THE MARK SCHWARZER PODCAST EP3: A-League in the EMERGENCY ROOM: what MUST happen | Carrick GONE?

Manchester United are in crisis AGAIN, but is Michael Carrick already running out of time? Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer joins David Weiner for Episode 3 of The Mark Schwarzer Podcast, diving into Manchester United's nightmare start to the season, the pressure mounting on Michael Carrick and the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City's ongoing legal battle. Closer to home, Schwarzer delivers a blunt assessment of the A-League's future following South Melbourne's historic Australia Cup triumph, explaining why Australian football needs to embrace promotion and relegation. Plus, Nestory Irankunda continues to shine in the Champions League, the Matildas ramp up their World Cup preparations, and Schwarzer reveals who he believes deserves to win the Ballon d'Or. All that and more on The Mark Schwarzer Podcast, exclusively on Football360. Subscribe to Football360 for the latest Australian and international football news, analysis and exclusive interviews. 00:00 Intro 00:33 Aussies shine in the Champions League 02:41 Nestory Irankunda's rise at Sporting Lisbon 05:36 Manchester United's crisis and Michael Carrick's future 09:15 South Melbourne's historic Australia Cup triumph 12:25 What's next for Australian football? 13:26 Schwarzer's brutal assessment of the A-League 16:59 Australia's next generation attracting European interest 20:31 Matildas' World Cup preparations 24:44 Mary Fowler and player welfare 27:36 Ian Crook's appointment and the future of the Socceroos 35:10 Manchester City's controversy and the Premier League title race 38:10 Who deserves the Ballon d'Or? 43:38 Final thoughts