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In this week's episode, we discuss the champions league final. Madrid coming out on top. Courtois motm. 

Who won their respective matchups ? What does that victory mean for Vinicius? Can we give Benzema the Ballon d'Or already ?

We'll also talk about Ralf Rangnick leaving United. Project Rangnick has failed. Was it just not a good fit ? Was Rangnick overhyped? Could this have Ten Hag's decision ? 

Lastly we talk about some of the latest transfer rumours. Sadio Mane leaving Liverpool, Isco leaving Madrid, Perisic joining Spurs and will Bayern actually do the right thing and let Lewandowski go ? And who will replace him ? 

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Music:  Clueless Kit - Strings (Soundcloud)

In this week's episode, we discuss City winning the league on a comeback win and Leeds winning the relegation battle. KDB won player of the season but could the award have gone to Salah or Son? What grade would you give Arsenal/United?  

We'll also discuss Mbappe's decision to stay in Paris? What does this mean for Mbappe, PSG, and Madrid?  

Finally, we give our expectations for the champions league final. Who do ya'll have winning? Is Liverpool the favorite and Madrid the underdog (once again)? 

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In this week's episode, we discuss the final days of serie A. Milan one win away from the Scudetto. Are the glory days back for the Rossoneri ?Club de Foot Montreal 8 wins in a row : Most in-form team in MLS ? We'll also discuss Arsenal's bad run of form. How much responsibility should be put on Arteta for the Gunner's recent losses ? Can the season be considered successful without champions league qualification ? FA CUP recap : Salah's injury, Luis Diaz motm, tuchel's questionable decisions (werner, loftus-cheek), penaltys. Lewandowski wants out of Bayern. Is Barca the move ? 

QOTW : Europa league final. Frankfurt - Rangers. who do you have winning ? 

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In this week's episode, we discuss the signing of Erling Haaland to Man City. How will he fit in a Pep system? Considering the signing of Julian Alvarez in the previous window, what will be City's attack look like next season? 

Brighton's Graham Potter has been linked with big clubs throughout the season but will United regret not going after the up-and-coming Englishman? 

Mourinho vs Guardiola. Can we really say that Guardiola is the better manager? Pep improves your team's style of play but Mourinho will win you trophies? 

Big changes are coming for the Champions League. What are those changes and who benefits more from them? Why change a working system?

Question of the week: Where does Son rank amongst top forwards in the prem/Europe?

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In this week's episode, we discuss the champions league semis. Wild night in Madrid. How do we explain another City collapse? Can Pep even be blamed for yet another CL exit? Villareal almost completed the comeback but Liverpool took care of business. 

Where does Carlo Ancelotti among the all-time managers? The Italian manager has made it to 5 CL finals and won in every top league in Europe. Is he in the conversion as one of the all-time greats? 

Lastly, we'll conclude with the Europa League semi. Rangers continue their all-time run with a convincing win against Leipzig. Frankfurt finishes the job against West Ham. Who's winning the final? 

S/O to the Seattle Sounders. 1st MLS club to win a Champions League in the Concacaf region.

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In this week's episode, we discuss the 1st leg of the champions league semis. Madrid - City was perhaps the match of the year. All to play for at the Bernabeu. Has Liverpool secured a spot in the final already? 

We'll discuss Arsenal - United and how this result affects both teams. 

Lastly, we'll talk about the 10th straight title for Bayern and the search for the new PSG coach. Is the Bundesliga just too easy? Is the "Bundesliga tax" legit? Would Antonio Conte leave Spur for Paris? Will Leonardo finally leave?

In this week's episode, we discuss the FA Cup semis. No treble for City thanks to Liverpool / Chelsea W vs crystal palace. 

Another Chelsea - Liverpool final? Do the Blues have a chance this time? 

Fraser Forster robbed Gunners (literally crying for a striker), Spurs no-show vs Brighton, and CR7 saves United against Norwich but the Red Devils gets embarrassed at Anfield. 

Rangicks United comments. United needs a "complete revolution". Who's leaving in the summer ? What to expect from Ten Haag? 

In this week's episode, we discuss Champions League quarterfinals. Benzema/Modric (assist of the season?) save Madrid. Chelsea almost completed the comeback. Massive upset in Munich! (is it really surprising?) Can Unai Emery finally get the respect he's earned? What to expect from City and Atletico.

Arsenal’s bad run of form and lack of striker option is showing? (Should've acted in January). Questionable decisions (Xhaka at LB with Nuno Tavares on the bench?) from Arteta. Is his lack of trust disrupting the team for than helping it? Top 4 is still a strong possibility (mathematically). 

United at Goodison Park. Is Harry Maguire the unluckiest defender in the league? Where is the help for Cristiano?

Question of the week: Which team has a better chance of achieving the treble (Prem, Champions League, FA Cup)? Liverpool or City? 

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In this week's episode, we discuss the united drawing against Leicester. Gunners' bad loss at Crystal palace (reality check ?). Brentford convincing win at Stamford bridge. Can Liverpool win the treble?

We'll also talk World cup draw. Our thoughts on the groups (group of death, USA-England, Spain-Germany,suarez-ghana). What are we expecting from Canada in group F? ( Experience vs speed?)  

Champions League match week! Simeone vs Guardiola, Chelsea - Madrid round 2, and can Villareal shock Bayern? 

Question of the week: Most disappointing teams of the qualifying stage

In this week's episode, we discuss Canada's 1st World Cup qualification in our lifetime. We discuss the progress made by the team over the recent years, the impact of John Herdman on Canadian soccer, and what to expect from Canada in Qatar. 

We'll also talk about Italy's failure to qualify for a World Cup for the 2nd time. Who takes the blame for this? Will Mancini be sacked and who will replace him? 

Lastly, we'll talk about Gareth Bale and the disrespect by the Spanish media. Is he really a "parasite" in Madrid? Has he not earned the accolades that players like Benzema and Cr7 have received in the past? Is he one of the most scrutinized players today? 

Question of the week: Which Concacaf team has the best chance at making it furthest in the WC?