"High Fives in the Man City Activation Zone"

There was so much to cover in this week's episode that Hope Solo running for USSF president will have to wait. In the Dirty Tackles of the Week, Ryan goes after Southampton, Theo defends the accused in Sunderland Poo-Gate, and Brooks takes one last shot at Sunil Gulati on his way out the door. Messi's new contract and Kylian Mbappe's hamster are covered in "True Are Ya?" and in Life Ref, the questionable use of trophies in Norway is debated. Plus: the newest product from the makers of Firmino Shine!

To hear our bonus "Extra Time" segment, contribute and join the ET Gang at patreon.com/dirtytackle! This week's topics: the World Cup draw, the new Yorkshire national team, Messi statue vandalism, and the true King of Dirty Tackles. Contact us at [email protected] with your Dirty Tackles of the Week and Life Ref queries, and find us on Twitter @DirtyTackle, @BrooksDT, @RyanJayBailey, @TheoMessiDT, on Instagram @DirtyTackle, and at Facebook.com/DirtyTackle.

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