Kate Abdo, Clint Dempsey, Charlie Davies and Mo Edu welcome in award-winning author, journalist and analyst Guillem Balagué to talk about his big career break, building trust with players and managers, and getting on David Beckham's bad side. Guillem discusses the process of writing a biography, Lionel Messi’s English skills, and how his relationship with José Mourinho changed over time. Then, the crew reflect on Grant Wahl’s tragic passing at the Qatar World Cup before speculating on what Pep Guardiola’s next job will be.

00:00 - Guillem Balagué joins Kickin’ It
04:41 - Balagué talks about his big career break
08:37 - Balagué on building trust with players and managers
11:21 - When Balagué got on David Beckham’s bad side!
13:19 - Do players have go-to journalists?
15:58 - Do players know who’s been speaking to the press?
19:28 - Balagué on getting sued for what the wrote about Ronaldo!
24:37 - Balagué on Lionel Messi’s English skills
27:19 - How Balagué’s relationship with José Mourinho changed over time
29:35 - The crew reflect on Grant Wahl’s tragic passing at the Qatar World Cup
36:20 - Balagué speculates on what Pep Guardiola’s next job will be

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