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The Liberal Playmaker

Jose

Football aka soccer and Politics

sports soccer

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00:20:10

Bonus Pod! Europa Embarrassment: Man United...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/22

In this bonus episode of The Liberal Playmaker, Jose breaks down Manchester United’s humiliating loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final. From Spurs’ low-effort dominance to United’s lack of physicality, Jose explores how the game was lost—and what it means for both clubs going forward. He also dives into the consequences for Amorim and Ange Postecoglou, possible transfer implications, and the one silver lining: no European football next season could give Amorim (or whoever takes over) the time

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00:18:59

The Three Amigos: Modrić, Rakitić, Brozović and the...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/21

In this episode of The Liberal Playmaker, we dive into Croatia’s dramatic 2018 World Cup quarterfinal against Russia. Through the lens of Luka Modrić, Ivan Rakitić, and Marcelo Brozović—The Three Amigos—we explore how a war-touched generation turned resilience into rhythm. With their midfield triangle tested, dissolved, and reborn, Croatia didn’t dominate—they endured.We contrast this story of collective survival with past episodes on Aimar, Riquelme, and Totti—individuals who tried to shape the

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00:28:45

Totti the Thief: Reinvention, Resistance, and the...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/19

In this episode of The Liberal Playmaker, we travel back to the 2007–08 Champions League Round of 16, where a 32-year-old Francesco Totti—injured, slower, and visibly struggling—refused to fade.Against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, Totti could no longer outrun the game, so he outthought it. With limited movement and a broken body on the verge of an ACL tear, the Emperor of Rome reinvented himself in real time—stealing rhythm, time, and control from a match far too fast for him.We break down

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00:28:27

The World Took a Breath: Riquelme’s Night vs Brazil

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/15

In this episode, we finally dive into that night in Buenos Aires—Argentina vs Brazil, 2005. Riquelme doesn’t just orchestrate a performance; he owns the tempo of the entire continent. We break down the game, the rhythm, the moments, and what made this a performance for the ages—especially in contrast to our last episode on Aimar.Before that, I run through this weekend’s key fixtures in La Liga and Serie A, with the title races and European spots hanging in the balance.Then we go Offside with a bit

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00:29:55

When the Game Doesn’t Love You Back: Aimar’s Silence...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/12

In this episode of The Liberal Playmaker, Jose explores the emotional dissonance of Pablo Aimar—a player searching for rhythm in a match that refuses to dance with him. It's about beauty denied, the silence around creativity, and what happens when La Pausa has nowhere to land.Then we head into Europe. In La Liga, the show breaks down a fantastic Clásico—while elsewhere, we fly through the weekend’s scorelines. In Serie A, Napoli’s second goal takes center stage: McTominay (yes, McTominay)

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00:21:09

Miracles in Milan, Mount’s Magic, and Beckham Vibes –...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/08

In this episode of The Liberal Playmaker, we dive into what might be the greatest Champions League semifinal of all time: Barcelona vs. Inter Milan. The old guard of Inter defied time itself to pull off a miracle against Barça’s bright young stars. (Sorry Arsenal fans, but we all knew PSG would handle business—and they did.)Then it’s on to the real magic: the Europa League semifinal between Manchester United and Athletic Club. Mount levels it with a beauty, and then—boom—a Beckham-esque screamer

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00:33:03

Why I Can’t Stop Thinking About the 2003 UCL Final:...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/05

In this episode of The Liberal Playmaker, I dive into the 2003 Champions League Final between AC Milan and Juventus—yes, that final, the one often called the most boring ever. I talk about why I wanted to revisit it, how I couldn’t remember a single detail from the match, but still vividly remember how it made me feel. From the slow, tense midfield battle to the control and collapse in the final third, this game opened up a whole new world of football for me—one full of imagination, tension, and

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00:26:06

"Kids, Kings, and a Crushing at San Mamés – The...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/05/02

This week on The Liberal Playmaker, the Champions League serves chaos and class in equal measure: PSG out-hustle Arsenal like they’re chasing a bonus, while Barcelona’s boy wonder Lamine Yamal tries to write poetry—only for Inter’s veterans (and Denzel “Not Today” Dumfries) to edit the ending. Over in the Europa League, Manchester United pull off the heist of the season at San Mamés, leaving Athletic Club dazed and confused. We then hop around the upcoming weekend drama in La Liga, Serie A, and the

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00:21:20

Barcelona’s Baby Kings, Napoli's Rocket to First, and...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/29

