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Caleb, Nathan, and Nick assemble for an emergency pod to give their reactions to the first Champions League Quarter Final tie, in which a last gasp winner from former Stoke City striker, Eric Maxim Chupo-Moting, vanquished underdog heartthrobs Atalanta. The lads pick their jaws up from the floor in order to discuss whether the boys from Bergamo can ever replicate their European success, and sing a swan song to the club that has captured the hearts of fans around the globe. The crew then discuss whether Neymar's renwed passion, along with Kylian Mbappe playing through an ankle injury, will be enough to deliver Les Parisiens a coveted first UCL title. The boys then reckon with the potential sporting impacts of a financially frightening final between Manchester City and PSG.

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Caleb, Nathan, and Nick react to an extremely newsworthy weekend of Champions League football, beginning with Messi's magical performance which saw a resurgent Barcelona put a resilient Napoli to the sword. Can this more organized, & G.O.A.T-lead, Barca performance be a sign of things to come in their date against Bayern Munich? The lads also discuss Raphael Varane's no good, very bad day away at the Etihad, and where Real Madrid stand following another collapse in the round of 16. We wrap things up by discussing another disappointing Champions League performance for Juventus, while picking our jaws up from the floor after the announcement that the legendary player (and VERY inexperienced manager) Andrea Pirlo will be replacing the sacked Maurizio Sarri. Will the return of The Beard be enough to course correct the future of The Old Lady?

European football is back, and the Corner Kick Crew is here to break it all down!

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Caleb, Nathan, and Nick take care of some unfinished business as they preview the upcoming restart of the UEFA Champions League. They discuss just how much has changed in the context of the season since March and how that will impact the participating teams, before breaking down each of the continuing round of 16 ties. Are Manchester City motivated by vengeance? Will Real Madrid be able to cope without Sergio Ramos? Can Napoli take advantage of a Barcelona in turmoil? Will Chelsea be able to pull off a miracle in Munich? Well...probably not, but aside from that last one, there are so many questions that the boys will attempt to answer as we get ready for the comeback of Europe's grandest stage. Also, before we wrap up, we show some love to our latest obsession, the free scoring underdogs from Bergamo in Atalanta, and whether or not they'll have enough firepower to dispatch PSG.

May "La Dea" be with you.

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Caleb, Nathan, and Nick roll out the red carpet and pop the champagne to help celebrate the end of the domestic soccer season in Europe. The lads hand out several awards such as player, manager, and signing of the season, while recognizing the campaign's biggest let-downs and comebacks. We marvel at our favorite golazos from this past year, and reminisce about the wacky, astonishing, and inspirational moments that comprised a season we'll never forget (don't think we've forgotten about you, Belarusian League). Like any awards show, theres plenty to debate, so please join us to see who will be walking away with an illustrious Corner Kick Award...or maybe a Chia Pet? I guess you'll just have to listen to find out!

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Nick and Caleb give their immediate impressions of Arsenal's comeback victory over Chelsea at Wembley which saw them clinch their fourteenth FA Cup trophy. The lads break down emerging superstar Christian Pulisic giving the Blues and early lead, and discuss how their abundance of injuries and reoccurring defensive mistakes helped the resilient Gooners get back into the match. The duo also express the urgency in which Arsenal must provide a new high paying contract to their talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and how vital winning silverware is for Mikel Arteta's young managerial career. Perhaps most importantly, listen to the hilarious real time reaction of Aubameyang dropping and shattering the oldest trophy in the English game.

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The lads react to the fallout from the final day of the 2019-20 Premier League Season, starting with Manchester United snatching Champions League football away from a poor post-restart Leicester City. The crew analyze exactly what went so wrong for Brendan Rodgers and The Foxes, before moving on to discuss Chelsea's vital win against a tepid Wolves side at Stamford Bridge. The boys then marvel at Watford's spectacular managerial merry-go-round, which saw Nigel Pearson sacked two games before the end of the season, and debate how The Hornets and The Pozzo family proceed following a resounding relegation. We praise Jack Grealish (and his calves?) for saving his boyhood club Aston Villa, and bid a fond farewell to the ever-overachieving Cherries of Bournemouth, while explaining why we think they might actually be in a decent enough position despite their drop to the Championship. High drama was always inevitable on the final day of the season, and Corner Kick is here to break it all down!

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The three man booth returns as Caleb, Nathan, and Nick react to Pep Guardiola's slow transition into one of the villains of world football following his midweek tirade following Manchester City's CAS acquittal. The lads also debate whether or not the Spaniards tenure at the Citizens is growing stale following a dreadful performance in the FA Cup semi final against a resurgent Arsenal. The crew celebrate the news that historic Leeds United will be promoted to the Premier League next season, and imagine what "El Loco" Marcelo Bielsa can accomplish in the top flight. The discussion finishes with a look at Lionel Messi's justifiable outburst following Barcelona's latest loss (and why Caleb is even fielding emails about Barca's poor form), and examine how well Zidane and Real Madrid are set up to build upon their latest La Liga crown. It's been a jam packed week in the beautiful game, and Corner Kick is here to break it all down.

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Caleb and Nick assemble for an emergency pod in order to give their reactions to the news that Manchester City have eluded their two year ban from UEFA competition for breaching financial fair play regulations. The duo express their disappointment in the Court of Arbitration of Sport's verdict, and discuss where the Citizens go from here. The pair also examine the effect this ruling will have on FFP going forward, and debate whether or not this decision has created an insurmountable gap between clubs like City and PSG, and their less wealthy competition. Does a glorious day for Man City signal dark days ahead for the football world? Listen in to find out.

Note: All data on transfers referenced in this episode can be found at https://www.transfermarkt.us/

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The crew put on their detective hats in an attempt to try and make sense of the scandalous situation surrounding Wigan Athletic’s administration. Who is responsible? How will this effect the fans & players? Was suspicious gambling involved? The lads then cast their gaze over to the English capital in order to breakdown a few of the juicier stories heading into the North London Derby. Can Jose Mourinho sharpen up Spurs enough to derail the high-flying Arsenal? The boys conclude with their first impressions of the MLS is Back tournament. Why has the play been lackluster so far? What’s up with gaudy product placement? So many questions to be answered on this weeks pod, join us to get to the bottom of things!

Note:

In this episode, we did not spotlight the tremendous work being done by the MLS Black Player’s for Change organization. We commend their protests on the pitch, and encourage you to check out their mission statement linked down below. We look forward to discussing their amazing endeavors in a continued fight for equality on a future episode.

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The lads react to Liverpool's hungover performance away at the Etihad, examine what exactly went wrong for the new champions, and what went so right for Manchester City (lots of love for Phil Foden incoming). The boys then diagnose the issues plaguing Tottenham following their 3-1 defeat away at Sheffield United, and lend a hand to Jose Mourinho as they debate what "The Special One" can do to avoid a disastrous end to the campaign. The boys wrap things up with a discussion about the resiliency of Real Madrid's title charge, and how it's being exemplified by the King of Clutch: Sergio Ramos.

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