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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

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

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

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

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