logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2021
11m 37s

Messi And Neymar Reunite. Is It Time To ...

Wondery
About this episode

Over the weekend, a tearful Lionel Messi stood at a podium and announced that he would, in fact, be leaving Barcelona -- the team and city that have been his home for the past 21 years. But one of the silver linings of this sad saga is that Messi could very well be reunited with his good friend and former Barcelona teammate, Neymar, at Paris St. Germain. The Athletic’s Jack Lang joined us to back in May to talk about why the Brazilian striker both delights and enrages soccer fans, the role that Messi played in his development, and why it might be time to stop hating the sublimely talented star. (Note: This episode originally aired on May 6, 2021.)

Read Jack Lang's original story about Neymar:

https://theathletic.com/2518636/2021/04/14/seriously-what-is-it-that-makes-you-hate-neymar/

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Up next
Jun 23
Listen Now: Liberty Lost
In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a little-known facility for pregnant teens on the campus of Liberty University. The H ... Show More
5m 55s
May 22
Listen Now: Mind the Game
LeBron James and Steve Nash sit down for an unfiltered, in-depth conversation about basketball—how it’s played, how it’s evolved, and what it really means to understand the game.From breaking down the Nash dribble and the evolution of the short roll, to dissecting playoff adjustm ... Show More
4m 33s
Jan 2024
The Lead Says Farewell
An announcement about our showSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. 
3m 50s
Recommended Episodes
May 2021
Lionel Messi: Genius. Legend. Leaving?
Lionel Messi shocked the soccer world last year when he announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, the team he’s played for since he was a teenager. Messi’s contract expires at the end of June, and clubs like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are poised to make massive offers ... Show More
32m 50s
Aug 2021
Leo Messi leaves Barcelona, what's next?
In this special episode we talk about the news of the year: Leo Messi leaves FC Barcelona. The Argentinian striker is now in talks to sign with PSG. Everything you need to know in this episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https ... Show More
12m 10s
Feb 2021
On The Continent: Messi’s contract, Ligue 1 is left reeling, and Sporting are on the cusp
Dotun and Andy are joined by David Cartlidge to pick through the smouldering wreckage of another week in European football! After El Mundo revealed the staggering details of Messi’s contract, we study the fallout since as Messi looks to the courts and Barcelona’s presidential can ... Show More
46m 50s
Dec 2020
3. Neymar - The Transfer That Changed The World
The €222million fee that PSG paid for Neymar is so big that it may never be topped, but its significance extends far beyond that. We explain how it changed football in France, how it contributed to Leo Messi almost leaving Barcelona, and how it allowed Liverpool to build their cu ... Show More
27m 26s
Mar 2021
CR7 and Messi's future after this week
In this episode we talk about the Juventus defeat in Champions League and what this mean for the future of the club, including Cristiano Ronaldo. Also, what Laporta's comeback at Barcelona mean for the future of Leo Messi. All in one episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c ... Show More
38m 13s