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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:

England prepares for Ukraine, Salah stays put and latest on Antony Sep 08, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

No Saudi move for Salah as the Kingdom’s transfer window closes. Oli Kay reflects on the Saudi window.

We assess England’s selection issues before facing Ukraine. Tim Spiers is in Poland for the match.

And we outline the latest situation on Manchester United’s Anthony. Mark Critchley has the latest details.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Ben Green

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Is the Ballon d'Or Lionel Messi's to lose? Sep 07, 2023

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Today:

Can anyone beat Lionel Messi to the men’s Ballon d’Or? Felipe Cardenas assesses the Argentinian's competition for the men's prize.

What has happened to Hugo Lloris? James Maw discusses the options the Tottenham keeper has for his future.

After a difficult start to the season, what’s gone wrong for Newcastle United? Jacob Whitehead has been writing on why things have not started smoothly at the club.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Michael Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Is Mo Salah’s Liverpool exit inevitable? Sep 06, 2023

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Today:

Is Mo Salah’s Liverpool exit inevitable? Simon Hughes certainly thinks so and explains why.

With Jorge Vilda sacked, what next for Spain’s world champions? Meg Linehan brings us up to date on the latest development in this saga

What happened at Mason Greenwood’s Getafe unveiling? Guillermo Rai was in the outskirts of Madrid to watch.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Michael Zimmerman and Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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What does Jordan Henderson think about the criticism of his move to Saudi Arabia? Sep 05, 2023

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Today:

Jordan Henderson speaks to The Athletic about his controversial transfer to the Saudi Pro League. David Ornstein and Adam Crafton sat down with the former Liverpool captain to discuss everything from his Liverpool exit, accusations he only went for the money, and going from wearing rainbow laces to representing the Saudi league. Adam Crafton joins to bring the details of the conversation.

Who can stop Manchester City winning the title this season? Sam Lee suggests that the only team that can hinder the reigning Champions is, well, themselves.

And are Borussia Dortmund in crisis? Seb Stafford-Bloor has been watching the team closely as they struggle at the start of the season.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Manchester United lose on the road again, Liverpool roll over Aston Villa, and is Jude Bellingham Real Madrid's new hero? Sep 04, 2023

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Today:

Two defeats from four matches - what’s going wrong with Manchester United? Carl Anka was at the Emirates and brings his assessment on the Red Devils' stuttering start to the season.

How did Liverpool roll over Aston Villa? With 10 points from a possible 12, James Pearce tells us all about the way Jurgen Klopp's men have overcome a tricky fixture list so far.

Do Real Madrid have a new hero? Five goals in four league matches says that Jude Bellingham is already cementing his status in La Liga. Guillermo Rai has been watching the young Englishman.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Mo Salah’s future, United get Amrabat and Spurs get their top target Sep 02, 2023

Show notes

Welcome to a special Deadline Day episode of the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today, David Ornstein tells us:

Can Salah still move to Saudi?

Has Manchester United found their midfield linchpin?

Did Spurs do enough in the window?

Host: Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Liverpool's transfer business, Newcastle's UCL draw and England squad call-ups Sep 01, 2023

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Could Mo Salah leave Liverpool on Deadline Day? David Ornstein has the latest.

Who got the best Champions League draw? Laurie Whitwell looks at the “group of death”.

Why Sterling is out, and Nketiah in for England? Liam Twomey on Garth Southgate’s call-ups.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Barcelona starlet to Brighton, Chelsea to sign Man City youngster, and Nunes to leave Wolves Aug 31, 2023

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Today:

Where is Barcelona youngster Ansu Fati heading to? Pol Ballus tells us about the player Brighton might be getting in on loan

Why are Chelsea signing one of Manchester City’s rising stars? Simon Johnson has the latest on Chelsea's incomings and outgoings

What changed to take Matheus Nunes to the brink of joining the Premier League champions? Sam Lee tells us why Man City worked so hard to get the Wolves player.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producers: Abi Paterson and Michael Zimmerman

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Manchester United look for a left back, Brennan Johnson is in demand, and Romelu Lukaku reunites with Jose Mourinho Aug 30, 2023

Show notes

Today:

Is Cucurella the answer for Manchester United? Laurie Whitwell brings us up to date on the latest transfer news including their search for a midfielder and left back.

Where next for Brennan Johnson? With the Forest youngster in high demand, Paul Taylor tell us more about who would like to sign him.

What awaits Romelu Lukaku in Rome? As the Chelsea striker rejoins Jose Mourinho in the Italian capital, James Horncastle has the details of how that move happened including a private jet journey with an unexpected pilot.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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One in one out at Manchester City, Kudus joins West Ham, and the latest twists in Spain's scandal Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

It could be one in one out at Man City - but who’s gone on strike? David Ornstein has the latest on Matheus Nunes' future

How good is West Ham’s new big money signing? Jon Mackenzie brings the kudos on Kudus

And what is the latest remarkable twist in Spanish football’s neverending scandal? Dermot Corrigan is camped out at a church in south Spain to bring us up to date on where we're at with Luis Rubiales' future

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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