Futbol W: Aitana Bonmati Wins Ballon d'Or

Christina Alexander, Herculez Gomez, and Shaka Hislop discuss the potential of 64 teams at the 2030 World Cup. Then, a discussion on Daniel Farke's strong comments on Brenden Aaronson. Plus, reacting to Ricardo Pepi's interview and Lionel Messi continues his hot form vs NYCFC.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Barcelona's comeback 3-1 win against Real Oviedo in La Liga. The panel also reacts to Mikel Arteta's comments on the 1-1 draw between Arsenal & Manchester City. Plus, the guys talk Raheem Sterling's situation at Chelsea, is he in the wrong or is the club? And, a preview of the Madrid derby coming up this Saturday. 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

The FC Crew react to Arsenal's 2-0 win vs Port Vale in the Carabao Cup, although they question the strength of the lineup that Arteta put out. Also, they discuss the Ballon d'Or results and Lamine Yamal's father's questionable comments on his son coming in second place. Then, they break down comments from Christian Eriksen on Manchester United, from an exclusive interview with ESPN FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Jeff Kassouf, are joined by Heather O'Reilly as they discuss Aitana Bonmati winning the Ballon d'Or for the third time in a row. Then, they discuss Kansas City Current's historic achievement of becoming the quickest team to win the shield. Lastly, each member tells us who their NWSL players of the week were. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Real Madrid's 4-1 thrashing of Levante and discusses if Real Madrid are now LALIGA favorites. Then, the guys break down Liverpool's 2-1 win over Southampton as Hugo Ekitike is sent off after scoring the game-winning goal. Plus, a look at Mikel Arteta's comments about Arsenal's "handbrake tactics." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristina Alexander, Gab Marcotti, Herculez Gomez and Janusz Michallik react to Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d'Or and praise the attacker for his achievements after a few down years prior. Plus, the crew argue if Christian Pulisic is AC Milan's best player and expalin why he deserves a new contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Ogden and Rob Dawson break down the weekend’s Premier League action, Nedum Onuoha shares his story of being shunned by Manchester City, and author Tim Percival joins to examine the relationship between managers and the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reacts to Ousmane Dembélé winning the 2025 Men's Ballon d'Or as Lamine Yamal comes in second. Then, the guys discuss Vinícius Júnior being subbed off vs Espanyol and his form since missing out on the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or. Plus, a look back at the 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Man City and what it could mean for the Premier League title race. 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