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  When Was The Last Time The Gap Between Barcelona & Real Madrid Was This Big | SI FC 22.09.2026 34min

  Barcelona - the great entertainers - continued their thrilling early-season form with a 3-1 win away against Sevilla, despite needing to be sparked into life again as the hosts went in front. Raphinha bagged a beautiful hat-trick, featuring another undefendable chop and finish - his eighth, ninth and tenth goals of the La Liga season. Lamine Yamal assisted his Brazilian team-mate twice with an inch-perfect cross and then a slotted through ball as Barcelona went five points clear of second, and six points clear of Real Madrid. Jose Mourinho’s side lost for the second time this season in the Madrid derby, in a game filled with controversy and drama. What do you expect when the dugouts are filled by Jose and Diego Simeone? But, once again, when Los Blancos were faced with stiffer opposition - like against Betis - they came up short? Why is this happening when they have the talent they do? What can Mourinho do to solve it? Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti are on hand to get their teeth stuck into La Liga, the Bundesliga and the MLS as we go around the world. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  The Premier League’s Big Boys Will Be Challenged This Season… MORE THAN EVER | SI FC 21.09.2026 39min

  This week, we’re talking about the day-in-day-outers, the grinders - the other guys. Brighton and Brentford upset Arsenal and Chelsea respectively, with Manchester City taking advantage in a thrilling 5-3 win over Sunderland. But for every Brighton or Brentford, there’s a crisis club unable to replicate their success - Spurs and Manchester United both added to torrid weeks with lackluster performances. Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Erimiti are back to dissect the weekend’s action and the wider themes at play in English football’s top tier as well flying over to Serie A. Roma and Inter Milan couldn’t be separated in a game of two halves. Juventus are back on track just as the international break rolls around. Como were beaten by Frosinone and Milan were in stellar form against Lecce. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Harry Kane Deserves The Ballon d’Or… but he won't win it... | SI FC 16.09.2026 24min

  The Ballon d’Or nominations are out and Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti are ready to talk all about it.Is the Ballon d’Or fair? Is it more valuable than the World Player of the Year? Luca flexes his ability to name every single winner of the award in an impressive showing of trivia.In this year’s open field, who deserves it the most? Who should win it? Who WILL win it?Harry Kane’s super season, statistically, puts him at the top of the charts for many. But will the Spain’s success at the World Cup be the deciding factor - for Rodri or Lamine Yamal, who’s been very vocal about his belief that he deserves the award.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was the Champions League’s knockout MVP, Kylian Mbappe is staking a claim in the press. Lionel Messi’s name is still there - thanks to a ridiculous season numerically in the MLS, and a phenomenal World Cup campaign dragging Argentina to the final.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Odegaard is Arsenal’s conductor and what Barcelona need for European glory again | SI FC 07.09.2026 44min

  The team is back! Alessandro Eremiti, Luca Dallolio and Lyes Bouzidi return for the new season - and with plenty of football to get their teeth stuck into, they are wasting no time.Martin Odegaard was at the heart of a sizzling Arsenal performance as they managed to blitz Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea - despite the Blues going a goal up. And have Arsenal finally worked out how to entertain, while winning games?Over in Spain, Barcelona were in an unforgiving mood and put five past Valencia to stay top of La Liga, with Lamine Yamal scoring two. Does Hansi Flick have the final piece of the puzzle with Rodri looking the part in Catalan colours - will he provide the balance needed to take Barcelona on to European glory?Barca’s victory was all the sweeter as they go three points clear of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid who dropped points against Betis, with Kylian Mbappe missing a last-minute penalty to salvage even a draw.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why Spain Are The Best Team Of 21st Century | SI FC 20.07.2026 1h 4min

  It’s Time for Eternal Glory!Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are back in the last show of the season to react to the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina.A final dominated by Spain that showed once again to be the best team in the World and arguably the best side of 21st CenturyA historical final between two football giants.After analysing the game and the tournament, our trio will build their combined XI.Today more than ever, we’ll be watching.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why Spain v Argentina Is The Best Final Possible | SIFC 17.07.2026 1h 10min

