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The surprising departure of Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid has shocked the football world. Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros analyze why the club pulled the trigger and whether former Spanish coach Luis Enrique would be the perfect one rent revenge. Is this another chapter in Madrid’s ruthless managerial history, or a necessary reset for a struggling giant?
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NBA star and die-hard Arsenal fan Josh Richardson joins the Cooligans to talk all things football fandom. From becoming a Gunners fan through FIFA to immersing himself in Miami’s football culture, Josh explains how the city shaped his love for the game. Plus, the ultimate debate in South Florida: Who is the biggest celebrity in Miami: LeBron James or Lionel Messi?
The guys also talk about two important stories that shape American soccer. Now that soccer has officially surpassed baseball as the third most popular sport in the United States, how can MLS and US Soccer capitalize on this momentum? And with Ricardo Pepi suffering a broken arm, could this injury affect his chances of making the squad for the 2026 World Cup?
Timestamps:
(6:30) – Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid! Who should replace him?
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(21:40) – NBA veteran Josh Richardson joins The Cooligans
(50:30) – Soccer surpasses baseball in the United States: what now?
(1:01:00) – Does Ricardo Pepi’s new injury jeopardize his World Cup chances?
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