Is the Handball Rule Broken? Tyler Adams Talks World Cup Pressure & Is Mourinho Right for Real Madrid?

The handball rule is back under the spotlight, and this time the boys are not holding back. Why does the UEFA Champions League continue to produce wildly inconsistent handball decisions? From baffling calls to moments where the law seems impossible to interpret, they break down why the current rule is frustrating everyone involved—and what changes could actually fix it. Then, Tyler Adams joins the show for an insightful and honest interview about his journey with Bournemouth and the USMNT. He opens up about the expectations surrounding a home World Cup, what it means to represent the U.S. on that stage, and how Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has helped elevate his game. Tyler also shares thoughts on how U.S. players challenge each other to improve and his partnership with Haleon. To wrap up, the boys dive into the rumors surrounding Jose Mourinho and a potential return to Real Madrid. Would bringing back the Special One be a brilliant move for one of the world’s biggest clubs—or a sign that the club is looking backward instead of forward? They debate whether Mourinho still has what it takes to lead an elite side, or if football has moved on from his methods. Timestamps: (11:00) – Pep Guardiola speaks out against World Cup ticket pricing (27:45) - Tyler Adams joins The Cooligans (45:00) – Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid: genius or a mistake?

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Is the Handball Rule Broken? Tyler Adams Talks World Cup Pressure & Is Mourinho Right for Real Madrid? is an episode from The Cooligans by The Cooligans.

This episode is 01:00:10 long.

This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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