{"id":"1794394934155-sports-segment","slug":"paul-george-erupts-in-philly-return","title":"Paul George erupts in Philly return","summary":"Carlos Espí said in an El Larguero interview that Premier League clubs were interested, but he could not reject Real Madrid, and the deal was completed in about 48 hours.\n\nEspí said he will give his maximum for Real Madrid and praised José Mourinho's attention and demands. 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POST 21204625 (https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2120457502768980378)","claims":[{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"Carlos Espí said in an El Larguero interview that Premier League clubs were interested, but he could not reject Real Madrid, and the deal was completed in about 48 hours.","sourceName":"[sport.es](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/carlos-espi-desvela-rechazo-premier-136313386), [eldesmarque.com](https://www.eldesmarque.com/futbol/mer","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2120457734806196697","claim":"🚨 Carlos Espí: “Premier League clubs were ready to sign me… then Real Madrid appeared and I couldn’t say no”. “You can’t reject Real Madrid. The deal was done in 48h”, told El Larguero. https://t.co/et3tYmt6cy","author":"Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)"},{"verdict":"TRUE","summary":"Espí said he will give his maximum for Real Madrid and praised José Mourinho's attention and demands. Hype post with no factual claim.","sourceName":"[sport.es](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/carlos-espi-desvela-rechazo-premier-136313386) NAMES: José Mourinho = Real Madrid manager. POST 21204625","sourceUrl":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2120457502768980378","claim":"🚨 Carlos Espí: “I will fight for Real Madrid. I will give my best, everything”. “Mourinho cares a lot about me and I’m so happy with him”, told @ellarguero. https://t.co/AzahWfrvlB","author":"Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)"}]},"sources":[{"url":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2120457734806196697","name":"[sport.es](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/carlos-espi-desvela-rechazo-premier-136313386), [eldesmarque.com](https://www.eldesmarque.com/futbol/mer","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)"},{"url":"https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2120457502768980378","name":"[sport.es](https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/real-madrid/carlos-espi-desvela-rechazo-premier-136313386) NAMES: José Mourinho = Real Madrid manager. POST 21204625","kind":"x","verdict":"TRUE","author":"Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)"}],"url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1794394934155-sports-segment-paul-george-erupts-in-philly-return","listenUrl":"https://oncast.fm/c/sports","attribution":{"publisher":"Oncast","site":"https://oncast.fm","url":"https://oncast.fm/story/1794394934155-sports-segment-paul-george-erupts-in-philly-return","cite":"Cite https://oncast.fm/story/1794394934155-sports-segment-paul-george-erupts-in-philly-return and the original source links. Fact-check by Oncast (oncast.fm)."},"hostsSaid":[{"host":"Liam","text":"Paul George went OFF in Philly, according to the post. 36 points, six threes, 14 straight in the fourth."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"That's the post. I couldn't confirm those numbers yet, but if it's close, that's a statement."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Statement? Four straight wins for the East's top team. Boston is rolling."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"And the kid Carlos Espí says Premier League clubs wanted him, then Real Madrid called."},{"host":"Liam","text":"You can't say no to Real Madrid."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"He told El Larguero he'll fight for his spot and loves Mourinho's attention."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Mourinho caring about you is either a blessing or a nightmare. No middle ground."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"One reply said he prefers rotting on the bench. Harsh."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Harsh but fair until he plays. Real Madrid doesn't wait for anyone."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Speaking of waiting, college football fans are already mad about a 24-team playoff."},{"host":"Liam","text":"24 teams? That's not a playoff, that's a participation trophy."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Ed Cleary has thoughts on the format, and he's not wrong."},{"host":"Liam","text":"March Madness works because of chaos. Football isn't built for that."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"But more games, more money. The NCAA knows exactly what it's doing."},{"host":"Liam","text":"Doesn't make it right. Diluting the field hurts the regular season."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Fair point. Quick F1 note: rumors about the wet São Paulo GP and the constructors' title picture."},{"host":"Liam","text":"If that's true, that's huge. But no official word yet."},{"host":"Marcus","text":"Right, unverified. We'll keep an eye on it."}]}