# Messi Meltdown in LA, EPL Title Race Drama & Is the 2026 World Cup Already Cracking?

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-02-23T22:40:00+00:00
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On this episode of The Cooligans, we break down LAFC’s dominant 3-0 win over Inter Miami and the fiery postgame moment from Lionel Messi that has fans asking if Miami are already unraveling. We recap the rest of MLS opening weekend, dive into the tightening Premier League title race as Manchester City hunt down Arsenal yet again, and unpack the growing concerns around the 2026 World Cup after New Jersey cancels its fan zone and Gillette Stadium raises funding issues. Is this tournament already showing cracks?

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