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  • #10
    Tuesday · 15 min

    Three Point Lane! Chelsea Win, Palmer’s Back & London Is Blue

    Chelsea start with three points — and AK & Inii are already feeling dangerous. The lads break down a hard-fought London derby win, the early goal, Cole Palmer finding his rhythm, Romeo Lavia’s encouraging display, the midfield control issues without the preferred pairing, and why Robert Sánchez remains a major concern. Plus: Pedro’s 20-goal challenge, “JP Morgan”, new-signing first impressions, and why everyone might want to keep sleeping on Chelsea. Timestamps 00:00 – Chelsea fans can finally smile again 01:24 – Lineup reaction & pre-match panic 02:03 – Why Chelsea lose this game last season 03:02 – Lavia, Reece James & the makeshift midfield 04:18 – Is Cole Palmer finding his rhythm again? 05:16 – Sánchez has GOT to go?! 06:56 – Inii responds: three points are three points 07:26 – Lineup concerns & the lightning-fast opener 08:51 – The 20-goal challenge & attacking chemistry 09:32 – Why Fulham away is always a nightmare 10:45 – Rivals struggling & the value of three points 11:13 – Chelsea’s biggest problem: midfield control 12:14 – Why it’s too early to hit the panic button 13:09 – “The pressure is on Arsenal!” 13:38 – Standout players & debut performances 14:19 – Palmer combinations & “JP Morgan” 😂 14:38 – $200 bet won: stop sleeping on Chelsea 15:07 – Title talk?! Final thoughts & Up The Chels

  • S4 · E9
    Monday · 27 min

    WE ARE SO BACK… SOME TEAMS AREN’T 😂

    The Premier League is BACK — and some clubs clearly missed the memo. 😂 AK and Dalu break down the opening weekend, from Arsenal looking like the most complete squad in the league to Tottenham proving that money can’t buy everything. We get into City’s resilience, Brighton doing Brighton things, Manchester United’s worrying start under Carrick, and why fitness and mentality are already separating teams. Plus: #FreeMartinelli, Myles Lewis-Skelly hype, Sangaré’s impressive showing, some outrageous early-season predictions, and enough hot takes to get us cancelled before Matchweek 2. New season. Same Five Aside chaos. ⚽🔥 Timestamps 00:00 — New season, new studio & the Premier League is BACK 02:30 — Arsenal start strong: is this finally their year? 03:20 — Saliba, Lewis-Skelly & Arsenal’s new-look squad 05:00 — “The most complete squad in the league” 06:15 — Tottenham: money can’t buy everything 😂 07:00 — Spurs spending gets VERY suspicious 👀 07:40 — Why preseason fitness is already showing 08:00 — How far can Tottenham actually go? 09:15 — Brighton cook Aston Villa 10:00 — Brighton: Chelsea’s “academy away” 😂 11:30 — Man City survive Bournemouth 12:00 — Haaland means business again 13:00 — Can City challenge for the title? 14:30 — The Maresca slander begins 😭 16:00 — Manchester United: we need to talk 16:45 — The Bruno Fernandes problem 17:40 — Wild Top 4 prediction: Crystal Palace?! 19:00 — Why United struggle when they have to dominate 20:30 — Is Carrick really the man for Manchester United? 22:15 — #FreeMartinelli: what is Arsenal doing? 24:00 — Has Arsenal outgrown Martinelli? 25:30 — Player of the weekend: Sangaré 26:10 — Teams to watch: Brentford & Brighton 27:00 — Final takes & outro

  • S4 · E8
    Sunday · 17 min

    21 Assists & No Control: Bruno Mars United Again

    Manchester United are back… and so is the pain. 😭 After another frustrating performance, the Five Aside crew breaks down why United still struggle to create against teams sitting deep, whether Michael Carrick deserves patience, and why the club’s problems go far beyond the manager. Then comes the main event: Bruno Fernandes discourse. Is United’s reliance on Bruno’s goals and assists actually holding the team back? The crew debates his lack of control, the Ødegaard comparison, Tielemans’ struggles, and whether the Messi-Ronaldo era has completely cooked the way fans judge footballers. Plus: United’s ownership problem, the Amorim decision, Carrick Out shouts already, and why rebuilding properly might mean accepting some serious suffering first. Timestamps 00:00 — The Manchester United hate-watch begins 00:55 — Why United dominate possession but create nothing 01:30 — Is Bruno only elite in transition? 02:15 — Does United have to build everything around Bruno? 03:00 — Carrick, the owners & United’s endless cycle 05:30 — David joins: United still can’t defend crosses 06:10 — Carrick’s questionable lineup decisions 06:45 — Tielemans and United’s midfield system 07:25 — United’s midfield lacks physicality 08:05 — Is it already time for “Carrick Out”? 08:30 — Why United might need to be bad before getting good 09:20 — United fans, patience & chasing instant results 10:00 — Did United make a huge mistake sacking Amorim? 10:35 — Does United need to move on from Bruno Fernandes? 11:00 — Bruno as United’s Aubameyang 11:45 — The biggest problem with Bruno’s game 12:20 — Are goals & assists ruining football analysis? 13:30 — The Ronaldo/Juventus comparison 14:20 — Did Messi & Ronaldo break our expectations? 15:05 — Modern Ballon d’Or debates beyond G/A 15:35 — Tielemans, Palhinha & United’s new midfield 16:15 — Ødegaard vs Bruno: control vs chaos 17:00 — Why Carrick deserves a genuine chance 18:00 — Final thoughts & Five Aside sign-off

  • S4 · E7
    August 21 · 9 min

    Game Week Won Already? 😂 EPL Predictions, Upsets & 3-Point Audacity

    The Premier League is BACK, which means the Five Aside prediction table is officially open — and the agendas have started immediately. 😂 The boys predict EPL Game Week 1, with 1 point for the correct result and 3 points for the exact score. Arsenal get plenty of love against Coventry, United’s new firepower gets backed against Hull, Spurs are tipped to start flying — while some absolutely shameless upset predictions enter the chat. Then it’s Newcastle vs Liverpool, Chelsea’s Monday-night trip to Fulham, City vs Bournemouth and more. Plus, we introduce the Five Aside FPL league, tease the upcoming jersey/merch drop and lay down predictions that will either look genius or absolutely horrific by Monday. Screenshot the receipts. We’re keeping score all season. ⚽😂 Timestamps 00:00 — Cold Open: Chelsea 1-1?! 00:17 — Welcome to Five Aside: Prediction competition rules 00:55 — Arsenal vs Coventry predictions 01:35 — Hull City vs Manchester United 02:08 — Everton vs Crystal Palace 02:40 — Brentford vs Tottenham 03:10 — Dortmund vs Bayern predictions 03:35 — Brighton vs Aston Villa 04:35 — Newcastle vs Liverpool 05:35 — Fulham vs Chelsea: Monday FC 😂 06:35 — Manchester City vs Bournemouth 07:20 — Five Aside FPL league announcement 07:40 — Five Aside merch & watch-along tease 08:00 — Football is BACK!

  • S4 · E6
    August 20 · 1 hr 14 min

    2026/2027 Season Preview- Predictions, Pings & Pure Madness

    The boys are finally back together — and the new season hasn’t even properly kicked off before the agendas start flying. 😂 We lock in our 2026/27 Premier League predictions, debate whether Arsenal can defend their crown, hear the Chelsea title propaganda, rank the best transfer windows, and break down Arsenal and Manchester United’s latest moves. Then everything goes completely left: Is Joao Pedro really an R9 regen? Can he break Chelsea’s infamous No. 9 curse? And somehow that turns into an all-out Joao Pedro vs Gabriel Jesus war. Plus: Baleba to United, Arsenal building the Avengers of Premier League defences, Spurs’ transfer business, bold season expectations and plenty of takes that will absolutely come back to haunt us. New season. Same Five Aside chaos. ⚽🔥 Timestamps 0:00 Intro / banter 1:01 Premier League predictions 7:18 Best transfer window debate 18:41 Joao Pedro / Ronaldo "regen" debate 28:29 Chelsea's number 9 curse 34:35 Gabriel Jesus vs Joao Pedro argument 41:34 Arsenal defense (Konsa signing) 48:16 Man United's Baleba signing 66:37 Season expectations (per team) 70:32 Final thoughts / sign-off

