Five Aside

The transfer window has officially lost the plot.

The Five Aside crew breaks down Rodri’s potential Barcelona move, why Real Madrid may have fumbled the deal, and whether he’s actually the missing piece Barça need. Then things get heated over José Mourinho: is the Special One still special enough to bring La Liga back to Madrid, or are we living off nostalgia?

Plus, Arsenal’s search for a winger sparks a £140M debate, Liverpool’s transfer strategy gets questioned, Ferran Torres gets told to pipe down, Julián Álvarez’s price tag gets put on trial, and somehow we end up discussing what a 19-year-old should do with £140 million.

Football. Transfers. Financial irresponsibility. Five Aside is back.

Timestamps

00:00 — Welcome Back + Five Aside Merch & Tournament Tease

01:50 — Rodri to Barcelona: The Transfer Saga Begins

03:00 — Did Real Madrid Fumble Rodri?

05:00 — Does Rodri Actually Start for Barcelona?

06:30 — Man City Without Rodri: End of an Era?

08:20 — Haaland to Real Madrid Next?

09:20 — £140M at 19: What Are You Buying?! 😂

12:00 — Real Madrid’s Young Superstar Gamble

13:00 — Can Mourinho Develop Young Players?

16:00 — How Rodri Fits Hansi Flick’s Barcelona

17:20 — Barça vs Madrid: Who Has the Bragging Rights?

18:00 — Can Mourinho Win La Liga? The Debate Gets HEATED

21:00 — Has Mourinho Been Properly Backed?

24:00 — “Mourinho Doesn’t Have the Sauce Anymore”

25:00 — Arsenal Enter the Chat

26:00 — Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy Makes No Sense?

27:30 — £140M for Barcola?! Transfer Market Gone Mad

28:20 — Kenan Yildiz to Arsenal?

29:20 — Can Arsenal Actually Win the Champions League?

31:00 — Arsenal’s Left-Wing Problem

32:30 — New Signings & Preseason Takes

33:30 — Ferran Torres Wants His Respect

35:00 — World Cup Winner or Getting Too Big for His Boots?

36:30 — Should Barcelona Just Pay Ferran?

37:30 — Julián Álvarez: Barcelona, Arsenal or Stay Put?

38:00 — How Much Is Álvarez REALLY Worth?

39:00 — Álvarez vs Agüero… and Somehow Garnacho 😭

41:00 — The Striker Debate Continues

Arsenal finally land Bruno Guimarães... and suddenly Dalu's biggest Premier League villain becomes his favourite midfielder. 😅

This week the Five Aside crew dive into Arsenal's midfield makeover, Vinícius Jr.'s never-ending contract saga, Rashford's uncertain Manchester United future, Chelsea's endless collection of wonderkids, Saudi money vs football ambition, and a heated debate over Victor Osimhen, wages, and whether Premier League clubs still undervalue African strikers.

As always, plenty of football takes, plenty of chaos, and absolutely zero agreements.

🎙️ Topics include:

Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães

Vinícius Jr. contract & image rights

Rashford's United future

Chelsea's transfer strategy

Are Saudi clubs changing football forever?

Osimhen, wages & African striker bias

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & welcome

0:19 – Meet the co-hosts

1:18 – Arsenal complete Bruno Guimarães transfer

3:53 – The Vinicius Jr. to Real Madrid saga

6:47 – Marcus Rashford's uncertain Man United future

8:48 – Man United's transfer business breakdown

16:05 – Man United's ideal midfield three

18:36 – Chelsea's rocky preseason

26:26 – Why players are chasing Saudi League money

51:13 – Is "Prem proven" really a thing?

70:45 – Wrap-up & outro

The Five Aside boys are BACK with a brand-new season, a fresh studio, and plenty of football banter!

This week they dive into the biggest football talking point of the summer: FIFA's controversial private investment proposal. Is football evolving, or is the beautiful game being sold to the highest bidder? The lads debate Gianni Infantino, transparency, UEFA's response, and what private investors could really mean for fans.

Then it's onto the transfer window as Chelsea continue their spending spree, Arsenal's pursuit of Vinícius Jr., Morgan Rogers, squad building, Premier League ambitions, and plenty of Chelsea vs Arsenal banter.

Expect laughs, hot takes, Nollywood analogies, and classic Five Aside chaos.

Timestamps

0:00 – Intro & Catching Up

3:03 – FIFA Privatization Debate

19:29 – Nigerian Movie Tangent

22:33 – Benefits of Private Investment

24:54 – Transfer News Talk

43:56 – Rashford Back to Man United?

52:39 – Saudi League Money Debate

65:01 – Outro & Season Preview

The World Cup is over... and football withdrawal has officially kicked in. 😭⚽

The lads reunite to relive the tournament, share what they'll miss most, and hand out the official Five Aside World Cup Awards. From MVP and Best Young Player to Worst Fans, Biggest Disappointment and our Team of the Tournament, expect plenty of debate, banter and a few controversial picks.

