In the latest episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani dives deep into several pressing topics surrounding Real Madrid. Streamed live on YouTube, Kiyan provided in-depth analysis and his expert opinion on matters both on and off the pitch. If you missed the live session, you can catch the full podcast here. Here are the highlights from the discussion:

1. Valencia Fans Sentenced for Racial Abuse of Vinicius Jr. at Mestalla

Kiyan opened the podcast by addressing the sentencing of three Valencia fans who were found guilty of racially abusing Vinicius Jr. during a match at Mestalla. He expressed his thoughts on the significance of the sentence and the message it sends about combating racism in football.

2. Vinicius Jr.’s Statement on Social Media After the Verdict

Following the verdict, Vinicius Jr. took to social media to share his thoughts. Kiyan analyzed Vinicius’s statement, discussing the player’s perspective on the ruling and its implications for his career and personal life.

3. Carlo Ancelotti’s Confusing Quote about the Club World Cup

In a somewhat baffling twist, Carlo Ancelotti made a statement about Real Madrid’s participation in the Club World Cup that sparked confusion. Kiyan dissected Ancelotti’s comments and the subsequent official denial from the club, exploring the potential miscommunication and what it means for the team’s future engagements.

4. Best Outcome for Real Madrid Players in Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024

Looking ahead to the upcoming international tournaments, Kiyan shared his insights on the best possible outcomes for Real Madrid players participating in Euro 2024 and Copa America 2024.

5. Ashley Cole’s Remarks on the Best Left-Back

This fun little exercise also discussed Roberto Carlo and Marcelo’s legacies.

6. Luka Doncic and Game 2 of the NBA Finals (featuring Sid)

Switching gears to basketball, Kiyan and Sid offered an analysis of Luka Doncic’s performance and Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

7. Florian Wirtz to Real Madrid?

The rumor mill is buzzing with talks of Florian Wirtz potentially joining Real Madrid. Kiyan discussed the likelihood of this transfer, the young talent’s fit within the team, and what his addition could mean for the future of the squad.

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Siddharth Ramsundar (@tacticalfouling)

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