing France’s shocking 1-1 draw with Hungary, ask if the Benzema experiment is working for Les Bleus, & look at what ramifications this draw could have on the world champions moving forward.

Next, the crew debate England’s lackluster approach following their 0-0 draw with Scotland, critique the conservatism of Gareth Southgate, & examine the worrying states of Harry Kane & Jadon Sancho. They also heap praise on Kevin De Bruyne & Belgium following a statement comeback win, laud Italy’s continued domination over Group A, & react to the surprise package of a resurgent Dutch side.

Lastly, the trio briefly return to club football in order to share their thoughts on the insanity surrounding Tottenham’s prolonged search for a new manager.

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Nick, Caleb, & Nathan open the show by offering their thoughts & love to Denmark’s Christian Eriksen following the scary events which unfolded in Copenhagen.

The lads discuss Italy’s incredible first impression at Euro 2020 against Turkey, & debate whether or not the Azzurri have shed their tag as tournament dark horses. Nathan then leads the crew through a deep dive of every single group as they discuss why teams such as Switzerland, Ukraine, & Scotland could be set to surprise, & why Russia, Poland, & even Germany could end up bowing out as massive disappointments.

They also give their thoughts on England’s potential expectations, & articulate just what makes France such overwhelming favorites even in a group of death.

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Nick & Caleb are back to preview all things Euros! But first, the lads react to the instant classic that was the USA’s 3-2 win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League Final. They discuss the significance of this young team winning their first bit of silverware, all of the off the pitch absurdity, & the performances of star men Reyna, McKennie, & Pulisic.

Next, the duo look ahead to the Euros & offer their thoughts on the state of tournament favorites in Belgium & France, why teams such as Denmark or Wales could be primed for an upset run, & they examine why Frank De Boer & The Netherlands could be setting themselves up for a disastrous tournament.

They also highlight why veteran attackers such as Germany’s Thomas Muller & Italy’s Ciro Immobile are two huge names to watch for, while also highlighting why you should be keeping an eye out for unheralded players like Germany’s Robin Gosens & North Macedonia’s Eljif Elmas to make a statement in the group stages.

Finally, the boys offer their thoughts on the potential effects of home field advantage throughout the tournament, & Caleb shares his thoughts on his beloved Spain (including the woes of striker Alvaro Morata) heading into a seismic Euros for La Roja.

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Nick, Caleb, & Nathan open the show by reflecting on Chelsea’s 1-0 Champions League Final win over Manchester City in Porto. They look at the impact of Pep’s surprising team selection, marvel at Tuchel’s crowing achievement happening only five months into his time in London, & debate how the outcome of this match could effect both sides heading into next season & beyond.

Next, the trio discuss Villarreal’s upset win over Manchester United on penalties in the Europa League final, Solskjaer’s dreadful in-game management, & ask if now could be the perfect opportunity for United to be cutthroat regarding his position. The lads also discuss the numerous managerial upheavals occurring across Europe, read between the lines in Zidane’s departure letter to Madrid fans, & try to place where game changing coaches like Antonio Conte or Mauricio Pochettino could end up next.

Finally, the crew wrap things up by reacting to Sergio Aguero’s unveiling as a Barcelona player, what this signing indicates regarding the inner mechanisms of the Blaugrana this summer, & give their quick favorites & dark horses for Euro 2020.

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Nathan & Nick assemble for a massive end of season episode! First up, the duo look at where it all went wrong for Leicester in their push for a spot in the top 4, Nick heaps praise on the warrior mentality of Liverpool’s surprising hero Nat Phillips, & the lads breakdown how the Premier League’s dramatic final day all played out.

Next up, the lads react to Lille’s first title win in ten years, Juventus’ last gasp Champions League qualification, & Atletico Madrid clinching their long awaited second La Liga title under Diego Simeone. They also examine the state runners up Real Madrid & address the big project ahead if Zinedine Zidane departs the club this summer.

The two also preview both the UCL & Europa League finals, debate whether Pep & Tuchel’s tactics could lead to a cautious & cagey encounter in Porto, & wonder if Unai Emery’s Villarreal can pull off a stunning upset in Gdansk against Manchester United. Lastly, they ponder the big question surrounding the future of Harry Kane, & look back at what it felt like to cover one of the most challenging seasons of soccer in recent history.

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Nick & Caleb convene to give their whip-around reactions to all of the drama from across the major European leagues. The lads attempt to find words to describe goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s glorious winner for Liverpool & the impact that this moment could have on the Reds’ last ditch chase for a spot in the top four. They also breakdown a historic FA Cup final win for Leicester, Tuchel’s baffling team selection for Chelsea, & discuss which club could be in danger of dropping out of Champions League places come midweek.

Next, the duo head over to La Liga to react to Luis Suarez’s season defining moment for Atletico Madrid, Caleb gives his raw impassioned thoughts on FC Barcelona’s self inflicted late season collapse, & they ponder the future of Barça head coach Ronald Koeman.

Finally, the two give their takes on the current state of a Europa League bound Juventus, predict whether or not Lille can hold out to win a miraculous Ligue Un title, & give some love to undefeated champions Sporting Lisbon, Rangers, & Barça Femini.

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Nathan, Nick, & Caleb open the show by sharing their reactions to the fan protests & pitch invasion at Old Trafford. They discuss how this could be used as a powerful extension of the growing movement of fan power in the Premier League, their surprise at the tone of the media coverage, & the wide reaching impacts of the postponement of Manchester United vs Liverpool.

Next, the crew check in on title races in Serie A, La Liga, & Ligue Un. They break down how Conte & Lukaku propelled Inter to take Juve’s crown, Caleb’s nightmare scenario in an unpredictably close Liga title race, & how Lille’s combination of promising stars & surprising veterans have helped them maintain an unlikely hunt for the French title.

Finally, the lads reflect on the first legs of the Champions & Europa League semi-finals & attempt to predict who they see moving on to the finals. Can Eden Hazard deliver another trip to the UCL final for Madrid at the expense of his former club? Will Unai Emery sink Arsenal in his return to the Emirates?

It’s massive episode befitting a massive week in the sport.

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Nick, Nathan, & Caleb bring you all of their reactions to the rapid demise of the European Super League. The lads take a look at why it only took 48 hours for the ESL to crumble, & the series of flimsy statements, withdrawals, & resignations that have happened since. The trio ask where the European game goes from here, what protections could be put in place to minimize the power of dominant ownership groups, as well as the vital role fans & global media must play in mobilizing future substantial change.

They also examine the state of UEFA following the reintegration of the ESL clubs, turn their attention to the freshly approved Swiss format, & debate why the controversial reformatted competition could become the next battleground for the sport. Lastly, they quickly break down Barcelona’s first trophy win since 2018 in the Copa Del Rey, & the (not so) shocking sack of José Mourinho.

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Nick & Nathan assemble for an emergency podcast to give their thoughts on the announcement of a new European Super League. They give their raw reactions to the financial structure of the competition, who will end up benefitting, while pondering the sporting & legal ramifications of clubs breaking away from their domestic competitions. The duo also share why they have ended the day feeling betrayed as supporters of Liverpool & Arsenal, ask whether or not this is the day corporate interests have officially stripped the sport away from fans, & wonder what to expect from players, agents, & soccer’s governing bodies going forward.

New York Times report by Tariq Panja: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/18/sports/soccer/super-league-united-liverpool-juventus-madrid.html

Gary Neville condemns Super League on Sky Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP05EDm9EB8

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