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Why Jürgen Klopp said no to the USA Jul 12, 2024

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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.

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: James Pearce, Tom Burrows and Saad Yousuf

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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Manchester United just posted a £71.4m quarterly loss. Are they ok? Jul 11, 2024

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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.

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Mark Critchley, Chris Waugh, Greg O'Keeffe

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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England are really good at football. Who saw this coming? Jul 11, 2024

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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...

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

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Lamine Yamal wraps up the goal of the tournament competition Jul 10, 2024

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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.

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

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Excitement builds for France and Spain... and Canada! Jul 08, 2024

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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.

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Charlotte Harpur, Tomás Hill López-Menchero, Joshua Kloke

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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What on earth happened to Brazil and are the Germans okay? Jul 07, 2024

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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.

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jack Lang and Mark Carey

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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Planet in shock as England shine in penalty shoot out Jul 07, 2024

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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?

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

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The end of the line for Ronaldo and Kroos Jul 06, 2024

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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?

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Mike Zimmermann

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Messi, Argentina survive a late collapse Jul 05, 2024

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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.

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Mike Zimmermann, Mark Critchley and Adam Crafton

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

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Will Ronaldo start? Well, yes. But should Ronaldo start? Jul 03, 2024

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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!

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Tim Spiers, Paul Tenorio and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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