Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Colin Udoh to discuss Nigeria’s chances of winning the Africa Cup of Nations ahead of their showdown with hosts Ivory Coast. The guys also talk about Chelsea’s dismantling of Aston Villa in the FA Cup, Aleksander Ceferin’s UEFA future & whether Karim Benzema could be heading back to Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 3-1 win against Liverpool on Sunday, which opened up the Premier League title race once again. The guys also take a look at the Madrid Derby, AFCON, the Asian Cup and a whole lot more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Chelsea’s 4-1 defeat to Premier League leaders Liverpool and ask why Mauricio Pochettino has been unable to halt the slide in West London. The guys also discuss why Cristiano Ronaldo won’t face Lionel Messi, Roberto Mancini’s unsportsman behavior, AFCON drama and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens look back at a weekend where both Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Barcelona boss Xavi Hernández announced they will be stepping down at the end of the season. The guys also talk through a busy weekend of FA Cup fixtures and AFCON results, as well as all the biggest points from the football world.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabriele Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss what Barcelona’s exit from the Copa del Rey means for Xavi’s side after their 4-2 quarterfinal defeat to Athletic Bilbao. The guys also chat about all the drama coming out of AFCON, European Cup action, plus all the biggest talking points in football this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Jan Aage Fjortoft to discuss Thomas Tuchel's performance as Bayern Munich manager after their 1-0 defeat against Werder Bremen left them 7 points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen. The guys also discuss Mike Maignan's defiant response to racist chanting in Serie A, Real Madrid's controversial fightback against Almeria and whether Cristiano Ronaldo is correct in saying the Saudi Pro League is better than France's Ligue 1. Learn more about...

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Roma’s decision to part ways with manager José Mourinho after nearly three years in the Italian capital. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe’s rumored bumper pay deal at PSG, Xavi’s future at Barcelona and Jordan Henderson’s impending move back to Europe from Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City's 3-2 comeback victory over Newcastle United and ask whether Erling Haaland is as needed as people think. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's Supercopa victory over rivals Barcelona, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival at Manchester United & Jadon Sancho's impact off the bench for Borussia Dortmund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabriele Marcotti is joined by Stewart Robson and Alex Kirkland to discuss the thrilling Spanish Supercopa semifinal between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.  The guys also chat about Chelsea’s League Cup loss to Middlesbrough, as well as all the other European Cup action and the biggest transfer stories this week.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the FA Cup and what this could mean for the Premier League title race. The guys also chat about all the latest transfer news, plus all the biggest talking points from this weekend’s FA Cup, Copa del Rey and league action across Europe.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Girona’s 4-3 victory over Atlético Madrid in LaLiga and ask whether they can actually win this season. The guys also discuss Liverpool’s 4-2 win over Newcastle in the Premier League, Jadon Sancho’s impending return to Borussia Dortmund & debate Kylian Mbappe’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham in the Premier League as they miss out on going top for the second game in a row. The guys ask whether long-rumoured Ivan Toney is the right fit for the Gunners or whether the likes of Kai Havertz could be better utilized up front instead. Also on the show today, Carlo Ancelotti’s new Real Madrid contract, Manchester United’s reality check & Juventus withstand Roma resistance to move two points off the Serie A top...

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by Luis Miguel Echegaray to break down Manchester United’s remarkable comeback win over Aston Villa and ask whether they can push on after this result. The guys also discuss Manchester City’s Club World Cup victory, Cristiano Ronaldo’s 53 goals in 2023, and A22’s latest Super League proposals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens celebrate this Holiday Season by reflecting on the first half of the season in Europe’s top five leagues and discuss which players, teams and events have stood out in the season so far. The guys answer the following categories for each of the leagues: The best player, the biggest surprise, the biggest disappointment, which gift they wish Santa would deliver for each league along with a special Gab and a special Juls award. Happy Holidays from...

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss the court ruling that UEFA and FIFA cannot block the Super League and what this could mean for European football. The guys also chat about Barcelona’s narrow 3-2 victory against Almería, plus all the biggest talking points from midweek soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss The UEFA Champions League draw and discuss which matchups they’re both excited by. The guys also discuss Manchester United’s 0-0 draw against Liverpool, show some love to Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen and ask whether the new Club World Cup Format is a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United following their elimination from the Champions League. The guys also recognize Giorgio Chiellini’s impact on football following his retirement, discuss PSG’s 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund and ask if Cristiano Ronaldo will face Lionel Messi in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Girona’s remarkable ascension to the top of LaLiga following their 4-2 victory over Catalan rivals Barcelona and ask whether it’s time to consider them as true title contenders. The guys also discuss Erik ten Hag’s future, Chelsea’s 2-0 loss to Everton and ask whether Zlatan Ibrahimovic could return to AC Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s fourth Premier League game without a win in a row after their 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa. The guys also talk about Jude Bellingham’s Golden Boy award, Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea & praise third-tier Saarbrücken after their 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the DFB Pokal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss Manchester City’s 3-3 draw against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. The guys also cover Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, Trent Alexander-Arnold’s heroics against Fulham and the end of Bayer Leverkusen’s 14 consecutive wins in the Bundesliga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens dissect Manchester United’s 3-3 draw with Galatasaray in the Champions League to set up a dramatic matchday six, where they have one more chance to qualify for the knockout stages. The guys also discuss IFAB’s approval of sin bin trials, which club has the most popular jersey and Cristiano Ronaldo again making headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the big game this week between Manchester City and Liverpool, which ended in a 1-1 draw at the Etihad. The guys also chat about Arsenal taking top spot in the Premier League, Alejandro Garnacho’s super goal, plus all the biggest talking points from a busy weekend of football.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens are joined by ESPN Brasil’s Gustavo Hofman to reflect on the distressing scenes at the Maracanã ahead of Argentina’s 1-0 victory over Brazil and ask what’s next for both Brazil and Argentina. The guys also discuss the UEFA Euro 2024 playoff draw, whether Inter Miami will play in Saudi Arabia or not & if Italy were lucky to qualify for the Euros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss The Premier League’s decision to dock Everton 10 points for breaching financial rules and ask whether Manchester City and Chelsea could face similar or worse. The guys also discuss Argentina’s 2-0 defeat against Uruguay, Julian Nagelsmann’s first defeat as Germany manager and ask if David de Gea could move to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Richard Arnold’s departure from Manchester United and ask what changes Sir Jim Ratcliffe will bring once his minority stake purchase has been confirmed. The guys also discuss Walter Mazzarri’s surprising return to Napoli, Chelsea’s Cyprus Confidential problem & ask if Messi mania in Miami has already begun to fade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices