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Section one is pure MLS remedy. The Cooligans rank and debate the worst Designated Participant signings of all time, asking how so many large names with even greater expectations fell flat. From Rafa Márquez’s notorious tenure to the sophisticated legacies of Giroud, Shaqiri, and Insigne, the fellows break down why hype doesn’t at all times translate on the sphere — and what MLS ought to study from these pricey misfires.
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In phase two, consideration shifts to England as Liverpool’s conflict with Manchester Metropolis sparks controversy. Was the crimson card justified, or did it unfairly tilt the match? The boys react in actual time to Metropolis’s assertion win and zoom out to evaluate what it means for the Premier League title race, with Arsenal now feeling actual strain as Metropolis creep nearer.
The episode wraps with a second that raised eyebrows throughout the soccer world: Mauricio Pochettino telling Timothy Weah to “maintain quiet” about World Cup ticket costs. The blokes unpack why that remark hit a nerve, what it reveals in regards to the relationship between gamers and federations, and why conversations about entry and price across the World Cup aren’t going away anytime quickly.
Timestamps:
(9:00) – Revealing the worst MLS DP flops of all-time
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(27:30) – Was Liverpool’s crimson card justified?
(40:30) – Premier League title race heats up as Man Metropolis inch nearer
(49:00) – Reacting to Pochettino telling Tim Weah to “maintain quiet” about World Cup ticket costs
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