Alonso to Real Madrid, Liverpool Boo Trent Reaction & Man City vs Palace! | It’s Called Soccer EP 33

Listen to this episode from It's Called Soccer! on Spotify. Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Rebecca Lowe react to the fallout from Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold following his announcement that he will leave the club this summer. Is he putting his brand above the badge? Should he be benched for the title lift at Anfield?The panel debate whether Trent’s Real Madrid move tarnishes his Liverpool legacy and if local players are held to a different standard. Gary and Jamie clash over what it means to leave a club like Liverpool for a giant like Madrid—and whether this moment will be remembered more than his iconic Barcelona assist.Next, Xabi Alonso is confirmed as the next Real Madrid manager. Will his tactical system translate at the Bernabéu? And can he manage stars like Mbappé and Vinícius Jr. the way Ancelotti has?Then, it’s FA Cup Final week. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish joins the show to preview the biggest day in the club’s history as they take on Manchester City at Wembley. Can Palace pull off the upset? Steve explains why the club believes this could be the start of something transformational.This show is brought to you by FanDuel.New to FanDuel Sportsbook? Bet $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets guaranteed. Download the FanDuel Sportsbook App or check it out at https://www.fanduel.com/ics to get in on the action.Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Hope is here. GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support (MA). Visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). Call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). 21+ (18+ D.C.) and present in AZ, CO, CT, D.C., IA, IL, IN, KS (in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino), KY, LA (permitted parishes only), MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TN, VA, VT, WV, or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT) or visit FanDuel.com/RG.This episode is brought to you by Altra Running. Try Altra with a free 30-day trial and free shipping at https://www.altrarunning.com00:00 - Introduction01:17 - Liverpool Fans Boo Trent06:54 - Carragher on Trent’s Real Madrid Move12:38 - Neville Reacts to Trent’s Liverpool Legacy16:00 - Xabi Alonso's Return to Real Madrid18:21 - FanDuel Predictions: Europa League & FA Cup Picks25:23 - Steve Parish Joins the Show31:01 - Palace Boss Oliver Glasner32:46 - How Crystal Palace Approach Transfers 35:04 - Palace’s Manager Succession Plan 36:28 - Steve Parish on What Palace Means to Him39:24 - Steve Parish Previews the FA Cup Final vs Man City40:42 - Rebecca on Crystal Palace’s Big Moment42:58 - End-of-Season Awards