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London, United Kingdom

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Go inside the most popular sport in the world with the ESPN FC crew.

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@ESPNFC

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English

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Episodes
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UCL Standouts And Flops

1/22/2026
The FC crew discuss who impressed most in the UCL this week. Plus, Don Hutchinson also joins the show to discuss who disappointed at UCL this week. Then, the latest on Pedri recent injury and how much will Barcelona will manage without him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:14:17

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Gab & Juls Show: Should Salah continue to start for Liverpool?

1/22/2026
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League and ask whether Arne Slot felt that he had to start Mo Salah. The guys also talk Real Madrid’s hammering of Monaco, Man City’s Bodo/Glimt humiliation & ask who a Manchester United dramatization in the style of 'The Crown' is for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:59:31

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Szoboszlai's Spectacular Set Piece

1/21/2026
The FC crew react to Dominik Szoboszlai's free kick vs Marseille and argue if the Reds are back to their best under Arne Slot. Plus, the guys lament Chelsea's win vs Pafos and question why the club have looked so lethargic under Liam Rosenior. Jan Aage Fjortoft also joins the show to break down Bodo/Glimt's victory over Man City and explain why Erling Haaland has struggled in the last month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:01:25

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Futbol W: Emma Hayes Joins the show

1/21/2026
USWNT Manager Emma Hayes joins the show to discuss her selection USWNT camp and her outlook for the next Women's World Cup. Then, the crew reacts to the NWSL's new High Impact Player rule and NWSLPA's filed grievance. Finally, they react to some recent transfer news. Cristina Alexander, Ali Krieger, and Jeff Kassouf host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:51

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Man City's Miserable New Year

1/20/2026
The FC crew react to Manchester City's loss to Bodo/Glimt and question why Pep Guardiola's side have been so poor since the start of the new year. Plus, the guys break down Vinicius Junior's performance against Monaco. Stewart Robson also reacts to Arsenal's win over Inter Milan and Frank Leboeuf explains PSG's loss at Sporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:00:22

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Futbol Americas: Matarazzo and Sociedad with the Upset

1/20/2026
Cristina Alexander, Shaka Hislop, and Kasey Keller react to Pellegrino Matarazzo's Real Sociedad win against league leaders Barcelona. Then, they react to the news that Josh Sargent is playing with Norwich City's 2nd team and discuss whether Pepi's broken arm will impact his World Cup prospects. Finally, they run it back across Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:47:38

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The Football Reporters: Carrick exposes Man City’s flaws

1/20/2026
Mark Ogden, Rob Dawson and Beth Lindop break down Michael Carrick’s dream start as Manchester United interim and Arsenal extending their Premier League lead with a draw vs. Nottingham Forest. Plus, a look at Mohamed Salah’s return to Liverpool and the clashes between current and former players in the media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:57:39

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Man United's Top 5 Race Momentum

1/19/2026
The FC crew give their predictions for who will finish inside the Premier League top 5 and explain why they think Man United will carry momentum from last weekends derby victory. Plus, the guys preview tomorrow's UCL tie between Inter & Arsenal and explain why they think Arsenal will look to rest players on Tuesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:08

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Gab & Juls Show: Will Carrick get the Man Utd job full time?

1/19/2026
Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United’s 2-0 win over local rivals Manchester City and ask if people are rushing to give Michael Carrick the job full-time. The guys also discuss The AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco and break down exactly what lead to eventual winners Senegal walking off the pitch mid-match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:04:42

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Barcelona Stumble in San Sebastián

1/18/2026
The FC crew react to Barcelona's loss at Real Sociedad and analyze the LALIGA title race with struggling Real Madrid now just one point back of the league leaders. Plus, Colin Udoh and Frank Leboeuf react to a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final and explain why Senegal deserved to win despite the controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:53:50

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Carrick's Rambunctious Red Devils

