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Xabi Alonso’s Fantastic Start, Mbappé vs Lamine Rivalry & U17 World Cup Predictions 🌍🔥

Season 3, Ep. 10

The La Liga title race is ON — and Episode 10 dives right into the heart of it. From Xabi Alonso’s electric start to the rise of a new global rivalry: Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal.


We then turn our focus to Manchester United, where Elliot Anderson’s transfer rumors adds fuel to the rebuild under Rúben Amorim. Plus: full U17 FIFA World Cup predictions, Givairo Read’s Bayern move, Panichelli to Chelsea?


Episode 10 — FC Wonderkid Podcast


00:00:00 – Intro & today’s football headlines


00:01:10 – La Liga Title Race Reaction: Xabi Alonso’s dream start, Real Madrid’s reality check, Barcelona’s identity crisis — and the birth of a global rivalry: Mbappé vs Lamine Yamal 


00:17:20 – Manchester United Drama: breaking down the latest draw and predicting Elliot Anderson’s move to Old Trafford.


00:24:50 – U17 FIFA World Cup Preview: who wins each group, MVP predictions & our bold tournament winner pick 


00:39:20 – Transfer Talk: Givairo Read to Bayern Munich, Panichelli’s Chelsea links, and the next names you need to know on the move. 


00:47:50 – Reading YOUR comments from Episode 9 + Outro — thank you for going bold with us!


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