  The Final Countdown has officially begun.Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are back to react to both the semifinals starting with the Atlanta classic between England and Argentina.Back to Back Final for The world champions after a historical comeback.In Dallas, Spain became the first 2026 World Cup Finalist. De La Fuente’s team outclassed France with an outstanding midfield performance, combined with another defensive masterclass.Who will lift the trophy in NY?After analysing both games our trio will preview the last act of this incredible tournament.Last but not least: combined XI and Predictions.As always, we will be watching.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why France Is The Main Candidate To Win The World Cup 12.07.2026 1h 18min

  Welcome to the big leagues. Every four years, at this exact stage of the World Cup, legends are made. Players announce themselves onto the world stage, or push themselves into a whole new bracket of superstardom.Your quarter finals are: France v Morocco. Can the world's best attack featuring - Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise - conquer a Moroccan side that have been steadily growing for the last six years. Can Achraf Hakimi's organised, exciting side cause the upset to end all upsets?Lamine Yamal is still waiting for his World Cup moment - is he waiting until it really matters to turn on the style? Spain have made the tournament look relatively easy so far - but Belgium have grown into it, using the controversy in their match-up with the USMNT as fuel to overpower the host nation.In arguably the most exciting quarter-final fixture, Norway take on England - two of the world's best strikers - in Erling Haaland and Harry Kane - will be aiming to outshoot each other in a fixture littered with intrigue and excitement. Will Jude Bellingham be the answer again though?We have been watching. We will be watching.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Messi Saves Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo Greatness & Quarter Finals Predictions 08.07.2026 1h 18min

  The FIFA World Cup knockout stage delivers more drama, and Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are here to break it all down.In today’s episode, the team reacts to England’s historic win at the Azteca as Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane inspire the Three Lions into the quarter-finals. They discuss whether England are now the favourites to reach the World Cup final from their side of the bracket.They also analyse Argentina’s stunning comeback against Egypt, Switzerland’s victory over Colombia, Spain’s win over Portugal, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s final international appearance.To wrap up, the guys preview the World Cup quarter-finals with their predictions for the biggest games still to come.If you enjoy in-depth football analysis, tactical discussion and the biggest talking points from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, follow the podcast so you never miss an episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  LIVE REACTION: Brazil Are Out Of The World Cup & Why Haaland Is The Best Finisher In The World 06.07.2026 1h 20min

  After the madness of Argentina and Cabo Verde, Lyes, Luca and Alessandro are back to react to Brazil v Norway.Once they break down the match, they’ll dive into the biggest talking points from the last couple of days, starting with Paraguay vs. France decided by a Kylian Mbappé penalty.Elsewhere, Morocco dominated Canada and booked their place in the quarterfinals. Are they the best African team in World Cup history? Can they beat France and take revenge for the 2022 semifinal?Last but not least, they’ll preview Mexico vs. England, where Thomas Tuchel’s squad will try to become the first team to beat El Tri on home soil in World Cup history.As always, we will be watching.#fifaworldcup #brazil #neymar #haaland #mbappeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Germany are out of the World Cup! & Why Ancelotti Was Crucial to Brazil's Progression | SI FC 30.06.2026 1h 40min

  Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti react to Monday's World Cup match-ups live from New York. They'll also be discussing Canada's progression, Jesse Marsch's on-field team-talk, nine African teams making it through to the round of 32 as well as looking ahead to France's round of 32 clash with Sweden, England v DR Congo and USMNT's huge game with Bosnia.The World Cup is only just getting started. And one thing is for certain, we will be watching.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why This Could Be The Best World Cup Ever | SI FC 26.06.2026 1h 19min

  What a few days of World Cup action we've had. Lionel Messi continues to baffle defences and gobsmacked crowds with his awe-inspiring talent - his brace against Austria was vintage Lio - his fourth and fifth goals of the tournament already!Hot on his heels in the race for the '26 golden boot (as well as the all-time record) is Kylian Mbappe who bagged a brace in a scary-looking French win over Iraq. And if that wasn't enough, Erling Haaland matched him stride for stride scoring his third and fourth for Norway in their 3-2 victory over Senegal.But we still have more questions going into the final round of group games? Can one of the smallest nations ever make it through to the knockouts - Cabo Verde have the best chance as they face Saudi Arabia in their final game? Can Portugal finally kick on? Will the USMNT top the group unbeaten? Has this been a group stage for the ages?One thing is for sure, we will be watching.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  How Arsenal Need To Play To Stop PSG & Why PSG Need To Score First | SI FC 28.05.2026 29min

