The Daily Football Briefing

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Belgium finally turn up in Germany Jun 23, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Belgium are up and running, they beat Romania 2-0, Portugal had a lovely time of it against Turkey and unlikely lads Georgia have a pathway to the knock out stage. Plus: Who have Aston Villa just sold and why? And what happened in the Copa last night?

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

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Are Austria everyone's second favourite team? (apart from Poland) Jun 22, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Austria's bold 3-1 victory over Poland gives them a real chance of progression. They were certainly more fun than France and the Netherlands who played out a fairly dull draw. Plus: Where is Michael Olise going this summer? Hint: It's not Chelsea. And what happened in the Copa last night?

Who's your favourite unheralded player so far? Let us know. 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

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Spain send out a message: We're back! Jun 21, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Just how good were Spain against Italy? Spoiler alert: They were really, really good. Almost as good as England were bad, if that makes any sense at all.

Plus: What happened in the opening game at Copa America?

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

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Germany progress, Croatia and Albania have bun fight, Scotland survive... Jun 19, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Germany are through, but the game of the day was Croatia's chaotic clash with Albania. One minute Croatia are going out, then Albania are going out, but by the end...are both of them going out?

Plus, Scotland finally turn up, Steve Cooper may be off to Leicester and who have Aston Villa nearly signed?

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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Portugal snatch victory while Turkey and Georgia serve up a classic Jun 18, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Portugal made hard work of a stubborn Czech Republic while Turkey and Georgia battled it out in the best game of the tournament so far. Plus: Who's got the easiest run-in next season? Hint: it rhymes with Canchester Mitty.

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Slovakia stun Belgium! And Mbappe's nose gets banjaxed... Jun 17, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Slovakia beat Belgium and they were well worth it too. Austria took the game to France, but were just edged out and Romania put three past Ukraine.

Also: Is it okay to support more than one club? We discuss this age-old anxiety. And you can too. Get involved by posting a comment on the app, sending Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or writing a review on Apple!

Presenter: Iain Macintosh

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

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England open up with a win! Just... Jun 16, 2024

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On today's Briefing - England edged past Serbia, but it wasn't a comfortable night. The Netherlands had to fight back from a goal down to beat Poland, while Denmark and Slovenia shared the spoils.

Also: Why can't Kylian Mbappe play at the Olympics?

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

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Italy survive early scare to make a winning start Jun 15, 2024

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On today's Briefing - It's a winning start for holders Italy, but that doesn't tell the whole story... Spain and Switzerland picked up three points too while in the Premier League, Brighton have a new manager.

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Sub-optimal evening for Scotland Jun 14, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Scotland are crushed 5-1 by Germany. The managerial merry-go-round continues to spin. Where's Roberto de Zerbi going? And who's joining Jose Mourinho in Turkey?

Plus - Who's the greatest bargain signing in the history of the Premier League?

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Terzić departs Dortmund as Club World Cup backlash grows Jun 13, 2024

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On today's Briefing - Borussia Dortmund part company with manager Edin Terzić after he asked the club "to terminate his contract with immediate effect". German football expert Seb Stafford-Bloor tells us trouble's been brewing despite their run to the Champions League final...

Meanwhile, the expanded Fifa Club World Cup continues to cause consternation, with legal action now on the cards. The Athletic's Matt Slater has the story.

Plus - Sam Kerr waterworks, a new Brazilian Iron and some spicy Serie A appointments...

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor & Matt Slater

Producer: Lucy Oliva

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