Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Saudi Arabian clubs' heavy investment in European players as N'Golo Kante becomes the latest player to make the switch from Europe. The guys also look ahead to the NBA draft with their very own fantasy draft of footballers born in 2001. All that and much more including Sandro Tonali's move to Newcastle, Ilkay Gundogan's move to Barcelona and why Arsenal have suspended sales of their new kit.
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Gab and Juls: The Summer of Saudi

A part of the ESPN FC family, Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens dive into the latest news and gossip, analyze matches with special guests, and give their unique perspective on the world of football.

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Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night and ask whether there could be a final twist in the tale of the season with West Ham traveling to the Etihad on Sunday. The guys also discuss Juventus’ Coppa Italia victory over Atalanta, Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern future & ask whether Jose Mourinho’s only option is Fenerbahce or Saudi Arabia.  
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Gab and Juls: Could there be one final twist in the Premier League title race?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester United and ask whether there could be a final twist to the Premier League title chase yet. The guys also break down Kylian Mbappe’s final game as a PSG player at the Parc de Princes, Noel Gallagher’s refusal to do the Poznan and welcome back St. Pauli to the Bundesliga.
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Gab and Juls: Is Ten Hag Gaslighting Manchester United?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at the two Champions League semifinals where underdogs Borussia Dortmund beat Paris Saint Germain and Real Madrid stunned Bayern Munich to secure spots in the final. The guys also discuss Manchester United’s embarrassing 4-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, plus Messi’s record-breaking napkin. 
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Gab and Juls: Madrid & Dortmund win semifinal thrillers

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and ask whether Arne Slot is ready to step into Jurgen Klopp’s impressive shoes. The guys also talk Real Madrid’s 36th LALIGA title, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 52 goals in 52 games in the Saudi Pro League and pay respects to legendary Argentinian coach, Cesar Menotti after he passed away at the weekend.
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Gab and Juls: Is Arne Slot ready for Liverpool?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Real Madrid's 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals. The guys also discuss Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win over PSG, Ralf Rangnick's future & ask whether a spending cap in the Premier League will work.
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Gab and Juls: The Summer of Saudi

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