EPISODE · Dec 22, 2025 · 1H 24M
Can Pellegrino Matarazzo Thrive in La Liga? + Franklin Leonard on Black Media Bias in England
from The Cooligans · host Franklin Leonard, Christian Polanco, Alexis Guerreros
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Pellegrino Matarazzo becoming the first American coach in La Liga. Can Matarazzo succeed at Real Sociedad, and what would a successful stint mean for his future and U.S. Soccer’s future?Then, Christian and Alexis bring on American film producer and soccer fanatic Franklin Leonard to discuss English media bias in soccer and whether England is ready to accept a Black superstar on the national team.Later, they also chat about Leonard’s soccer fandom, the direction of the film industry, and his recent foray into politics. Timestamps:(10:30) – Can Pellegrino Matarazzo succeed in La Liga?(30:00) – Franklin Leonard joins The Cooligans(42:00) – Is there media bias against Black soccer players?(52:00) – Diving into the ever-changing film industry Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network or yahoosports.tv
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Pellegrino Matarazzo becoming the first American coach in La Liga and discuss what success at Real Sociedad could mean for both his career and U.S. Soccer. Then, they’re joined by American film producer and soccer fanatic Franklin Leonard to examine English media bias in soccer and whether England is ready to embrace a Black superstar on the national team. Later, they dive into Leonard’s love of the sport, the state of the film industry, and his recent move into politics.
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Can Pellegrino Matarazzo Thrive in La Liga? + Franklin Leonard on Black Media Bias in England
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