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/5697570/2024/08/1...
Aug 15, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 ...
Aug 14, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Aug 13, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Gar...
Aug 12, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Aug 11, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 t...
Aug 08, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Che...
Aug 07, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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.nyt...
Aug 06, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a...
Aug 05, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com)...
Aug 04, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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...
Jul 15, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh ...
Jul 14, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Spo...
Jul 12, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mark Critchley, Chris Waugh, Greg O'Keeffe Producer: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
Jul 11, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zi...
Jul 11, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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. Ther...
Jul 10, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Charlotte Harpur, Tomás Hill López-Menchero, Joshua Kloke Producer: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 08, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jack Lang and Mark Carey Producer: Lucy Oliva Learn more abo...
Jul 07, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macinto...
Jul 07, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann, Mark Critchley and Adam Crafton Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
Jul 05, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Tim Spiers, Paul Tenorio and Seb Stafford-Bloor Producer: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 03, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 02, 2024•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 01, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2024•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2024•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With...
Jun 27, 2024•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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 (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Mike Zimmermann and Guy Clarke Producer: Mike Zimmermann Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
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