Why is it always Chelsea? Is PSG still that team? And who’s really leading the Ballon d'Or race going into the new season?

Plenty to debate in this episode with Essam, Issa, Rakan and Rob, as we break down the Club World Cup fallout, transfer rumors, and who’s having the best summer so far.

Huge thanks to the boys for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football.

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Have we been sleeping on Brazilian teams? Are European teams not taking this tournament seriously, are they tired or just simply unable to face these teams and different style of play? Is this tournament a success or just too much? How will it affect the summer transfers?

Many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Ayushmaan, Essam, Issa and Rob, diving into the Club World Cup and the summer implications.

Huge thanks to the boys for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football.

Finally PSG, were they the best team in Europe this season? What if it was Barcelona, not Inter? 6-0? Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? What a season for small teams getting trophies, what's next for Liverpool and Chelsea?

Many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Issa, Rob, and new friends Het and Ayushmaan, recapping the great 24/25 football season.

Huge thanks to the boys for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football.

Special one today. Meet Gio Enriquez, Texas born, developed in Dallas, Cincinnati tested, who’s making a name for himself at the highest footballing level in America.

Gio’s story is one of pure passion, dedication and grit. Picked up by the FC Dallas Academy, he tore up the pitch in his youth, making his way to NCAA D1 footy where he sharpened his skills as a leader and player.

Now, Gio shares his talents at FC Cincinnati in the player welfare and administration sectors, where he has a vital impact on some of the biggest names in the MLS. Finding his voice and his feet, Gio is on his way to amazing things in the administration and business side of the game, and we are so excited to watch him grow.

I’ve been incredibly blessed to call Gio a good friend over the past year or so. This guy’s got the world at his feet. Don’t be afraid to reach out if you find yourself passionate about any of the topics discussed.

Interested in the people side of the game? Give this one a listen, you won’t want to miss it.

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What's the point of these international breaks? What's the new format for the European competitions? How are clubs and players going to keep up? Essam and Rob talk about all this and more as Champions League is back this week, with a new look.

As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!

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What happened to Osimhen? Who had the best transfer window this summer? Who was your favorite signing? These are just some of the many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Essam, Issa and Rob, recapping the summer transfer market, getting ready for next season with our predictions.

Huge thanks to Issa for coming back on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!

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Hosted by Essam and Rob, we welcome Juan to the podcast and the awaydayz community, as he shares his love for Salomón Rondón, the Venezuelan national team, and his three clubs of Everton, Barcelona and Houston Dynamo. While still being so young, Juan also goes into his already extensive career so far in the world of sports media. It's all about motivation.

Huge thanks to Juan for coming on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!

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Was Spain's convincing win predictable? What nations are looking good for the 2026 World Cup? Where are the world class strikers nowadays? These are just some of the many questions we asked ourselves in this episode with Issa, Nick and Rob, recapping the summer of football from the continental tournaments to the transfer market, getting ready for next season.

Huge thanks to Issa for coming back on. As always, if you’re down to talk football, reach out, and let’s talk football!

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