Podcast appearances and mentions of Julien Laurens

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United's 3-2 victory over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League and ask if this could be the start of an exciting title race with Manchester City & Aston Villa. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe's heroics in Villarreal, Endrick's hat trick in Ligue 1 & ask if Andy Robertson will move to Tottenham Hotspur or not.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Manchester United's 3-2 victory over leaders Arsenal in the Premier League and ask if this could be the start of an exciting title race with Manchester City & Aston Villa. The guys also discuss Kylian Mbappe's heroics in Villarreal, Endrick's hat trick in Ligue 1 & ask if Andy Robertson will move to Tottenham Hotspur or not.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Ballague, Julien Laurens & Rafa Honigstein following a week of surprise in Europe. After their shock win over Manchester City, Bodo Glimt's 'Culture Coach', Bjorn Mannsverk, lifts the lid on what has created their winning environment.  From one underdog in the Champions League to another; Qarabag are a draw at Anfield away from the play-offs. Does their win over Frankfurt highlight a wider issue in German football?  Plus, Marcel Van de Kraan of De Telegraaf joins to discuss Erik Ten Hag's appointment as technical director at Twente and the latest from the Van Persie dynasty. Timecodes: 8'17 Bodo Glimt's Culture Coach Bjorn Mannsverk 18'38 Qarabag 24'12 German football 31'30 Marcel Van de Kraan joins

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

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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

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

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

What next for Real Madrid after Xabi Alonso's sacking? Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle to discuss all of the fallout from the Spanish capital and where Real Madrid go from here. Who might they look at to replace him? Rafa Honigstein drops by to talk about the Jurgen Klopp links - could the German really be heading for Madrid? Elsewhere, they look at the rivalry in the French capital after Paris FC knocked out PSG in the Coupe de France - could this be Marseille and Robert De Zerbi's year? They also take a look at the Serie A title race - can Napoli or Milan catch Inter? And with the AFCON final this weekend, will it be Senegal or Morocco who triumph?TIME CODES:00:40 - Real Madrid sack Xabi Alonso 29:00 - Paris FC knock out PSG from the Coupe de France 38:50 - Serie A 44:00 - AFCON Final

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona's 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from the other major matches this weekend, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona's 3-2 win over Real Madrid in the final of the Spanish Super Cup. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from the other major matches this weekend, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the best of the midweek Premier League action, as Manchester City slip up to hand Arsenal the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table. Plus, the pair discuss the biggest stories from around the football world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down the best of the midweek Premier League action, as Manchester City slip up to hand Arsenal the chance to extend their lead at the top of the table. Plus, the pair discuss the biggest stories from around the football world in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Liam Rosenior agrees to become Chelsea's next manager, Euro Leagues looks at the impact on his old club, Strasbourg, and how he'll fit in at Stamford Bridge.Kelly Cates is joined first by senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel and Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp, who played under Rosenior at Hull City. They discuss his management style, the step up to managing a club the size of Chelsea and his tricky task of winning over the fans. Then Kelly is joined by Mina Rzouki, Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens for a continental look on Ruben Amorim leaving Manchester United - does the Premier League have a problem with Sporting Directors, and could United look to Europe for their new manager?And they cover how Bayern Munich's star prodigy, 17-year-old Lennart Karl, has openly said that he one day dreams of playing for Real Madrid!Timecodes: 00:38 - Liam Rosenior's Chelsea appointment 05:12 - Rosenior's management style 12:55 - A continental view on Ruben Amorim's sacking at Manchester United 17:31 - Is the Premier League going through a transition on how clubs are run? 28:00 - Who should be the next manager of Manchester United? 37:14 - Liam Rosenior leaving Strasbourg and multi club ownership 44:31 - Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl says he'd like to play for Real Madrid

