The Ewing Theory, Parisian-style. Rog and Rory look examine if Mbappe to Real Madrid was actually addition by subtraction for Paris Saint-Germain. Plus, Arne Slot, the Kop's King of Calm. What about his upbringing and playing days created this sideline stoic.
AHH PARIS: THE CITY OF LIGHT... AND UNDISCOVERED FOOTBALL TALENT France's capital has become the worldwide mecca of footballers, with teams from across the globe scouring its streets for their next big name superstar. But one club stands at the center of it all: PSG. And Ahead of Les Parisians' clash with AC Milan, Rog and Rory dive into the makeover the club has undergone, shapeshifting seemingly overnight into a Paris Elite XI. But is it all to appease their rocky relationship with centerpiece and le roy de Paris Kylian Mbappe? And, with Real Madrid lurking in the shadows, will it even make a difference? Plus, Rog and Rory breakdown the data revolution happening at Toulouse FC after their takeover by Billy Beane's Redbird Capital that has taken them from France's Ligue 2 all the way to the Europa League. In fact, le TéFéCé improved so much, so quickly that a little-known UEFA rule mandated many members of their front office resign...but just how far can data take a football club? In the end, is money the only number that matters?
Rog and Rory preview the Champions League quarterfinals including Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's clash with his former team Bayern Munich. Plus, Chelsea taking on defending European Champions Real Madrid. And a follow up on the two greatest words in the English language: tasting menu. European Nights is sponsored by Paramount+. Get a seven-day free trial by going to paramountplus.com/mib.
Rog and Rory pick through the big news and deep storylines informing this week's European football. Today, the ongoing Kylian Mbappe saga, the fallout with the PSG hierarchy, his really good nap, and the big question: are we still rooting for the boy from Bondy? Then, the story of Shakhtar Donestk, once Europe's most Brazilian club, now defined by a liminal exile. Plus, the consequences of Barca's likely crash out of the Champions League, a Nordic Derby, data-driven wizardry, and more.
BAYERN MUNICH IN MANAGERIAL CRISIS??? Thomas Tuchel is Bayern's most recent coaching casualty, with the club and manager announcing their conscious uncoupling at the end of the season. Rog and New York Times Chief Soccer Correspondent Rory Smith are back to break down exactly how the Tuchel/Bayern pairing was troubled from the start. Plus, with the managerial turnover at Bayern reaching a fever pitch...is the club finally nearing a tipping point? Then, Rog and Rory deep dive into Sporting Lisbon's manager-on-the-rise, Ruben Amorim. Who is this young Portuguese manager already drawing comparisons to Jose Mourinho? And is he really Europe's next big thing? All this and more on the latest European Nights...
