With the news that Jose Mourinho has returned to Portugal to once-again coach Benfica, we take a lengthy look back at The Special One's career. How did he first rise to prominence? What are the major sources of that giant chip on his shoulder? What was he like at his peak and what caused him to fall off in recent years?

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This week, it's time to get fired! We're talking managerial sackings. Who makes the decision? Why might a club part ways with a manager? How do they let him or her know? Plus, the impact on results (or occasional lack thereof)!

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It's the league of Boca and River... and so, so much more! That includes a confusing league structure, a collection of incredibly talented clubs with incredibly impressive histories, a tenuous relationship with promotion and relegation, and much much more!

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This week, we're tackling all-things freekick! When did they first become a part of the game? How have they evolved over time? What is the difference between direct and indirect opportunities? Plus, ideal distances for shooting, greatest takers of all-time, and much more!

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Why are there so many words for a shot? What is an overhead kick and is it different than a bicycle kick? Can a tatty-toe-bash be aesthetically pleasing? Those questions and more answered as we delve deep into the world of screaming efforts fired on target.

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With the Republic of Korea qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, it's time to take a deeper look at domestic soccer in the country. How does Asia's oldest professional league work? What role did decentralization play in helping (or hurting) the growth of the sport? Who are the league's most famous players and most accomplished clubs? How does the league as a whole stack up against the other top leagues and clubs in the AFC?

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We're recording this one in mid-August 2025, with the prospect of European league games happening in the United States once again back in the news! What's been approved and what obstacles remain? Plus, what this could mean for future domestic games being played internationally, the impact it could have on American soccer (and interest therein), and the stupidity of that time a few people thought The 39th Game was a good idea.

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In honor of the transfer window (and one protracted saga in particular), Graham and Taylor look at the process of demanding a transfer. How is a transfer request lodged? What options does a club have once they receive the request? Do they actually tend to work out, or can they be disastrous? Plus, we take a look at a few examples when forcing a transfer worked and a few times they did not.

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With Uzbekistan having qualified for their first-ever World Cup, Graham and Taylor take a lengthy look at the Uzbekistan Super League, the nation's top flight. How long has it been around, how did the collapse of the Soviet Union fuel its development, and what (slightly massive) changes has it undergone more recently? Plus, the league's top teams, former players, and the role it has played in shaping the Uzbekistan men's national team.

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We take a look at the 12th man of soccer (and try to avoid getting sued by Seattle while we do). What makes for a good atmosphere? When can it feel artificial? Which clubs have the rowdiest crowds? How can teams improve the atmosphere when things start to lag? All that and much much more!

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