  This is it. Arsenal. PSG. Munich. The Champions League Final.After nine months of chaos, brilliance, heartbreak and controversy, the 2025/26 club season comes down to one night. Two modern superpowers. Two managers chasing immortality. One trophy that changes everything.Arsenal arrive as Premier League champions, armed with the best set pieces in Europe, a monster midfield and a defence that’s spent the season suffocating opponents. PSG arrive with firepower that borders on unfair. Ousmane Dembele. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Desire Doue. Bradley Barcola. Pure nightmare fuel in transition.In the final SIFC episode of the season, Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti go deep into the tactical battle that will decide European football’s biggest game. Can Declan Rice disrupt the rhythm of Vitinha and Joao Neves? How does Mikel Arteta stop PSG’s terrifying front line without losing Arsenal’s aggression? And if the game breaks open, which superstar grabs the moment that defines careers forever?From tactical detail to bold predictions, from pressure points to match winners, this is the full Champions League Final breakdown.The lights are brighter. The stakes are bigger. And by the end of the night, somebody becomes immortal.Thank you for riding with SIFC all season long. We’ll see you in New York when we go live throughout the World Cup. Until then, enjoy the final.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why Arsenal Are Ready To Build A New Premier League Dynasty | SI FC 26.05.2026 31min

  Arsenal have done it. Premier League champions after a 22-year wait.Mikel Arteta gets his flowers from Luca Dallolio who, alongside Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti, talk through the Gunners’ Premier League success - how they did it, the turning points, the key moments, the key men and, crucially, how Pep Guardiola leaving City offers them a golden opportunity.A hungover Aston Villa may have won the match but Sunday was all about Pep and the team looking back on what can only be described as a dynasty - a decade of dominance comes to an end for Manchester City.Finally, the team looks over a “crazy” England squad selection - should Cole Palmer be at the World Cup? Will Phil Foden be missed? It’s the last domestic show of the season and it’s a cracker.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Team Of The Season Special | Premier League, Serie A, La Liga | SI FC 20.05.2026 28min

  The team are looking at the best of the best from Premier League, La Liga and Serie A in 2025/26.The Premier League has been as competitive as its been but with some phenomenal units at the top - is there space for any other club than Arsenal in the back four? Which players should break into the forward line?In La Liga, Real Madrid’s stuttering season leaves room for players from around the league - Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti have players from Real Betis, Mallorca and Espanyol in their XI.While in Serie A, you’ve got the old boys in Luka Modric and Federico Dimarco and the new kids on the block, Nico Paz and Kenan Yildiz, despite Juventus dropping out of the Champions League spots.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  How Pep Has Raised The Standard & Why Alonso To Chelsea Makes Sense | SI FC Episode 25 19.05.2026 31min

  As the European season draws to a close, attention turns from the final whistle to the decisions that could define the summer.This week, Luca, Lyes and Ale Eremiti dive into the managerial merry-go-round already beginning to spin across the continent. Is Pep Guardiola approaching the end of his Manchester City cycle? And when the Premier League era is judged, does anyone other than Sir Alex Ferguson come close to matching his impact?There’s also the major move at Chelsea, where Xabi Alonso has been confirmed as the club’s next manager. After a difficult spell at Real Madrid, is this the right environment for him to rebuild his reputation, and could the wording of Chelsea’s announcement tell us something about the power he’ll hold at Stamford Bridge?Then attention shifts to Old Trafford, where Michael Carrick has an offer on the table. Manchester United have spent years searching for stability, structure and a clear footballing identity. Could Carrick be the figure to finally bring calm to the chaos?Plus, Inter are Scudetto winners once again. Lyes was invited by Inter to be a guest at the celebrations and returned with a special gift for Luca. What made their title campaign so convincing, how far ahead are they of the rest in Italy, and what comes next for the Nerazzurri?From Pep’s legacy to Chelsea’s reset, United’s uncertainty, Inter’s Scudetto celebrations and a special surprise for Luca, episode 25 breaks down the biggest managerial and title-winning storylines as the season reaches its conclusion.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  How Barcelona embarrassed Real Madrid & Why Premier League Set Pieces Need Fixing | SI FC 12.05.2026 48min