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Ruben Amorim's dismissal as Manchester United manager. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from this weekend's matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Ruben Amorim's dismissal as Manchester United manager. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from this weekend's matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Enzo Maresca's surprise exit at Chelsea and discuss whether favourite for the job, Liam Rosenior is the right man to step in. The guys also discuss Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of title-chasing Aston Villa, Kylian Mbappe's injury news & ask if Giacomo Raspadori will return to Serie A with Roma.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Enzo Maresca's surprise exit at Chelsea and discuss whether favourite for the job, Liam Rosenior is the right man to step in. The guys also discuss Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of title-chasing Aston Villa, Kylian Mbappe's injury news & ask if Giacomo Raspadori will return to Serie A with Roma.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, James Horncastle, Rafa Honigstein and ESPN's Julien Laurens for this year's Euro Leagues End of Year Special!For the first half of the pod we keep the festive spirits going by looking back on some of the best Scandinavian stories of the year. New head coach of Swedish league winners Mjallby, Karl Marius Aksum, is back on the show! Norway's title winner was Viking FK, winning their first championship since 1991! Their Sporting Director and former Manchester United and Fulham forward, Erik Nevland, joins the pod. And finally, former chairman of Santa Claus FC in Lapland, Finland, Juha Etelainen speaks to the team!Then, in the second half of the Special, we bring you a 'You're Better Than That' Euro Leagues quiz! The teams are tested on their knowledge of european football history, geography, literature and even maths!Timecodes: 02:12 Mjallby Head Coach, Karl Marius Aksum, returns to Euro Leagues 10:00 Viking FK Sporting Director Erik Nevland reflects on their title win 23:47 Former chairman of FC Santa Claus, Juha Etelainen, joins the team 32:28 You're Better Than That quiz

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Aston Villa's comeback win over Chelsea in the Premier League and ask if Villa have what it takes to compete for the title. The guys also discuss David Raya's heroics, Christian Pulisic's love life and ask if Robert Lewandowski really agreed not to score in the final games of his first season at Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Aston Villa's comeback win over Chelsea in the Premier League and ask if Villa have what it takes to compete for the title. The guys also discuss David Raya's heroics, Christian Pulisic's love life and ask if Robert Lewandowski really agreed not to score in the final games of his first season at Barcelona. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at football in 2025 starting with Liverpool's tumultuous year. The also argue if Chelsea had a successful year after winning the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. Julien Laurens gives out his best XI of the year featuring a host of PSG players. Plus, the guys pick their player of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens look back at 2025 and rank their Top 10 moments of the calendar year. The guys also share their players of the season so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens look back at 2025 and rank their Top 10 moments of the calendar year. The guys also share their players of the season so far.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dharmesh Sheth is joined by Martin Samuel, Dominic King and Julien Laurens to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We start with The Ashes, as Australia defeat England in the third Test in Adelaide to seal the series. Martin labels it a “crushing disappointment” for England, while Julien points out this wasn't even Australia at full strength. Adam Collins joins the show to praise a dominant Australian performance and predicts a 5–0 whitewash.We then move to Liverpool's dramatic 2–1 win over nine-man Spurs. Dominic questions Isak's underwhelming spell after another injury, while Julien points to lingering defensive problems. Next, we ask where Spurs are heading, as Julien argues it's hard to see what Thomas Frank is trying to do.Also, Manchester United's chaos continues after a 4–4 draw with Bournemouth, prompting debate over whether Amorim has got it wrong on Kobbie Mainoo and his role in the team.Finally, we turn to the title race: is the pressure mounting on Arsenal? Top of the league but unconvincing, and with Gyökeres' form in doubt, we as who should lead the line when fully fit? And after a 3–0 win over West Ham, Man City look dominant in the title chase. Dom says, in a head-to-head, you'd pick Guardiola over Arteta every time.Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplementYou can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Steve Crossman is joined by James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and Rafa Honigstein to break down the biggest stories across European football.They discuss PSG being ordered to pay Kylian Mbappé €60m, Cesc Fabregas' fallout with Senegal over Assane Diao, and Fiorentina's dramatic collapse to the bottom of Serie A.The panel are also joined by Benfica academy director Guilherme Müller to explore why Benfica are world leaders in youth development, before touching on the rapid rise of teenager Lennart Karl.02:35 PSG Pay Mbappé 11:08 Fabregas backlash 25:16 Benfica's academy gold 37:38 Rise of Karl 41:02 Fiorentina's Collapse

