Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the worst possible time for Injuries, weeks out from the tournament, which throw an individual's participation into question, as well as a coach's plans into disarray.

Marie-Louise Eta made history in April 2026 by becoming the first female interim head coach of a men’s team in the Bundesliga, taking charge of 1. FC Union Berlin. Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the story, and women in the men's game more broadly.

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch.

Jon Bonfiglio looks at the One Club Award, given by Spanish club Athletic Bilbao to reward footballers who spent careers in a single team, and who represented values of loyalty, commitment, responsibility sportsmanship and respect, values that the club considers linked to its identity.

After Manchester City's crucial 2-1 defeat of Arsenal in the English Premiership, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio look at the ongoing football relationship between Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola.

Paul Schmidt-Troshke looks at the German 50plus1 rule of club ownership in Germany, and how it protects fan influence and keeps corporate influence at bay.

Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to discuss their tournament predictions.

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the departures of Javier Mascherano from Inter Miami & U.S. Soccer Sporting Director Matt Crocker.