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Soccer Etc. is hosted by former pro Tristan Bowen, and dives into the biggest football headlines and the cultural shifts shaping the game beyond the pitch.

Are private trainers pushing players too far? Jobe Bellingham’s parents clash with Dortmund’s manager. Jack Grealish admits he fell out of love with football at Man City. An Espanyol fan avoids jail after racially abusing Iñaki Williams. Mo Salah claps back at fans disrespecting Liverpool’s past champions. Tim Weah doubles down on his “evil” pundit comments. And Alvaro Morata opens up about depression and why his Spain duty is still the most wonderful thing. We break it all down on Soccer Etc.

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👇 What Do You Think? Are private trainers helping players improve, or just creating hype? Were Jobe Bellingham’s parents out of line when confronting Dortmund’s coach? Is Jack Grealish proof that trophies don’t always equal happiness? Should punishments for racist abuse be stronger than fines and bans? Was Salah right to call out fans disrespecting past champions? Are former players-turned-pundits going too far with their critiques? Does Alvaro Morata’s honesty about depression change how we see him? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️

⚡ About Soccer Etc. Hosted by former pros Tristan and Travis Bowen, Soccer Etc. is where the game meets culture — diving into the biggest football headlines and the stories shaping players, clubs, and fans beyond the pitch.

Neymar breaks down after Santos’ humiliating 6–0 defeat. Tom Brady questions Wayne Rooney’s work ethic. Pep Guardiola says Manchester City’s squad is still too big. And Antoine Semenyo faces racism at Anfield. We break it all down on Soccer Etc.

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👇 What Do You Think? Should racism punishments target fans only, or should clubs lose points? Was Tom Brady out of line criticizing Wayne Rooney? Do Neymar’s tears affect his legacy at Santos? Is Pep right about squad size, or just playing games with the board? Drop your thoughts in the comments ⬇️

⚡ About Soccer Etc. Hosted by former pro Tristan Bowen, Soccer Etc. is where the game meets culture — diving into the biggest football headlines and the stories shaping players, clubs, and fans beyond the pitch.