Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Manchester United are set to appoint Rúben Amorim as manager from Sporting CP; Napoli win away at AC Milan; Brentford and Southampton progress in the Carabao Cup; we preview the USWNT’s game on Wednesday against Argentina as well as the Carabao Cup fixtures; and Jamie Vardy shares the team he most enjoys winding up.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty Glover Producer: Mikey Watson and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Manchester United let Erik Ten Hag go and the Red Devils look to appoint Rúben Amorim from Sporting CP; Rodri wins the men’s Ballon d’Or as the Real Madrid team boycott the ceremony; Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí takes home the women’s award and Emma Hayes wins the inaugural Women’s Coach of the Year; we preview the cup matches happening across Europe on Tuesday, including in the Carabao Cup; and Erik Ten Hag’s detractors have their final say. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Arsenal take the lead twice at the Emirates but still draw 2-2 with Liverpool; there’s controversy at the London Stadium as West Ham beat Manchester United with a last-minute penalty; Chelsea and Crystal Palace also pick up wins on Sunday; it was the tale of the stoppage-time equalizer on Saturday, as Wolves, Bournemouth, and Everton all snatch late points; the USWNT beat Iceland 3-1 after going behind in the first half; Barcelona beat Real Madrid 0-4 in El Clasico; Tim Weah scores in Juventus’s 4-4 draw with Inter Milan; the Ballon d’Or winners will be announced on Monday in Paris; and we tell you the sad story of Ipswich’s Harry Clarke. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The USWNT beat Iceland in their first game since Olympic glory in Paris; Manchester United play out a disappointing draw with Fenerbahçe in the Europa League, and Jose Mourinho is up to his usual antics; Spurs beat AZ Alkmaar and Chelsea also win; we preview the Premier League weekend, including Arsenal v Liverpool at the Emirates; and we share a message from Luton Town, standing in solidarity with Elijah Adebayo. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: Sammy James and Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Barcelona face Bayern Munich in the Champions League and win 4-1; Liverpool and Manchester City both secure wins in the Champions League; Lille beat Atletico Madrid; the USWNT are back in action and we preview their friendly against Iceland on Thursday; the MLS considers changing its calendar; we preview the Europa League and Europa Conference League games taking place on Thursday; and Jose Mourinho expects a title bonus.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: Sammy James and Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund serve up a classic in the Champions League, as Real win 5-2; Arsenal beat Shakhtar Donetsk at the Emirates; Christian Pulisic scores an Olimpico in AC Milan’s Champions League win; Aston Villa make it three wins from three in the Champions League; Brendan Aaronson scores the winner for Leeds against Watford; Anthony Gordon signs a new long-term Newcastle deal; we preview the Champions League fixtures taking place on Wednesday, including Barcelona v Bayern Munich; and Diego Forlan is poised to make his professional tennis debut. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Winless Crystal Palace traveled to Nottingham Forest and remain winless as a Chris Wood goal secures victory for Forest; La Liga could play its first ever domestic fixture on US soil as early as December; Virgil Van Dijk hints at a contract extension with Liverpool; Pep’s future at Manchester City is still to be decided; we preview the Champions League fixtures on Tuesday, including a repeat of last year’s final, Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund; and A$AP Rocky looks to buy an EFL club.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Premier League returns after the international break, and Liverpool secure a statement victory at Anfield against Chelsea; Arsenal lose at Bournemouth after having a man sent off… again; John Stones scores a last-minute winner against Wolves; Tottenham thump ten-man West Ham and Manchester United beat Brentford; we round up the other PL results; Inter Miami win the Supporters Shield and are awarded a spot at the Club World Cup; and David James crushes the dreams of a Liverpool-supporting youngster.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Premier League is back after the international break, and we preview the big clashes of the weekend, including Liverpool v Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday; Lyndsey Horan was on the scoresheet as Lyon beat Wolfsburg in the Women’s Champions League; Howard Webb explains how VAR has improved significantly this season; Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami could break the points record this weekend; and… do you want to win a trip to Burnley?Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Thomas Tuchel is unveiled as the new England men’s manager, and the debate rages on about whether he is the right candidate for the role; the fallout from Mexico’s 2-0 victory over the USMNT continues; Arsenal and Manchester City both secure victories in the Women’s Champions League; Barcelona will “do anything” to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City; and we give you a sneak preview of Rog’s interview with Brentford manager Thomas Frank, whose side have been quick out of the blocks of late.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The USMNT are beaten by Mexico in Guadalajara in Pochettino’s second game in charge; Thomas Tuchel is going to be the new manager of England; Lionel Messi nets a hattrick against Bolivia in World Cup qualifying; Portugal played Scotland in the Nations League and were held to a goalless draw; Canada beat Panama 2-1 in a friendly in Toronto; Jonas Eidevall resigns as Arsenal women’s manager; Sir Alex Ferguson will step down as Manchester United’s global ambassador as part of INEOS’s cost-cutting exercise; and we discuss whether England’s manager should be English.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: We preview the USMNT’s second match under Mauricio Pochettino which is happening late on Tuesday; the English Football Association has sounded out Pep Guardiola about the managerial vacancy; France and Germany both secure victories in the Nations League; the Nigerian team have decided to boycott their AFCON qualifier against Libya after being left stranded in an airport; players’ union FIFPRO Europe have filed a legal complaint against FIFA about unprecedented fixture congestion; we preview the international matches taking place on Tuesday; and we bring you a great accent combination from a Napoli fan in Glasgow.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The USMNT beat Panama 2-0 in Pochettino’s first game as head coach; in the UEFA Nations League, Spain and Portugal secure wins, and England beats Finland 3-1; in the Women’s Super League, Chelsea defeated Arsenal 2-1 in a game that was attended by over 45,000 people at the Emirates; Orlando Pride’s unbeaten run in the NWSL comes to an end, as Portland Thorns defeated them 2-0; and we enjoy the greatest sound in football.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Pochettino era begins on the pitch on Saturday, as the USMNT host Panama in a friendly in the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas; Greece defeat England at Wembley in a deserved victory which they dedicate to their teammate, George Baldock; Leandro Trossard scores the equalizer in Italy v Belgium; Erling Haaland becomes Norway’s leading goalscorer; Brazil snatch a last-minute winner against Chile; and Ronaldinho rings the New York Stock Exchange bell.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Manchester City beat holders Barcelona in the Women’s Champions League 2-0; in the same competition, Arsenal suffer defeat to Bayern Munich; we pay our respects to George Baldock, who was tragically found dead this week; Jurgen Klopp faces criticism for his new Red Bull job; we preview the international fixtures taking place on Thursday, including England v Greece; and finally, Sean Dyche is asked his ‘favorite baldy’. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/Producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Jurgen Klopp has been announced as ‘global head of soccer’ at Red Bull; Antonee Robinson reveals that Pochettino’s training as USMNT boss is a step up physically; Tyler Adams is set to make his return from injury after the international break; in the Women’s Champions League, Chelsea beat Real Madrid 3-2; Gregg Berhalter has a new job as head coach of MLS team Chicago Fire; Howard Webb has gone on the record to explain why Bruno Fernandes’s red card against Tottenham was overturned; and we take you through some unfortunate but funny injuries in football.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Manchester City and the Premier League are both claiming legal victories after a ruling regarding the league’s APT regulations, and we explain what is really going on; the future of Erik Ten Hag at Manchester United is said to be decided on Tuesday at a summit in London, chaired by Sir Jim Ratcliffe; former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens has died at the age of 73; Jhon Duran has signed a new deal to keep him at Villa Park until 2030; and a footballing legend, Andrés Iniesta, officially retired on Tuesday.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: We review the Premier League weekend, which included Brighton’s 3-2 comeback win against Spurs, Manchester City holding on to beat Fulham, wins for Arsenal and Liverpool, and a stalemate between Aston Villa and Manchester United; Anthony Gordon misses a penalty against his old club much to the delight of Everton fans; a trio of injuries has forced Pochettino to make three changes to his USMNT roster; Pulisic bags another goal for AC Milan in the defeat to Fiorentina; Paul Pogba’s four-year drug ban is reduced, and he will be able to return to the game from March 2025; and we finish with the wholesome story of Espanyol players bringing dogs onto the pitch.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Manchester United play out a frustrating draw with Porto in the Europa League; in-form Brennan Johnson fires Tottenham to a victory against Ferencvaros; Chelsea got their Conference League underway with a victory against Gent; we preview the Premier League weekend; and a town mayor embarrasses the Spanish captain.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League with a stunning shot from Jhon Duran; the Champions League is back at Anfield and Liverpool beat Bologna 2-0; in France, Lille beat holders Real Madrid 1-0; Benfica demolish Atletico Madrid 4-0; ten-man Juventus come from behind twice to beat hosts RB Leipzig; Pochettino announces his first USMNT squad, details of which are below; we preview tonight’s European action which features Tottenham, Manchester United, and Chelsea; and we share a beautiful moment from added time in Arsenal v PSG on Tuesday night.Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Zack Steffen (Colorado Rapids), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace)Defenders: Marlon Fossey (Standard Liege), Kristoffer Lund (Palermo), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Gianluca Busio (Venezia), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough), Yunus Musah (AC Milan), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven)Forwards: Flo Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Josh Sargent (Norwich City), Timothy Weah (Juventus), Haji Wright (Coventry City)Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Arsenal win their game against PSG in the Champions League with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka; Borussia Dortmund humiliate Celtic 7-1; Bayer Leverkusen overcome AC Milan and Manchester City defeat Slovan Bratislava; in the Carabao Cup, Fabian Schar’s penalty is enough for Newcastle to get past Wimbledon in the rearranged fixture; Josh Sargent scores a penalty for Norwich against Leeds; Bruno Fernandes’s red card which he picked up against Spurs has been overturned; we preview the Champions League fixtures on Wednesday, including Aston Villa v Bayern Munich; and we’re looking for America’s greatest sports bar.Let us know America’s greatest sports bar here: meninblazers.com/bestbarsFootball don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Bournemouth dispatch Southampton 3-1 and the traveling Saints fans’ train is cancelled; we preview matchday two in the Champions League, including Arsenal v PSG and Borussia Dortmund v Celtic; Antoine Griezmann and Alexandra Popp announce their international retirements; Manchester United defend Ten Hag… for now; and Cardi B longs for a spicier football atmosphere.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: A hapless Manchester United side hosted Tottenham on Sunday, and Spurs came away with a 3-0 win; Arsenal survive a scare against Leicester; Liverpool won at Wolves with a Mo Salah penalty; Cole Palmer bagged four against Brighton, within an astounding twenty minutes; Everton secured their first win of the season against a still-winless Crystal Palace; Christian Pulisic grabbed another goal for AC Milan during their 3-0 win over Lecce; honors were even in a fiery Madrid derby; Lionel Messi scores another beautiful goal for Inter Miami; and Jose Mourinho becomes creative in pointing out refereeing errors. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Tottenham faced Qarabag in a delayed kick-off as they began their Europa League campaign, and came out 3-0 winners despite going down to ten men early; AS Roma and Athletic Club play out a 1-1 draw; we preview the Premier League weekend, including Manchester United vs Tottenham on Sunday, 11.30am Eastern Time; Real Madrid travel to Atletico Madrid on Sunday, 3pm Eastern; Bayern Munich face off against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday; Manchester City and Arsenal both secure progression to the group stages of the Women’s Champions’ League; there is a setback for the rollout of semi-automated offsides; Manchester United’s Omar Berrada informs staff of a project to get Manchester United back to the top of English football in four years; and finally, we enjoy some names that sound like Carabao Cup ties. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Europa League group stage got underway on Wednesday night, and Manchester United fell to a 1-1 draw against Erik Ten Hag’s old side, FC Twente, at Old Trafford; in the Carabao Cup, Liverpool put five past West Ham, and Arsenal do the same against Bolton Wanderers at the Emirates; Barcelona extend their 100% start to the season in the league; Mbappe will miss three weeks of action due to his injury, including the Madrid derby; we preview the Europa League ties on Thursday; and the community rally around AFC Wimbledon to support their pitch repairs after flooding.