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The Guardian's Deputy Sports Editor Ed Aarons joins the Front Three this week to breakdown The Guardian's recent "Next Generation" list of the 60 best young talents in world football. Previous lists have included the likes of Alphonso Davies, Jadon Sancho, Ferran Torres, Kai Havertz, Erling Haaland, Vinicius Jr., Dayot Upamencano, and Callum Hudson Odoi. Listen to find out which players made the cut this year. Ed also promotes his latest book, "Made in Africa" as the boys look at some of the failures of African's biggest nations in recent World Cups.

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SPORT BILD's Chief Football reporter Tobias Altschaffl joins the boys to recap last week's FC Bayern-Dortmund match-up which ended 3-2 in favour of the Bundesliga champions.

In the last installment of their three-part interview with Rory Smith of The New York Times, the boys ask Rory to explain why Argentina's deep pool of football talent has all of a sudden dried up - with less Argentinian players coming into La Liga, the Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga. Rory tell us us about the country's poor football infrastructure and how it compares to Brazil and why they're youth coaches are more focused on winning than developing the next Messi, Aguero or Di Maria.

In Part Two of our chat with Rory Smith of The New York Times, we discuss the glittering managerial career of Italian Carlo Ancelotti and his time coaching the biggest clubs in the world including Real Madrid, AC Milan, FC Bayern Munich, PSG, Chelsea, Napoli and now Everton. Rory explains why he's different than counterparts like Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp and he he prefers "Family Clubs" like Everton. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for more Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Champions League predictions and analysis.

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The New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith joins the Front Three for a special three-part interview series. In Part One, Rory discusses his recent article on FC Bayern Munich and their Treble winning season. He explains why the Bundesliga and Champions League winners are different to the 97-98 Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls that was chronicled in Netflix's NBA summer documentary "The Last Dance." He tells us how the German side were able to rebuild following their 2012 Treble season under Jupp Heynckes and why Hansi Flick could be the manager to extend their domestic and European dominance. Follow the Front Three Podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Champions League chat and analysis. Also, make sure to leave a comment and review on Apple Podcasts. Twitter: @Front_ThreePod Instagram: @front_three_podcast

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ESPN's Gab Marcotti joins the Front Three to talk all things Serie A and Italian football. They discuss AC Milan's great start to the season - led by Swedish 39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic and how the Milan club have found their way back to the top after years of mediocracy. They talk about champions Juventus and their hire of Andrea Pirlo after sacking Maurizio Sarri despite winning the Scudetto. Plus, the guys look at how open the league will be this season with clubs like Napoli, FC Atalanta, Lazio, Sassuolo and AS Roma all in the mix. Finally, the boys ask Gab about Inter Milan and their flamboyant ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte. Follow the Front Three Podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Champions League chat and analysis. Also, make sure to leave a comment and review on Apple Podcasts. Twitter: @Front_ThreePod Instagram: @front_three_podcast

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Raphael Honigstein of The Athletic, SPIEGEL, BT Sport and The Totally Football Show joins the Front Three to look back on Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League. (01:18) They discuss the efficiency of current European and German champions FC Bayern Munich as they crushed Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Allianz Arena and why the German club left it late in the Transfer Window to add to their big summer signing of Leroy Sane from Manchester City. (09:17) Raph also explains why Diego Simone could be under more pressure this year – especially in La Liga and wonders whether he will ever change his style of play. (13:30) They then discuss PSG's disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United and why star forward Kylian Mbappé is likely to leave next summer even if the Ligue 1 side win the Champions League next Spring. (18:18) The guys then switch gears to Spanish La Liga champions Real Madrid after their shocking 3-2 defeat away to the Ukrainian champions FC Shakhtar Donestsk despite the home side missing 13 first-team players due to COVID. Plus, they talk a bit about FC Barcelona after they're 5-1 win at the Nou Camp and discuss how Leo Messi is looking happier with his free role under Dutchman Ronald Koeman. (27:15) Finally, Big Will asks Raph and Coach Dan for their Champions League predictions and surprises. Follow the Front Three Podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Champions League chat and analysis. Also, make sure to leave a review and rating on Apple Podcasts. Twitter: @Front_ThreePod Instagram: @front_three_podcast

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The Athletic's Adam Crafton joins The Front Three to explain why Liverpool and Manchester United's “Project Big Picture” proposal was ultimately shot down by the Premier League. He also tells us how and why the power of the “Big Six” – including Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham continues to grow and why the influence of American Owners like the Glazers, Stan Kroenke, and the Fenway Sports Group could change the landscape of British football. This “Americanisation” of the Premier League could lead to some aspects of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS being introduced to football. This is because all three owners have links to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Rapids, St. Louis Rams and the Boston Red Sox. The guys also discuss the impact that the Global Pandemic could have on the lower leagues and grassroots football and the backlash to the Premier League's decision to charge fans £14.95 to watch games via pay-per-view (PPV). Follow the Front Three Podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Champions League chat and analysis. Twitter: @Front_ThreePod Instagram: @front_three_podcast

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Football London's Chief Arsenal Writer Chris Wheatley joins the boys to look back at the Gunners 1-0 defeat at the Etihad to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the Premier League. The guys look at Mikel Arteta's tactic of playing Brazilian forward Willian upfront as a “False Nine” and Aubameyang on the left-wing. We also ask Chris how the North Londoners can solve their “Creativity Gap”, the excellent performances of Bukayo Saka, how the Gooners missed out on Lyon's French playmaker Houssem Aouar during the Summer transfer window, and what former Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey can bring to the team. Finally, the guys discuss all things Ozil and whether or not the German midfielder has a future at the club. Follow the Front Three Podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, and Champions League chat and analysis. Twitter: @Front_ThreePod Instagram: @front_three_podcast

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The northern football correspondent for The Times Paul Joyce joins the Front Three to preview this weekend's big Merseyside clash between Liverpool and Everton at Goodison Park. Paul tells us how former Real Madrid, AC Milan, Juventus, PSG, Chelsea, Napoli and Bayern Munich Coach Carlo Ancelotti has instilled a new mindset within the club. He also gives us the lowdown on Dominic Calvert-Lewin and explains why Brazilian winger Richarlison turned down the chance to play for La Liga giants FC Barcelona. And of course we look back on Liverpool's 7-2 loss against Aston Villa and ask whether this is the first true test of the Premier League champions and their manager Jurgen Klopp and if they can overcome the defense woes that has seen them concede ten goals against Leeds United and Aston Villa. Follow the Front Three Podcast on Twitter and Instagram for more Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1 chat and analysis. Twitter: @Front_ThreePod Instagram: @front_three_podcast

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