Alonso vs Vinícius: Power Struggles in Madrid & Why Strikers Are Failing

Merry Christmas from all of us at THP!🎄It’s a packed festive episode and we’re diving straight into the biggest football talking points right now. From the growing tension between Alonso and Vinícius Jr — and what that power struggle could mean long-term — to the wider conversation around managers, superstars, and control in modern football.We also break down why so many highly rated strikers are finding life difficult this season. Gyökeres, Šeško, Delap — big expectations, mixed returns. Then there’s Erling Haaland, standing apart with yet another ridiculous scoring run. What’s going wrong for others, and why does Haaland keep winning?All that, honest takes, and proper football conversation to wrap up the year. Sit back, enjoy the holidays, and let’s talk ball ⚽🎅🏾