For good and for bad, the Club World Cup is going to leave a massive imprint on the game we love. So, to mark its arrival, across three special episodes from Los Angeles, Andy is speaking to journalists, locals and insiders to get under the skin of this divisive competition.

In Episode 1, Andy gets to grips with what's at stake in this tournament for teams from across Europe and South America: publicity, player welfare, and competitive pride.

Join us for Episode 2 on Monday, where PSG hit Hollywood at a transformational point in the club's history.

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Why hasn’t Viktor Gyökeres joined Arsenal yet? Dotun, Andy and David Cartlidge try to work out what’s stalling one of the most high-profile transfers we’d see this summer. Elsewhere, Jose Mourinho’s at the centre of yet more Turkish Süper Lig controversy, Ademola Lookman finds himself at a dead end despite being at the peak of his powers, and we sing the praises of potential Premier League arrival Hugo Ekitike.

Plus, we discuss how younger fans might feel about the Club World Cup in years to come.

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South and Central American sides have caused quite the stir at the Club World Cup. Impressive results for Palmeiras, Boca Juniors, Fluminense and Monterrey against European opposition have certainly given their transatlantic neighbours something to think about.

Dotun, Andy & David Cartlidge dig into how Inter, in particular, respond to a post-Champions League final upset. Plus, as Portuguese clubs are exposed on the world stage, what does it mean for their long-held role as the key stepping stone for South American talent? And how on earth did Galatasaray manage to sign Leroy Sané?

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