1/17/2026
The FC Crew react to the unbelievable performance from Michael Carrick's Manchester United as they defeat Manchester City in the derby. Then, they react to Arsenal's goalless draw with Nottingham Forest, Liverpool's draw, Chelsea's first Premier League win under Liam Rossenior, and Spurs' dreadful form as they lose to West Ham. Also, a breakdown of Real Madrid's win vs Levante and we hear from Harry Kane after Bayern Munich's dominant win over RB Leipzig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:08:16

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Battle of Manchester

1/16/2026
The FC crew look ahead to the Manchester Derby as well as talk about Man City's activity in the winter transfer market. Plus, the panel looks back at Real Madrid's horrible week, can they get back on track this weekend? And, more games to look ahead to this weekend including the AFCON final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:09:36

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Futbol Americas: Chris Richards is the USMNT Player of the Year

1/16/2026
Alexis Nunes, Herc Gomez, and Shaka Hislop react to the news that Chris Richards has been named the United States Soccer Male Player of the Year. Then, they discuss recent news concerning Weston McKennie and Antonee Robinson. Later, Julien Laurens interviews Folarin Balogun. Finally, they discuss whether Mexico's leaked kit is drippin or trippin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:10:15

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Barcelona advance in Copa del Rey

1/15/2026
The FC Crew talk Barcelona's win in the Copa del Rey and Real Madrid's shocking elimination, also the dramatic break up between Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso. Then, they breakdown Liam Rosenior's early days at Chelsea and Arsenal's continued dominance from set-pieces this season. Additionally, preview of Saturday's Manchester Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:15

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Gab & Juls Show: Is this Real Madrid's worst week in recent history?

1/15/2026
Gab Marcotti is joined by Sam Tighe to discuss Real Madrid’s decision to part ways with Xabi Alonso following the Spanish Super Cup defeat to Barcelona and appoint Alvaro Arbeloa. The guys also talk English League Cup semifinals, AFCON finals & ask if Arsene Wenger’s proposal for the offside rule changes are a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:14:23

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Albacete Upset Real Madrid

1/14/2026
The FC crew react to Albacete upsetting Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey Round of 16 and question if new manager Alvaro Arbeloa is in over his head. Plus, the guys explain why Chelsea's 3-2 loss to Arsenal is actually a flattering result for the blues. Colin Udoh also joins to break down Senegal and Morocco advancing to the AFCON final on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:06:57

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Sensational Semenyo

1/13/2026
The FC crew react to Man City's 2-0 victory over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup semifinals and praise Antoine Semenyo for adapting to life under Pep Guardiola very quickly. Sid Lowe also joins the show to continue to react to the fallout from Xabi Alonso leaving Real Madrid and Alvaro Arbeloa taking over as manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:55:46

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Futbol Americas: Pepi in peril

1/13/2026
Alexis Nunes, Kasey Keller, Herc Gomez, and Alejandro Moreno discuss Ricardo Pepi's arm injury and how it may affect his World Cup prospects. Then they react to the news that Josh Sargent refused to play in his last match. Later, Alexandro Moreno shares his top 5 USMNT midfielders of all time. And finally, the crew react to Jesse Marsch's World Cup group hot take and Chucky Lozano's San Diego FC departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:12:07

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The Football Reporters: Carrick in at Man Utd? Frank out at Spurs?

1/13/2026
Rob, Mark and James look back on the FA Cup third round that saw Manchester United and Tottenham crash out. Darren Fletcher looks set to hand over his interim role to Michael Carrick, but will Thomas Frank also be out of a job at Spurs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:58:58

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Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid

1/12/2026
The FC crew react to Xabi Alonso leaving Real Madrid by mutual consent and argue whether the manager was ever a good fit for the club. Plus, the guys break down how they think Alvaro Arbeloa will manage the big personalities in the Real Madrid dressing room. Steve Nicol also reacts to Liverpool's FA Cup victory and questions if the club is still headed in the right direction under Arne Slot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:40:05