Did Bellingham deserve to miss out? Is Messi still untouchable? Were Portugal the biggest flop? And was Cape Verde really the surprise story of the tournament?

Let us know your own awards and Best XI in the comments!

Timestamps

00:00 – World Cup withdrawal is real

02:00 – Fan Fest memories & favourite World Cup moments

06:00 – The legendary Five Aside group chat

08:00 – Five Aside World Cup Awards begin

08:45 – Best Goalkeeper debate

11:45 – Full defensive line selections

16:30 – Midfield arguments (Rodri, Fabian Ruiz & more)

22:00 – CAM controversy: Bellingham vs Olise

25:30 – Front three revealed

28:15 – MVP & Best Young Player

30:00 – Most Disappointing Player

30:45 – Best Fans & Worst Fans

34:30 – Surprise Team & Biggest Disappointment

40:30 – Best Jersey

41:30 – Final World Cup Awards recap & outro

England were one goal away from the World Cup Final… until it all fell apart.

This week on Five Aside, the boys break down England's dramatic collapse against Argentina, asking the big question: Did Thomas Tuchel get it completely wrong?

From questionable substitutions and a defensive meltdown to Messi rolling back the years and Scaloni's tactical masterclass, we unpack why England froze under pressure while Argentina simply refused to die.

We also preview the blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final, debating whether Spain's beautiful football can overcome Argentina's grit, mentality, and Messi magic.

⚽ Was Tuchel the problem?

🐐 Is Messi producing one last masterpiece?

🏆 Who lifts the World Cup?

Join the debate in the comments!

Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome back & England heartbreak

02:20 – Rewatching the semi-final: things we missed live

03:00 – Opium Atlanta World Cup Final Watch Party announcement

05:00 – Breaking down England vs Argentina

07:20 – Did Tuchel get the substitutions wrong?

10:10 – England's mentality under pressure

13:40 – Why Tuchel deserves the blame

18:40 – "It's not in England's DNA?" – Tuchel's comments discussed

22:00 – Squad selection & missed opportunities

29:00 – The back five debate

35:00 – Argentina's mentality & Enzo Fernandez praise

39:30 – Scaloni's calm leadership

40:30 – Messi's incredible performance despite his age

47:30 – Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final preview

50:00 – Can Spain's possession beat Argentina's intensity?

53:00 – Final predictions

Spain are through to the final after outclassing France—and the lads break down exactly why. From Rodri and Fabián Ruiz running the midfield to Didier Deschamps' questionable team selection, there's plenty to unpack.

Did France abandon what made them successful? Was Spain simply too good? And with Mbappé's Ballon d'Or hopes fading, does Spain now have one hand on the trophy?

Plus, the boys give their updated tournament predictions and preview England's massive semi-final.

Timestamps

00:00 Intro & reaction to Spain vs France

00:40 Predictions revisited 👀

01:35 Why Spain controlled the game

03:20 Rodri & Fabián Ruiz dominate midfield

05:15 France's tactical problems explained

05:50 Deschamps' selection mistakes

07:25 Rabiot, Saliba & where France struggled

08:20 What happened to Kanté?

09:00 Tchouaméni criticism & midfield debate

09:50 What's next for France? Zidane?

10:15 Mbappé's Ballon d'Or hopes over?

10:40 Spain tipped to win Euro 2024

11:25 England watchalong announcement & outro

The World Cup semi-finals are here and the Five Aside crew dives into every major storyline. Can Spain's possession football finally crack France's superstar squad? Is Lamine Yamal ready to silence the doubters against Mbappé and co.? Will England's talent finally click against Messi's battle-hardened Argentina? Plus, the lads debate Thomas Tuchel's explosive comments about England, Bellingham's response, Ballon d'Or implications, and give their semi-final predictions.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & World Cup withdrawal is real

01:55 – 64-team World Cup debate & Nigeria concerns

03:00 – Breaking down the four semi-finalists

05:15 – Spain vs France preview

06:30 – Lamine Yamal under the microscope

11:00 – France's incredible squad depth vs Spain's style

15:25 – Spain vs France predictions

15:50 – Lamine Yamal's impact on the next generation

18:20 – Atlanta watch party announcement

21:00 – Tuchel criticises England's performances

26:00 – Bellingham's response & media reaction

31:00 – England vs Argentina tactical preview

38:50 – Messi vs Bellingham debate

40:50 – England vs Argentina predictions

41:10 – Guest predictions join the discussion

47:40 – Final semi-final picks & closing thoughts

The World Cup knockout stage is here and the Five Aside crew have plenty to get off their chest! 🇵🇹🔥

This week the boys debate whether this has actually been a great World Cup, why there haven't been enough iconic goals, and whether tactics have killed the wonder strike. They also react to Uruguay's punishment after crashing out, call out the NFF over Nigeria's absence, and reveal their biggest tournament disappointments.