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Carabao Cup third round features goals galore, including Chelsea beating Barrow 5-0 and some penalty heroics from Leicester’s Danny Ward; Kylian Mbappe is being assessed after being forced off during Real Madrid’s 3-2 victory over Deportivo Alavés; the Europa League is back on Wednesday, featuring Manchester United v FC Twente, and there are more Carabao Cup fixtures to look forward to; and President Biden welcomed Gotham FC to the White House.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: George CooperProducer: Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: We round up the USMNT stars which shone over the weekend, including Christian Pulisic becoming the first American to score in the Milan derby, and Folarin Balogun registering his first goal for Monaco this season; the Friedkin group reach a deal to buy Everton; Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for the season following an ACL injury; we preview the ties in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, including Manchester City v Watford; and we tell you about the fieriest derby in world football, which has Jose Mourinho at the centre.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Manchester City vs Arsenal ends as a 2-2 draw in a drama-filled game; Liverpool put their defeat to Nottingham Forest behind them and turn Bournemouth over 3-0; Nicholas Jackson fires Chelsea to a 0-3 win at the London Stadium against West Ham; Solanke scores his first goal for Tottenham Hotspur; we round up the other results from the Premier League weekend, including Fulham’s impressive victory over Newcastle; Christian Pulisic scores the opening goal in the Milan derby, which AC Milan goes on to win; Malik Tillman scores twice for PSV in their 1-3 victory against Fortuna Sittard; and on Saturday, Rog joined Burnley co-owner JJ Watt at Turf Moor.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: We round up Thursday’s Champions League fixtures, which included an incredible double save from David Raya and Monaco inflicting Barcelona’s first defeat of the season; Pochettino shares his target for the USMNT in the 2026 World Cup; Gianni Infantino tries to drum up support for a FIFA Club World Cup amidst concerns for players’ welfare; we preview the big clashes in the Premier League this weekend, including Manchester City v Arsenal on Sunday, 11:30am eastern; and Marseille’s Adrien Rabiot has an interesting agent.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Champions League fixtures see Inter Milan draw 0-0 with Manchester City at the Etihad and PSG beat Girona, through the goalkeeper’s legs; England starlet Jamie Gittens scores for Borussia Dortmund; Celtic put five past Slovan Bratislava; Brennan Johnson saves Spurs’ blushes as they squeeze past Coventry in the Carabao Cup; and Joe Biden will welcome NWSL champions Gotham FC at the White House.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Champions League begins with its first six games, as Liverpool and Aston Villa secure important wins, and Weston McKennie nets for Juventus; the third round of the Carabao Cup sees a big win for Manchester United; Rodri says that players are close to striking over the number of games; Premier League officials are mic’d up and we find out why Declan Rice received a second yellow card against Brighton; Ange Postecoglou defends his comments about successful second seasons; we look forward to the Champions League and Carabao Cup games on Wednesday; and Preston North End and Fulham play out the longest penalty shootout in English domestic football history. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: An updated Champions League returns; Birmingham City’s Jay Stansfield seals win over Wrexham in front of a star-studded crowd; Alisson contests a congested calendar; James Rodriguez’s debut for Rayo Vallecano; Bonmati signs a new Barcelona contract; a preview of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup matches; and Jay-Z seeks to find his 100th problem at Everton.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Yasmin MillsResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: A Gabriel header clinches Arsenal’s victory in the North London derby; Hudson-Odoi’s rocket rocks Anfield; updates from the other weekend results as the Premier League returns; Poch highlights his ambitions for the USMNT; a preview of the big North American face-off in League One; and a rattled Ange Postecoglou stands by his statement on silverware. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy James Producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Yasmin MillsResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The hearing over Manchester City’s 115 charges will start on Monday; the Premier League is back this weekend, including the North London Derby, Tottenham vs Arsenal, at 9am ET on Sunday; and John Textor, owner of Crystal Palace, is reportedly ‘making progress’ on his bid to buy Everton, and he makes an unusual comparison.