When arguably the world’s most popular athlete, Cristiano Ronaldo, took the pitch this past weekend for arguably the world’s most popular soccer club, Manchester United, two truly global sports brands were reunited on the legendary pitch at Old Trafford. The same iconic stadium, that months earlier, was literally stormed by Man United supporters who were fighting against the globalization of the sport they love. Wright Thompson, who was there for Ronaldo’s return to the team he played for more than a decade ago, takes us inside the fight for the soul of Manchester United, and explains why it’s a battle that’s about much more than just a soccer club.

ESPN Daily: The Fight for the Soul of Manchester United

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The FC crew react to Manchester City's dominant 4-0 victory over Brighton and question if anyone can stop Pep Guardiola's side from winning a 4th Premier League title in a row. Juan Mata also joins the show to break down Manchester United's season and preview where he thinks the club could be heading under new ownership. Plus, the guys react to Xavi's announcement that he will remain at Barcelona next season.
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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Liverpool’s 2-0 loss to Everton in the Merseyside Derby and its impact on their Premier League title hopes. The guys also discuss what Feyenoord manager Arne Slot would bring to Liverpool if he were named as Jurgen Klopp’s successor, plus all the talking points from another huge week of football. 
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Gab and Juls: Liverpool’s Merseyside Derby to forget

The FC crew react to the Merseyside Derby as Everton beat Liverpool 2-0 at Goodison Park and produce a knocking blow to the Reds Premier League title chances. Plus, Manchester United beat Sheffield United 4-2 behind a Bruno Fernandes brace. And, in a dramatic U-turn, Xavi has decided to stay as Barcelona manager next season.
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Klopp's Liverpool Blues

The FC Crew react to Arsenals thrashing of Chelsea behind Kai Havertz' and Ben White's brace as the Gunners won 5-0 and sit top of the Premier League table. Plus, Erik Ten Hag was not happy with the media's reaction to Man United's slim FA Cup win over Coventry City. And Liverpool maybe interested in appointing Feyenoord’s Arne Slot as new manager.
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Havertz Haunts Blues

Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie have a reveling interview together before the Juventus vs Milan match on Saturday.
Plus USMNT suffer a big loss. Serginho Dest will miss the rest of the season and Copa America, how big of a loss is he for the team.
Another USMNT player Haji Wright is playing well for Coventry City despite losing in the FA Cup semis vs. Manchester United. What does Cup run mean for Haji's career?
Joining Herc and Seb is Mauricio Pedroza to talk about Pumas and America. And Santiago Gimenez wins the Dutch Cup. What does the future
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ESPN Daily: The Fight for the Soul of Manchester United

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