Has the Club World Cup reflected badly on the US ahead of the 2026 World Cup?

Niall and Marley pay tribute to Liverpool forward Diogo Jota - who along with his brother, Andre - tragically passed away in a car accident in the early hours of Thursday morning. A recently crowned Premier League champion, and a player adored by supporters at both Anfield and former club Wolves, the football world is in shock over the loss of the 28-year-old. Our thoughts and condolences are with those who loved Diogo and Andre at this time. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transfer talk is the topic of today's FSD, with news emerging this week that Liverpool have rebuffed an approach from FC Bayern over the availability of Colombia winger Luis Diaz. Liverpool have said Diaz isn't for sale, so will the Germans turn their attention to someone who is; Manchester United's Marcus Rashford? Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With less than 12 months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, has this summer's Club World Cup in the States reflected badly on the US? A year out from what has been billed as the biggest sporting event on Earth, we've seen half-full stadiums, concerns with temperatures and mid-game stoppages, leading to questions ahead of an American based World Cup. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a while, but 'any questions answered' is back on Football Social Daily! For the first time in ages, you pick the agenda of the podcast, and there are some belting questions. Will Leeds, Burnley and Sunderland go straight back down from the Premier League next season? Does Ebere Eze leave Crystal Palace this summer? And what odds can you get on Manchester United to be RELEGATED?! Join Niall and Marley as they tackle your queries on today's FSD... Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ruben Amorim has another problem to deal with at Old Trafford after two of his players took to social media this week to further push themselves towards the exit door. Alejandro Garnacho posted a picture to his instagram account of him wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford’s name on the back, leading to further speculation that he wants to leave the club in the coming months. Meanwhile Rashford himself has been interviewed by a Spanish ‘influencer’ where he talks of his desire to play alongside Lamine Yamal, as his desperation to join Barcelona continues. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arne Slot has made his second summer signing as Liverpool confirmed the signing of German star Florian Wirtz over the weekend. The Premier League champions have paid a British record fee for the Bayer Leverkusen man, who follows Jeremie Frimpong from Germany to Merseyside. How will he fit in at Anfield and does this mean the end of Darwin Nunez? Elsewhere, Crystal Palace look to have found their way out of the situation that threatened their Europa League participation, with John Textor selling his share of the club to a fellow American. The switching of owners reminds Niall of dark times gone by… Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chelsea paid more than £80m for Mykhailo Mudryk in 2023, but just 2 years in to an 8-year contract, the Ukrainian could be banned for up to 4 years for a breach of the FA's anti-doping programme. It's still yet to be determined if the adverse sample was an honest mistake or not, but regardless, is this is the end of his career as a Premier League footballer, and where does he rank in the list of Chelsea signings? Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fixtures for the 25/26 Premier League season have been released. But who has the hardest start? Niall and Marley analyse the first few games of the campaign with Arsenal and Manchester United both having tricky beginnings. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now Thomas Frank has been confirmed as new Spurs manager, where does that leave Brentford, and how will they cope without the man who has cemented them as Premier League regulars? We ask where the Bees no next, and if Frank will be a success at Tottenham. Plus, Trent Alexander-Arnold ruffled a few more Scouse feathers after speaking Spanish at his Real Madrid unveiling. Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's time for to choose our 11 players for a team of the season. But there is one key rule - you can only choose one player per club! So will it be Salah or van Dijk? Saliba or Saka? Niall and Marley take on the challenge with different levels of success! Keep up to date with us on our socials here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FSDPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdailyTelegram Group: https://t.me/FootballSocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices