Futbol Masterminds – Euro 2020’s Opening Weekend

In the summer of 2021, I took a youth team to an unbeaten campaign, in their first ever season playing together. While winning is never the most important part of youth soccer, I share some of the key tips and tricks that allowed me to achieve success with my team and instill a positive culture where each and every player wanted to return. In the first half of the episode, I also discuss the exciting opportunities coming up on TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show and my body of work @mastermindsite and @desmondrhys!  —– Produced by Rhys Desmond as part of TheMastermindSite.com. Follow the show @mastermindsite on social media and subscribe to TMS. This episode was supported by @FootyLingo. Visit FootyLingo to play language and reading comprehension games based on our analyses, and use the code "mastermindsite" at check out for 20% off any subscription plan. That's our social handle, "mastermindsite" for 20% any subscription plan on FootyLingo.com.

It was a weekend of football like none other, with two domestic league cups to discuss, new developments in the title races in Spain and France, and a goalkeeper scoring a header in the Premier League. Kausty, Russell, Rhys and new guest Shomik get together to discuss Leicester's stunning FA Cup final win, Dortmund's resurgence in the DFB Pokal and Bundesliga top four race, and Alisson's incredible headed goal. The panel then end off with a discussion about Barcelona crashing out of the La Liga title race, and whether or not Ronald Koeman is to blame. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify! PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Russell Tho – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @RussellTho96 on Instagram. Shomik Dutta – Special Guest, Liverpool Fan. @shoms007 on Instagram. READ MORE -> Chelsea 0-1 Leicester – FA Cup Final – Tactical Analysis -> Dortmund dominate the DFB Pokal Final – Match Recap & Analysis -> Can Dortmund Claim Top Four? – Tactical Analysis -> Where Liverpool Have Gone Wrong This Season – Tactical Analysis MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email themastermindsite.com/subscribe

This past weekend, the 2020-21 Premier League season came to an end, along with all of Europe's top five leagues. In an exciting and dramatic final matchday, Leicester City crashed out of the top four, leaving the Futbol Masterminds to argue about whether or not they "bottled it". The panel also discuss Liverpool's subsequent top four comeback, Harry Kane's impending, or rather unlikely, move away from Tottenham Hotspur, Lille's Ligue 1 title win and Atletico's La Liga title thanks to Luis Suarez. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify! PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Russell Tho – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @RussellTho96 on Instagram. READ MORE -> Leicester City – Tactical Analysis (2020-21) -> Who Should Replace Jose Mourinho as Tottenham Boss -> How LOSC Lille Won the 2020-21 Ligue 1 Title -> Atletico Madrid – Tactical Analysis (2020-21)  MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email – themastermindsite.com/subscribe

Russell is back(!!), and back in style to discuss all the top European leagues in episode #11 of the Futbol Masterminds show. The panel first delve into Chelsea vs. Man City, Timo Werner and panenkas, before moving to Serie A, discussing Juventus' top four hopes being dashed before their eyes. The panel then give their picks in the respective races for the La Liga and Ligue 1 title, before discussing the potential Ballon d'Or race between Lewandowski and Messi. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify! PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Russell Tho – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com @RussellTho96 on Instagram. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. themastermindsite.com/subscribe to follow via email. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

In a week that saw Neymar battered and bruised at the hands of Manchester City, Christian Pulisic dazzle against Real Madrid, and Edinson Cavani terrorize Roma to bits, the UCL and UEL semi-finals did not disappoint. Kausty and Rhys break down all the action from the semis in both competitions, discussing the individual performances of the likes of Neymar, Cavani and Bruno Fernandes, before making their predictions for the second legs. Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com.    PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email on themastermindsite.com READ MORE -> UCL / UEL Semi-Finals – what we learned this week MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

In the aftermath of the failed European Super League, Kausty and Rhys break down the victory that has been won for football fans around the globe, while also taking a critical lens to whether or not we can truly celebrate, or if we should be worried for the rest of footballing time. The Futbol Masterminds then delve into a discussion surrounding Jose Mourinho's sacking from Tottenham Hotspur, the timing, the subsequent cup final defeat to Manchester City and the desperate state of Ryan Mason's Spurs side. To cap it all off, Kausty and Rhys bring you their UEFA Champions League Semi-Final predictions, including who they think will make it all the way to the final. Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com.  PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email on themastermindsite.com READ MORE  -> Explaining Germany's 50+1 Rule -> How Fans Stopped The European Super League MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

