The Daily Football Briefing

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.Post a comment on the app, send me an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: James Pearce, Tom Burrows and Saad YousufProducer: Lucy Oliva

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.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mark Critchley, Chris Waugh, Greg O'KeeffeProducer: Lucy Oliva

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...Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann

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.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann

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.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Charlotte Harpur, Tomás Hill López-Menchero, Joshua KlokeProducer: Lucy Oliva

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.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Jack Lang and Mark CareyProducer: Lucy Oliva

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?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann

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?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike ZimmermannProducer: Mike Zimmermann

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.Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann, Mark Critchley and Adam CraftonProducer: Mike Zimmermann

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! Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple.Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Tim Spiers, Paul Tenorio and Seb Stafford-BloorProducer: Lucy Oliva