Episode 8: PSG Crowned Champions of Europe, Slot Sacked & England Squad Controversy

Welcome back to the North to South Podcast ⚽🎙️ and what an episode we have this week. We kick things off with the 2026 Champions League Final, where Paris Saint-Germain F.C. were crowned champions after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Despite the heartbreak, we give plenty of credit to Arsenal. We discuss their tactical setup, how well they competed against one of Europe's elite sides, and why they should hold their heads high after pushing PSG all the way. We also praise Gabriel Magalhães for stepping up on the biggest stage and showing real character under pressure. On the other side, we look at PSG's relentless mentality and what finally getting their hands on the Champions League trophy means for the club. Over at Liverpool, the bombshell news has arrived... 🚨 Just one week after the end of the Premier League season, Arne Slot has been sacked. We discuss what went wrong, whether the decision was justified, and who could be next in line to take one of football's biggest jobs. Could Andoni Iraola be the leading candidate? We also dive into Thomas Tuchel's England squad selection for the 2026 World Cup. Some of the inclusions and omissions have certainly caused debate among fans, but is Tuchel seeing something others aren't? Genius move or unnecessary gamble? And what a season it has been for Crystal Palace 🏆 After lifting the Europa Conference League, Palace now have three trophies in just 12 months. We discuss one of the most remarkable success stories in recent English football history and what it means for the club's future. As always, we round off the episode with our Player of the Week 🌟 and Howler of the Week 🤦‍♂️, alongside plenty more football discussion, opinions, and debate. 💬 Get involved in the comments: Did Arsenal deserve more from the Champions League Final? Was PSG's victory inevitable? Should Liverpool have given Arne Slot more time? Who should be Liverpool's next manager? Is Tuchel's England squad genius or madness? Are Crystal Palace the story of the season? We want to hear your thoughts 👇 🎙️ Follow, subscribe, and share the North to South Podcast with your football-mad mates. Hashtags: #NorthToSouthPodcast #Episode8 #ChampionsLeagueFinal #PSG #Arsenal #UCLFinal #Gabriel #Liverpool #ArneSlot #AndoniIraola #England #WorldCup2026 #ThomasTuchel #CrystalPalace #EuropaConferenceLeague #FootballPodcast #FootballDebate #PlayerOfTheWeek #HowlerOfTheWeek #FootballFans #SoccerTalk #PremierLeague ⚽🎙️