On Sunday April 18th, 2021, twelve of Europe's elite clubs made a shocking announcement that they had agreed to take part in a "European Super League". The announcement was instantly condemned by UEFA, FIFA, the FA, and fans around the globe…not to mention the Futbol Masterminds. Rhys, Kausty and special guest Vivek dissect some of the many issues to do with the European Super League, before delving into a discussion on racism in football and England's Euro 2020 squad.  Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com.  PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Vivek Raheja – Guest, Manchester United Supporter. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email on themastermindsite.com MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Leicester City spent the entirety of the 2019-20 season in the top four, only to miss out on Champions League football on the final day with a devastating defeat to Manchester United. With Leicester's recent 3-2 loss to West Ham United, the Futbol Masterminds examine the Champions League football race that appears to be tighter than ever before, with the Hammers and Foxes competing with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea for a spot in next season's competition. The panel also discuss whether clubs should spend money on transfers or youth academies, what's been missing for Brighton & Hove Albion this season, and the upcoming Champions League fixture between Dortmund and Manchester City. Submit questions and follow the show @futbolmasterminds on Instagram, or on themastermindsite.com.  PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Arjun Singh – Guest, Fantasy Premier League Expert @19arjun89 on Instagram. FOLLOW THE SHOW  @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email on themastermindsite.com MUSIC  The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Over the past decade at Manchester City, Sergio Aguero has established himself as one of the best strikers in Premier League history. After the announcement that he will be leaving City at the end of the season, the Futbol Masterminds examine the Argentine's career and whether or not Pep's team need to replace him with a summer buy. The panel also break down Tuchel's first defeat as Chelsea boss, Timo Werner's lack of goals (again), Liverpool's hot streak, and Lampard's future. To cap it all off, Russell has some strong takes about Serie A and whether or not it's truly a top four league. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify! PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner and CEO of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Russell Tho – Creative Producer for TheMastermindSite.com @RussellTho96 on Instagram. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. themastermindsite.com/subscribe to follow via email. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Ahead of the upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter final matches, Kausty, Russell and Rhys break down their predictions for each enthralling match-up. After the panel give their predictions, chaos ensues as Russell forgets the recording is live and goes on a tangent about Virgil Van Dijk and Erling Haaland's dad. Follow @futbolmasterminds on Instagram to see more of the show and subscribe via Itunes and Spotify! PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor @ihatewindchill on Instagram. Russell Tho @RussellTho96 on Instagram. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. @futbolmasterminds on Instagram. Subscribe via email at themastermindsite.com. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Since arriving at West Ham, Jesse Lingard has revitalized his career and transformed the Hammers into one of the most dangerous attacking outfits in the Premier League. This week the Futbol Masterminds discuss whether or not he could start for Manchester United next season and why he's had so much success with David Moyes' team. The panel also discuss the Bundesliga top four race, Mane and Salah's 2021 relationship, and racism in football following this week's disappointing incident in the Europa League with Slavia Prague and Rangers.  PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor @ihatewindchill on Instagram. Kevin Ravindran @KevinRavindran on Linkedin.  Check out Kevin's latest article on TheMastermindSite.com about the upcoming international break. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe via email or become a patron: themastermindsite.com/subscribe. MUSIC  The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

As requested by virtually everyone, the Futbol Masterminds panel discuss whether or not Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have officially dethroned Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the quest to be the world's best. The panel also discuss the big moments from the North London derby, the La Liga title race and Chris Wilder's unfortunate sacking from Sheffield United. Follow @mastermindsite and our new Instagram @futbolmasterminds to submit your questions every weekend before the show. PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor @ihatewindchill on Instagram. Russell Tho @RussellTho96 on Instagram. Ziming Gao @ziminggao on Instagram Kevin Ravindran @KevinRavindran on Linkedin FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe via email. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Rhys, Russell and Kausty answer your questions this week – including whether or not Bruno Fernandes is the most transformative player in Premier League history, following Manchester United's 2-0 win over Manchester City. The panel also discuss their predictions for the upcoming Champions League fixtures, whether or not Fulham can survive relegation after their impressive 1-0 victory at Anfield, and Arsene Wenger's proposed offside rule change. Follow @mastermindsite to submit your questions every weekend before the show.  PANEL Rhys Desmond – Owner of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram. Kaustubh Kapoor @ihatewindchill on Instagram. Russell Tho @RussellTho96 on Instagram. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe via email. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Rhys sits down with Kaustubh Kapoor and Russell Tho to discuss why Chelsea are having such a tough time scoring goals. In addition, the panel discuss Leicester City's injury crisis, and whether or not Liverpool and Tottenham are back on track to claim a top four place.  PANEL  Rhys Desmond – Owner of TheMastermindSite.com. @DesmondRhys on Twitter and Instagram.  Kaustubh Kapoor @ihatewindchill on Instagram. Russell Tho @RussellTho96 on Instagram. FOLLOW TMS @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. Subscribe via email. MUSIC The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. “Min-2019”.

Much of the dialogue going into this weekend’s Liverpool-Manchester City match centered around the fixture as a potential title decider for Liverpool. The assumption was that if Liverpool lost, their hopes and dreams of winning the title would dash before their eyes. As it turns out, Liverpool didn’t just lose, but were badly beaten and bruised by a terrific Manchester City side. With all of their struggles this season, not just against City, we take an in-depth look at where Liverpool have gone wrong tactically and beyond.  Guest:  Russell Tho is a Liverpool and Barcelona fan and friend of the show. You can find him on Instagram @russelltho96. Host:  Rhys Desmond is the creator and owner of TheMastermindSite.com. He is lifelong lover and educator of the beautiful game. You can find him on Twitter @DesmondRhys.  Follow TMS:  @mastermindsite on Twitter and Instagram. themastermindsite.com Music:  The music for this episode was provided by minwbu from Pixabay. "Min-2019".