The FC crew praise Lionel Messi's brilliant performance against Bolivia, which saw him become South America's all-time leading scorer in men's international football, and discuss why the Argentine legend is playing with a freer mind after his Copa America win this summer. Plus, the panel preview a host of games, including Ronaldo's hotly anticipated return to Man United, Leipzig's tense showdown with Bayern Munich and Napoli's matchup against Juventus.

Messi Makes History (Again)

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The FC crew react to Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win over PSG and criticize Luis Enrique's side for failing to finish numerous chances throughout the night. Frank Leboeuf and Jurgen Klinsmann also join the show to praise Dortmund's resilience across both legs and predict who will join them in the final. Plus, the guys continue to react to Man United's 4-0 loss to Crystal Palace and question if Erik ten Hag will remain at the club past this season.
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Hummels Humbles PSG

PSV win the 25th tittle in the Dutch League. But what is next for Ricardo Pepi, Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman and CHucky Lozano ?
Lionel Messi sets a record for 5 assist in 1 MLS game. Is it a bad look that Messi is destroying the opposition ?
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Santiago Gimenez breaks his scoring drought

Christian Pulisic recording an assist, his career-high 7th assist in Serie A, vs. Genoa.

We eelcomed ESPN analyst Ali Krieger to talk about the NWSL Matchweek 8 Game of the Week: Orlando Pride vs. Racing Louisville

Liga MX Playoffs are set with Club América vs. Pachuca, Toluca vs. Chivas, and the clasico Regio & Capitalino


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Futbol Americas: What's next for the Concacaf PSV champions ?

The FC crew react to another disasterous display for Manchester United as Erik ten Hag's side were beaten 4-0 at Crystal Palace. The guys question how the Dutch manager can spin this result and explain why it will be incredibly difficult to overhaul the squad this summer. Plus, Julien Laurens and Archie-Rhind Tutt join the show to preview tomorrow's UCL Semifinal second leg between PSG and Borussia Dortmund. The guys also react to Vitor Roque's agent saying the Brazilian is unhappy with his playtime and could leave Barcelona if things don't change.
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Palace Tear Man United to Shreds

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?

The FC crew react to Liverpool's convincing 4-2 win over Tottenham and discuss Spurs struggling stretch. Plus, Chelsea continue their good form with 5-0 win over West Ham. And Bayer Leverkusen are one step closer to making history as they beat Frankfurt 5-1 to stay undefeated.
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Messi Makes History (Again)

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