World Cup Semifinals & A Beer Company Runs A Free Academy... US Soccer Should Take Notes

For the first time in history, the top four teams in the world are the last four standing... France, Spain, Argentina, and England. Two semifinals. One wild week.But first, LuisDa answers a TikToker who accused him of spreading misinformation about European soccer. Having played in that system, he breaks down why "pay to play" isn't the model at the top... how clubs develop players as assets, why Barça made €52.5 million just selling academy kids, and how a beer company has funded a free academy in Barcelona since 1954. The answer to "who pays for it?" might surprise you.Then it's semifinal time. France's scary attack against Spain's historic wall. Messi and Mbappé, the two best World Cup scorers alive, both still chasing the same trophy. And the blue-shirt superstition behind Argentina vs England... a game that carries 40 years of history.Join the movement at thefootball.show.Chapters:- 00:00 First time ever... the top 4 in the world are the final 4- 00:28 Welcome + what's coming (a Puebla coach interview after the Cup)- 01:34 Called out for "misinformation" on TikTok- 02:34 Pay to play... why Europe flips the whole model- 04:56 Where it's broken: US soccer and the $25K problem- 05:54 Barça's academy money (and answering Alexi Lalas)- 06:37 CF Damm: a beer company's free academy since 1954- 07:35 The Break FC tease... and who actually pays for it- 08:22 France vs Spain: firepower vs the wall- 09:33 Spain's defense and De la Fuente's unbeaten run- 12:34 Spain's core and the Fabián vs Pedri debate- 14:07 Argentina vs England: the blue shirt request- 15:37 More than a game: Malvinas and the Hand of God- 17:52 England's revenge + Messi's first-ever game vs England- 18:42 CloseThe Football Show is part of Break FC - Global Club & Community Come join the Global Club Break FC (@offricialbreakfc). This is a project from a place of love to the sport, would love your feedback!Watch the show - Check out our Youtube ChannelInstagramFacebookTikTok