Ocho's Soccer TWIN: Mario Balotelli on Italy's Collapse & Why He REFUSED to Change for Any Club

Ocho's Soccer TWIN: Mario Balotelli on Italy's Collapse & Why He REFUSED to Change for Any Club

In this episode of The Late Run, Premier League and Champions League winner Mario Balotelli joins Ocho and Raheem. From the opening bow, it's clear these two are cut from the same cloth: two of the most unapologetic showmen their sports have ever produced, in one room. Chad doesn't call himself "Balotelli Jr." for nothing. Mario gets into why the Italy national team has fallen so far and how he'd fix it, the rough Liverpool year that left him low in England, the racism he faced in Serie A and why he calls it ignorance, the Mourinho red-card story, his Barcelona trial at 15, and what really happened on that LA Galaxy backheel. Plus his verdict on the Messi–Ronaldo debate ("Messi is not normal"), the one player he rates above him, life after football, and the launch of his new "Why Always Me?" project. Ocho and the crew also break down the USMNT's World Cup run on Oo's Props. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Rey Mysterio on Mexico vs USA World Cup Prediction + Who’s the Ronaldo & Messi of the WWE

Rey Mysterio Jr. walks into the Late Run and immediately makes it personal. The WWE Hall of Famer breaks down why the mask means everything to Mexican culture, what it'll feel like at Azteca for the World Cup opener, and how Maradona shaped his love for the beautiful game. Then it gets heavy: 14 ACL tears, the moment he almost tapped out for good, and how his son reignited his fire as they made history together. Ocho and Raheemovic push Rey on Mexico vs USA at this World Cup and the timeless Messi vs Ronaldo debate (spoiler: Rey breaks Ocho's heart). They also crown the Messi & Ronaldo of the WWE: Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. And finally, who are the better actors: Footballers or Wrestlers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Canada's No. 1 on Being Messi's Teammate & Why Keepers Are the NEW Playmakers

Chad Ochocinco and Raheem Taylor Parkes put the GOAT question to Inter Miami's Dayne St. Clair — the only man who trains next to Messi every day — and get a one-line answer that stops the tape. From NFL pressure vs. World Cup nerves to whether MLS finally gets its respect, this one lives in the crossover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

USMNT 2026 Semifinal or BUST + His STOLEN World Cup Goal

Maurice Edu joins Chad Ochocinco and Raheemovic to break down what success actually looks like for the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup on home soil. Group D, the Paraguay opener at SoFi, the Belgium and Portugal wake-up calls, and whether a quarterfinal run is enough to shift soccer culture in America. Mo sets the bar at semifinal. Chad's not sure we get out of the group. Hit play and pick your side. Plus, Mo brings the receipts. He talks his 2010 World Cup run in South Africa with the USMNT and the 86th-minute Slovenia goal that got chalked off by the ref. He gets into what it meant having his mom and brother in the stands watching him wear the crest. He looks back on his MLS Rookie of the Year campaign as the #1 overall pick with Toronto FC. And he breaks down his Rangers years in the Scottish Premiership: a 93rd-minute Old Firm derby winner, three league titles, Champions League nights at Old Trafford, and a front-row seat to the club's financial collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Tyler Adams: Americans Don't Respect Soccer, World Cup Pressure & Europe's UNFAIR Politics

USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams joins Chad Ochocinco Johnson and Raheem Taylor-Parkes on The Late Run ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Tyler opens up about what a successful World Cup looks like for this generation, why some young Americans are moving to Europe too soon, and the politics of being an American player trying to earn respect abroad. He drops a powerful line: until America creates its own Messi, there's always going to be a stigma on US players. Plus: Ocho and Raheem break down the Arsenal vs PSG Champions League final, Tyler reveals who the hardest Premier League midfielders are to play against, settles the Messi vs Ronaldo debate, and explains why his USMNT goal against Mexico meant more than his Champions League quarterfinal winner. Chapters: 0:00 — Tyler's Love for the Beautiful Game 2:11 — World Cup 2026: Can the USMNT Change Everything? 7:07 — Pressure to Grow Soccer in America 10:01 — Arsenal vs PSG Champions League Final 15:52 — Tyler's Journey from Red Bull to Europe 21:54 — Stigma of Being American in European Soccer 28:47 — Hardest PL Midfielders & Messi vs Ronaldo 33:27 — Tyler's Most Important Goal New DraftKings customers, bet $5 and get $100 in bonus bets instantly. The Crown Is Yours! Sign up using http://dkng.co/thelaterun or through my promo code THELATERUN. #DKPartner GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT/PR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ first-time bet req. Max. $100 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 5/31/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]