This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with former CF Montreal midfielder Patrick Leduc as they talk about how his upbringing in football, what it was like representing CFM for a decade, being a color analyst for RDS after his career, football’s growth in Canada, why he’s optimistic about Canada at the World Cup and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including, Italy beating Northern Ireland to inch closer to a spot at the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Salah announcing that he’s leaving Liverpool this summer, Zinedane Zidane taking over as the head coach of France after the World Cup and Antoine Griezmann heading to Orlando City at the end of Atletico Madrid’s season. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

<p>This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with former CF Montreal midfielder Patrick Leduc as they talk about how his upbringing in football, what it was like representing CFM for a decade, being a color analyst for RDS after his career, football&rsquo;s growth in Canada, why he&rsquo;s optimistic about Canada at the World Cup and much more. Paul breaks down this week&rsquo;s hot topics including, Italy beating Northern Ireland to inch closer to a spot at the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Salah announcing that he&rsquo;s leaving Liverpool this summer, Zinedane Zidane taking over as the head coach of France after the World Cup and Antoine Griezmann heading to Orlando City at the end of Atletico Madrid&rsquo;s season.&nbsp;Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul&rsquo;s signature wit, it&rsquo;s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn&rsquo;t know you needed!</p>