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss PSG's win over Flamengo on penalties and ask if there is more this PSG side can achieve under Luis Enrique. The guys also discuss Rayan Cherki's continued brilliance for Manchester City, Real Madrid's lucky escape against Talavera in the Copa del Rey & ask if PETA's criticism of Paul Pogba's camel-racing ownership is justified.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League and ask whether we'll see Mohamed Salah back in a Liverpool shirt or not. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's late win over Alaves, Lionel Messi's riot-inducing trip to India & ask whether Lens or Aston Villa are more likely to win their respective leagues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool's 2-0 win over Brighton in the Premier League and ask whether we'll see Mohamed Salah back in a Liverpool shirt or not. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's late win over Alaves, Lionel Messi's riot-inducing trip to India & ask whether Lens or Aston Villa are more likely to win their respective leagues.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Xabi Alonso's time up at Real Madrid, why is everyone talking about Paul Pogba's camels, how is Turkish football headed into ‘panic', can Lens push PSG for the Ligue 1 title and what on EARTH is going on in the Polish league this season?It's a packed Euro Leagues episode as Mina Rzouki, Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens join Steve Crossman to go through all the best stories across the continent in the last week.That includes Atalanta's late victory over Chelsea, and the impressive performance of goalscorer Charles De Ketelaere, as well as Jamie Vardy's form in Italy, where he's been named Serie A Player of the Month.Turkish football commentator & presenter Can Onduygu joins the show to dissect the latest in the gambling scandal which has seen more than 1,000 players suspended, and several detained, including players from Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.Polish writer Michal Zachodny also comes on, talking about the struggles of Legia Warsaw, the 15-time champions who are currently in the relegation zone, and the uniqueness of the Polish top-flight this season.Timecodes: 00:10 An unexpected Euro Leagues F1 meet-up 01:52 Paul Pogba's camels 05:55 Xabi Alonso's uncertain Real Madrid future 19:25 Jamie Vardy named Serie A Player of the Month 22:30 Turkish football's 'growing sense of panic' amid gambling investigation, with Can Onduygu 32:00 Lens at the top of Ligue 1! 36:50 What's happening in Poland?!5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Liverpool v Brighton, Sat 1500 Chelsea v Everton on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Burnley v Fulham, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Newcastle, Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Man City on Sports Extra, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Tottenham on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1400 West Ham v Aston Villa on Sports Extra 3, Sun 1630 Brentford v Leeds.

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss Manchester City's 2-1 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League and ask whether questions are being asked of Xabi Alonso. The guys also discuss the latest over Mo Salah's future at Liverpool, why they're excited by Lennart Karl & debate whether or not FIFA should move Egypt vs Iran at the World Cup away from Seattle.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the bombshell quotes given by Mo Salah following Liverpool's 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. The guys discuss whether there's a path back for Egyptian superstar at Anfield or not. Also on the show, Arsenal lose for the first time since August, 9-man Real Madrid lose against Celta Vigo & could Neymar still earn a spot in the Seleçao for the World Cup?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens is joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the bombshell quotes given by Mo Salah following Liverpool's 3-3 draw against Leeds United in the Premier League. The guys discuss whether there's a path back for Egyptian superstar at Anfield or not. Also on the show, Arsenal lose for the first time since August, 9-man Real Madrid lose against Celta Vigo & could Neymar still earn a spot in the Seleçao for the World Cup?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was Lewandowski's penalty for Barcelona against Atletico his worst ever? And what's your five-a-side team of famous footballing sons? John Bennett is joined by Guillem Balague, Raphael Honigstein & Julien Laurens to answer those questions, they also discuss; the situation at Nice where Terem Moffi and Jérémie Boga have both been placed on sick leave after being confronted by supporters following their latest defeat, and Barcelona granting Ronald Araujo an indefinite leave after a request of absence. John Murray joins the pod from Washington ahead of the World Cup Draw. Portuguese football writer Ines Braga Sampaio explains the situation facing Boavista after administrators formally requested the club's closure amidst rising debts. Tom Bogert looks ahead to Messi v Muller in the MLS cup Final, and we hear from Inter Miami's President of Business Operations Xavier Asensi, one of the key players in bringing Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer. 00:20 – World Cup Draw 07:48 – Nice players confronted by Fans 12:23 – Barcelona's win over Atletico and Lewandowski's awful penalty 17:28 – Araujo's absence 22:10 – Another setback for Trent Alexander-Arnold in Madrid 26:57 – Football's famous sons 33:17 – Boavista on the brink 40:24 – Messi v Muller in the MLS Cup FinalCommentaries: Friday 5th December FA CUP: Salford City v Leyton Orient 1930 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3Saturday 6th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Chelsea 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Brentford 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds v Liverpool 1730 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE FA CUP: Chelmsford City v West-super-Mare 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 FA CUP: Sutton United v Shrewsbury 1715 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Chesterfield v Doncaster Rovers 1930 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 WSL: Arsenal v Liverpool 1200 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3Sunday 7th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Brighton v West Ham 1400 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1630 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE FA CUP: Slough Town v Macclesfield 1230 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Gateshead v Walsall 1530 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Blackpool v Carlisle United 1730 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA

Kelly Cates and a range of guests react to the World Cup draw!Dion Dublin, Ian Dennis & Don Hutchinson reflect on England drawing Croatia, Ghana & Panama, before we hear from manager Thomas Tuchel from Washington.Pat Nevin joins the pod to discuss Scotland drawing Brazil, Morocco & Haiti, as does Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes! We then hear from Scotland boss Steve Clarke.Julien Laurens joins the pod to look at France's potential 'Group of Death', plus how the rest of Europe's top nations may fair. We hear from Cape Verde player Roberto Lopes as they head to the World Cup for the first time, and John Bennett provides insight into the rest of Africa's nations, plus Oceania too. Tim Vickery joins us as we delve deep into Brazil, Argentina and the rest of South America.And finally we hear from correspondent John Murray, having attended a delayed, but bonkers World Cup draw!Timecodes:06:26 England group reaction 13:10 Thomas Tuchel interview 16:55 Scotland group reaction 20:55 Lyndon Dykes joins the pod 28:33 Steve Clarke interview 31:20 The rest of Europe 43:30 Cape Verde's Lopes joins the pod 48:43 The rest of Africa & Oceania too 50:26 South America chat 55:40 John Murray rounds up the drawCommentaries this weekend:Saturday 6th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Bournemouth v Chelsea 1500 KO - 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Brentford 1500 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds v Liverpool 1730 KO - 5 LIVE FA CUP: Chelmsford City v West-super-Mare 1500 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 2 FA CUP: Sutton United v Shrewsbury 1715 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Chesterfield v Doncaster Rovers 1930 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 WSL: Arsenal v Liverpool 1200 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3Sunday 7th December PREMIER LEAGUE: Brighton v West Ham 1400 KO - SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Crystal Palace 1630 KO - 5 LIVE FA CUP: Slough Town v Macclesfield 1230 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Gateshead v Walsall 1530 KO - SPORTS EXTRA 3 FA CUP: Blackpool v Carlisle United 1730 KO - SPORTS EXTRA

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona's 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. Plus, the pair also discuss the other midweek matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Barcelona's 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid in LaLiga. Plus, the pair also discuss the other midweek matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss all the fallout from Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and what this result means for both team's Premier League title challenge. The pair also break down Liverpool getting their season back on track with a 2-0 win at West Ham and Manchester United coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace. The duo also look at Real Madrid's continued struggle for results in LaLiga and Barcelona now sit top of the table following a 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti & Julien Laurens discuss all the fallout from Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and what this result means for both team's Premier League title challenge. The pair also break down Liverpool getting their season back on track with a 2-0 win at West Ham and Manchester United coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace. The duo also look at Real Madrid's continued struggle for results in LaLiga and Barcelona now sit top of the table following a 3-1 win over Deportivo Alaves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's impressive 3-1 win over previously unbeaten Bayern Munich in the Champions League and ask if there is a better team in the world right now. The guys also discuss Liverpool's 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven, Kylian Mbappe's 4-goal heroics against Olympiacos & ask how Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play in Portugal's opening World Cup matches despite being suspended after getting sent off against Ireland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Crossman is joined by European football experts and stars of the Euro Leagues; Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and James Horncastle. The hot topic on the pod is Cristiano Ronaldo - after been given a straight red card in Portugal's World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland a few weeks ago, Ronaldo was set to miss the first two matches of the 2026 World Cup in order to serve his full three-match ban.However, the final two matches of his ban have been suspended by Fifa's disciplinary committee for “a one-year probation period”, with Fifa citing his previous good conduct as the reason for the suspension – the guys get into quite a heated debate over if this was the correct decision… or not. They head live to Norway for a huge story in the Eliteserien - with Viking FK one win away from a first league title since 1991.They also discus Brazilian wonderkids Estevao and Endrick, European veteran Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Vinicius Jr's strained relationship with Xabi Alonso – as well as reflecting on all of the week's Champions League action!Timecodes: 01:40 – Ronaldo section. 10:30 –Estevao appreciation chat 19:00 - Endrick focus. 23:00 - Vinicius Jr's relationship with Xabi Alonso 30:00 – Viking FK with fan Lars Risen. 38:00 - PSG's Vitinha discussion. 41:00 - Pierre Emerick Aubameyang resurgence. Football commentaries this week.Saturday 29th November PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester City v Leeds 1500 KO - ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v Bournemouth 1500 KO - L ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Everton v Newcastle United 1730 KO - ON 5 LIVE WOMENS INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES: England v China 1730 KO ON SPORTS EXTRA Sunday 30th November PREMIER LEAGUE: West Ham v Liverpool 1405 KO - ON 5 LIVE PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa v Wolves 1405 KO - ON SPORTS EXTRA PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Brighton 1405 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Arsenal 1630 KO - ON 5 LIVE

