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S111E3: I Think That Also Determines Who He's Gonna Invite - Trevor Gear On Cristiano Ronaldo's Wedding
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This is the Season 111 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
Player Transfer and Team Updates
Trevor and Emmy discussed the status of Crystal Palace's player Adam Wharton, with Trevor noting there had been no recent updates about his potential transfer. They also talked about Manchester City's Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland, with Trevor explaining that Maresca's decision not to make Haaland captain was likely because leadership responsibilities might negatively affect a player's performance focus.
Cristiano Ronaldo Marriage
Emmy, Trevor, and Jerome discussed Cristiano Ronaldo's recent marriage to Georgina Rodriguez, noting that while Piers Morgan was invited, Bruno Fernandes was not. Trevor and Jerome both agreed there was no evidence of bad blood between Ronaldo and Fernandes, attributing the situation to privacy rather than conflict, especially given the complexity of managing invitations from both club and national team contexts.
Somali Referee Visa Denial
The group discussed a Somalian referee who was denied a US visa for the World Cup, clarifying that the denial came from the US government, not FIFA. They agreed that UEFA appointing him to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup Final between PSG and Aston Villa likely serves as compensation for missing the World Cup. The conversation also covered why Mohamed Salah chose to join a Turkish club over a Saudi team, with the group agreeing that while Saudi offers significant money, players like Salah likely prioritize remaining competitive in higher-quality leagues.
Club vs National Team Coaching Demands
Emmy, Jerome, and Trevor discussed the relative demands and pressures of club versus national team coaching positions. Jerome and Trevor agreed that club coaching is more demanding due to weekly pressures from fans and management, multiple competitions, and managing diverse player backgrounds. Trevor noted that while international managers face fewer day-to-day pressures, they have higher stakes with only two major tournaments to aim for, making them potentially more vulnerable to dismissal if they fail to win these competitions. The discussion concluded with a brief mention of player transfer developments in Barcelona involving Rodri and Julian Alvarez.
Football Transfer Power Dynamics
The group discussed the power dynamics in football transfers, with Trevor arguing that players now hold significant influence due to their agents and the potential negative impact of keeping unhappy players. Jerome proposed implementing exit clauses in contracts that would be respected by both clubs and players, suggesting this would be beneficial for everyone involved. The discussion concluded with questions about whether Barcelona would be willing to pursue Alvarez and whether an appropriate exit clause exists in his current contract.
The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI
&
Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear
Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi) and Trevor Gear,
Sources and pictures credit:
Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
Player Transfer and Team Updates
Trevor and Emmy discussed the status of Crystal Palace's player Adam Wharton, with Trevor noting there had been no recent updates about his potential transfer. They also talked about Manchester City's Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland, with Trevor explaining that Maresca's decision not to make Haaland captain was likely because leadership responsibilities might negatively affect a player's performance focus.
Cristiano Ronaldo Marriage
Emmy, Trevor, and Jerome discussed Cristiano Ronaldo's recent marriage to Georgina Rodriguez, noting that while Piers Morgan was invited, Bruno Fernandes was not. Trevor and Jerome both agreed there was no evidence of bad blood between Ronaldo and Fernandes, attributing the situation to privacy rather than conflict, especially given the complexity of managing invitations from both club and national team contexts.
Somali Referee Visa Denial
The group discussed a Somalian referee who was denied a US visa for the World Cup, clarifying that the denial came from the US government, not FIFA. They agreed that UEFA appointing him to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup Final between PSG and Aston Villa likely serves as compensation for missing the World Cup. The conversation also covered why Mohamed Salah chose to join a Turkish club over a Saudi team, with the group agreeing that while Saudi offers significant money, players like Salah likely prioritize remaining competitive in higher-quality leagues.
Club vs National Team Coaching Demands
Emmy, Jerome, and Trevor discussed the relative demands and pressures of club versus national team coaching positions. Jerome and Trevor agreed that club coaching is more demanding due to weekly pressures from fans and management, multiple competitions, and managing diverse player backgrounds. Trevor noted that while international managers face fewer day-to-day pressures, they have higher stakes with only two major tournaments to aim for, making them potentially more vulnerable to dismissal if they fail to win these competitions. The discussion concluded with a brief mention of player transfer developments in Barcelona involving Rodri and Julian Alvarez.
Football Transfer Power Dynamics
The group discussed the power dynamics in football transfers, with Trevor arguing that players now hold significant influence due to their agents and the potential negative impact of keeping unhappy players. Jerome proposed implementing exit clauses in contracts that would be respected by both clubs and players, suggesting this would be beneficial for everyone involved. The discussion concluded with questions about whether Barcelona would be willing to pursue Alvarez and whether an appropriate exit clause exists in his current contract.
The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI
&
Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear
Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi) and Trevor Gear,
Sources and pictures credit:
Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports