In this episode of The Liberal Playmaker Podcast, we begin with the heartbreaking news of Diogo Jota’s tragic death in a car accident—remembering not just the Liverpool FC and Portugal national team star, but the man behind the player.

Then we dive into the latest football transfer news:

• Manchester United are eyeing Ollie Watkins and midfield options from Brighton, Monaco, Middlesbrough, and Crystal Palace

• Thoughts on Rúben Amorim’s rebuild, Carl Anka’s scouting column, and how Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba could reshape the midfield

• Major moves across Chelsea, Juventus, Inter Milan, and a shock transfer: Aaron Ramsey to UNAM Pumas

• What does Nico Williams’ decision to stay at Athletic Club mean for Barcelona and their pursuit of Luis Díaz or Marcus Rashford?

In Drifting Offside, we shift from football to the state of America:

• “The Big Stupid Bill” passes Congress, adding $3.2 trillion to the deficit and stripping health care from 12 million Americans

• The US halts arms shipments to Ukraine, sparking geopolitical concern

• A federal judge strikes down a sweeping anti-asylum policy

• The Wisconsin Supreme Court overturns an 1849 abortion ban

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