  • S4 · E5
    August 17 · 1 hr 7 min

    Gunner Be a Long Season! Arsenal Flex, Chelsea Dream & City Catch Strays

    The Premier League is almost back, and the agendas are already in mid-season form. Arsenal celebrate another statement performance over Man City, while AK explains why Chelsea’s once-a-week schedule could turn them into genuine title contenders. Dalu and AK put the bias on the table and make their Premier League predictions, debate whether Arsenal are actually dominant enough to retain the crown, assess Chelsea’s rebuild, question City and United, and take the prediction tour across Europe. Expect bold calls, questionable logic and enough receipts to ruin friendships by May. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & 5ASIDE theme song 0:21 – Arsenal 3-0 Man City Community Shield recap 5:09 – Skelly, Ødegaard, Tzolis standout performances 10:14 – Will Chelsea actually win the Premier League? 12:13 – Premier League title predictions (top four & more) 33:34 – Top scorer predictions & Osimhen-to-Arsenal talk 39:42 – La Liga predictions 46:20 – Serie A predictions 46:50 – Can this Real Madrid team match Mourinho's 2011-12 side? 53:26 – Should Chelsea sell Enzo Fernández to Man City? 56:18 – Separating the man from the art (Enzo debate continues) 65:26 – Joao Pedro vs. Ronaldo de Lima (R9) hot take 66:03 – Outro & sign-off

  • S4 · E4
    August 13 · 35 min

    Trebles, Tactics & Terrorball: Is Luis Enrique Already in the GOAT Debate?

    The boys are back and the football banter is already in midseason form. Luis Enrique wants more Champions Leagues, but has he done enough to sit with Pep, Mourinho, Fergie and Ancelotti? Roberto Martinez catches another round of fraud-watch allegations, Xavi takes on the Netherlands job, and the lads make some ruthless Start, Bench or Drop calls featuring Henry, Ronaldinho, Hazard, Iniesta, KDB, Modrić, Van Dijk, Ramos and John Terry. Plus: Chelsea and Arsenal transfer talk, the Enzo price tag, Kelly’s future, Pedro Neto links, Madueke slander and the universal truth that Arsenal will get bantered no matter what they do. Proper Five Aside chaos. Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome Back + Is Preseason Football Dead? 01:00 — Super Cup Apathy & Football Fatigue 03:00 — Garnacho’s Awkward Aura Farming 04:40 — Luis Enrique Wants a Champions League Three-Peat 06:00 — Is Luis Enrique Already an All-Time Great Manager? 09:40 — Roberto Martinez: Football’s King of Failing Upwards? 12:00 — Did Martinez Waste Belgium’s Golden Generation? 13:30 — Brazil, Belgium & World Cup Underachievement 15:00 — Are Roberto Martinez’s Stats Actually Misleading? 16:30 — Xavi Takes Over the Netherlands 18:30 — Can Xavi Actually Coach at the Elite Level? 21:00 — Start, Bench or Drop: Henry, Ronaldinho & Hazard 22:45 — Start, Bench or Drop: Iniesta, KDB & Modrić 25:00 — Start, Bench or Drop: John Terry, Ramos & Van Dijk 26:30 — Is Sergio Ramos Overrated Defensively? 28:40 — Kelly to Chelsea? Arsenal Transfer Talk 30:30 — Enzo to Man City for £120M?! 31:40 — Balogun, Pedro Neto & Arsenal Shopping at Chelsea Again 32:45 — Madueke Slander & Preseason Overreactions 34:15 — Why Arsenal Will ALWAYS Get Bantered 35:00 — Outro

  • S4 · E3
    August 10 · 56 min

    Rodri or Not, Here Barça Come! 😭 | Mourinho’s Madrid, Arsenal’s LW Problem & Transfer Madness

    The transfer window has officially lost the plot. The Five Aside crew breaks down Rodri’s potential Barcelona move, why Real Madrid may have fumbled the deal, and whether he’s actually the missing piece Barça need. Then things get heated over José Mourinho: is the Special One still special enough to bring La Liga back to Madrid, or are we living off nostalgia? Plus, Arsenal’s search for a winger sparks a £140M debate, Liverpool’s transfer strategy gets questioned, Ferran Torres gets told to pipe down, Julián Álvarez’s price tag gets put on trial, and somehow we end up discussing what a 19-year-old should do with £140 million. Football. Transfers. Financial irresponsibility. Five Aside is back. Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome Back + Five Aside Merch & Tournament Tease 01:50 — Rodri to Barcelona: The Transfer Saga Begins 03:00 — Did Real Madrid Fumble Rodri? 05:00 — Does Rodri Actually Start for Barcelona? 06:30 — Man City Without Rodri: End of an Era? 08:20 — Haaland to Real Madrid Next? 09:20 — £140M at 19: What Are You Buying?! 😂 12:00 — Real Madrid’s Young Superstar Gamble 13:00 — Can Mourinho Develop Young Players? 16:00 — How Rodri Fits Hansi Flick’s Barcelona 17:20 — Barça vs Madrid: Who Has the Bragging Rights? 18:00 — Can Mourinho Win La Liga? The Debate Gets HEATED 21:00 — Has Mourinho Been Properly Backed? 24:00 — “Mourinho Doesn’t Have the Sauce Anymore” 25:00 — Arsenal Enter the Chat 26:00 — Liverpool’s Transfer Strategy Makes No Sense? 27:30 — £140M for Barcola?! Transfer Market Gone Mad 28:20 — Kenan Yildiz to Arsenal? 29:20 — Can Arsenal Actually Win the Champions League? 31:00 — Arsenal’s Left-Wing Problem 32:30 — New Signings & Preseason Takes 33:30 — Ferran Torres Wants His Respect 35:00 — World Cup Winner or Getting Too Big for His Boots? 36:30 — Should Barcelona Just Pay Ferran? 37:30 — Julián Álvarez: Barcelona, Arsenal or Stay Put? 38:00 — How Much Is Álvarez REALLY Worth? 39:00 — Álvarez vs Agüero… and Somehow Garnacho 😭 41:00 — The Striker Debate Continues

  • S4 · E2
    August 7 · 1 hr 11 min

    Bruno Give me rice: Image Rights, Rashford Flights & Chelsea's Youth Hostel

    Arsenal finally land Bruno Guimarães... and suddenly Dalu's biggest Premier League villain becomes his favourite midfielder. 😅 This week the Five Aside crew dive into Arsenal's midfield makeover, Vinícius Jr.'s never-ending contract saga, Rashford's uncertain Manchester United future, Chelsea's endless collection of wonderkids, Saudi money vs football ambition, and a heated debate over Victor Osimhen, wages, and whether Premier League clubs still undervalue African strikers. As always, plenty of football takes, plenty of chaos, and absolutely zero agreements. 🎙️ Topics include: Arsenal sign Bruno Guimarães Vinícius Jr. contract & image rights Rashford's United future Chelsea's transfer strategy Are Saudi clubs changing football forever? Osimhen, wages & African striker bias Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & welcome 0:19 – Meet the co-hosts 1:18 – Arsenal complete Bruno Guimarães transfer 3:53 – The Vinicius Jr. to Real Madrid saga 6:47 – Marcus Rashford's uncertain Man United future 8:48 – Man United's transfer business breakdown 16:05 – Man United's ideal midfield three 18:36 – Chelsea's rocky preseason 26:26 – Why players are chasing Saudi League money 51:13 – Is "Prem proven" really a thing? 70:45 – Wrap-up & outro

  • S4 · E1
    August 5 · 1 hr 8 min

    Transfer Window Shopping & FIFA's Price Tag

    The Five Aside boys are BACK with a brand-new season, a fresh studio, and plenty of football banter! This week they dive into the biggest football talking point of the summer: FIFA's controversial private investment proposal. Is football evolving, or is the beautiful game being sold to the highest bidder? The lads debate Gianni Infantino, transparency, UEFA's response, and what private investors could really mean for fans. Then it's onto the transfer window as Chelsea continue their spending spree, Arsenal's pursuit of Vinícius Jr., Morgan Rogers, squad building, Premier League ambitions, and plenty of Chelsea vs Arsenal banter. Expect laughs, hot takes, Nollywood analogies, and classic Five Aside chaos. Timestamps 0:00 – Intro & Catching Up 3:03 – FIFA Privatization Debate 19:29 – Nigerian Movie Tangent 22:33 – Benefits of Private Investment 24:54 – Transfer News Talk 43:56 – Rashford Back to Man United? 52:39 – Saudi League Money Debate 65:01 – Outro & Season Preview

  • S3 · E103
    July 24 · 43 min

    World Cup Winners & Sinners | Our Best XI Has EVERYONE Arguing! 🏆🔥

    The World Cup is over... and football withdrawal has officially kicked in. 😭⚽ The lads reunite to relive the tournament, share what they'll miss most, and hand out the official Five Aside World Cup Awards. From MVP and Best Young Player to Worst Fans, Biggest Disappointment and our Team of the Tournament, expect plenty of debate, banter and a few controversial picks. Did Bellingham deserve to miss out? Is Messi still untouchable? Were Portugal the biggest flop? And was Cape Verde really the surprise story of the tournament? Let us know your own awards and Best XI in the comments! Timestamps 00:00 – World Cup withdrawal is real 02:00 – Fan Fest memories & favourite World Cup moments 06:00 – The legendary Five Aside group chat 08:00 – Five Aside World Cup Awards begin 08:45 – Best Goalkeeper debate 11:45 – Full defensive line selections 16:30 – Midfield arguments (Rodri, Fabian Ruiz & more) 22:00 – CAM controversy: Bellingham vs Olise 25:30 – Front three revealed 28:15 – MVP & Best Young Player 30:00 – Most Disappointing Player 30:45 – Best Fans & Worst Fans 34:30 – Surprise Team & Biggest Disappointment 40:30 – Best Jersey 41:30 – Final World Cup Awards recap & outro

  • S3 · E102
    July 18 · 1 hr 12 min

    TuCHEL? England Bottled It! | World Cup Final Preview 🏆 ⭐

    England were one goal away from the World Cup Final… until it all fell apart. This week on Five Aside, the boys break down England's dramatic collapse against Argentina, asking the big question: Did Thomas Tuchel get it completely wrong? From questionable substitutions and a defensive meltdown to Messi rolling back the years and Scaloni's tactical masterclass, we unpack why England froze under pressure while Argentina simply refused to die. We also preview the blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final, debating whether Spain's beautiful football can overcome Argentina's grit, mentality, and Messi magic. ⚽ Was Tuchel the problem? 🐐 Is Messi producing one last masterpiece? 🏆 Who lifts the World Cup? Join the debate in the comments! Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome back & England heartbreak 02:20 – Rewatching the semi-final: things we missed live 03:00 – Opium Atlanta World Cup Final Watch Party announcement 05:00 – Breaking down England vs Argentina 07:20 – Did Tuchel get the substitutions wrong? 10:10 – England's mentality under pressure 13:40 – Why Tuchel deserves the blame 18:40 – "It's not in England's DNA?" – Tuchel's comments discussed 22:00 – Squad selection & missed opportunities 29:00 – The back five debate 35:00 – Argentina's mentality & Enzo Fernandez praise 39:30 – Scaloni's calm leadership 40:30 – Messi's incredible performance despite his age 47:30 – Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final preview 50:00 – Can Spain's possession beat Argentina's intensity? 53:00 – Final predictions

  • S3 · E101
    July 15 · 12 min

    Au Revoir, Les Bleus! Spain Pass the French Test 🇪🇸🔥

    Spain are through to the final after outclassing France—and the lads break down exactly why. From Rodri and Fabián Ruiz running the midfield to Didier Deschamps' questionable team selection, there's plenty to unpack. Did France abandon what made them successful? Was Spain simply too good? And with Mbappé's Ballon d'Or hopes fading, does Spain now have one hand on the trophy? Plus, the boys give their updated tournament predictions and preview England's massive semi-final. Timestamps 00:00 Intro & reaction to Spain vs France 00:40 Predictions revisited 👀 01:35 Why Spain controlled the game 03:20 Rodri & Fabián Ruiz dominate midfield 05:15 France's tactical problems explained 05:50 Deschamps' selection mistakes 07:25 Rabiot, Saliba & where France struggled 08:20 What happened to Kanté? 09:00 Tchouaméni criticism & midfield debate 09:50 What's next for France? Zidane? 10:15 Mbappé's Ballon d'Or hopes over? 10:40 Spain tipped to win Euro 2024 11:25 England watchalong announcement & outro

  • S3 · E100
    July 14 · 1 hr

    Tuchel Lit the Fuse! 🔥 Messi Awaits & Yamal Faces His Biggest Test

    The World Cup semi-finals are here and the Five Aside crew dives into every major storyline. Can Spain's possession football finally crack France's superstar squad? Is Lamine Yamal ready to silence the doubters against Mbappé and co.? Will England's talent finally click against Messi's battle-hardened Argentina? Plus, the lads debate Thomas Tuchel's explosive comments about England, Bellingham's response, Ballon d'Or implications, and give their semi-final predictions. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & World Cup withdrawal is real 01:55 – 64-team World Cup debate & Nigeria concerns 03:00 – Breaking down the four semi-finalists 05:15 – Spain vs France preview 06:30 – Lamine Yamal under the microscope 11:00 – France's incredible squad depth vs Spain's style 15:25 – Spain vs France predictions 15:50 – Lamine Yamal's impact on the next generation 18:20 – Atlanta watch party announcement 21:00 – Tuchel criticises England's performances 26:00 – Bellingham's response & media reaction 31:00 – England vs Argentina tactical preview 38:50 – Messi vs Bellingham debate 40:50 – England vs Argentina predictions 41:10 – Guest predictions join the discussion 47:40 – Final semi-final picks & closing thoughts

  • S3 · E99
    June 29 · 1 hr 19 min

    Japan to Beat Brazil?! 😱 Ronaldo Under Fire & Knockout Predictions

    The World Cup knockout stage is here and the Five Aside crew have plenty to get off their chest! 🇵🇹🔥 This week the boys debate whether this has actually been a great World Cup, why there haven't been enough iconic goals, and whether tactics have killed the wonder strike. They also react to Uruguay's punishment after crashing out, call out the NFF over Nigeria's absence, and reveal their biggest tournament disappointments. Plus, bold Round of 32 predictions including Japan vs Brazil, Portugal vs Croatia, Morocco vs Netherlands, France vs Sweden and plenty more. Will the underdogs keep shocking the world? Who are your dark horses? Drop your predictions in the comments! 👇⚽ Timestamps 00:00 Intro & South Africa crash out 01:05 Has this World Cup actually been good? 04:45 Why are there fewer iconic World Cup goals? 08:35 Biggest disappointments so far 09:00 Uruguay punished after elimination & what Nigeria should learn 14:00 Turkey, Tunisia & the importance of elite finishers 16:00 Are traditional No.9s making a comeback? 18:20 World Cup top scorers & chasing history 19:30 Biggest underperforming nations 23:00 Norway's controversial rotation against France 27:30 African teams impressing at the tournament 30:40 Round of 32 predictions begin 31:00 Germany prediction 31:10 France vs Sweden 31:35 Netherlands vs Morocco 32:50 Portugal vs Croatia 37:20 Spain vs Austria 42:00 USA vs Bosnia 43:40 Belgium vs Senegal 46:50 Brazil vs Japan debate 52:30 Ivory Coast vs Norway 56:00 More knockout predictions & closing thoughts

  • S3 · E98
    June 24 · 1 hr 12 min

    Ifs, Buts & El Bombas: Ronaldo’s Free-Kick Civil War!

    Portugal finally turned on the style, Ronaldo delivered, and suddenly the “Portugal are finished” takes are looking shaky. The lads break down Ghana’s defensive masterclass against England, debate whether Tuchel knows his best XI, and spend an outrageous amount of time arguing over one Ronaldo free kick that never happened. Plus, France are terrifying, Olise is cooking, and is João Félix football’s biggest “what if”? 00:00 - Intro 00:16 - Home Depot boxes / new studio tease 01:12 - Haruna joins 01:43 - Declan Rice injury mention 02:00 - Dalu on hate watching England vs Ghana 02:45 - Portugal hate watch / Bruno Fernandes 03:49 - Ronaldo World Cup record broken 04:38 - Big players clocking in this World Cup 05:27 - Gakpo and Brobbey braces / Netherlands 06:05 - Ghana vs England breakdown 07:03 - Ghana's defensive masterclass 08:14 - Semenyo not delivering 09:16 - Ghana going forward lacking quality 10:52 - England attacking issues / slow play 11:20 - Tuchel's best XI debate 11:34 - Reece James at this World Cup 13:22 - Trent vs Reece James debate 15:05 - Madueke most threatening for England 16:47 - England need to move ball quicker 17:25 - England missing a 10 / Palmer 20:25 - Portugal vs Uzbekistan recap 21:43 - Ronaldo free kick debate 31:05 - Argentina vs Algeria recap / Messi 31:15 - Joao Felix breakdown 36:04 - Julian Alvarez discussion 37:06 - Portugal's tactical issues going forward 43:55 - Viteinha and Neves needed vs tougher opponents 46:07 - France looking dangerous / Olise 48:01 - Dalu switching allegiance to France 51:34 - Young players not shining this World Cup 52:01 - Senegal disappointment / end of an era 56:03 - Argentina going far? 01:01:49 - France vs Argentina final prediction 01:02:01 - Japan / Asian teams dark horse warning 01:02:21 - Norway and Netherlands sleepers 01:03:51 - Underdog goalkeepers having big tournaments 01:05:28 - Neymar back in training 01:05:41 - World Cup halftime show / Micah Richards 01:08:36 - Quick hits / transfers 01:08:48 - Chelsea receive €20M compensation from Man City for Maresca 01:10:50 - Outro / new studio announcement

  • S3 · E97
    June 19 · 54 min

    The World Cup Is Cooking (And Portugal Is Burnt)

    Portugal’s World Cup campaign is already causing civil war in the Five Aside studio. Is Cristiano Ronaldo holding Portugal back, or are the players around him failing to serve him properly? The lads also break down England’s statement win, Messi’s masterclass for Argentina, Senegal’s struggles, Brazil’s concerns, and the surprise packages lighting up the tournament. Plus, early shouts for the breakout young star of the World Cup. Banter, hot takes, and plenty of football chaos. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Portugal disappointment 01:00 – Why this World Cup has exceeded expectations 02:45 – Most impressive teams so far (Colombia, Ivory Coast, Japan, South Korea, Ecuador) 05:45 – Haiti, Scotland & surprise performances 07:35 – Most disappointing teams (Portugal, South Africa, Senegal) 10:15 – Senegal vs France breakdown 13:00 – Portugal’s tactical issues begin 16:00 – Is Ronaldo the problem or the solution? 21:30 – The great Ronaldo debate gets heated 27:00 – England’s impressive win & Harry Kane masterclass 31:00 – England’s standout performers & defensive concerns 34:00 – USA’s encouraging start under Pochettino 36:00 – Argentina, Messi & Lucas Zidane’s nightmare 43:00 – Looking ahead to Senegal vs Norway and Spain’s chances 45:30 – Brazil’s worrying start & tactical concerns 51:45 – Early picks for breakout young player of the tournament 53:00 – Final thoughts

  • S3 · E96
    June 17 · 1 hr 1 min

    Cape Fear: France Fire While Spain Sweat

    The Five Aside crew break down Cape Verde’s historic World Cup journey, debate whether Spain should be worried after a sluggish opener, and react to France’s statement win over Senegal. The guys also dive into Ousmane Dembélé’s role for France, Senegal’s transition from its golden generation, and why African teams are making a serious impact on the world stage. Plus, plenty of World Cup banter, predictions, and hot takes along the way. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro and FIFA Fan Fest experiences 01:00 – Meeting Cape Verde fans and the beauty of World Cup culture 03:30 – Cape Verde vs Spain recap and predictions revisited 04:30 – Will Cape Verde change their approach against Uruguay and Saudi Arabia? 11:50 – Has Spain’s performance changed expectations? 14:00 – Spain’s reliance on Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams 15:20 – Ferran Torres frustrations and Spain’s attacking issues 18:00 – World Cup favourites: France, Spain, Argentina, England & Netherlands 22:40 – France vs Senegal reaction 24:00 – Mbappé’s elite goalscorer mentality 25:00 – Is Senegal’s golden generation nearing the end? 28:50 – France look like serious contenders 30:00 – The Dembélé debate: PSG star, France passenger? 35:40 – Senegal’s substitutions and tactical mistakes 39:00 – Norway, Iraq and early World Cup surprises 40:00 – Why South American teams have struggled so far 44:00 – African teams making a statement on the world stage 49:00 – Côte d’Ivoire’s potential dark-horse run 51:00 – The growth of African football and final thoughts

  • S3 · E95
    June 13 · 37 min

    Bafana Battered, Poch Under Pressure & Korea’s K-Pop Kick-Off

    The World Cup is finally underway and the Five Aside crew are here to break down all the opening-day drama. AK and Inii react to an underwhelming opening ceremony, South Africa’s nightmare start against Mexico, South Korea’s impressive display against Czechia, and a chaotic Canada vs Bosnia clash. Plus, they preview USA vs Paraguay and debate whether Mauricio Pochettino’s Americans can finally live up to the hype. Banter, bold predictions, and plenty of football chaos as the tournament gets rolling. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & World Cup excitement 00:43 – Opening ceremony reactions: did Mexico underdeliver? 01:56 – World Cup theme songs: Waka Waka vs the rest 03:08 – Mexico 2-0 South Africa review 04:00 – Why South Africa struggled so badly 06:52 – Mexico’s chances in the tournament 09:38 – Can South Africa recover from the opening defeat? 14:04 – South Korea vs Czechia review 16:36 – Lee Kang-in and South Korea’s midfield dominance 18:20 – Czechia’s strengths and set-piece threat 20:02 – Why Czechia may struggle to progress 23:13 – Canada vs Bosnia review 24:58 – Canada’s lack of quality despite the result 27:45 – Canada’s group-stage outlook 29:18 – USA vs Paraguay preview 30:18 – Can Pochettino deliver for the USA? 32:20 – Expectations for America’s “golden generation” 34:41 – Match predictions: USA vs Paraguay 35:54 – Looking ahead to Brazil vs Morocco 36:14 – Outro

  • S3 · E94
    June 10 · 1 hr 44 min

    World Cup is here, Atlanta’s Not Ready, Ronaldo’s Not Done, and Nigeria’s Not There

    The Five A Side Podcast is BACK — and we're coming in hot with the World Cup already underway right here in Atlanta 🔥 We reunite the full crew — Dalu, AK, Temi, Haruna, and special guest Tobi — to break down everything World Cup 2026. From the vibe (or lack of it) in Atlanta, to who's actually winning this thing, to the African teams we're riding with all tournament long. We get into France's squad depth, Spain's scary balance, Portugal's Ronaldo problem, and why England under Tuchel might actually be different this time. Plus — Nigeria didn't make it. We had to talk about it. Then things get real when we debate the Thomas Partey handshake situation, the Somali referee denied a US visa, and what it means to host a World Cup in this political climate. Oh, and we close it out with the most memorable World Cup moments of all time — '82 Brazil, '06 Zidane vs Brazil, Uruguay vs Ghana 2010 — the nostalgia hit DIFFERENT. ⚽ Topics Covered: World Cup vibe in Atlanta — is the city ready? Full tournament predictions: France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina Portugal's midfield depth vs the Ronaldo problem African teams built for the heat — Morocco, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire England squad selection debate: Palmer, Maguire, Bellingham, Henderson Group of Death breakdown MVP predictions for the tournament Thomas Partey controversy Most memorable World Cup moments ever 🎙️ Subscribe, like, and share with your people. Five Aside will be at the games in Atlanta all tournament — stay locked in. #WorldCup2026 #FiveAsidePodcast #Atlanta #WorldCup #Football #Soccer #PremierLeague #Nigeria #Arsenal #France #Spain #Portugal #England #africanfootball Timestamps 0:00 – Intro / Banter & Setup 1:45 – Welcome Back / Temi Returns to the Pod 3:00 – World Cup in Atlanta: Vibe Check & Is the City Ready? 7:00 – Atlanta World Cup Energy vs. European Host Cities 8:45 – Who's Winning the World Cup? Predictions Begin 9:00 – AK's Pick: France — Why They're the Most Balanced Squad 14:00 – Dalu's Pick: Spain — The Most Complete Team 17:30 – Haruna's Heart: Portugal & Bruno Fernandes Hype 20:30 – Portugal's Midfield Debate: Are They Actually the Best? 22:00 – Ronaldo Problem: Does He Hurt Portugal? 24:00 – Tobi Joins the Pod / His Pick: Spain, Dark Horse: Netherlands 26:00 – 48 Teams, 12 Groups — Nigeria Didn't Make It. How We Feeling? 28:30 – What Does Expanding to 48 Teams Mean for Quality? 29:30 – Will the Heat Be a Factor? African Teams Built Different 31:30 – African Teams to Watch: Morocco, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Congo 33:30 – Japan as a Dark Horse? France Won't Make the Semis? 37:00 – Norway & Ødegaard: Underrated Group Stage Threat 38:30 – Group of Death: France, Norway, Senegal, Iraq 40:30 – England Under Tuchel: How Far Can They Go? 45:00 – MVP Predictions: Bruno / Yamal / Olise / Messi / Ødegaard 49:00 – Top Contenders Breakdown: Can Anyone Upset France, Spain, Brazil, Argentina? 51:00 – England Squad Selection Debate: Palmer, Maguire, Bellingham, Henderson 58:00 – Favorite World Cup Songs (Wavy Flag, Waka Waka) 1:08:00 – Most Memorable World Cup Games (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014) 1:15:00 – Brazil '82: The Best Team to Never Win 1:20:00 – Nigeria's Missed Opportunity: What It Means for the Golden Generation 1:25:00 – African Teams: South Africa, Cape Verde, Egypt, Congo Deep Dive 1:31:00 – Somali Referee Denied Visa / FIFA & Immigration at the World Cup 1:32:00 – Thomas Partey Handshake Controversy: Debate Gets Heated 1:44:00 – Outro / Five Aside in Atlanta for the World Cup

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