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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: İlkay Gündoğan looks set to return to Manchester City as Barcelona seem happy to let him go on a free; Liverpool are in talks for Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili; Chelsea continue to be busy in the transfer market, with moves in both directions; Ivan Toney looks set to make the move to the Saudi pro league; Fulham are on the brink of signing Joachim Andersen; Phil Foden wins PFA Men’s Player of the year and Khadija Shaw wins the women’s award; Tim Weah faces a spell on the sidelines after a hamstring injury; Raheem Stirling seems not to be part of Enzo Maresca’s plans at Chelsea; and Manchester City’s dairy partnership inspires us to unpack the oddest footballing sponsorships over the years.
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 Cooper
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
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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 are wasteful in their first game of the season against Steve Cooper’s newly promoted Leicester, and the game finishes 1-1; Lionel Messi is left out of Argentina’s squad after his ankle injury at the Copa America; TimWeah scores his first Serie A goal in Juventus’s win against Como; Joao Felix is set to move back to Chelsea as Atletico Madrid close in on Conor Gallagher; İlkay Gündoğan may move back to Manchester City; Wolves express interest in Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdalee; and in the Peruvian cup, Sebastian Munoz receives the most bizarre red card we’ve ever seen.
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 James
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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 gets underway and last year’s title challengers get routine wins, including Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool, as well as Manchester United; Pochettino set to be confirmed as USMNT boss in the next 48 hours; we round up the results around Europe including Mbappe’s debut in Real Madrid’s disappointing draw with Mallorca; and Erling Haaland settles a score with Marc Cucurella.
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 Watson
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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 begins on Friday with Manchester United v Fulham at 3pm Eastern; Ipswich, Southampton, and Leicester City return to the top flight; there will be changes in how VAR operates this season, with a new X account for the Premier League officials; Mauricio Pochettino will manage the USMNT remotely from his European base; Kalvin Phillips joins Ipswich on loan from Manchester City; Dutch giants Ajax and Greek team Panathinaikos play out a 25 minute penalty shootout.
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 Watson
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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 set to become the next manager of the USMNT; Mbappe bags a goal in his competitive debut at Real Madrid; Bruno Fernandes signs a new contract with Manchester United; Manchester City’s Oscar Bobb will have a spell on the sidelines after fracturing his leg; we round up the latest news ahead of the Premier League season starting on Friday; and Ronaldinho’s son joins Burnley.
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 James
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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 sign Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazrouri, who both played under Erik Ten Hag at Ajax; Aaron Wan-Bissaka joins West Ham; Premier League chief Richard Masters says it is time to resolve Manchester City’s 115 charges; Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher flies back to London after the brakes are put on a move to Atletico Madrid; Barcelona are in financial chaos and cannot register their new signing Dani Olmo; Scottish giants Rangers and Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe are knocked out the Champions League qualifying; and we extend our best wishes and solidarity to Turkey’s İstanbulspor.
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 Cooper
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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 against Manchester City’s alleged 115 financial discrepancies is set to start next month with the final decision known early next year; Real Sociedad’s defensive midfielder Martin Zubimendi turns down a move to Liverpool; Julian Alvarez leaves Manchester City for Atletico Madrid; we round up the rest of the latest transfer news including Manchester United being poised to sign Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt; NBA star Kevin Durant becomes a minority shareholder of French giants Paris Saint-Germain; and iconic TV chef Delia Smith and her husband cut their stake in Norwich City.
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 Cooper
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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: Emma Hayes goes all the way with the USWNT in her first tournament as they win gold in Paris; Spain beat hosts France in the men’s gold medal match at the Olympics; Manchester City overcome Manchester United in the Community Shield on penalties; Chelsea sign Pedro Neto from Wolves; Dominic Solanke joins Tottenham Hotspur; the EFL kicks off, and Wrexham have an impressive victory to start their League One campaign; and a Gillingham season ticket holder has a nasty surprise when he gets to his ‘seat’.
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 Cooper
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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 face Brazil in the gold medal match of Paris Olympics on Saturday, aiming for glory in Emma Hayes’s first tournament as coach; Morocco beat Egypt 6-0 in the men’s bronze medal match; Portuguese legend Pepe retires; Pochettino is open to the England manager job after being in conversation to take over the USMNT role; we preview the men’s gold medal match between France and Spain which is happening on Friday, as well as the women’s bronze medal match between Germany and Spain; and Arteta trials a unique strategy to increase the awareness of his Arsenal players.
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 James
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See 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 clubs are preparing up for next season, and we look at Manchester City’s lack of signings, the start of Arne Slot’s tenure at Liverpool, and West Ham’s huge transfer spend, plus more; anticipation builds for the USWNT’s Olympics final on Saturday; and why does Leicester’s shirt sponsor seem so popular?
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 Cooper
Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard
Researcher: Jack Collins
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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