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Mikel Arteta commits his future to Arsenal, signing a contract which will last until 2027; in an interview with Rio Ferdinand, Cristiano Ronaldo takes a pop at Erik Ten Hag; the world continues to react to the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as USMNT boss; Liverpool’s Harvey Elliot fractures his foot during the international break and will be out until late October; talks have begun about expanding the Women’s World Cup to 48 teams; and Barnet boss Dean Brennan gives a rousing rallying cry to his club’s supporters.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Mauricio Pochettino is announced as the new manager of the USMNT; the USMNT draw 1-1 with New Zealand in a friendly, conceding a last minute equalizer; we round up the other international action, including Harry Kane scoring twice as he gained his 100th cap for England, and Colombia beating Argentina on penalties in World Cup qualifying; and we take a look at our favorite American Barclaysmen.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: USMNT are yet to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as manager, and they face off against New Zealand on Tuesday night; chaos at Chelsea as it is revealed that owners disagreed about the sacking of Pochettino; Martin Ødegaard limps off in Norway’s Nations League match against Austria and may miss the North London Derby this weekend; France bounce back from a disappointing defeat to beat Belgium; Wales’s Harry Wilson scores against Montenegro in the pouring rain; and Emma Hayes is back in the UK promoting her new book and sharing her stories from management.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: On Saturday, Canada beat the USMNT 2-1 on US soil for the first time in 67 years; Alex Morgan played her final game on Sunday; Declan Rice scores against Ireland, the country he used to represent, in England’s 2-0 win in Dublin; Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 901st career goal; Wrexham are top of League One after a 3-0 win at Shrewsbury; France win the Paralympic blind football gold for the first time; Jurgen Klopp was back at Dortmund this weekend managing a testimonial team; and Wayne Rooney scores in a Manchester United v Celtic legends game at Old Trafford.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: Mikey WatsonAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: USWNT legend, forward Alex Morgan announces her retirement from football; on Saturday night, the USMNT face off against Jesse Marsch’s Canada; we preview the international matches happening this weekend, including a tasty friendly between the Republic of Ireland and England and Steve McLaren’s Jamaica facing Cuba; and the truest of underdogs, San Marino, secure their first win in twenty years. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The Ballon d’Or shortlist has been announced - the favorite for the men’s award is Vinicius Jr, and the women’s shortlist features five players in the gold-medal-winning USWNT team; Vinicius Jr has suggested Spain should be removed as a co-host of the 2030 World Cup unless action is taken to tackle racism; Turkish side Galatasaray register their interest in signing Casemiro from Manchester United; we look forward to the international matches taking place on Thursday, including Portugal v Croatia; and Amadou Onana makes a statement with his t-shirt as he arrives at Belgium’s camp.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host/producer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Pochettino is set to be confirmed as USMNT coach this week; Leicester successfully appeal their PSR breach, meaning they will avoid any punishment; Diego Gomez is set to join Brighton from Inter Miami in January; Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman rules out selecting Dutch players who play in Saudi Arabia; the Mirror reports that Manchester United are lining up Thomas Tuchel to replace Erik Ten Hag; and Alan Shearer shares the story of a stressful train journey.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: We round up the USMNT star players’ summers, which included Weston McKennie staying at Juventus, Tanner Tessman moving from Venezia to Lyon, and Auston Trusty joining the Scottish champions Celtic; Erik Ten Hag receives public backing from Manchester United’s Sporting Director, Dan Ashworth, and Chief Executive, Omar Berrada, after United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool; Victor Osimhen moves to Galatasaray on loan; and Luis Suarez is set to hang up his international boots. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Arne Slot’s Liverpool maintain their perfect record as they demolish Manchester United at Old Trafford; Declan Rice receives a controversial second yellow card, as Arsenal drop their first points of the season; Erling Haaland scores yet another hat-trick, as Manchester City beat West Ham; Bournemouth stun Everton with the unlikeliest of comebacks; the USMNT roster is announced for the upcoming international break; Mbappe scores his first goals for Real Madrid; Barcelona win 7-0 despite the financial mess off the pitch; Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten run comes to an end; we round up the final moves in the transfer window, including moves for Raheem Stirling and Jadon Sancho; and Erik Ten Hag reveals that he is not, in fact, a magician.