  Trophyless in two seasons, chaos behind the scenes and their bitter rivals beat them to win the La Liga title - this is as bad as it gets for Real Madrid. Barcelona, even without Lamine Yamal cruised past Madrid, who didn’t have Kylian Mbappe, to get the job done. Where do Madrid go from here? How can they stop the rot? For Barcelona, how do they convert domestic success into European dominance?In the Premier League, set pieces, once again, were the weekend’s major talking point - Arsenal benefitted from a late-VAR decision to beat West Ham and take them a huge step closer to winning the league for the first time in over 20 years.Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti return to dissect the weekend’s biggest football matters.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  European Football Trio, Alessandro, Lyés & Luca on United’s UCL Return, Arsenal Turning the Heat Up & Inter Crowned as Semi-Finals Explode | Sports Illustrated Football Club Episode 23 04.05.2026 1h

  On Sports Illustrated Football Club Episode 23, Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti break down a huge weekend across Europe. Barcelona edge closer to the La Liga title ahead of El Clásico, while Real Madrid weigh up a bold move for José Mourinho and what it could mean for a star-studded dressing room.In England, Arsenal pile pressure on City in the title race with a dominant win over Fulham, driven by their academy stars, while Manchester United seal their return to the Champions League with a big win over Liverpool, powered by Kobbie Mainoo.The focus then shifts to Europe with a full preview and predictions for the Champions League semi-final second legs, as PSG face Bayern and Arsenal take on Atleti in two defining ties.Plus, Inter seal the Serie A title to cap off a dominant campaign, as the panel debates what it all means heading into the final stretch of the season.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Arsenal Doubts, UCL Semi-Finals Preview & A Goalkeeper Debate That Almost Exploded | SIFC Episode 22 28.04.2026 47min

  On SIFC Episode 22, Luca Dallolio, Lyes Bouzidi and Alessandro Eremiti break down Arsenal’s win over Newcastle as they return to the top, though doubts remain over their title push. Manchester City reach the FA Cup final, raising questions about what’s next for Pep Guardiola after conquering English football. The panel also debates Jeremy Doku’s impact, gets into an almost heated argument over the greatest goalkeeper of the 21st century, and previews the Champions League semi-finals: PSG vs Bayern and Arsenal vs Atleti.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Why Arsenal Keep Falling Short, Cherki Driving City to the Title & Atleti’s Copa Heartbreak as Bayern Dominate Bundesliga 20.04.2026 49min

  City beat Arsenal to seize control of the title race, piling pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side as their late-season form raises fresh doubts about another collapse. Rayan Cherki’s brilliance continues to inspire City at the perfect moment, shifting momentum firmly in their favour. In Spain, Atleti and Diego Simeone miss a huge opportunity to claim their first trophy of the season, falling short in the Copa del Rey. Meanwhile, Bayern dominate the Bundesliga under Vincent Kompany, smashing scoring records, as Spurs’ season spirals further into crisis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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  Arsenal Under Pressure, City Hit Top Gear & Yamal Stars | Champions League Review & Predictions 16.04.2026 43min

  The Premier League title race is very much alive and Arsenal are starting to wobble. After losing three of their last four in all competitions, a flat performance against Bournemouth has Lyes Bouzidi, Luca Dallolio and Alessandro Eremiti questioning whether Mikel Arteta’s side are beginning to panic at the worst possible time.In contrast, Manchester City look like they’re hitting top form when it matters most. A dominant 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge, inspired by Rayan Cherki, showed a perfect blend of flair and control from Pep Guardiola’s side.Over in Spain, the title race appears to be slipping away from Real Madrid after more dropped points, while Lamine Yamal continues his meteoric rise—this time starring in a derby win over Espanyol. What’s going wrong at Madrid, and are we already witnessing one of the greatest teenage talents the game has ever seen?We also review all the key action from last week’s Champions League fixtures, breaking down the biggest results, before our ongoing prediction battle between Lyes, Ale and Luca continues with this week’s ties.All that and more in this episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy