The Daily Football Briefing

England are two from two in the Nations League, which makes it a pretty decent start for interim boss Lee Carsley, anthem nonsense notwithstanding. Michael Bailey tells us what he made of a wet night at Wembley. It’s not a new start for Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann, but so many key players retired in the summer that it sort of feels like one, Seb Stafford Bloor was watching that one. And what’s got Kevin De Bruyne so riled up? Find out right here, right now, no delays, press play immediately. Need something to read? In light of what’s happening at Chelsea, Simon Hughes discusses the weaknesses of a shared ownership model with reference to Hicks and Gillette, remember them? It is, as you would imagine from as fine a writer as Simon, absolutely marvellous and the link is in the description. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5747279/2024/09/10/chelsea-owners-civil-war/ Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Seb Stafford Bloor and Michael BaileyProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Didier Deschamps was not messing around. After France’s defeat to Italy on Friday, he rang the changes. Eight of them, in fact. And, after a wobbly start, he was rewarded with a comfortable 2-0 win. Italy are top of Group A2 though, they beat Israel 2-0 and have maximum points. But the real question today is: What’s going on at Chelsea now? The Athletic reports that the relationship between key shareholders has completely broken down and they’re trying to buy each other out! Liam Twomey is back to explain more. Need something to read? Remember that boy who could balance the ball on his head like a seal? Kerlon the Brazilian? He’d vanished off the face of the earth, no-one knew where he was. Jack Lang found him and got himself a lovely interview, treat yourself and click the link in the episode description. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5739187/2024/09/09/kerlon-seal-dribble-interview-brazil/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Liam Twomey, James PearceProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s done it again. Just as Scotland dared to believe they could take a point from Portugal, up pops You Know Who with goal number 901. It was a tough break for Scotland, though they should be used to that by now. They deserved more than to end this international week empty-handed.Spain put in a fine performance in a soggy Geneva, they were reduced to ten men early on, but rallied to beat Switzerland 4-1. Also, we’re lobbying for 20 year jail sentences for people who run onto the pitch to try to get a selfie with Ronaldo. Need something to read? Matt Slater’s Business of Football column is always excellent, lots of stuff about ticket prices, player welfare and why PSG signing up with Pernod Ricard is such a controversial move. The link is in the description. Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5749876/2024/09/08/uefa-ticket-price-cap-player-rest/ Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Seb Stafford Bloor, Paul TenorioProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep, we all laughed at him and so obviously he went out and scored. Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 and, in doing so, broke the 900 barrier. Lionel Messi’s on 865, by the way. Sigh. Spare a thought for Scotland. They were so much better against Poland than they were in Germany during the summer, but they still ended up getting beaten after giving away a 96th minute penalty to Poland. And congratulations to San Marino, victors in a competitive game for the first time ever. Nicko Sensoli will never have to pay for a drink again. Plus, why haven’t the USMNT completed the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino yet? And what are the USWNT going to do without Alex Morgan. Paul Tenorio and Meg Linehan join us with their thoughts.And it wouldn’t be a Daily Football Briefing with Liam Twomey telling us something about Chelsea. But have they just done something…smart? Got something to say to us? Oh, please say it, it’s international week and we need the content. Post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Try Matt Slater’s explainer about Leicester, PSR and the Twilight Zone. The link is in the description, but if you prefer to read with your ears, there’s a special Athletic FC podcast out today on the same subject. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5742838/2024/09/04/leicester-city-psr-premier-league/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Liam Twomey, Paul Tenorio, Meg LinehanProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behold the new Nations League! Come on, it actually sounds like it might be fun. And anything’s better than an interminable stream of friendlies, right? The new structure means that every position in the group means something different, which means that there will be something on the line in every match. And that’s got to be good. Tomas Hill Lopez Marcheno drops in to let us know if Spain are still likely to steamroller everyone.Plus, Steve Bruce is back! But is he ready for League One? And while we’re on the subject of old football managers, you’ll be needing one of those this Autumn because the new Football Manager has been delayed. Got something to say? Oh, please say it, it’s international week and we need the content. Post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? There’s a tremendous interview with Brighton owner Tony Bloom on The Athletic, really fine work from Andy Naylor and, well, with that Football Manager news, you may as well start a new save for the next three months, and this will give you food for thought. Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Producer: Ben Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The late, great Eric Draven used to say that it can’t rain all the time. Manchester United supporters may disagree. It’s been another bad start to what might be another bad season, but Carl Anka isn’t so sure. He’s here with lots of reasons to be at least sort of optimistic about the future. Can Everton be optimistic about anything? They’re the real crisis club in England. We’ve borrowed Matt Slater from The Athletic FC podcast to assess the situation. Got something to say? Oh, please say it, it’s international week and we need the content. Post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Jay Harris, the aforementioned magnificent centre-back, has written all about Ivan Toney and the unsatisfying end to his incredible story at Brentford. Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Carl Anka, Matt SlaterProducer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, sort of. He’s certainly got the lowest goal per shot ratio across Europe’s five biggest leagues. But then again, he does take a lot of shots. And now he’s got his eye in and he’s broken his duck, we can expect those numbers to change. Plus, who won the transfer window? Tim Spiers is here and what he says may startle and alarm you. Because he’s been quite kind to Manchester United.On that note, UEFA have done something good and constructive. And I, for one, am startled and alarmed. Got something to say? Oh, please say it, it’s international week and we need the content. Post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Oli Kay is always excellent, but his column on the messiness of the transfer window is essential reading and the link is in the episode description. Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Tim SpiersProducer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For their supporters, the most galling aspect of Manchester United’s heavy defeat to Liverpool will be the suspicion that this wasn’t even Liverpool at their best. It really could have been much worse. So where do they go from here? Carl Anka was at Old Trafford and needs a hug. Kylian Mbappe has opened his account for Real Madrid, his brace against Real Betis gave his new team a confidence building result, but they’re still four points behind Barcelona.And Bayer Leverkusen’s long unbeaten Bundesliga run is over. Seb Stafford Bloor is back to tell us why they shouldn’t be too concerned about what happened on Saturday. It’s all in the Great Big Monday Round-up, everything you need to know from the ten biggest leagues in the world. Well, it’s the ten leagues that I run on my FM games anyway. Need something to read? Phil Hay’s moving tribute to Sol Bamba is, well, as wonderful as you would expect. The link is in the description and the thoughts of everyone at The Athletic are with Sol’s friends and family. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5737310/2024/09/01/sol-bamba-leeds-cardiff-ivory-coast/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Carl Anka, Seb Stafford BloorProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been quite critical of the new-fangled Champions League here and a lot of that criticism still stands, but…did anyone else watch that draw and think, “Well…it’s not perfect. It might not even be good. But it does look a bit more fun than the old way.”Plus, how did Chelsea get on against Servette? And what on earth happened to Real Madrid when they went to the Canary Islands? Got something to say? Post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Try Jack Pitt-Brooke on the new era of Lee Carsley at England. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5728690/2024/08/29/england-carsley-gomes-grealish/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Liam Twomey, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Aleksandr Čeferin Producer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A shock in the League Cup and Atletico Madrid drop more points.Poor old Ipswich. Dealt a horrendous pair of opening Premier League fixtures with Liverpool at home and then Manchester City away, they must have been looking forward to their little trip to fourth division AFC Wimbledon. Abi Paterson was there for this cruellest of blows. Nottingham Forest met Newcastle and one Sandro Tonali in the glamour tie of the round. Guy Clarke was watching that one for us. Atletico Madrid spent big this summer, but they’ve dropped four points from three games and, despite racking up an xG of 2.71, they just couldn’t break down Espanyol. All that, the League Cup third round draw, the last Champions League qualifiers and the latest transfer news. How do we get all of this content into just ten minutes of high quality audio? Simple. I scream at people until they get it right. Got something to say? Don’t keep it to yourself. That’s how ulcers develop. Post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Here’s that Champions League draw article that you absolutely must read. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5716629/2024/08/28/uefa-ucl-europa-draw-swiss/Need something to watch? Here’s that Bernal video I mentioned from JJ Bull.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp8ajQgfMQgPresenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Abi Paterson, Guy Clarke, James Pearce and Neil Mellor Producer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dani Olmo is finally a registered Barcelona player and just in the nick of time. The Catalans were staring down the barrel of a nasty shock away at Rayo Vallecano until Olmo appeared at the break and inspired a spirited fight back. That’s three wins from three for new boss Hansi Flick. Everton were in the League Cup against Doncaster and, after the start they’ve had, that was quite the banana skin. Producer Steve was watching to see if anyone slipped up. Transfer deadline day is looming and the transfers are coming thick and fast. Manchester United have been busy, so too have Napoli, but has anyone been as active as Brighton & Hove Albion? Listen to this episode and you’ll discover why this is unlikely to be a problem for their bank manager. Got something to say? Don’t keep it to yourself. That’s how ulcers develop. Post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Need something to read? Try Carl Anka on Manchester United’s steady improvement in the transfer market, an arena in which they have hitherto cast themselves as, well, the polar opposite of Brighton. Link’s in the descriptionhttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4757969/2024/08/27/manchester-united-transfers-sales/ Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: David OrnsteinProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know that Kobbie Mainoo has more interceptions than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues? Or that Brice Samba is one of only six unbeaten goalkeepers on the continent? Of course you didn’t. You’re a normal human being with an exciting life outside of football. But if you do like that sort of thing, you’ll love today’s show and a feature that will run until you all write in to demand that it stops. Plus, it was a very good night for Juventus, we’ve learned how to say Cagliari and who’s that at the top of La Liga with three wins from three? Nope, it’s not who you think.Got something to say? Get it off your chest, post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Danny Taylor’s lovely Sven Goran Eriksson piece is linked in the description. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5722811/2024/08/26/sven-goran-eriksson-england/Presenter: Iain MacintoshProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve been very mean about Chelsea for several weeks now, but are they about to have the last laugh? They put six past Wolves on Sunday. Tim Spiers was watching, he’ll tell us if we’re all in a lot of trouble. Manchester United lost too, Carl Anka is looking for positives there.But we don’t just discuss the Premier League here. Seb Stafford Bloor went to Saxony for the Bayern Munich game, I was watching Napoli, we’ve got all the news from Spain and France and then we’ll quick-step through Portugal, the Netherlands, Scotland, Turkey and MLS. Or, as I like to think of it, ‘all the leagues I have active in my FM saves.’Put simply: You NEED this podcast. You’ll never keep up with all the football unless you listen to this immediately. In ten minutes, we’ll give you the world. Or at least the bits that interested us today.Got something to say? Get it off your chest, post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Tim Spiers has watched every video on Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel so that you don’t have to, he’ll get a statue for this, you can read about it by clicking the link in the description.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5718836/2024/08/25/cristiano-ronaldo-youtube-channel/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Tim Spiers, Carl Anka, Seb Stafford-BloorProducer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another weekend filled with football approaches so we have your one stop guide to the fixtures you should be keeping an eye on - and a mini Bundesliga preview. Though you really should read Seb Stafford Bloor’s words, he knows what he’s talking about.Elsewhere Chelsea were in action, so was David De Gea, and Cristiano Ronaldo, find out how they got on. Plus the big transfer news too with James McNicholas on Mikel Merino and George Caulkin reacting to news that Kieran Trippier might be off.Got something to say? Get it off your chest, post it on the app or send an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Find Seb Stafford Bloor’s full Bundesliga preview herehttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5705002/2024/08/21/bundesliga-new-season-bayern-leverkusen-dortmund-leipzig/And have a read of Jacob Whitehead’s ‘Inside the De Ligt Deal’ here https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5705404/2024/08/22/matthijs-de-ligt-manchester-united-inside-deal/ Presenter: Abi PatersonWith: Seb Stafford Bloor, James McNicholas, and George CaulkinProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enzo Maresca certainly thinks so. He says that Chelsea, “is not the mess that it looks from the outside.” So…has he got a point? We’ve got Simon Johnson from Straight Outta Cobham on the show to tell us more. Plus, who’s the latest EFL manager to get sacked? Did anyone know Neil Lennon was at Rapid Bucharest? Don’t worry. Doesn’t matter now. And how do you say Cagliari? Hint: Don’t ask Google. Got something to say? Get it off your chest, post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Try Stuart James’ account of his weekend with NBC’s Premier League team, it’s a really good, access all areas piece, you’ll love it, find the link in the episode description. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5712144/2024/08/21/premier-league-nbc-epl-lowe/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Simon JohnsonProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Look, I love Georgi Mamardashvili as much as Mama Mamardashvili, but the timing of his move to Liverpool seems a bit odd. He’s a fantastic goalkeeper, but so is Allison and he’s only 31. And then there’s Caoimhin Kelleher, he’s as trustworthy as any number two in the league. What’s going on, James Pearce? And what’s all this about Ilkay Gundogan returning to Manchester City? He only left last summer, why’s he leaving Barcelona? And I know that I said we’d watch one of the U21 EFL Cup games, but it turned out that I couldn’t access United or City, the next on the list was Spurs, but given that their own official website hasn’t even mentioned this fixture, we just felt that the potential audience for that sort of granular coverage was probably limited to the parents of the players, so we gave it a miss and did a great big stats rundown instead. No, wait. Don’t go. It’s more interesting than I’ve made it sound. Got something to say? Get it off your chest, post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Try Adam Crafton and David Ornstein’s report on the USMNT’s reported hire of Mauricio Pochettino. What’s the hold up, why isn’t this done…and will it be done in time for those games in September. Click the link here. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5707564/2024/08/18/mauricio-pochettino-usmnt-head-coach-what-next/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: James Pearce and Sam LeeProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A draw away from home is never a terrible result, but Tottenham supporters will wonder how they didn't take all three points from their trip to Leicester City. Foxes fans will have a concise two word answer: Jamie Vardy. The 37 year old striker stepped up when he was needed most, stayed switched on after a miserable first half, dragged his team back into the game and could have won it for them too. View From The Lane, our Spurs podcast, will be unmissable this week. Danny Kelly may actually combust.Elsewhere Juventus, now under the management of Thiago Motta, got off to a great start by crushing Como. James Horncastle is here to let us know if this fascinating Como project is in trouble already.And it's a day ending with a 'y' so that must mean Chelsea have signed someone. More on that here.Got something to say? Get it off your chest, post it on the app or send me an email ([email protected]) or, you know, write a review on Apple.Need something to read? Find out why Antonio Conte is so unhappy already by clicking the link below for premium grade James Horncastle.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5708302/2024/08/19/conte-napoli-verona/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: James Horncastle, Liam TwomeyProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: Welcome to the first Giant Monday Round-Up of the season. In just ten minutes, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the weekend’s football. Like how Big Dan Burn chased Ben Brereton Diaz down the tunnel. And how Real Madrid slipped up in the Balearics. And how Bayer Leverkusen still haven’t lost a domestic game. You need this podcast, so click now and set yourself up for the week.Need something to read? What about Michael Cox on Ipswich? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5706501/2024/08/17/ipswich-town-liverpool-tactics/Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Seb Stafford Bloor, Liam TwomeyProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: The United States look like they've got their man. Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to manage the USMNT. Paul Tenorio lets us know what he thinks of that. La Liga is underway and we were watching how last season's surprise package Girona got on (spoiler: not as well as they might have hoped...) Plus, what's happened to poor Oscar Bobb?Need something to read? Check out James Horncastle's brilliant preview of the new Serie A season.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5697570/2024/08/15/horncastle-serie-a-preview-2024-25-juventus-inter-roma/Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Paul TenorioProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: How much trouble are the rest of La Liga in this season? On the evidence on the European Super Cup....lots of trouble. They haven't gelled yet, but they were still good enough for a comfortable win over a tricky Atalanta side. Pol Ballus is here to politely weigh up the chances of their rivals. Plus, what's going on at Chelsea today? And who are Arsenal looking to sign?Need something to read? The Athletic's F1 mid-season preview is well worth your time. The second of the season could be absolutely fascinating, so click the link below to whet your appetite.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5696095/2024/08/13/f1-midseason-review-best-driver-race-moments/Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Pol BallusProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: Are Liverpool going to be ok without a big money signing? Is it a worry that they haven't made one? We've borrowed James Pearce from Walk On. Plus, we ask Chris Waugh from Pod on the Tyne where Newcastle are with their pursuit of Marc Guehi...and could they be the dark horses this year? It's pretty much just me asking that one. Plus, what happened in those European qualifiers and were there any shocks in the League Cup?Need something to read? Mark Carey has done a long read on the tactical evolution of the Premier League and it's so well written and accessible that even I understand it. Just click the link in the episode description.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5695766/2024/08/13/premier-league-tactical-development/Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: James Pearce, Chris WaughProducer: Steve Hankey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: Will there ever be a day when we ask Chelsea correspondent Liam Twomey how it's going and he says, "Yeah, it's pretty quiet actually." Thank goodness he's here to help out. Laurie Whitwell is on too, he's got the latest on Manchester United's shopping trip to Bavaria. Plus, what happened when Luton met Burnley? Is Vinicius Junior going to Saudi Arabia? And who was the first EFL manager to leave his job?Need something to read? Adam Crafton had a one-on-one with Wolves manager Gary O'Neil and it's a fascinating insight into the mindset of one of the Premier League's most underrated managers. Just click the link in the episode description. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5691699/2024/08/12/premier-league-wolves-oneil-interview/Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Liam Twomey, Laurie WhitwellProducer: Charlie Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USA win Gold in France, City edge out United at Wembley, Schalke are still inexplicably all over the place, Mourinho gets a first league win, Leeds and Portsmouth go goal crazy, Plymouth get battered and oh, so much more. Europe's league's are slowly firing back up again. You need this podcast in your life just to keep up with it all.Need something to read? Casemiro might have a future at Manchester United after all. That's what Laurie Whitwell says anyway, and he knows his stuff.Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Sam LeeProducer: Abi Paterson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: Chelsea have been busy in the transfer market. Liam Twomey joins us to explain what's occurring. The Olympics are wrapping up this weekend, Meg Linehan has been hanging out with the USWNT. And the Community Shield is on Saturday. Carl Anka from Talk of the Devils pops in to let us know his thoughts.Need something to read? James McNicholas has written a masterful account of Mikel Arteta's first five years. You'll love it, give it a click immediately. Well...when you've listened to the show, at least.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5681537/2024/08/07/ange-postecoglou-interview-tottenham-spurs/Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Liam Twomey, Meg Linehan, Carl AnkaProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: Who's this Martin Zubimendi then? The word on the street, by which I mean David Ornstein, is that Liverpool are gfoing to make him the first signing of the Arne Slot era. And is everything okay with Leicester City? Rob Tanner is not so sure. And finally, ahead of what looks like a very interesting season in Serie A, James Horncastle gives us the low down on the new look AC Milan.Need something to read? Seb Stafford Bloor has been following Spurs around Japan and South Korea. Check out his marvellous account of it all by clicking this link.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5681537/2024/08/07/ange-postecoglou-interview-tottenham-spurs/Got something to say? I bet you have. Post it on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: David Ornstein, Rob Tanner, James HorncastleProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: The USWNT will play Brazil in the final of the Olympics after a dramatic day in France. Meg Linehan and Mike Zimmermann were watching the semi-finals for us. Plus, what's going on with Atletico Madrid? How are they signing so many players? And how have Barcelona managed to buy Dani Olmo for £60m? Find out right here.Need something to read? Try this brilliant account of Newcastle's pre-season tour from back-up goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, via our own George Caulkin: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5681026/2024/08/06/newcastle-premier-league-tour-gillespie/Post a comment on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Dermot Corrigan, Pol Ballus, Meg Linehan and Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: Neither team had it easy, but France will meet Spain in the Olympic Men's Final this weekend. Greg O'Keefe was watching the hosts, Pol Ballus reports in on the European champions. Plus, how are the USWNT looking ahead of their semi-final against Germany? Meg Linehan has the inside track. And, after a quiet few days, we've just had a lot of major transfers. Who's going where and why? Find out here.Post a comment on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Want something to read? Try Adam Crafton’s access all areas account of Wolves’ pre-season tour: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5678239/2024/08/05/premier-league-pre-season-tour-united-states/Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Greg O'Keefe, Pol Ballus, Meg LinehanProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's DFB: How do YOU feel about pre-season friendlies? Are they glorified training sessions or crucial barometers? This is a particularly pertinent question for Chelsea fans. Adam Crafton joins us to explain more. Tom Burrows was in Bordeaux for quite the night of Olympic football. But away from all the fume, just how good are Thierry Henry's French Olympic team? All that and stacks of transfer news too. Welcome back!Post a comment on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Adam Crafton, Tom BurrowsProducer: Mike ZimmermannWant something to read? Try Amy Lawrence's lovely piece on Arsenal's Italian connection: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5674460/2024/08/04/riccardo-calafiori-italy-arsenal-transfer/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Well, you know what? Spain were excellent and there's no shame in losing to the better team. They've been brilliant throughout this tournament, haven't they? Ah, but it gets you, doesn't it? Hope. When Cole Palmer sent that ball skidding into the bottom corner, just for a moment, I really did still believe. I thought Spain might start to tire and momentum would carry us over the line. In spite of everything I've learned since I stayed up in my pyjamas at the age of eight to watch England get knocked out the 1986 World Cup by Diego Maradona, I thought we were going to do. Sigh.Plus! Argentina are Copa America champions!Post a comment on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple. The Daily Football Briefing will return on August 5.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - We're incapacitated by tension, so we're leaning heavily on our experts. Oli Kay hates the phrase 'It's Coming Home' and he's not convinced that it is anyway. Pol Ballus says that Spain are calm and focused, so maybe he's right. Jack Lang is eagerly awaiting the Copa America Final, but we'll be very drunk by the time that comes around. Pray for us.Post a comment on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann, Oli Kay, Pol Ballus, Jack LangProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Klopp said he needed a rest and he wasn't kidding. The US will have to search elsewhere. And what's going on with French football? Why haven't they got a TV deal in place? The season starts in a month!Plus, did you spot the horrendous error in yesterday's show? Another humble apology is dispensed within. Sigh.What's your favourite football book of all time? Let us know. And if you're listening on Spotify, there should be poll somewhere on this page. Unless I've broken Spotify.Post a comment on the app, send me an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: James Pearce, Tom Burrows and Saad YousufProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Are Man Utd in danger of failing PSR? We can't afford Margot Robbie in a bath, but we do have Mark Critchley. And what's going on at Newcastle? And who are the USMNT going to appoint as their new manager?! It's all here.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mark Critchley, Chris Waugh, Greg O'KeeffeProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - England are through to the final of the European Championship and they actually deserve it. They were really good. It was most disconcerting. Argentina await their Copa American semifinal opponent - will it be Colombia or Uruguay?PLUS: Just as we were finishing off the show, Gregg Berhalter left the USMNT. It's been quite a night...Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Spain are through to the final of the European Championships and they did it in style, with a wondergoal from their still-just-about 16 year old Lamine Yamal. And Argentina advance to their second consecutive Copa America final.Plus: Seriously, why are multi-club models even allowed? It's completely against the spirit of the game and I don't understand why it hasn't been banned. But no-one ever reads this bit, so I can rant and rant and rant and no-one will ever know. There's a simple rule; if you wouldn't do it in Football Manager, you shouldn't do it in real football. Would you manage two clubs at once and sell players back and forth? Of course you wouldn't. You've got pride. You've got dignity. You're a DFB listener. I wish they were all like you. Sigh.