Son Heung-Min in LAFC, Lionel Messi in Miami—what does it truly take to coach the idols of millions?
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Former Brighton, Sunderland, and AEK Athens manager Gustavo Poyet joins Herculez Gomez to break down the psychological weight iconic players and their managers carry in modern football.
Poyet reflects on the aftermath of the 2026 World Cup, why North America is one of the most exciting soccer destinations on earth, and why building rosters around player characteristics is key to sustainable success for any MLS club. Plus, Gustavo shares details of his successful stint with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the K-League, analyzes Uruguay’s national team under ‘El Loco’ Marcelo Bielsa, and outlines why he is ready to make his mark in Major League Soccer.
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00:00 - Vamos with Gustavo Poyet
00:30 - Updates After Winning Korean 1st Division
03:06 - Building a Successful Brighton
06:06 - Sunderland's League Cup Final
08:31 - Son Heung-min's Meaning to Koreans
10:11 - Following LAFC
12-18 - Managing LAFC Interest
13:06 - The Interest with MLS
14:08 - Contact with MLS
15:26 - World Perspective of American Players
17:15 - MLS Needs the Best Coaches
18:42 - Messi Maintainment while in MLS
20:01 - Messi vs Cristiano
22:09 - Ballon d'Or Pick
24:04 - Campaigning for Pick
25:19 - Managing During Social Media Age
29:54 - Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup
34:43 - Does Diego Forlan Have the Players?
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