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**The Daily Football Briefing**

Welcome to The Daily Football Briefing from The Athletic. It’s all the football news you need in ten minutes or less. Subscribe now and you’ll never miss another story.

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Latest Episodes:

Pogba banned from football for four years Mar 01, 2024

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Is Paul Pogba’s career over? James Horncastle tells us what’s next for the Juventus midfielder.

Do United have a prayer in the Manchester derby? Mark Critchley previews the cross-town matchup.

And what’s got Ronaldo riled in Saudi Arabia? Nick Miller explains Ronaldo’s suspension.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Arch-rivals Liverpool and Man United set up FA Cup showdown Feb 29, 2024

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Liverpool and Manchester United book an FA Cup showdown. Carl Anka watched United scrape through against Forest while James Pearce saw Klopp's kids prove they are more than alright. James also brings us up to speed on Liverpool's search for a Sporting Director.

Chelsea made life difficult for themselves against Leeds.

We tell you why Taylor Swift is causing Real Madrid to move their final match of the season.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Abi Paterson and Michael Zimmermann

Exec Prod: Iain MacIntosh

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Pressure eases on Howe as Newcastle edge through Feb 28, 2024

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Newcastle squeak through to the FA Cup Quarter Finals. Chris Waugh reflects on a match that saw the Premier League side struggle against Championship opposition.

Jack Grealish limped off as Erling Haaland scored five. Sam Lee watched Manchester City cruise past Luton.

Pochettino fights back at stumbling Chelsea. Ahead of their match against Leeds, Liam Twomey analyses the Chelsea manager's epic answer in their pre match press conference.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Abi Paterson and Michael Zimmermann

Exec Prod: Iain MacIntosh

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Everton’s points penalty reduced Feb 27, 2024

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Everton’s points penalty is reduced. David Ornstein on why it was decided to reduce the penalty but also what still lies in store for the Toffees and Nottingham Forest.

Newcastle look to turn the tide as they face Blackburn in the FA Cup. Chris Waugh previews the tie.

Real Madrid close in on another Galactico. Rafael Honigstein has the story on Alfonso Davies' proposed move.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann

Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh

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Liverpool win the Carabao Cup Feb 26, 2024

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Liverpool win the League Cup. James Pearce reacts to Jurgen Klopp’s youth movement in the biggest game of the season so far.

Another Wembley defeat for Chelsea. Liam Twomey thinks Pochettino’s side showed mental weakness on Sunday.

And how did Manchester United lose to Fulham at home? Carl Anka was at Old Trafford.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Liverpool and Chelsea prepare for the Carabao Cup final Feb 23, 2024

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Liverpool and Chelsea face off at Wembley. James Pearce and Liam Twomey give their insight leading up to the Carabao Cup final.

A grudge match for Arsenal. Amy Lawrence thinks Arsenal is looking for revenge.

And can Bayern Munich win a football match? Seb Stafford-Bloor on the struggles of Bayern.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Liverpool fight back to crush Luton Feb 22, 2024

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Liverpool survive a Luton scare to go clear. Caoimhe O'Neill was at Anfield to watch the drama unfold.

A late Champions League blow for Arsenal. James McNicholas saw Arsenal succumb to a last minute winner in Porto.

Napoli begin life under their third coach of the season. James Horncastle assesses the size of the task in front of Francesco Calzona despite their draw with Barcelona.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s vision for Manchester United. Adam Crafton reports back on what Ratcliffe had to say with some of it causing a stir.

Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season. Raphael Honigstein discusses whether Xabi Alonso may be tempted by a move to Munich.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann

Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's takeover at Manchester United is official Feb 21, 2024

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is finally in at Man Utd. Laurie Whitwell on what this means for the club moving forward.

Arsenal take their buzz into the Champions League. James McNicolas is in Porto and previews Arsenal’s Round of 16 tie.

And La Liga tightens its financial screw on Barcelona. Pol Ballus has the latest on Barca’s financial troubles.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Roy Hodgson steps down at Crystal Palace Feb 20, 2024

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It’s standoff time as Ashworth goes on gardening leave. Laurie Whitwell and Chris Waugh have the latest on the future of Newcastle’s sporting director.

Glasner appointed as Hodgson says bye to Crystal Palace. Matt Woosnam reacts to the news.

And it’s a third manager of the season for the Italian champions. James Horncastle on Napoli’s struggles.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Bayern suffer their third consecutive loss Feb 19, 2024

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Is Thomas Tuchel on his way out at Bayern? Raphael Honigstein has the latest on the German manager.

The Premier League title race takes another turn. Sam Lee and Simon Johnson react to the 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Chelsea.

And, are PSG already phasing out Mbappe? Peter Rutzler on the future of the French star after being left out of the starting XI on Saturday.

Host: Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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