Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Nigiera have keeping themselves alive for World Cup qualification. Expanding the World Cup is good for African nations, even if it hurts the overall competition. Why are FIFA pimping the World Cup and how to remove, if possible, Gianni Infantino from power? What is going on with Jadon Sancho's career? Which stage is football currently in: intro, growth, maturation, or decline?
Before the podcast: On Leonardo DiCaprio (with a tiny bit on D'Angelo).
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426 | Rebuild the Pyramid
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool's shaky start. Is criticism of Mohamed Salah fair? Chelsea won a big game and played well. Arsenal's moment to win the league. Predictable Manchester United results, and why Erling Haaland isn't leaving Manchester City. Is Barcelona's high line going to change. All roads lead to El Classico on 26 October. Playing league games outside of the home/away format is bad for the league. Will Harry Kane return to England, and is there hope for Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers?
Before the podcast: On Van Jones aka Sly Cooper.
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425 | Nepo Babies
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid. Does football do nepotism? Lamine Yamal's dad was right. Can "fossilball" save Serie A? Manchester United losing to Brentford. Chelsea dropping points against Brighton. Liverpool couldn't beat Crystal Palace. Are Bayern Munich a factor in the Champions League? UEFA and FIFA should ban Israeli clubs from continental tournaments and Israel from international competition as a consequence for their Gazan genocide.
Before the podcast: On authoritarianism.
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424 | Ousmane Day
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d'Or. Xabi Alonso's perfect start with Real Madrid. Being two minutes late cost Marcus Rashford a Barcelona start. Man City playing defensively against Arsenal. Chelsea have spent a lot to have no good centre-backs and goalkeepers. Why is Gianni Infantino's FIFA attempting to ruin the World Cup by adding even more nations to the final tournament? Ah, yes, greed...
Before the podcast: On Censorship and candy
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423 | Flexibility Isn't Weakness
Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ruben Amorim refusing to adapt his tactics despite having the worst form at Manchester United since the 1940s. What is the point of an inflexible manager? Manchester City are an interesting mix of ideas, but more information is needed. Are Liverpool their record or their performances? Arsenal are built for England more than Europe. Is Vinicius losing Real Madrid, and can Kylian Mbappé sustain this form over a season.
Before the podcast | Best discography: Michael or Janet?
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