On today's episode, Patrick and Neel start with covering AFCON. We break down Senegal vs Morocco in the final, why this AFCON has been dominated by tactical control rather than chaos, and how Morocco’s home advantage and growing pressure could shape the biggest game of the tournament. We also look at the Mane vs Salah narrative, Morocco’s conservative approach, and what the semi-finals revealed about both sides.

Then we turn to Europe’s managerial shake-ups. Xabi Alonso is already out at Real Madrid. We discuss what went wrong, why Madrid operate the way they do, and who could realistically take over next. Plus Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick. We look at what his football might look like, how he fits this United squad, and whether this is a smart short-term move or the start of another familiar cycle.

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00:00 - Intro

00:43 - AFCON semifinals

01:59 - The quarters were the best round

05:28 - Egypt played pure haramball + Salah vs Mane

07:41 - Senegal look dominant

09:04 - Senegal vs Morocco preview

13:46 - Morocco’s support of Walid Regragui

16:53 - Brahim Diaz and Hakimi + the tournament hasn’t been dribbly

18:39 - Advances in African football

21:40 - Xabi Alonso sacked at Real Madrid

24:05 - What do Real Madrid do at manager?

24:49 - Alonso is as good an option as Real Madrid could find

25:40 - Luis Enrique, Tuchel, Nagelsmann

28:52 - Top 5 vibes coaches?

30:08 - Would Zidane want this job?

33:23 - Michael Carrick appointed Manchester United manager

36:10 - 2 big challenges

38:30 - If he finds a balance, he will be alright + how will they lineup?