Marseille are rarely a side that hides from the headlines, but did anybody really expect a bust up on match-day one? Well, perhaps we did. And it's exactly what we got. Jonny Rowe and Adrien Rabiot rubbed heads at the weekend - and the result? Both players suspended and slapped straight on the transfer list.

Dotun, Andy & Nicky Bandini break down the ramifications of that. Plus, Serie A kicks off this weekend, so where do the runners and riders sit ahead of the opening round of games. And as Andy jets back in from watching the Super Cup at the weekend, where do Bayern stand in the race for the Bundesligan, and are they really the clear front-runners?

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As we stare down the barrel of a brand new season, Dotun, Andy and Lars are back to answer some of your continental queries! Newcastle are finally active with the signing of AC Milan's Malick Thiaw, but is this a win-win for both clubs? Or are Newcastle still licking their wounds from some troubled times in the transfer market?

The guys debate that - plus - can Porto stand up to the behemoths of Sporting and Benfica after a crucial summer of signings? How will 'hidden gem' Evann Guessand perform at Aston Villa? And why is the nation of Scotland such a hotspot for Italian teams to pick up young prospects?

Also, we tempt Lars away from the fjord as he can't help but recommend a blockbuster Ligue 1 clash for his game of the week!

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Put yourselves in the shoes of the best team in Europe last season. What would you do if you had Europe's best goalkeeper on the books? Throw him out with the bathwater of course! Well that's just what Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain have done with Gianluigi Donnarumma, but he's not leaving that bath without making a splash!

Dotun, Andy & Lars Sivertsen give their thoughts on the decision. Plus, pack your suitcase everybody. We're heading to Miami! The Spanish FA have approved the decision to play Villarreal vs Barcelona across the pond, but what does it mean for the direction of travel in modern football?

And the Champions League is back! Well, the qualifying rounds... but there's plenty of excitement to dissect! Grab all the food you need. We're going on a European tour.

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Few English coaches have a more fascinating CV than today's guest: from the EFL, to remote corners of Sweden, to the Georgia national team, David Webb has done it all. Today, Andy and Lars sit down with a fascinating personality who was at the heart of THE story of last summer's Euros.

David explains his one-of-a-kind coaching journey, what it's like working with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia up close, and how he helped the squad manage the excitement of last summer's tournament run.

And stay tuned for David's insight about some very unusual unique methods used at Graham Potter's old club, Östersunds!

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Benjamin Šeško has chosen Old Trafford over St. James' Park, but how will the Slovenian fit into the Premier League, if at all? An impressive 27-goal season with RB Leipzig meant a hefty €76.5 million bid was enough to fire up the jet, but are Manchester United just trying to sign their own Erling Haaland?

Dotun, Lars and David debate that – plus, should Bayern Munich be more active in the transfer market given their copious injury count? Will Timothy Weah rediscover his form with another foray into Ligue 1? And what undiscovered striker gems should we be looking out for this summer?

Also, Lars returns to the Fjord as he recommends another Scandinavian showdown for his game of the week!

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It's not like Real Madrid and Barcelona to be shy when it comes to spending a pound note, or a Euro across the continent, but after conducting some early business, all seems to have gone quiet in Spain's two big cities. So where do the El Clásico clubs stand when it comes to this season's La Liga title race? And what might Atlético Madrid have to say about being left out of the conversation?

Dotun, David Cartlidge and Lars Sivertsen debate that. Plus, Milan have brought in a huge amount of money in transfer revenue, but when are they going to spend it?

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Spain is a deeply political country and its footballing culture has grown in tandem with the social evolution across the nation.

Portuguese journalist Miguel Pereira, who has spent 20 years living in Spain soaking up its variety of cultures, joins Andy to discuss the history of politics in Spanish football and the modern issues it still needs to navigate.

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With João Felix leaving for Saudi Arabia, how has his career since leaving Benfica promised so much but delivered so little? Has it been a club issue or a player issue?

Dotun, Lars and JJ debate that – plus, could Paris FC be about to surprise Ligue 1 and their city rivals after some promising signings? What does the future hold for Randal Kolo Muani? And what's the real reason why Bodø Glimt's keep hold of so many of their players?

Also, Lars has a message for everyone ahead of next week's Scandinavian derby: find yourself a turbot!

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