Talking Tactics

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan. The chemistry in Real Madrid's attack. Barcelona look great, but do they look too good, too soon? Do you buy the Paris Saint-Germain "know when to peak" argument? Arsenal should win the Premier League, but they seem built for the Champions League. What is a "striker?" Is "fun" an acceptable replacement for sensible defensive structures, as it relates to Chelsea and their porous defending? There are too many names on the Ballon d'Or shortlist! (ALL CAPS) Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Buy some merch!! ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Chelsea, Manchester City, Monaco, and Everton conspiring to give the transfer deadline some drama. With Lamine Camara, Folarin Balogun, and Enzo Fernandez playing central roles. Should Chelsea burn their relationship with Monaco. How good is Enzo Fernandez really? Real Madrid's best player vs. Real Madrid's most important player. Reports of Lamine Yamal's discontent were much exaggerated. Lionel Messi has retired from international football with a complete set. Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Buy some merch!! ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal cruising through Coventry. Manchester United losing to Hull. Liverpool rescuing a point against Newcastle. What is happening with Florian Wirtz? Chelsea looked good against Fulham, but what should happen with Enzo Fernandez, Robert Sanchez, and Emi Martinez? Julian Alvarez is still in limbo with Atletico Madrid. Lamine Yamal wasn't pleased being substituted. Real Madrid are off to the races with six points from two games, albeit in two different forms. Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Buy some merch!! ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Rodri to Barcelona, Julian Alvarez stuck at Atletico Madrid, the changing tides of football aesthetics and tactics, the box office nature of Jose Mourinho with Real Madrid, who can challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title, and the future of FIFA if Gianni Infantino stays... plus his African bloc. Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Buy some merch!! ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka look ahead to the 2026/27 EPL season, discussing Arsenal's title defense, Manchester City without Pep Guardiola and possibly Rodri, Manchester United's squad building, Chelsea's veteran signings and what becomes of Enzo Fernandez, Liverpool's new look with Andoni Iraola, but no Mohamed Salah, and which other teams seem interesting before the season starts. Didn't really get to Spain, Germany, France, Italy, and the UCL because of the clock, but we'll drill into those areas next week! Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Buy some merch!! ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Paul Ansorge to discuss the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's attempt to ruin a great competition, UEFA boycotts, and labels of corruption. England's failure against Argentina. France's stumble against Spain. Would Paul ever want to do a weekly podcast about Manchester United again, and what is a "podcast" in today's understanding? Also, interwoven discussions on mental health and the corrosive, predatory nature of many, if not all, gambling institutions. For pretty pictures of the sky and wooded areas - https://instagram.com/peacefulpaul Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Support on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Muhammad Butt to discuss the England national team, the Spain national team, his correct World Cup prediction, the annoyance of Argentina 2-1 England, why Thomas Tuchel gave way to the bad tendencies of his team, the position of Jude Bellingham, role of Harry Kane, emergence of Djed Spence, short arms of Jordan Pickford, and the cultural reasons that spawn notions of a maladapted "English mentality." Follow Muhammad https://x.com/muhammadbutt https://www.youtube.com/@97passes Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Support on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Jonathan Johnson to discuss the France national team, the promise of their 2026 World Cup fading against Spain, the departure of Didier Deschamps, the arrival of Zinedine Zidane, which areas are places of concern (midfield and full-back), and what the French attack may look like with a more progressive manager in the fold. Why is Kylian Mbappé so brilliant with the national team/at World Cups? Also, the state of French football with regard to marketing television rights. Follow Jonathan https://x.com/Jon_LeGossip https://bsky.app/profile/jonlegossip.bsky.social Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk is joined by Dan Orlowitz to discuss the Japan national team, their 2026 World Cup performances, development of Japanese players, the sporting hierarchy in Japan, how the J.League is evolving, and what Samurai Blue could and should look like over the next few tournaments. Follow Dan ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/aishiterutokyo.bsky.social⁠ ⁠https://danorlowitz.carrd.co⁠ Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Support on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the 2026 World Cup final, Spain 1-0 Argentina. Spain were the best team. Why wasn't there better opposition? Was Rodri better at the tournament than Lionel Messi? Can a final detract from the whole competition. Did Argentina