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Latest episodes

Jul 3, 2024 • 9min
Turkey deny Austria and, oh hello, the Dutch have turned up
On today's Briefing - Austria vs Turkey was everything we expected it to be, the Dutch were much better than the Romanians hoped they were. The first knock out round ended in style. Plus - Colombia and Brazil entertained 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

Jul 2, 2024 • 11min
Ronaldo weeps as Portugal sneak into last eight
On today's Briefing - Well, that was all a bit dramatic. Portugal go through, but how long can Cristiano Ronaldo remain undroppable? France are through too, but that game was rather less exciting. Plus - the future of US Soccer is in limbo.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

Jul 1, 2024 • 8min
Bellingham saves England
On today's Briefing - England was on the verge of elimination, but saved by Bellingham and Kane heroics. Plus - the Georgian Cinderella story is over. And - What happened in the Copa?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

Jun 30, 2024 • 9min
Italy exit Euro 2024
On today's Briefing - Defending champions Italy were eliminated by Switzerland in the Round of 16. Plus - Germany tops Denmark to advance to the quarter finals. And - What happened in the Copa?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

Jun 29, 2024 • 8min
Brazil bounce back
On today's Briefing - Brazil and Colombia push for their places in the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Plus - Who has been the best passing team at the Euros? And - Germany gets a big injury boost.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

Jun 28, 2024 • 10min
USA's Copa America hopes in the balance
On today's Briefing - The USA were in action in the Copa America. Are they on their way to the quarterfinals? Plus, Kevin De Bruyne speaks out about the Belgian fans and support.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

Jun 27, 2024 • 10min
We're all Georgians now
On today's Briefing - Are Georgia your new second favourite team? Or perhaps your first favourite team, if your nation of birth has been letting you down. They beat Portugal and beat them well, watch out for them in the next round. They'll be joined by Romania, Belgium and Slovakia, though they were far less fun. Plus, what happened in the Copa America last night?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann

Jun 26, 2024 • 10min
England: Less than fun.
On today's Briefing - England are through as group winners, but not exactly in style. So too our Austria, and they really have been excellent. Will this get better? By thunder, I hope so. Plus, what happened in the Copa America and where is Mary Earps off too?Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple!Presenter: Iain MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann

Jun 25, 2024 • 8min
Italy's great escape!
On today's Briefing - How did they get away with that? Italy were seconds from a very nervous week, but a last gasp goal sends them through, quite possibly at the expense of Luka Modric's Croatia. Elsewhere, Spain's B Team eliminate Albania.Plus, Brazil and Colombia were in action 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 Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann

Jun 24, 2024 • 9min
Heartbreak for Scotland and a fright for Germany
On today's Briefing - Germany very nearly slipped up and lost their grip on the top spot. Guy Clarke was watching. Meanwhile Scotland fell short once again, exiting yet another tournament in the first round. VAR...urgh...what is it good for? Absolutely nothing, it seems.Plus, the USA were in action in the Copa America.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 MacintoshWith: Mike Zimmermann and Guy ClarkeProducer: Mike Zimmermann