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: The transfer window closes on Friday at 6pm eastern, so we round up the biggest possible moves on the final day, including Victor Osimhen to Chelsea and Arsenal making a move for Raheem Stirling; the first ever draw with the new Champions League format took place on Thursday, and the headline draws include Liverpool vs Real Madrid and PSG vs Manchester City and Atletico Madrid; we preview the Premier League action this weekend, including Manchester United vs Liverpool at 11am eastern on Sunday; and Neal Maupay is causing mischief… again.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: Mikey Watson, George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Premier League Ipswich are overcome by League Two Wimbledon in the second round of the Carabao cup; there are victories in the cup for West Ham and Newcastle against other top-flight teams, as Southampton, Brentford, and Wolves also progress; the Champions League draw will take place on Thursday, at midday eastern, and for the first time will be computerized; we round up the latest transfer news, including Aaron Ramsdale’s move to Southampton from Arsenal and Scott McTominay’s move to Napoli; Mbappe’s X account is hacked; Darwin Nunez is sanctioned by CONMEBOL; and we salute Burnley’s transfer announcements.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Midfielder Mikel Merino’s deal to join Arsenal is confirmed; Chelsea make a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney; a swap deal is rumored between Manchester United and Chelsea, with Jadon Sancho heading for the Blues and Raheem Stirling going to Manchester; Brighton splash the cash in this transfer window as they confirm left-back Ferdi Kadıoğlu from Fenerbahce; the Carabao cup second-round fixtures feature a spectacular bicycle kick from Jean-Phillipe Mateta and a concerning injury for Brighton’s new signing, Matt O’Riley; Dani Olmo scores for Barcelona on his debut; and Wojciech Szczęsny announces his retirement, after Oasis announce their reunion tour.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: Liverpool expresses interest in Italian midfielder Federico Chiesa; Manchester United look to have tied up PSG defensive midfielder Manuel Ugarte for 66 million dollars; Crystal Palace are close to signing Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal; midfielder Matt O'Riley joins Brighton; Raheem Stirling is frozen out of the Chelsea team, but getting him off the books at the Blues may be difficult; Juventus win their second game of the season and maintain their 100% record; we preview the Carabao Cup fixtures and Champions League playoff games this mid-week; and we pay tribute to Sven-Göran Eriksson, who passed away this weekend.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: we run through all this weekend's Premier League action including Chelsea's demolition of Wolves, Spurs' Everton hiding and Brighton's last-minute victory over flailing Manchester United. We also run through the biggest headlines throughout Europe, the Leagues Cup final, and Noni Madueke's Wolverhampton trolling. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy JamesProducer: George CooperResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: It’s the second weekend of the premier league season, as Arsenal take on Aston Villa, and Manchester City host premier league new boys, Ipswich Town; Weston McKennie looks close to confirming a contract extension at Juventus; Sean Dyche admits that he’s running out of players, but Everton are one of the front runners to sign Kieran Trippier; Chelsea beat Swiss team Servette 2-0 in the Conference League playoffs; Brighton makes contact with Mats Hummels; and we look at the young rivals to Fabrizio Romano’s transfer crown.Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George Cooper and Sammy JamesAssistant producer: Elizabeth BarnardResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes.On today’s episode: LAFC book themselves a place in the final of the Leagues Cup against Columbus Crew; Young Boys secure a crucial 3-2 first-leg win over Galatasaray in the Champions League qualifiers; Conor Gallagher unveils his new No.4 shirt in a dazzling fireworks and motorbike display at Athletico Madrid, alongside Alvarez, Sorloth and Le Normané; Nottingham Forest edge closer to signing Eddie Nketiah; Brighton prepare to shatter the Scottish transfer record to land Matt O’Riley; Ben Chilwell is offered up to fill Manchester United’s injury-prone left-back position; Chelsea look forward to their last qualifying round in the Conference League; and Manuel Akanji flaunts his ‘Beautiful Mind’ for mental arithmetic. Football don't sleep, and neither do we.This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…Host: Betty GloverProducer: George CooperAssistant producer: Yasmin MillsResearcher: Jack CollinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.