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The biggest stage in European football is set for its final act before the grand showdown—who will rise, and who will fall? In this episode of Semi-Informed Football, we break down the second-leg semi-finals with everything you need to know: team form, key players, tactical battles, and the undeniable impact of home-field advantage. Can Barcelona survive in Milan? Will Arsenal pull off the impossible in Paris? Mark and Marko dive deep into the biggest stories, offer their predictions, and maybe, just maybe, get one right. Tune in, get informed (sort of), and let’s talk football!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

It’s all drama and dominance on this episode of the Semi-Informed Football Show! Marko, Mark, and Matteo break down Barcelona’s fiery Copa del Rey victory over Real Madrid, complete with red cards, last-minute goals, and tactical chaos. Then, we shift to Liverpool’s incredible Premier League-winning season, exploring the impact of their new coach, standout performances, and what’s next for the Reds. Semi Informed Football fans, you don’t want to miss this one! ⚽🎙️ To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:00:59) - Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich leg one - a game of strategy and tactics

(00:03:59) - Inter Milan shows their defensive solidity

(00:07:33) - What about Bayern's injuries?

(00:08:55) - Predictions for the second leg tie

(00:10:55) - Fiorentina and Lazio in the Europa League

(00:14:05) - A look at the Serie A table

(00:16:35) - Can Victor Osimhen ever go home again?

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(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:00:42) - The Final 8 Teams - How did they get here? How do they look?

(00:17:05) - The Games - what are our predictions for the first leg?

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(00:00:00) - Introduction

(00:00:56) - What is the Canadian Premiere League (CPL)?

(00:02:15) - What makes the CPL special?

(00:02:43) - Why does the CPL matter?

(00:03:15) - What about the standout players from the CPL?

(00:04:24) - The CPL and it's plan for growth

 

 

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Marko and Ross give their reactions from the second leg draw and aggregate win for Germany over Italy, looking into the squad, Spalletti's strategy, and how their qualifying campaign may play out.

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Marko takes a look at his favourite national team matchup as Italy welcome Germany to San Siro Stadium for a football dream Nation's League Quarter Final first leg game. This matchup always invites drama and excitement. Listen in as Marko discusses the implcations in the Nations League, the historic clashes of these great teams, key battles to watch, and finally ... a prediction. Who wins? Gli Azzurri or Die Mannschaft? To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Starting off the 2024/2025 Champion's League Competition with five teams, Inter, AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta, and Bologna, chances are that one of the teams may just go deep. Unfortunately, only one team Inter FC remains. What happened? Marko and Christian look into the story behind the campaign.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Was their drama in the Champions League in the first leg of the round of 16, or did it play out the way many expected? Join Marko, Matteo, and Mark as they discuss the games, adjacent stories, and give their "hot take" on the second leg!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Ahead of the AC Milan-Inter Milan derby, in this episode of Semi-Informed Football, host Marko is joined by AC Milan superfan Rob to break down the club's current state. Despite Milan's rich history and recent Supercoppa Italia triumph, challenges remain both on and off the pitch. From squad depth concerns to the handling of club legends like Andrea Pirlo, they debate whether the Rossoneri are on the right path or stuck in transition.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Mark and Matteo discuss the first half surprises and disappointments of both teams and players in European Football, and make predictions for the second half of the season.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Marko, Mark, and Matteo reunite to discuss the implosion of Manchester City, injury issues at Arsenal, and Barcelona seemingly falling off the rails. Listen in over the Holidays!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode, Marko welcomes newcomer Christian to the show to talk about the Serie A season so far; who are the surprises and who are the duds. To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Marko welcomes special guest Luigi, a self-proclaimed die-hard fan of the Juventus Football Club in Serie A, to speak about the intense history and then current status of the club. Is Luigi optimistic or pessimistic for near-term and future success?To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Marko and Mark chat about the definitive win Liverpool had over Man City in the EPL this week to vault them into a clear lead. Also they discuss Pep Guardiola's legacy, the Bundesliga table, and a tight race in Serie A. Music by Vitaliy Levkin from PixabayTo contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this special episode, Marko speaks with an AS Roma superfan about the coaching carousel, struggles with ownership, and a possible light at the end of the tunnel.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

There was a carousel of movement of managers (coaches) in European Football with Arne Slot, Hansi Flick, Roberto De Zerbia, and Thiago Motta all entering big clubs with big expectations. How have the done? What is the impact of managerial leadership in larger clubs or national teams? *NOTE* This was recorded BEFORE the alarming dismissal of Eric Ten Hag at Manchester United, however we do speak about his grasp on the team.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

On this episode, Mark and Marko chat about the excessive demands on footballers throughout the calendar year, club games, national games, tournament play.... A response to the article posted by ESPN on the ongoing dispute between FIFPRO ("player's union") and FIFA (governing body and tournament organizer). Read the article here: https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/41789182/european-football-chiefs-fifpro-slam-fifa-scheduleTo contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this never before published episode recorded on September 8th, Mark and Matteo debate a host of topics ranging from the Chelsea project, Liverpool's new groove under Arne Slot, how much time Erik Ten Hag has left, how Haaland might break records, and drama in Madrid.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode Mark and Marko discuss completed and rumoured transfers and make predictions on the winners of Europes top five leageues.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode, Mark and Matteo breakdown the 3rd place game at the Copa America, make predictions on the Copa America Finals, compare the excitement of games of Copa vs the Euros, make Euro Finals predictions, and round out the episode with predictions for the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, and Golden Glove winners for both tournaments.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Listen in as Marko and Mark breakdown the round of 16 in the Euro's and give a prelude to the quarterfinals.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