Plus, bold Round of 32 predictions including Japan vs Brazil, Portugal vs Croatia, Morocco vs Netherlands, France vs Sweden and plenty more. Will the underdogs keep shocking the world?

Who are your dark horses? Drop your predictions in the comments! 👇⚽

Timestamps

00:00 Intro & South Africa crash out

01:05 Has this World Cup actually been good?

04:45 Why are there fewer iconic World Cup goals?

08:35 Biggest disappointments so far

09:00 Uruguay punished after elimination & what Nigeria should learn

14:00 Turkey, Tunisia & the importance of elite finishers

16:00 Are traditional No.9s making a comeback?

18:20 World Cup top scorers & chasing history

19:30 Biggest underperforming nations

23:00 Norway's controversial rotation against France

27:30 African teams impressing at the tournament

30:40 Round of 32 predictions begin

31:00 Germany prediction

31:10 France vs Sweden

31:35 Netherlands vs Morocco

32:50 Portugal vs Croatia

37:20 Spain vs Austria

42:00 USA vs Bosnia

43:40 Belgium vs Senegal

46:50 Brazil vs Japan debate

52:30 Ivory Coast vs Norway

56:00 More knockout predictions & closing thoughts

Portugal finally turned on the style, Ronaldo delivered, and suddenly the “Portugal are finished” takes are looking shaky. The lads break down Ghana’s defensive masterclass against England, debate whether Tuchel knows his best XI, and spend an outrageous amount of time arguing over one Ronaldo free kick that never happened. Plus, France are terrifying, Olise is cooking, and is João Félix football’s biggest “what if”?

00:00 - Intro

00:16 - Home Depot boxes / new studio tease

01:12 - Haruna joins

01:43 - Declan Rice injury mention

02:00 - Dalu on hate watching England vs Ghana

02:45 - Portugal hate watch / Bruno Fernandes

03:49 - Ronaldo World Cup record broken

04:38 - Big players clocking in this World Cup

05:27 - Gakpo and Brobbey braces / Netherlands

06:05 - Ghana vs England breakdown

07:03 - Ghana's defensive masterclass

08:14 - Semenyo not delivering

09:16 - Ghana going forward lacking quality

10:52 - England attacking issues / slow play

11:20 - Tuchel's best XI debate

11:34 - Reece James at this World Cup

13:22 - Trent vs Reece James debate

15:05 - Madueke most threatening for England

16:47 - England need to move ball quicker

17:25 - England missing a 10 / Palmer

20:25 - Portugal vs Uzbekistan recap

21:43 - Ronaldo free kick debate

31:05 - Argentina vs Algeria recap / Messi

31:15 - Joao Felix breakdown

36:04 - Julian Alvarez discussion

37:06 - Portugal's tactical issues going forward

43:55 - Viteinha and Neves needed vs tougher opponents

46:07 - France looking dangerous / Olise

48:01 - Dalu switching allegiance to France

51:34 - Young players not shining this World Cup

52:01 - Senegal disappointment / end of an era

56:03 - Argentina going far?

01:01:49 - France vs Argentina final prediction

01:02:01 - Japan / Asian teams dark horse warning

01:02:21 - Norway and Netherlands sleepers

01:03:51 - Underdog goalkeepers having big tournaments

01:05:28 - Neymar back in training

01:05:41 - World Cup halftime show / Micah Richards

01:08:36 - Quick hits / transfers

01:08:48 - Chelsea receive €20M compensation from Man City for Maresca

01:10:50 - Outro / new studio announcement

Portugal’s World Cup campaign is already causing civil war in the Five Aside studio. Is Cristiano Ronaldo holding Portugal back, or are the players around him failing to serve him properly? The lads also break down England’s statement win, Messi’s masterclass for Argentina, Senegal’s struggles, Brazil’s concerns, and the surprise packages lighting up the tournament. Plus, early shouts for the breakout young star of the World Cup. Banter, hot takes, and plenty of football chaos.

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Portugal disappointment

01:00 – Why this World Cup has exceeded expectations

02:45 – Most impressive teams so far (Colombia, Ivory Coast, Japan, South Korea, Ecuador)

05:45 – Haiti, Scotland & surprise performances

07:35 – Most disappointing teams (Portugal, South Africa, Senegal)

10:15 – Senegal vs France breakdown

13:00 – Portugal’s tactical issues begin

16:00 – Is Ronaldo the problem or the solution?

21:30 – The great Ronaldo debate gets heated

27:00 – England’s impressive win & Harry Kane masterclass

31:00 – England’s standout performers & defensive concerns

34:00 – USA’s encouraging start under Pochettino

36:00 – Argentina, Messi & Lucas Zidane’s nightmare

43:00 – Looking ahead to Senegal vs Norway and Spain’s chances

45:30 – Brazil’s worrying start & tactical concerns

51:45 – Early picks for breakout young player of the tournament

53:00 – Final thoughts