The Cooligans: Ballon dOr Controversy, Onside EPs Talk Show, and Lionel Messis Angry Side
In the latest episode of The Cooligans podcast, Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros dive into the latest sports news and hot topics, including Mohamed Salah's record-breaking season and his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. They also react to the thrilling 8-goal draw between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the Copa del Rey.
The duo then chat with the Executive Producers of the Apple TV docuseries, Onside, about the show and what fans can expect. Later, they break down Lionel Messi's fine for violent conduct against an NYCFC assistant coach after Inter Miami's loss and react to the USWNT's loss to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup final.
Here are some of the key highlights from the episode:
- Mohamed Salah the Ballon d'Or favorite? - Christian and Alexis discuss whether Salah deserves more attention for his impressive season and his chances of winning the prestigious award.
- Barcelona draw Atletico Madrid 4-4 - They react to the thrilling draw between the two Spanish giants, which saw both teams score four goals each.
- Jose Mourinho accused of racist comments - The pair also touch on the recent controversy surrounding Jose Mourinho's comments, which have been widely criticized as racist.
- Onside executive producers join the show - The Executive Producers of the Apple TV docuseries, Onside, join the show to discuss their show and what fans can expect.
- Lionel Messi receives fine for violent conduct - Christian and Alexis break down Messi's fine for his actions against an NYCFC assistant coach and react to the USWNT's loss to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup final.
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