The group stage of the Euro 2024 tournament is complete and the knockout stages are all lined up. Listen in to this episode to hear Marko and Mark dissect the knockout stage games and make predictions about the winners and losers.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode, Mark and Marko confirm the end of an era for Belgium and Croatia, highlight the Tartan Army, and provide insight as to why this tournament lives up to the hype.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

A recap of how England and the Netherlands survive their first match of the tourney.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Listen in as Mark, Matteo, and Marko chat about the first four games in the Euro tournament from Germany's thumping of Scotland to a recent rivalry between Spain and Croatia.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Mark and Marko reconnect on the final game of an exciting Champions League Season - was Real Madrid humming with it's star players, could Dortmund topple Goliath?To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Mark and Marko discuss the four games of the 2024 Champions League quarter finals and discuss the trajectory for the second leg.

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Mark and Matteo chat about the most recent round of the Champions and Europa leagues, discuss their picks for the upcoming rounds, and delve into an FA cup debate.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Mark and Marko give a recap of round of 16 playoffs in the Champions league and reach deep into the grab bag to talk about the premiere league clash between Liverpool and Manchester City and the   corresponding title ace, Lecce's coach getting canned, and the future of Haaland!

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Mark peppers Matteo with topics from the world of football, rapidfire style! From Mbappe to Xabi Alonso - let's get their takes!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Footballers could be shown blue cards and sent to a sin-bin for dissent and cynical fouls under plans to be unveiled by the body that decides the laws of the game, IFAB, does this make sense? Mark and Marko discuss.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Marko, Mark, and Matteo look at the impact of the news of Jurgen Klopp's departure while discussing the impact he's had at Liverpool. They look at who the possible successors are and discuss how close a fit they would be for the Premiere League side.

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Mark, Matteo, and Marko breakdown the great stories and the potential at the midway mark of the season in La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode, Mark, Matteo, and Marko chat about the momentum the top clubs in the premiere league are carrying into the the second half of the season.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode, Marko and Mark round up the group stage of the Champions league then delve into the premiere league, serie A, and Bundesliga ... all before looking into Mbappe and his effect on both La Liga and Ligue Un.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

On this episode Mark and Matteo give an update on the weeks games across Europe focusing on great ties involving Tottenham, Liverpool, Juventus, and Bayern!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode, Mark and Matteo great games in Liverpool and Manchester!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In a crazy weekend in the premiere league Marko, Mark, and Matteo discuss the clash at the Emirates between Manchester City and Liverpool, an early Puskas goal contender, and an unfortunate turn for Barcelona.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Marko recounts the last two Euro 2024 qualifying games in Group C.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Mark, Marko, and Matteo give an update of the notable games this past weekend in Europe and have a debate on Lionel Messi winning his 8th Ballon d'Or To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

On the latest weekend roundup, Mark, Marko, and Matteo discuss the games from all top five leagues in Europe.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In Champions League matchday 3 recap, Marko and Mark breakdown all the games and the current standings in the group. They also provide predictions on who they expect will get that Europa spot and who will win the second leg of the home-at-home.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Marko, Mark, and Matteo give a rundown on the big games of the weekend and spend a little time chatting about the Chelsea-Arsenal tie, interesting happenings in Italy, and the future of French league football.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Mark and Matteo give a rundown of the top games in the Premiere League, interesting times in Ligue Un, Bellingham at the top of La Liga, Guirassy and his scoring prowess in the Bundesliga, and wrapping things up with Serie A and a great save by Olivier Giroud!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Marko and Mark recount the action from Champions league match day 3 and give predictions for match day 4 in two weeks!To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

Mark speaks with special guest co-host, Matteo about the insane weekend in the Premiere League - focusing on the robbery at Tottenham Hotspur stadium, Man City with it's third straight stumble, and an uneasy time for Erik Ten Hag helming Manchester United. They also follow up with great stories from La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

On the podcast today, Mark and Marko give a rundown of all of the Champions League matches from matchday 1. They also give predictions for next weeks matches on matchday 2! As mentioned in the podcast, make sure you tune into Andrea Tam as she speaks about "Overcoming fitness setbacks" https://www.ctv.ca/shows/ctv-your-morning/overcoming-fitness-setbacks-s8e16To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

After a short international break, club football is back - Marko and Mark speak to exciting fixtures in England, Italy, and Germany, after reflecting on the stories that made headlines during this break. They also provide insights into their European Football pool identifying some strong additions and some sleepers.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty

In this episode, Mark and Marko talk about the in-progress Women's World Cup, Mark discusses his prediction on how the dust will settle in the English Premiere League in the 2023/2024 season, and both Marko and Mark will discuss their favourite transfer of the summer window.To contact us reach out to semiinformedfootball@gmail.com Follow us on X at @SemiFooty