Barcelona’s baby brigade lifts the Copa del Rey in style! Then it’s off to Serie A where Scott McTominay rockets Napoli into first place (yes, that Scott McTominay), after Roma’s huge win over Inter Milan at the San Siro. We speed through a quick Bundesliga roundup, preview the UEFA Champions League semifinals, and brace ourselves for the Europa League chaos between Manchester United and Athletic Club. Finally, Scott Pelly finds his big soccer balls and calls out Paramount’s bosses over the Trump

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00:27:13

From San Mamés to the Vatican: Midweek Madness & More...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/24

This week on The Liberal Playmaker, we dive into a packed midweek of football. I break down the latest La Liga action with a special spotlight on Athletic Club, then head over to Italy for a look at the key results in Serie A. As we gear up for a crucial weekend, I unpack the title race and top-four battles that are heating up across Europe. Plus, in this episode’s Offside segment: a look at why travel to the U.S. is declining and a heartfelt goodbye to Pope Francis.#LaLiga #SerieA #AthleticClub

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00:19:28

Last-Minute Madness, Scissor Kicks & Finding Soccer...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/21

Buckle up—this week on The Liberal Playmaker, it’s chaos and drama across Europe. Real Madrid pulled off a heist in broad daylight against Athletic Club (and I’m still trying to figure out what Athletic was even trying to do tactically). Barcelona said “not today” to Celta Vigo with a classic remontada. Napoli came alive, McTominay turned into prime Ronaldo (just the heading part), and Inter Milan got Bologna’d—complete with a stoppage-time scissor kick from Orsolini that deserves its own Marvel

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00:19:50

United Chaos & Champions League Fireworks | The...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/17

Champions League Wednesday exploded with heavyweight clashes—Real Madrid v Arsenal had us on the edge, Inter v Bayern felt like a war of attrition. But let’s be real… the main course was Manchester United serving up pure chaotic theater against Lyon in the Europa League. One minute they’re bottling it, the next they’re snatching victory from the jaws of collapse. Absolute madness.Then we set our sights on the weekend—La Liga’s heating up, Serie A’s got title drama, and the Bundesliga never

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00:29:09

La Liga Drama, Champions League Showdowns & Trump’s...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/15

This week on The Liberal Playmaker, we dive into a wild weekend across Europe — La Liga twists, Serie A shocks, and Bundesliga brilliance. Then it’s all eyes on the Champions League: we break down Tuesday’s results and preview the high-stakes clashes coming on Wednesday.In our Offside segment, we switch gears to politics — Trump’s tariffs are back (maybe?), and Jose breaks it all down with a Friends twist: are they on again or off again? Plus, a look at the recent Supreme Court ruling involving a

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00:28:19

European Giants Collide: UCL Thrillers & Weekend...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/11

Champions League drama? Say less. Real Madrid got Arsenaled, Barça turned into prime 2011 mode, Inter put Bayern on ice like a soft drink, and PSG made Villa look like tourists. I also try to make sense of Manchester United doing Manchester United things (again), and I preview the weekend games across Europe because sleep is for the offseason. Tap in, laugh a little, learn a lot.

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00:23:39

The Liberal Playmaker Podcast - Surprising Results

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/07

This week on The Liberal Playmaker, we dive into the chaos across Europe! La Liga and Serie A delivered some surprising results—giant slayings, title twists, and top-four drama. Over in Germany, the Bundesliga keeps things spicy. Plus, I look ahead to a massive week in European competition: the Champions League returns with heavyweight clashes, and the Europa League brings its own share of intrigue. Buckle up—it’s going to be a wild ride.

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00:28:01

The Weekend Recap & Looking Ahead + A Shocking...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/04/01

This week on The Liberal Playmaker, we break down all the key moments from the weekend’s action in La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga—who shined, who stumbled, and what it all means for the title races. Then, we look ahead to the big matchups coming up in each league.In the Offside section, we shift gears to discuss the shocking case of an El Salvadoran man wrongfully deported by U.S. authorities. How did this happen, and what does it say about the system?Tune in for the latest in football and

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00:32:16

The Liberal Play Maker Podcast - Don't Cry for me...

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/03/27

In this episode of The Liberal Playmaker, breaks down the key matchups and storylines in La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga ahead of the weekend action. Then, in the Offside segment, he tackles the latest controversy: Signalgate. What’s really going on? Tune in for sharp analysis and bold takes!

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00:37:03

The Liberal Playmaker Podcast - Long time no see!

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/03/23

We look at last weeks Champions League and League results. We also drift offside!

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00:24:52

The Liberal Playmaker Podcast - Life is Short

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/03/10

Today we look at the Weekend Action, We look ahead to the Champions League and we drift offside!

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00:27:57

The Liberal Playmaker Podcast - Better Late than Never

The Liberal Playmaker ·

2025/03/06

We look back at the weekend action, We look at the Champions League, we look forward to the weekend, and we drift offside

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