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Xabi Alonso’s beautiful exit from Actual Madrid has despatched shockwaves by the soccer world. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down why the membership pulled the set off and whether or not former Spain boss Luis Enrique could be the right revenge rent. Is that this one other chapter in Madrid’s ruthless managerial historical past, or a mandatory reset for a struggling large?
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NBA star and die-hard Arsenal supporter Josh Richardson joins the Cooligans to speak all issues soccer fandom. From changing into a Gunners fan by FIFA to soaking within the soccer tradition of Miami, Josh explains how the town formed his love for the sport. Plus, the last word South Florida debate: Who’s the larger movie star in Miami — LeBron James or Lionel Messi?
The boys additionally talk about two main storylines shaping American soccer. With soccer formally overtaking baseball because the third hottest sport within the U.S., how can MLS and U.S. Soccer capitalize on this momentum? And with Ricardo Pepi struggling a damaged arm, may this harm affect his possibilities of making the 2026 World Cup squad?
Timestamps:
(6:30) – Xabi Alonso leaves Actual Madrid! Who ought to substitute him?
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(21:40) – NBA veteran Josh Richardson joins The Cooligans
(50:30) – Soccer overtakes Baseball in America: now what?
(1:01:00) – Does Ricardo Pepi’s latest harm endanger his World Cup probabilities?
LUIS ENRIQUE-XABI ALONSO