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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:

Liverpool saved by Nuñez, Arsenal's tinkering tactics and Rubiales suspended by FIFA Aug 28, 2023

Show notes

Has Darwin Nuñez kick-started his Liverpool career? James Pearce was at St. James’ Park for Liverpool’s crazy comeback.

Is Arteta trying to change too much at Arsenal? Nick Miller on the tinkering of the Gunners’ tactics.

What next for the Spanish football federation? Dermot Corrigan explains the suspension of Luis Rubiales.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Salah entertains Saudi, Lukaku's future at Chelsea and Juventus back on top? Aug 25, 2023

Show notes

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

Today:

Is Mo Salah leaving Liverpool for Saudi Arabia? James Pearce has the latest.

Could Romelu Lukaku play for Chelsea this season? Liam Twomey on the best possible outcome.

Are Juventus back? James Horncastle is convinced this might be Juve’s year.

Host: Abi Paterson

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Spain's scandal, Everton's (lack of) investment, and Aston Villa are in the groove Aug 24, 2023

Show notes

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

Today:

What’s the latest on the scandal that has split Spain? As the controversy surrounding RFEF President Luis Rubiales escalates, Pat Jennings brings us up to speed with the story.

How’s Everton’s hunt for investment going? Matt Slater brings the latest setback for the Toffees

Are Aston Villa back in the groove? Jacob Tanswell was in Edinburgh to watch Villa in action

Host: Abi Paterson

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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City without Pep, Chelsea loan to Newcastle, and where will Gravenberch end up Aug 23, 2023

Show notes

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

Today:

How will Manchester City cope without Pep Guardiola? Sam Lee has the details on the Spaniard's back surgery

What type of player are Newcastle getting in Lewis Hall? Simon Johnson tells us more about Chelsea's highly rated academy talent

Could Bayern Munich’s promising midfielder Ryan Gravenberch be on his way out? Rafael Honigstein brings us the latest news on where the Dutch player may end up

Host: Reuben Pinder

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Why Manchester United have performed a U-turn on Mason Greenwood Aug 22, 2023

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

Today:

Why have Manchester United performed a U-Turn on Mason Greenwood? Adam Crafton continues to lead the way with investigative journalism

How did Arsenal make it two wins from two? Jordan Campbell was at Selhurst Park to watch the Gunners

How did AC Milan’s new Captain America do on his debut? James Horncastle was watching Christian Pulisic in Bologna

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Spain win World Cup, Chelsea lose to Hammers and what’s wrong with Man Utd? Aug 21, 2023

Show notes

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

Today:

How did Spain become the best team in women’s football? Laia Cervello Herrero on their development and road to the top.

Abi Paterson tells us what’s next for the Lionesses.

Are Chelsea having growing pains under Pochettino? Simon Johnson gives his explanation to the slow start for the Blues.

Is it too early for Manchester United fans to panic? Laurie Whitwell details United’s struggles.

Host: Tim Spiers

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Is Endo Liverpool’s midfield solution? Aug 18, 2023

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

Today:

Is Endo Liverpool’s midfield solution? Seb Stafford Bloor has watched the Japanese player in the Bundesliga and tells us more about him.

Why has Michael Olise opted against joining Chelsea? David Ornstein brings us the latest, whilst Matt Woosnam gives us the Palace perspective.

And on a weekend of two finals, will it be glory for both England and Lionel Messi? Abi Paterson is in Sydney to preview the World Cup final and Felipe Cardenas is in Miami for Lionel Messi's first Inter Miami press conference

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Abi Paterson

Exec Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Mason Greenwood: What's next? Aug 17, 2023

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

Today:

Manchester United tell senior staff that Mason Greenwood will return to the squad. Adam Crafton has the major story.

After reaching the World Cup final, how will England approach the challenge of Spain? Chloe Morgan on the Lionesses historic trip to the final.

Manchester City adds a fourth piece of silverware to the cabinet. Mark Critchley reports from the UEFA Super Cup.

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What awaits Neymar as he swaps Paris for Saudi Arabia? Aug 16, 2023

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

Today:

What awaits Neymar as he swaps Paris for Saudi Arabia? Andrew Hankinson reflects on his experience in the Kingdom whilst Peter Rutzler mulls on how Neymar will be remembered by PSG fans

Why are Chelsea at it again, as they pursue yet another Premier League star? Matt Woosnam prepares for Palace losing Michael Olise to the big spending Blues

And in the World Cup what do England and Australia make of this so called sporting rivalry? Chloe Morgan is out in Sydney ahead of the semi final.

Host: Michael Bailey

Producer: Abi Paterson

Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh

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Liverpool lose another transfer target to Chelsea Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

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

Today:

Why have Liverpool missed out to Chelsea on yet another transfer? David Ornstein has the details.

Why has Roberto Mancini left Italy? James Horncastle tells all

And what should we expect from the World Cup semi finals? Michael Cox is in Sydney following all the action