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Arsenal's impressive 3-1 win over previously unbeaten Bayern Munich in the Champions League and ask if there is a better team in the world right now. The guys also discuss Liverpool's 4-1 defeat against PSV Eindhoven, Kylian Mbappe's 4-goal heroics against Olympiacos & ask how Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to play in Portugal's opening World Cup matches despite being suspended after getting sent off against Ireland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool's latest defeat, this time a 3-0 loss against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and ask where does the problem lie at Anfield. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's 2-2 draw against Elche, Eberechi Eze's hat trick in the North London Derby & praise Gian Piero Gasperini and his Roma side after their win over Cremonese takes them top of Serie A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool's latest defeat, this time a 3-0 loss against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and ask where does the problem lie at Anfield. The guys also discuss Real Madrid's 2-2 draw against Elche, Eberechi Eze's hat trick in the North London Derby & praise Gian Piero Gasperini and his Roma side after their win over Cremonese takes them top of Serie A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens break down Scotland's historic victory over Denmark after they booked their place to their first World Cup since 1998. The guys also discuss Estevao's performances for Brazil under Carlo Ancelotti, Achraf Hakimi's CAF Awards success & ask why Kylian Mbappe is asking for €260m from Paris Saint-Germain.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julien Laurens, Mina Rzouki and Guillem Balague join Maz Farookhi to discuss the latest from the continent.With Italy only reaching the play-offs, Gennaro Gattuso's comments about World Cup qualification needing a ‘system change' lead to a debate about the fundamental purpose of the World Cup.PSG are, incredibly, in court against two of their former players, with one being Kylian Mbappe! How and why?Plus, there's lots of returns to dissect… Paul Pogba to playing football, as well as Barcelona AND Lionel Messi to Camp Nou!Danish football journalist Toke Theilade joins the show to reflect on a disastrous week for Denmark as the full panel react to the play-off draw. Is Mina confident about Italy's chances of progression?Timecodes: 01:00 Why McTominay is being called ‘The Hero of Two Worlds' 5:18 Gattuso demands changes to World Cup qualifying – is it bitterness or justified? 10:00 Should the World Cup actually have 100 teams? What do we really want from the World Cup?  14:50 Kylian Mbappe's controversial international break and court case with PSG 20:08 Kheira Hamraoui's court case with PSG 25:32 Pogba set to return to the pitch 29:08 Barcelona back to Camp Nou 32:50 Messi's own return 35:23 Denmark's disastrous week 43:20 The World Cup play-off draw5 Live/ BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Saturday 22nd November PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Sunderland 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle United v Manchester City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live.Sunday 23rd November PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds United v Aston Villa 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Tottenham 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Italy's 4-1 defeat against Norway and discuss how difficult it will be for them to qualify for the World Cup via the playoffs. The guys also praise Troy Parrott's heroic five goals in two games to keep Ireland's chances of qualification alive, MLS' decision to change their sporting calendar and ask if Eric Cantona was out of line for his criticisms of Jim Ratcliffe's stewardship of Manchester United.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew react to Spain's 4-0 victory over Georgia and break down how the European champions will manage without Lamine Yamal. Plus, the guys argue if Kylian Mbappe's exit from France camp is anything more than precautionary. Julien Laurens also recaps Vini Jr's comments praising former club manager and current Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices