One big story takes centerstage on Episode 53 of The Football Misfits Podcast; Lionel Messi's departure from FC Barcelona. Ronny and LV react to the news and what it all means for the No. 10, the club, La Liga, and his potential future club Paris Saint-Germain. Over in England, the Jack Grealish to Manchester City transfer as well as the Harry Kane saga at Tottenham Hotspur highlights the stories of the week. As La Liga, Premier League, and Bundesliga all begin this upcoming week, the good brothers provide previews and preseason takes on all three leagues. They also discuss the finals of the Gold Cup and both Olympic football competitions before handing BS of the Week to broke folk and peculiar trophies.
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Time Stamps:
Gold Cup
- 1:47 USA Overtake Mexico in Gold Cup Final Snooze-Fest; USA Now the Top Dogs in CONCACAF?
Women’s Olympic Football
- 5:56 Canada Finally Beat USA While Sweden Take Care of Australia in Semis; Canada Wins First-Ever Gold, Surviving the Rampant Swedes
- 9:15 Megan Rapinoe Olímpicos at the Olympics to Win Bronze for USA
Men’s Olympic Football
- 14:29 Semi-Final:
- Brazil Edges Past Mexico in Penalties
- Marco Asensio Becomes Hero For Spain Over Japan
- 16:40 Mexico Wins Bronze Over Home Team Japan In 3rd Place Match
- 17:24 Brazil and Spain Deliver a Gold Medal Match for the Ages; Brazil Wins Back-to-Back Gold Medals
Club Footy
- 23:36 Lionel Messi Breaks the Internet Again; Announces Departure From FC Barcelona
- 26:39 Thoughts on Messi’s Ugly Cry; Barcelona’s Mistreatment of Messi’s Exit
- 35:04 La Liga 21/22 Season Preview; Atletico Madrid’s Title to Lose?
- 40:20 Premier League 21/22 Season Preview; Jack Grealish to Man City for Record Fee
- 42:49 Who Will Finish in a Top 4 Spot in the Prem? Can Leicester Finally Nab Champions League Footy?
- 44:35 Harry Kane vs. Spurs as Preseason Drama Continues at Hotspur Way
- 48:53 Romelo Lukaku to Make a Return to Chelsea? Lautaro Martinez Also Headed to the Prem?
- 53:46 Bundesliga Preview; Can Any Team Challenge Bayern?
- 55:43 Bundesliga Top 4 Predictions
- 57:33 BS OF THE WEEK TIME
