Gab & Juls Show: Are Barcelona overplaying Lamine Yamal?

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss why Spain, France & England are the current bookies favourites to win the World Cup in 2026 and discuss who would make a combined XI of the three sides. The guys also discuss Portugal’s late win over Ireland, Gianni Infantino’s political posturing & whether Jordan Pickford is a better goalkeeper for England than Gordon Banks.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Don Hutchison discuss whether the number of games that young players such as Lamine Yamal and Max Dowman are playing as teenagers will have an impact on their long-term careers. The guys also debate the role of PSR in the Premier League, the introduction of Serie A & LALIGA games being played overseas and ask if there’s a investor at Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison to discuss what has been going wrong at the club following their 2-1 defeat against Chelsea in the Premier League. The guys also discuss Sevilla’s stomping win over Barcelona, dissect Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad & share their thoughts on the new World Cup ball, the Trionda.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss depleted PSG’s 2-1 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League and ask whether Barcelona need more quality in defence. The guys also discuss Liverpool’s shock defeat to Galatasaray, the future of the San Siro in Milan & ask if Antonio Conte has got what it takes to get the best out of Rasmus Hojlund.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal’s late win over Newcastle United in the Premier League and ask whether Eberechi Eze is one of the first names on Mikel Arteta’s teamsheet. The guys also discuss the Madrid derby, Manchester United & Liverpool both losing and ask if there’s an injury crisis forming in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Real Madrid's comfortable 4-1 win over Levante in LaLiga, react to all the English Carabao Cup results and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens and Stewart Robson discuss Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City and ask why Pep Guardiola set up so defensively against Mikel Arteta’s side. The guys also discuss Manchester United’s vital 2-1 win over Chelsea, the impending Ballon d’Or and pay their respects to Matt Beard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s late 3-2 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and ask if Liverpool have defensive problems this season. The guys also discuss Juventus’ remarkable 4-4 draw away at Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich’s impressive win over Chelsea & ask if Lionel Messi will sign a new contract with Inter Miami.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City’s 3-0 win over rivals Manchester United and ask whether Ruben Amorim’s days as Manchester United manager are numbered. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappé’s latest impressive performance against Real Sociedad, ask if Juve are serious title-challengers in Serie A this season and question who is to blame for Man Utd women’s boots going missing ahead of their Champions League qualifying match against Bergen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down England’s 5-0 win against Serbia in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers and ask where Jude Bellingham fits in this England side. The guys also discuss Norway’s huge 11-1 win over Moldova, Chelsea’s 74 charges by the English FA & ask if Ange Postecoglu is the right fit for Nottingham Forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices