The Daily Football Briefing

Today…Could Newcastle’s 55 million pound signing be suspended from football? Jacob Whitehead with the latest reporting on Sandro Tonali.Will Manchester United vote on selling part of the club today? Dan Sheldon tells us what we need to know.And are Liverpool ready for a Merseyside derby? Gregg Evans discusses the challenges facing the Reds ahead of Saturday.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Today…Why are Italy at risk of missing another major tournament? James Horncastle explains the Azzurri’s transition period.England are heading to the 2024 Euros in Germany. Tim Spiers was at Wembley for the clinching matching.How patient do Man United fans need to be over their potential new investors? Matt Slater goes behind the business.Are Barcelona still in trouble over alleged corruption involving Spain’s referees? Pol Ballús has the latest.Host: Michael BaileyProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Today…Why are England fans booing Jordan Henderson? Tim Spiers has the answers.Why are Italy without two of their best players? James Horncastle tells us everything we need to know about the Italian betting scandal.Host: Michael BaileyProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Today…Another twist in Manchester United takeover saga. Mark Critchley has the latest details.Scotland qualify for the Euros. Jordan Campbell on what it means to the country and federation.And late drama in the WSL. Jessy Parker Humphreys was at the Emirates for Arsenal’s late comeback.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Today…As England prepare to play Australia - the PL and FA comment on Israel and Palestine. Tim Spiers has the latest.Spain strengthen their Euro 2024 chances, as Scotland are made to wait. Dermot Corrigan was at the match in Seville.And no Old Trafford at the UK and Ireland EURO 2028 - why? Danny Taylor explains.Host: Adam LeventhalProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

As the competitive internationals get underway, Thursday's Euro 2024 qualifying action is headlined by Spain versus Scotland, the latter of whom just need a point to qualify for the tournament. Jordan Campbell and Dermot Corrigan preview what's on the table for both sides.Over the Atlantic there's plenty of action too with the South American World Cup qualifiers which see Colombia taking on Uruguay (or Luis Dias v Darwin Nunez for Liverpool fans) and Messi's Argentina face Paraguay. While the USMNT have a big friendly against Germany to test themselves. Across all of it for The Athletic is Felipe Cardenas.Host: Michael BaileyProducers: Abi Paterson and Mike ZimmermannExec Prod: Iain Macintosh

How should Eden Hazard be remembered? Michael Cox looks back on the Belgian's career.Why is Howard Webb bringing up that VAR incident again? Phil Buckingham watched 'Match Officials Mic'd Up' so you didn't have to.Who is Johan Lange - the technical director appointed by the Premier League leaders? Charlie Eccleshare tells us about the man taking over from Fabio Paratici.What happened in Manchester United Women's first ever Champions League match? Carl Anka was there to watch.Host: Michael BaileyProducers: Abi Paterson and Mike ZimmermannExec Prod: Iain Macintosh

UEFA are set to announce the hosts for Euro 2028. Matt Slater is in Nyon, Switzerland, for the announcement and tells us what to expect from UEFA HQ. Is Wayne Rooney heading to Birmingham? Tom Burrows has been following the story.And what does Lionel Messi do with no club games for the next four months? Inter Miami can no longer make the play offs so Jeff Rueter maps out what might happen for the Argentinian over the coming months.Host: Tim SpiersProducers: Mike Zimmermann and Abi PatersonExec Prod: Iain Macintosh

Today…Do Arsenal believe they can win the title? Amy Lawrence on the Gunners’ huge win against Manchester City.Why do Manchester City keep losing? Sam Lee tells us how important the absence of Rodri is.And who has become La Liga’s youngest ever goalscorer? Pol Ballús has the story of Lamine Yamal.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

The Daily Football Briefing is a 15 minute bitesize podcast that brings you up to speed every weekday morning.