sour their tournament with their reaction after the game? Most disappointing players, teams, most impressive players and teams, and World Cup XI. Buy the merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have Hope - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Argentina 2-1 England, Spain 2-0 France, and an Argentina vs. Spain World Cup final. Thomas Tuchel and England's negative approach at 1-0, Argentina's mentality/character to fight back in every adverse position, the France midfield problem Didier Deschamps leaves behind (for Zinedine Zidane), Spain's ability to control back to front, and why watching in person is different from the television. Support on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have Hope - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Portugal and the end of Cristiano Ronaldo. Did Gianni Infantino initiate the start of his end by interfering with Donald Trump in the United States vs. Belgium? Argentina, Egypt, and the use of VAR. Norway and Erling Haaland kill jogo bonito. The conditions that have led to Brazil's decline. Why isn't Jude Bellingham the face of England? France, Kylian Mbappé, and racism in Paraguay. Support on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have Hope - ⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠⁠⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk, Carl Anka, and eventually Have Hope, discuss the 2026 World Cup Round of 32. Germany's shock exit to Paraguay. Senegal's disappointing (disgraceful/disgusting) elimination against Belgium. Cape Verde's "Rocky" moment against Argentina. Who is going beat France? Our biggest surprises and let-downs thus far. Support on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Have Hope - ⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠⁠⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the second round of group games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. How have Africa done so far, was Harry Kane hexed, the regression of Senegal, Cristiano Ronaldo shows up to the party, Lionel Messi is the party, most dominant sports athlete of all time, and most impressive/disappointing teams so far. Support on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠⁠⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠⁠ Have Hope - ⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss the opening round of group games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hydration breaks, Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, the decline of Brazil, and a fast-closing gap between Africa/Asia and Europe/South America. Support on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics⁠⁠ Buy the merch: ⁠⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠⁠ Have Hope - ⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠ Carl Anka - ⁠https://x.com/Ankaman616⁠ Daniel Tiluk - ⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group L ahead of the 2026 World Cup. England (00:00) - Muhammad Butt https://x.com/muhammadbutt https://tiktok.com/@97passes Croatia (21:33) - Richard Wilson https://bsky.app/profile/hyfprw.bsky.social https://hyfprw.substack.com Ghana (39:50) - George Addo Jnr https://x.com/addojunr https://instagram.com/addo_junr Panama (1:02:10) - Jared Ball https://x.com/IMIXWHATILIKE https://linktr.ee/jaredball Our Predictions (01:23:18) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group K ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Portugal (00:00) - Zach Lowy https://x.com/ZachLowy https://x.com/breakthelines DR Congo (22:37) - Louis Mukoma Fargues https://x.com/leopardsfoot https://instagram.com/leopardsfoot Uzbekistan (40:25) - Conor Bowers https://x.com/_UzbekFootball https://nytimes.com/athletic/author/conor-bowers Colombia (56:21) - Felipe Cárdenas https://x.com/FelipeCar https://instagram.com/felipe_cardenas_sccr Our Predictions (01:18:11) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group J ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Argentina (00:00) - Roy Nemer https://x.com/RoyNemer https://mundoalbiceleste.com Algeria (21:19) - Maher Mezahi https://x.com/MezahiMaher https://africasacountry.com Jordan (40:01) - John Duerden https://x.com/JohnnyDuerden https://howfootballexplainsasia.substack.com Austria (57:05) - Tom Middler https://x.com/mid_5 https://x.com/OtherBundesliga Our Predictions (01:17:08) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group I ahead of the 2026 World Cup. France (00:00) - Jonathan Johnson https://x.com/Jon_LeGossip https://bsky.app/profile/jonlegossip.bsky.social Senegal (20:19) - Amadi Thiam ⁠https://twitter.com/amadoit__⁠ https://amadi-creates.com Iraq (40:19) - Hassanane Balal  https://x.com/IraqFootballPod https://instagram.com/hassanane Norway (1:00:11) - Markus Fjortoft https://x.com/MarkusFjortoft https://youtube.com/@janaagefjortoft9 Our Predictions (01:19:02) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group H ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Spain (00:00) - Alex Kirkland https://x.com/alexkirkland https://x.com/tsf_podcast Cape Verde (21:03) - Ali Howorth https://x.com/ahoworth97 https://alasdairhoworth.substack.com Saudi Arabia (42:04) - Martin Lowe https://x.com/plasticpitch https://theasiangame.net/author/martin-lowe Uruguay (59:29) - Jessie Losch https://bsky.app/profile/jessielosch.bsky.social https://www.instagram.com/pbnjessie Our Predictions (01:18:21) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group G ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Belgium (00:00) - Sven Claes https://x.com/svenclaes https://instagram.com/svenclaes Egypt (20:18) - Amr Nageeb Fahmy https://x.com/amrnfahmy https://instagram.com/amrnfahmy New Zealand (39:43) - Michael Burgess https://x.com/mikeburgess99 https://nzherald.co.nz/author/michael-burgess Iran (58:28) - Erfan Hoseiny https://x.com/Eri1806 https://x.com/AsianFutbolShow Our Predictions (01:16:45) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group F ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Japan (00:00) - Dan Orlowitz https://bsky.app/profile/aishiterutokyo.bsky.social https://danorlowitz.carrd.co Netherlands (21:12) - Michael Statham https://x.com/EredivisieMike http://football-oranje.com/author/statham123 Sweden (41:55) - Frida Fagerlund https://x.com/fagerlundfrida https://aftonbladet.se/av/frida-fagerlund Tunisia (59:21) - Arafat Hamrouni https://instagram.com/arafethamrouni https://instagram.com/foot24.tn Our Predictions (01:17:11) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group E ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Germany (00:00) - Musa Okwonga https://bsky.app/profile/okwonga.bsky.social https://x.com/stadio Curacao (22:10) - Carl Ruiter https://instagram.com/carl.ruiter https://facebook.com/carl.ruiter Ivory Coast (40:39) - Herve Penot https://x.com/hpenot_lequipe https://lequipe.fr/Herve-penot Ecuador (59:03) - Juan Diego Alvarado https://x.com/jdac96 https://instagram.com/jdac96 Our Predictions (01:18:20) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group D ahead of the 2026 World Cup. United States (00:00) - Mike L. Goodman https://x.com/DoublePivotPod https://cbssports.com/writers/mike-goodman Paraguay (24:18) - Roberto Rojas https://x.com/RobertoRojas97 https://x.com/LowLimitFutbol Turkiye (40:59) - Ahmet Turgut https://x.com/turkishsoccer https://facebook.com/Turkishsoccer Australia (58:08) - Vince Rugari https://x.com/VinceRugari https://vincerugari.com Our Predictions (01:17:48) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group C ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Brazil (00:00) - Gustavo Hofman https://x.com/gustavohofman https://instagram.com/gustavohofman Morocco (21:50) - Jalal Bounouar https://x.com/BounouarJalal https://instagram.com/jalal_bounouar Haiti (41:38) - Caleb Jephte Pierre https://x.com/Caleb_Jephte https://facebook.com/CalebFootHaiti Scotland (56:11) - Ross McCafferty https://x.com/RossMcCaff https://metro.co.uk/author/ross-mccafferty Our Predictions (01:16:48) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group B ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Canada (00:00) - John Molinaro https://x.com/JohnMolinaro https://tfcrepublic.ca Bosnia-Herzegovina (17:55) - Kai Illev https://x.com/jdeposicion https://substack.com/@jdeposicion Qatar (35:07) - Martin Lowe https://x.com/plasticpitch https://theasiangame.net/author/martin-lowe Switzerland (55:57) - Craig King https://x.com/FootballSwissEN https://instagram.com/footballswissen Our Predictions (01:15:20) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have Hope, Carl Anka, and Daniel Tiluk preview Group A ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Mexico (00:00) - Cesar Hernandez https://x.com/cesarhfutbol https://instagram.com/cesarhfutbol South Africa (23:50) - Njabulo Ngidi https://x.com/NJABULON https://muckrack.com/njabulo-ngidi Czech Republic (43:50) - Tomas Danicek https://x.com/czechfooty https://czechfooty.com South Korea (01:02:20) - Steve Price https://x.com/kleaguefootball https://forbes.com/sites/steveprice Our Predictions (01:18:20) Have Hope - https://havehopefootballhut.com Carl Anka - https://x.com/Ankaman616 Daniel Tiluk - https://danieltiluk.substack.com Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/join/talkingtactics Buy the merch: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Music by lil bro: https://instagram.com/micah_to_look *time stamps may be slightly off based on dynamic ads. we get to place where the ads go, but have zero control over what ads are run — even if we vehemently disagree with what’s being advertised, we've tried our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Zito Madu discuss Arsenal winning the Premier League, the banter era, the ups and downs of supporting Arsenal throughout time and through this particular season, the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on May 30th, and what the 2026 World Cup might hold for New York City and places beyond. Patreon Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/159333905 Find Zito Twitter: https://x.com/Zeets_ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/zeets.bsky.social Read "The Minotaur at Calle Lanza:" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/192724173-the-minotaur-at-calle-lanza Merch store: ⁠https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com⁠ Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel and Have Hope discuss Arsenal winning the Premier League, Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City, Chelsea hiring Xabi Alonso, and Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti selecting Neymar for the 2026 World Cup (and Drake's "Iceman" for Patreon supporters). Patreon Version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158807699 Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Barcelona winning the league, Real Madrid losing the league, Florentino Perez's media tour, what are the conditions of being a great manager/coach in this era, Scottish Premier League is interesting, Arsenal maintaining their lead atop the Premier League, and Lamine Yamal holding a Palestine flag in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Patreon/Extra version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/158202883 Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal 1-0 (2-1) Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich 1-1 (5-6) Paris Saint Germain, the 2026 UEFA Champions League final is set between PSG and Arsenal, why are Real Madrid players fighting each other in training—what can be done to fix the squad—and the Chelsea circus. Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Extra: Another lockdown? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/07-may-2026-157654507 Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Atletico Madrid 1-1 Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain 5-4 Bayern Munich, Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid, John Terry's Instagram likes, and the cost of World Cup tickets. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157007274 Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City catching Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Chelsea sacking Liam Rosenior. The serious muscle injuries suffered by Chelsea's Estevao Willian and Barcelona's Lamine Yamal which have their World Cup hopes on hold. Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Extra: "Michael" ain't it. Give us the real Michael Jackson! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/156385189 Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal getting by Sporting. Paris Saint-Germain show improvement vs. Liverpool. Can Hansi Flick win the UCL using with this Barcelona squad. Manuel Neuer showed his age, but Bayern Munich are the best team in Europe. Real Madrid can be dangerous, but aren't in the right moment. Man City vs. Arsenal is a title-deciding clash for the 2025/26 Premier League. Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Included with Patreon: Kanye West banned from the United Kingdom. Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Then Arsenal's position in the Champiosn League. What does success look like for Mikel Arteta and the Gunners? How good is Michael Olise? How far can Harry Kane take Bayern Munich? What are the issues with Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe as your attacking outlets? Atletico Madrid are prepared to shock Barcelona. Was Arne Slot right to bench Mohamed Salah against a resurgent Paris Saint-Germain? What happens when all Chelsea's good players decide to leave? Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Included with Patreon: Kanye West banned from the United Kingdom. Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk, Carl Anka, and eventually Have Hope discuss Italy failing to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive tournament. What factors led to the powerhouse's decline? What is the road back to success. Where Nigeria and Italy can be compared in their World Cup droughts. Then a quick look through the finally set groups with some initial thoughts on each. Merch store: https://talkingtactics-shop.fourthwall.com Included with Patreon: Aging in and out of festivals. Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss World Cup 2026 play-offs, Manchester City 2-0 Arsenal in the League Cup final, what the result hints about the Champions League, Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe's knees, Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, and Zinedine Zidane taking the France job after the summer. Included with Patreon: Does "Blackness" change over time? Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal vs. Sporting Lisbon, Barcelona vs. Atletico Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool, and Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final round. Why is Liam Rosenior so hated? CAF have awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, stripping Senegal of their victory. What is going on... Included with Patreon: Do you still care about the Academy Awards? Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss the title races around Europe taking their final shape. Why aren't PSG hitting the heights of last season? Are Barcelona too open to win the Champions League? As their banter era ends, what is your favorite moment in the last 20 years of Arsenal Football Club? Winners of the Champions League Round of 16 and FA Cup quarter-final ties. Tottenham are closer to relegation than anyone has ever thought possible. Included with Patreon: Football resolutions for 2026 Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal beating Brighton and Chelsea, Manchester City dropping points against Nottingham Forest, and where these results leave the Premier League title race? Ruud Gullit thinks football is no longer engaging and fun to watch, but is his reasoning too tied to English football? To the extent he is correct, what factors in English/football are problematic, and can the FIFA World Cup (despite Gianni Infantino's constant meddling) breathe life into the game? Included with Patreon: Is the United Kingdom heading for the Reform Party? Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Barcelona and Real Madrid trading places at the top of La Liga's table. Which team is in better position to win the title? Madrid and Vinicius Jr knock-out Benfica in the UEFA Champions League: where was Jose Mourinho all week? Inter Milan and Juventus were beaten by Bodø/Glimt and Galatasaray respectively. What is the current state of Italian football? Arsenal keep distance from Manchester City vs. Tottenham in the North London Derby, but with a game less the title is in Man City's hands. Chelsea rant to close... Included with Patreon: BAFTAs, John Davidson, Delroy Lindo, and Michael B. Jordan. Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Barcelona's high line causing issues. Are Real Madrid ready to take advantage in La Liga? What does Lamine Yamal growing mean for his dribbling? What makes a great dribbler, and what are the different kinds? Vinicius Jr. was racially abused in Real Madrid's most recent Champions League game against Benfica: Jose Mourinho's response was more than disappointing. Included with Patreon: Grade school punishments + early J. Cole "The Fall-Off" opinions Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City inching closer to Arsenal, who have a game in hand, in the Premier League title race. If there's a chance for the league to be interesting, it depends on Arsenal. Tottenham sack Thomas Frank: what are Spurs supposed to be? Had Cole Palmer ever missed an open goal in his life before? Eni Aluko, Ian Wright, Nedum Onuoha, and the position of (black) men in women's football punditry. Included with Patreon: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show. Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City struggling in the Premier League, but still have four competitions to win. Arsenal taking and making an advantage of everything. Why are football fans so nosey? Real Madrid are weak, but still in striking distance. The YouTube algorithm is spreading Kylian Mbappé hatred. Vinicius is catching more hell because of it. Episode 442: GOAT 442s are made. Included with Patreon: Who is at fault for the Trump Administration? Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss from the Patreon Discord server: Arsenal, Manchester United, the state of Premier League football, and why the 2026 World Cup appears a disaster of epic proportions. Included with Patreon: J. Cole and the elusive "classic" album. Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk, Carl Anka, and eventually Have Hope discuss the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. Were Senegal justified to leave the pitch? Sadio Mane saving the competition from forfeiture. Are Senegal a dynasty? Brahim Diaz's penalty decision. Pape Gueye's winning goal. What is the future of African football, coaching, and coverage? What consequences should there be for Senegal and Morocco heading into the 2026 World Cup/AFCON 27? Included with Patreon: Football resolutions for 2026 Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso, and all the issues surrounding the Spanish giants. Senegal beat Egypt to advance at AFCON. Is Mohamed Salah out of chances to get it done. Why happened with Nigeria, Victor Osimhen and the penalties vs. Morocco. Senegal vs. Morocco final: who wins what's been a great tournament? Included with Patreon: What to expect from the new J. Cole album? Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Enzo Maresca leaving Chelsea, and BlueCo appointing Liam Rosenior. Manchester United sacking Ruben Amorim, but yet to find a permanent replacement. Where do the clubs go? AFCON 2025 enters its quarter-final stage with four great match-ups. Is there a concern with Victor Osimhen's attitude inside the Nigeria camp? Which nation seems most likely to win the competition? Included with Patreon: What is Nas' most underrated project, and why is it "Distant Relatives" with Damian Marley? Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Manchester City's recent form reminding of years past. Arsenal escaping Everton: is it better to be lucky than good? Aston Villa thrusting themselves into the title conversation. Unai Emery and Morgan Rogers setting themselves apart. Will Manchester United's midfield injury woes make Ruben Amorim rethink his ideas? Chelsea drawing with Newcastle. Alexander Isak's horror/freak injury: Move when you can move. Does changing your Instagram profile picture matter: Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid. CAF's proposed change to make AFCON a four year tournament, and the ramifications for Africa, African football, European football, and FIFA's broader ambitions for the game. Included with Patreon: Are you in the "Christmas spirit?" Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Arsenal escaping Wolves, but allowing Manchester City and Aston Villa into the title conversation. Morgan Rogers is winning the England No. 10 battle. What is wrong at Chelsea? Mohamed Salah and Liverpool seem fine. Tottenham must define themselves. Xabi Alonso lives another week. Are we at final from Kylian Mbappe? Raphinha is the key for Barcelona (and Brazil?). AFCON predictions. What's up with Lionel Messi in India and footballer worship in general? Before the podcast: On "skiplagging" and violent tendencies. Have Hope's Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://havehopefootballhut.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Carl on The Athletic: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theathletic.com/author/carl-anka⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Daniel's Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://danieltiluk.substack.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices