In this episode the lads examine Ruben Amorim & Enzo Maresca's sackings, why managers get more blame than players, whether the January transfer window should be taken more seriously or not & more!🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#football #soccer #premierleagueFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
He grew up playing street football in Toronto… now he’s captained his hometown club, faced the greatest players on earth, and represented Canada on the world’s biggest stages 🇨🇦⚽️From Driftwood gyms and South American trials… to the World Cup, Copa América, and wearing the armband for Toronto FC — Jonathan Osorio’s journey is the blueprint for modern Canadian football.In this episode, Osorio gives a raw, inside look at what it really takes to make it — breaking down pressure, development, belief, and what separates good players from elite ones. He opens up about playing against Lionel Messi, the lessons learned at the World Cup, and why Canada’s football identity is only just beginning.We talk:⚽ What it actually feels like playing against Messi and world-class legends🇨🇦 Representing Canada at the World Cup — nerves, pride, and pressure🔥 Why the first game of a tournament changes everything🧠 Street football vs academies — and what Canada gets wrong in development💰 The reality of pay-to-play and why late bloomers slip through the cracks👕 Captaining Toronto FC and leading a new generation🌍 Canada’s rise — and why the world is starting to take noticeThis isn’t just a football interview — it’s an honest conversation about identity, leadership, and belief, told by one of the faces of Canadian soccer.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro01:30 – Growing up in Toronto & falling in love with football04:20 – Street football, futsal & why environment matters07:10 – Why creativity is disappearing from youth football10:00 – The reality of pay-to-play in Canada13:20 – Why hungry players often come from humble beginnings16:00 – The moment Osorio realized he could go pro18:45 – Getting overlooked early & proving people wrong21:30 – Choosing an unconventional path over academies24:10 – Playing in South America at 16 (Argentina & Uruguay)27:30 – Experiencing Boca Juniors vs River Plate live30:10 – Life inside a South American academy33:20 – Competing for survival & growing up fast36:00 – MLS vs Europe: the path debate38:45 – How Canada misses late-blooming talent42:10 – Why scouting young players is broken45:00 – Becoming captain of Toronto FC48:00 – Leadership lessons from Michael Bradley50:40 – World Cup 2022: locker room mindset & emotions53:20 – Facing Belgium & learning hard tournament lessons56:30 – Why the first game of a World Cup changes everything59:15 – Playing against Messi & elite world-class players1:02:00 – What separates good players from great ones1:05:00 – Canada’s rise on the world stage1:08:30 – Playing a home World Cup & national pride1:11:45 – Canada vs heritage nations (Italy debate)1:15:30 – Multicultural identity as Canada’s superpower1:18:20 – Copa América run & growth under pressure1:21:40 – Lessons Canada will carry into 20261:24:30 – Regrets, perspective & staying grounded1:27:00 – Advice to young Canadian footballers1:29:30 – Final thoughts & message to the next generation🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureOSORIO IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.oso21SMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#canmnt #canadasoccer #worldcup #mlsFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads rank the best african footballers of all time in every position, plus how social media affects footballers like Lamine Yamal, Vini Jr and Bastoni.Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#football #soccer #afcon #vinijrFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
In this episode of The Footy Culture, we break down Messi’s impact in India, whether moments like this actually grow football, and why some fans think the money should’ve gone to grassroots instead.We also dive into the shocking 2026 World Cup ticket prices, why FIFA is being accused of pricing out real fans, and whether stadiums will actually be empty — or sold out anyway.Plus:⚽ Nike vs Adidas and why Nike is LOSING football⚽ Ronaldo being disrespected before his final World Cup⚽ Salah vs Jamie Carragher — Liverpool civil war⚽ AFCON predictions and Africa’s rise before 2026This episode has everything — controversy, chaos, hot takes, and real football culture debates.Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootyculture
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Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads review the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, breaking down dark horses, favourites, group dynamics & more, including Salah vs LFC drama & Neymar saving Santos from relegation!Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#fifaworldcup #worldcup #liverpool #salah #neymarFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads Barcelona captain's troubled mentality including Ronald Araujo & Frenkie de Jong's shady missed games, Kevin Price Boateng exposing Barcelona on a podcast, fans attacking OGC Nice players + FIFA World Cup 26 draw predictions!Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #football #fcbarcelona Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat Italy's dangerous World Cup qualification situation, if Portugal is better WITHOUT Cristiano Ronaldo, the new MLS schedule, Neymar owning Pele's brand and MORE!Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #football #worldcup #worldcupqualifiers Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat Messi's surprise return to the Camp Nou, if Jeremy Doku is the best winger in the world, the GREATEST (and coldest) cup final of all time in the Canadian Premier League & more! Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #footballFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat of Yamal ending things with Rapper Nicki Nicole and his best to come. They also touch on Trent returning to the Bernabeu and Cristiano having yet another Topical chat with Piers Morgan.
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Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads break down a DRAMATIC El Clasico over the weekend, whether Lamine Yamal's antics have gone too far, if Real Madrid are the real deal, as well as the future of Juventus after sacking Igor Tudor. Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #elclasico #football #barcelona #realmadridFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat about whether Como are the next Italian Giant or Not, if Man City fall apart without Haaland, and whether Klopp would save Manchester United or not. Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#soccer #premierleague #footballFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat about how UEFA deserves more World Cup spots, if small nations deserve to qualify over giants, if Norway are true dark horses, whether England or Portugal have a better chance to win & more! Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#qualifiers #fifa #worldcup Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
In today's episode, the boys are joined by ex-pro footballer & content creator Raheem Taylor-Parkes aka Raheemovic to chat transitioning from football to content, trials in Europe, how to get into the industry, linking with Pulisic & Vini Jr, how he got to the Ballon d'Or ceremony, meeting Ronaldinho & Didier Drogba, the TRUTH about the US soccer system & more!
Timestamps:0:00 intro 1:30 first interaction with footy3:55 trials with arsenal 8:46 the little things go a long way 11:12 always knew Pulisic was built different 13:40 being roommates with Pulisic 14:57 is Pulisic the best he’s played with?17:34 early USA camps21:35 getting scouted by Philadelphia Union24:04 Phili golden generation 25:30 Super Sub Raheem31:45 College was the bigger factor back in the day 35:15 US college system done more for the NT than MLS academies 36:45 CPL teaches you how to be a man 39:19 Meeting Jesse Marsch41:11 Where did the IG handle come from?42:38 when he started content full time44:50 declaring for the draft 47:00 trials with Inter Miami 48:36 being Pulisic’s stylist 52:30 1st ever podcast with some footballers 54:40 so much life after footy 56:00 starting to work for GOAL1:00:53 how GOAL grew overnight 1:05:05 Going to the ballon d’or 1:10:00 Interviewing Drogba1:17:20 Yamal has aura 1:18:28 interviewing players on the red carpet1:23:26 first time meeting Ronaldinho 1:28:10 Seeing Madrid players in the club+Dinho again 1:35:50 becoming Vini’s body double 1:48:20 conversation with Vini he’ll never forget 1:51:21 seeing Vini 4 times in one year 2:04:18 Europeans don’t understand how far NA soccer has come 2:10:25 Cavan Sullivan has shades of Pulisic 2:18:40 Can Cavan be the future face of the USMNT?2:23:20 Prem is as competitive as ever 2:26:21 now is the time for Arsenal 2:32:15 clubs can be vile sometimes 2:36:24 managers can destroy careers 2:42:00 Moyes visits his high school 2:45:00 why Slot did so well his 1st season 2:53:30 players are deep down fans of the game 2:55:00 Meeting R92:59:38 which player that he met had the most aura?3:00:06 meeting Raheem Sterling in the bathroom 3:01:48 closing thoughts🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootyculture.com/Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureRAHEEMOVIC IG: https://www.instagram.com/raheemovic_SMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#raheemovic #soccer #footballFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat about; Liverpool lose 3 in-a-row and their star Salah has gone missing, Bayern Munich the strongest in Europe all thanks to King Harry, and should teams not rush their players back into play post injury!!🖥️ Watch all 2025/26 Premier League Matches LIVE in Canada on FUBO ►https://www.fubo.tv/st...🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat Julian Alvarez's Ballon d'Or case, whether referees are against Arsenal this season or not, and if Luka Modric can lead AC Milan to the Scudetto.🖥️ Watch all 2025/26 Premier League Matches LIVE in Canada on FUBO ►https://www.fubo.tv/st...🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccerAudio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#arsenal #modric #juliánálvarez Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat everything BALLON d'OR ceremony, their thoughts on the top 10 list, if Dembele was a deserved winner, early predictions for year's event & more!🖥️ Watch all 2025/26 Premier League Matches LIVE in Canada on FUBO ►https://www.fubo.tv/st...🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccerAudio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#ballondor #dembele #lamineyamal Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads head into debate on whether Erling Haaland is already the GOAT Premier League striker, if Serie A is the most entertaining league in World Football, and discourse on whether Barcelona have lost their fear factor or not.🖥️ Watch all 2025/26 Premier League Matches LIVE in Canada on FUBO ►https://www.fubo.tv/st...🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccerAudio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#football #soccer #fifaworldcup Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads go over an INTENSE international break, including Italy's disastrous qualifying campaign, Lamine Yamal vs Arda Guler beef, if Messi is retiring, Ronaldo's mascot show & more!🖥️ Watch all 2025/26 Premier League Matches LIVE in Canada on FUBO ►https://www.fubo.tv/st...🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccerTimestamps0:00 intro 0:21 what is wrong with Italy?1:51 Bastoni most overrated defender 5:36 last time Italy produced a generational attacker?6:55 Italy will make drastic changes to their WC squad 8:08 can Donnarumma be blamed?9:19 Depay now the Dutch top scorer 14:31 hard to give props when European qualifiers are easy16:27 Italy top scorer charts is ridiculous 23:12 Lamine vs Guler beef 23:48 should club allegiances effect national team duty?27:28 were Lamine and Guler clip farming?29:00 are you mad if two same club men are beefing on international stage?32:00 Dave would take Messi’s passport 36:00 messi uncertain if he’ll play 2026 WC37:20 39 Y/O Messi still have a spot on Argentina?38:00 on the same team, who’s better Yamal or Messi?42:19 CR giving a mascot a moment they won’t ever forget 45:08 Ronaldo the villain and Messi the hero47:46 who is Messi’s kryptonite?48:14 who is Thanos in football world?49:30 can there be two hero’s in the football world?52:00 imagine the mascot CR was with becomes a top baller55:00 FanDuel hot take 1:01:20 closing thoughts Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#football #soccer #fifaworldcup Football Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads go over an INTENSE summer transfer window, highlight record signings, whether Liverpool had the best window in history, their picks for Premier League Golden Boot & more. 🖥️ Watch all 2025/26 Premier League Matches LIVE in Canada on FUBO ►https://www.fubo.tv/st...🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#football #soccerFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show
In this episode the lads debate the Eze transfer and whether players should go back to their boyhood clubs, Jonathan David & Tajon Buchanan putting on for Canada in European, Ronaldo's meltdown during the Saudi Super Cup final, as well as how current football compares to post-war time football.🖥️ Watch all 2025/26 Premier League Matches LIVE in Canada on FUBO ►https://www.fubo.tv/st...🍁 Footy Fresh Football Air Fresheners ► https://thefootycultur...Audio VersionsApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple...Spotify:https://open.spotify.c...Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootycultureSMASH the LIKE Button for the boys and comment on any guests we should interview.#football #soccerFootball Podcast, Soccer Podcast, Footy Debate Show