Episode #13 Part 1: Christian Pulisic

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In the winter of 2018, Chelsea FC shelled out a whopping 58 million pounds to prize Christian Pulisic away from Borussia Dortmund. The player, dubbed 'Captain America' by fans, was expected to fill in the void that was to be left by a departing Eden Hazard. You'd think having paid a king's ransom that Chelsea would feel pressured to play him week in, week out. Alas, no! The American has spent more time on the bench than on the pitch; so much so that the media have begun to question not only the move but even the player. What do the fans think?

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Episode #12 Part 2: Red Bull

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Continuing from where we left off in Part 1, we take a hypothetical situation and transform it into an MBA case study. The situation? What if Red Bull were to buy a club in the English League (Premier League, EFL, or Conferences)? Which city would they target? Would a similar business model be employed in a different environment? Or would Red Bull finally have to bite the bullet and spend heavy? Every hypothetical question deserves a hypothetical answer, and Arjun and I are here to do this case study justice!

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Episode #12 Part 1: Red Bull

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In Part One of this new and highly unorthodox episode, Arjun and I provide a detailed narrative for one of the world's largest and most recognized companies in the world - Red Bull and their long-standing association with high-energy sports, especially their contribution in the modern day footballing world.

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Episode #11 Part 2: Srivastav Manchem

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We end this two-part episode with a discussion over Ainsley Maitland Niles' interview regarding his position at Arsenal Football Club. Along with Arsenal supporter, Srivastav Manchem, we dissect the controversial interview and debate over whether youth players should accept any position within the first team or bide their time.

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Episode #11 Part 1: Paul Pogba

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We start off this two part episode by talking about one of the most talked about players, not only in the Premier League but in modern day football - Paul Pogba. We are all aware that Manchester United haven't had the best start to the season - currently languishing in 12th - but can their rapid demise be attributed solely to the Frenchmen? Or is the English media turning a blind eye to players who are equally responsible? To help me understand this "media agenda", we've got two Manchester United fans - Ram Mohan and Arjun Ranjith - in today's podcast episode!

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Episode #10: Bayern München

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For a generation, the Bundesliga has been dominated by Die Bayern (The Bavarians). The image of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery on the flanks has forever been sketched into the minds of those who have grown up watching football. But does being dominant give you the right to be a bully? Well, Bayern Munich President, Uli Hoeneß certainly seemed to think so when he threatened Die Mannschaft (German national team). But was he right to do so? Or was this simply just an empty threat? To answer this, I have with me on the podcast a global Bavarian - Vijay Bharadwaj!

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Episode #9: Liverpool

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7 wins from 7 games. Top of the league. 5 points ahead of Manchester City. Yet, something doesn't feel right at Liverpool.

Much has been said and praised about a Liverpool defence that had transformed from unstable to world-class since the mega money signing of Virgil Van Dijk. However, at the start of the season, the fortified back line has begun to show a few cracks. We think it's because of the new high(er) line that the defence has adopted. Will this new system improve what was arguably the best defence in Europe last season? Or will sly, slippery speed merchants find a way through the lines and break down the Red Wall? To discuss the what, the why, and the how, joining me in this podcast is a fellow Liverpool supporter and an old classmate of mine - Rohit Jois!

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Episode #8: Club or Country

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We’re going to take a little break from club football as we join up with the England national team for the first round of international breaks during the 19/20 season. With the Euros merely a year away, Gareth Southgate has the unfortunate task of having to name a squad good enough to bring football back home. But with a plethora of talent on offer, will he select those who have done well for their clubs, or will he stay loyal to players who have done him proud in the past? To discuss this and more, joining me in the podcast is an Indian born England supporter living in New Zealand - Divyesh Vyas!

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Episode #7 Part 3: Real Madrid

This is the FFS Podcast! Welcome to Episode #7! We end with Part 3 - Real Madrid!

After what can only be described as a disaster of a season last year, Real Madrid will be at it again. With Zinedine Zidane back at the helm, Los Blancos made quite a splurge in the transfer market, signing players to fill the voids felt last season across the entire pitch - from Alphonse Areola between the sticks to Luka Jovic right up front. And then there’s Eden Hazard. Fresh off of winning the Europa League for Chelsea, the Belgian made the switch from one capital city to another as he looks to fill in the shoes of the recently departed CR7. To help me talk about how this season will look to play out for Los Merengues, I am joined by a recurring guest in the form of Junaid Sheikh.

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Episode #7 Part 2: Juventus

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“Would you like to try a free sample?” In May 2019, Juventus FC were crowned champions of Italy for the eight consecutive season. It’s not like they needed to strengthen, right? Wrong! Despite their already impressive squad depth, the Old Lady strolled around the transfer market and picked up all of the freebies on offer. Not to mention a budding Ajax defender and a current Europa League winning manager. On this episode, I am joined by Juventus supporter - Karthik Kailas - as we decide whether these free signings fit as well as mushrooms in a risotto or as pineapples on a pizza.

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