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In a special Sunday episode the lads cast their gaze away from the Premier League (...well almost), and examine the title races in both La Liga and Serie A. Caleb breaks down the systematic flaws that have plagued FC Barcelona in the wake of their disastrous draw in Vigo, and the crew try to make sense of the baffling business maneuvers the Blaugrana have made in player recruitment (including the impending Arthur-Pjanic swap deal). The guys head over to Italy to discuss what Antonio Conte's Inter Milan and Simeone Inzaghi's Lazio can do to mount a continuous challenge to title hopefuls Juventus, and also ponder why Sarri-ball hasn't quite taken off in Turin. They wrap up the show by heaping praise on the high flying (and high scoring) Atalanta, and talk about what makes the boys from Bergamo so appealing.

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Its a tender episode as Nick goes full fanatic while attempting to process Liverpool clinching their first Premier League title in thirty years. The lads break down the edge of your seat ride that was Manchester City's dethroning at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, and what Pep Guardiola's side need to do in order to address the massive gap between themselves and their new Liverpudlian overlords. The crew also help struggling Gooner, Nathan Strauss, unpack what was a confounding week for Arsenal, and Caleb marvels at Manchester United's evolution with Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes linking up in midfield. It's a more passionate episode than most, but the Corner Kick Crew are at their best when their hearts are worn on their sleeves. YNWA.

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Corner Kick Theme Song by William Hitel

You'll Never Walk Alone (NHS Charity Single) by Jamie Webster

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Welcome to the first installment of Pod Taken Quickly, a short-form podcast dedicated to breaking down soccer news stories that are just too juicy to miss. In our first episode, the lads unpack a peculiar match in the Russian Premier League between PFC Sochi and FC Rostov that smells a bit fishy...and by fishy we mean a bit corrupt. Lopsided scorelines, questionable social media posts, and bad accents galore as Corner Kick takes a quick detour to the former USSR.

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The lads begin this week by tackling Arsenal’s implosion at The Etihad. They break down Arteta’s tactics and poor squad selection plus they discuss what factors have lead to the Gunner’s being in full crisis mode on day one of project restart, capped off by a Angry Nathan rant for the ages.

The rest of project restart gets put under the microscope as well, with the boys picking apart the Hawkeye debacle at Villa Park, and reflect on the massive clash between Manchester United and Tottenham.

The crew finishes this week by praising Bayern for capturing their 8th straight Bundesliga title, but wonder whether the division is in danger of getting sucked into a repetitive monopoly.

In their first official Spotify episode, the Corner Kick Crew give their predictions on how the Premier League will play out, as Project Restart nears an open. Nick, Nathan, and Caleb also dive into La Liga, and finish the episode with a deep discussion on race, player power, and using your voice for good.

Caleb, Nick and Nathan, broadcasting on a frigid Montréal evening, have returned to your ears to discuss the latest in soccer news and gossip. The lads open with a breakdown of the Champions League quarter final draw, leading to a classic Corner Kick throw down as to why Ajax might upset Juventus.

The boys then delve into the crisis involving Chelsea, and Sarri, and how they might go about fixing the turmoil in London. They then wrap up with a discussion of the Jack Grealish fan incident, and look into the increase in fan incidents in the beautiful game.

There might be some unsavory tones and vocal jabs are thrown, but one thing is for sure: Corner Kick is back.

Caleb, Nick, and Nathan take an in-depth look at each team's transfer business in anticipation for the 2018/19 Premier League Season! Have Manchester City done enough to retain their crown? What do the lads think of Mourinho, Sarri, and Klopp's ins and outs? And there's a Portuguese revolution happening in...Wolverhampton? An essential listen for anyone yearning for an early fix of Premier League action!!

Team Timestamps:

Manchester City: 1:20

Manchester United: 5:50

Tottenham Hotspurs: 10:55

Liverpool: 14:32

Chelsea: 18:40

Arsenal: 23:40

Burnley: 27:36

Everton: 28:45

Leicester: 32:32

Newcastle: 35:02

Crystal Palace: 38:16

Bournemouth: 40: 39

West Ham United: 42:00

Watford: 46:10

Brighton & Hove Albion: 48:55

Southampton: 51:55

Wolverhampton Wanderers: 54:15

Cardiff City: 56:53

Fulham: 57:35

Huddersfield Town: 1:00.45

In this week's episode, we break down Croatia's dramatic win over England, discuss why football didn't end up coming home, and analyze why France are the favorites for Sunday's final. We also explore the blockbuster transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid to Juventus.

Caleb Rhodes and Nick Govindan break down all the latest results and narratives from the World Cup group stage so far! The dynamic duo marvel at Mexico's lethal counterattack, examine the impact of VAR, and ponder where it has all gone wrong for a wounded Leo Messi and Argentina. They also discuss fierce new contenders Croatia, and debate the players who have impressed and those who have fizzled in Russia so far. Finally, the lads give updated opinions on which team is leaving with the gold!!

*In this podcast, Nick refers to Mexico's chase to get to "El Cinco Partido". After researching the phrase, we became aware that the proper term is "El Quinto Partido". We will make this important cultural adjustment for all Corner Kick coverage in the future.

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Nathan, Caleb, and Nick break down the World Cup group by group and provide their best guesses as to who will win, who will lose, and who some of the breakout players might be this summer. They also recap some of the latest club football news including two, fleeing Frenchmen and CR7's future.