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - for once, France won't be the favourites in a semi-final. But does anyone care or are they just enjoying the ride? And how good do Spain look? And what about Canada, eh? What a summer.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Charlotte Harpur, Tomás Hill López-Menchero, Joshua KlokeProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Germany have given us such a lovely tournament, but they're out before the semi-finals. What does it all mean? And what happened to Brazil? And who's this Joshua Zirkzee I keep reading about?!All these questions will be answered right here in under ten minutes.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jack Lang and Mark CareyProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - With five of the best penalties you'll ever see, England shook off another poor performance to take their place in the semi-finals. What magic is at work here? We think we know... And we say farewell to Turkey who won millions of new fans but, alas, not this game. The Dutch will meet the English on Wednesday. Plus, what happened in the Copa America?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Portugal and Germany crash out, France and Spain will meet in the first semi-final. Where did it all go wrong? We've got some ideas....Plus, what happened in the Copa America?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - It's the first of quarterfinals in the Copa America. How did Lionel Messi's Argentina do against Eduador?Plus: Erik ten Hag extends his contract at Manchester United. And: Newcastle United appoint a new sporting director.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann, Mark Critchley and Adam CraftonProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - it's the debate that everyone wants in on; should Cristiano Ronaldo start for Portugal on Friday?! We speak to Tim Spiers. Plus: What next for the USMNT? And: Bayern finally get their man! Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Tim Spiers, Paul Tenorio and Seb Stafford-BloorProducer: Lucy Oliva Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Austria vs Turkey was everything we expected it to be, the Dutch were much better than the Romanians hoped they were. The first knock out round ended in style. Plus - Colombia and Brazil entertained in the Copa America.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Well, that was all a bit dramatic. Portugal go through, but how long can Cristiano Ronaldo remain undroppable? France are through too, but that game was rather less exciting. Plus - the future of US Soccer is in limbo.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - England was on the verge of elimination, but saved by Bellingham and Kane heroics. Plus - the Georgian Cinderella story is over. And - What happened in the Copa?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Defending champions Italy were eliminated by Switzerland in the Round of 16. Plus - Germany tops Denmark to advance to the quarter finals. And - What happened in the Copa?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Brazil and Colombia push for their places in the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Plus - Who has been the best passing team at the Euros? And - Germany gets a big injury boost.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - The USA were in action in the Copa America. Are they on their way to the quarterfinals? Plus, Kevin De Bruyne speaks out about the Belgian fans and support.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Are Georgia your new second favourite team? Or perhaps your first favourite team, if your nation of birth has been letting you down. They beat Portugal and beat them well, watch out for them in the next round. They'll be joined by Romania, Belgium and Slovakia, though they were far less fun. Plus, what happened in the Copa America last night?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - England are through as group winners, but not exactly in style. So too our Austria, and they really have been excellent. Will this get better? By thunder, I hope so. Plus, what happened in the Copa America and where is Mary Earps off too?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - How did they get away with that? Italy were seconds from a very nervous week, but a last gasp goal sends them through, quite possibly at the expense of Luka Modric's Croatia. Elsewhere, Spain's B Team eliminate Albania.Plus, Brazil and Colombia were in action in the Copa America.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Germany very nearly slipped up and lost their grip on the top spot. Guy Clarke was watching. Meanwhile Scotland fell short once again, exiting yet another tournament in the first round. VAR...urgh...what is it good for? Absolutely nothing, it seems.Plus, the USA were in action in the Copa America.Who's your favourite unheralded player so far? Let us know. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email ([email protected]) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.