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Jul 31, 2023 • 11min
Is Rasmus Højlund ready for the Premier League at Manchester United?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Is Manchester United’s new striker ready for the Premier League? Laurie Whitwell on Rasmus Højlund’s arrival to Old Trafford. And after being fined by UEFA, could Chelsea face sanctions from the Premier League? Liam Twomey lays out what’s next.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Ben Green

Jul 28, 2023 • 13min
Does David Beckham think it’s time for new owners at Manchester United?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Does David Beckham think it’s time for new owners at Manchester United? David Ornstein has the exclusive interview.What will PSG do to fill a Messi AND Mbappe shaped hole? Peter Rutzler on his Harry Kane could move to Paris.And are co-hosts Australia heading for a shock early exit from the Women’s World Cup? Chloe Morgan is on the ground.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Jul 27, 2023 • 13min
What does Joe Lewis's indictment mean for Tottenham Hotspur?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:What does Joe Lewis's indictment mean for Tottenham Hotspur? Matt Slater is here to make everything clearerWhat is going on at Wolves? Our own Tim Spiers has the lowdownWith European Champions England still not firing on all cylinders, Charlotte Harpur tells us what to expect from England's match against DenmarkHost: Reuben PinderProducer: Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.

Jul 26, 2023 • 13min
Is Fabinho's move to Saudi Arabia in jeopardy?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Is Fabinho's move to Saudi Arabia in jeopardy? David Ornstein brings us the latest and an important update on his dogs.Who is the new kid on Manchester United's block? Carl Anka tells us to not compare him to Erling HaalandWhy has it all gone wrong for Norway at the World Cup? With the details is our Athletic Women's Football Pod host, Michelle OwenHost: Iain MacintoshProducer: Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.

Jul 25, 2023 • 13min
Will Kylian Mbappe head to Saudi Arabia?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Will Kylian Mbappe move to Saudi Arabia and become the world’s most expensive player? Adam Crafton has the latest insight.How did Jude Bellingham’s first Real Madrid appearance go? Mario Cortegana was in California to watch his debut.Why is Wilfried Zaha moving to Turkey? Dom Fifield on Zaha’s pursuit of Champions League football.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.

Jul 24, 2023 • 13min
Should Chelsea fans be excited about the new campaign?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Pochettino appears to have got Chelsea playing again, Liam Twomey talks us through how the Blues are shaping up ahead of the new season.Last week Bruno Fernandes was named as Manchester United’s new captain, but is he the right choice? Laurie Whitwell has the details. Paul Tenorio has been following every moment of Messi’s Miami move, he dives into the impact the Argentine has had so far.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Jay BealeExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.

Jul 21, 2023 • 11min
What went wrong for Sadio Mane at Bayern Munich?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:What went wrong for Sadio Mane at Bayern? Seb Stafford-Bloor tells us where the fractured relationship started.Harvey Barnes is on the move to Newcastle. Rob Tanner makes sense of the transfer fee.The Women’s World Cup is off and running! Michelle Owen joins for a check-in of the first match day.Host: Iain MacintoshProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.

Jul 20, 2023 • 11min
Has Jordan Henderson tainted his legacy?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Jordan Henderson’s move to Saudi Arabia is now all but done. Caoimhe O’Neill talks about his tainted legacy.What’s next for former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy? Laura Williamson on his future.Host: Michael BaileyProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.

Jul 19, 2023 • 13min
Is Chelsea's squad... too small?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Chelsea had a really bad Tuesday. Simon Johnson tells us why.Tottenham started life under Ange Postecoglou with a loss, so what's changed? Charlie Eccleshare has the detailsAnd Liverpool might need to find some new midfielders sharpish. Andy Jones has dived into the data to tell us who he'd choose.Host: Michael BaileyProducer: Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.

Jul 18, 2023 • 13min
What’s the latest on Marcus Rashford’s future at Manchester United?
Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Marcus Rashford is set to sign a 5-year contract with Manchester United. David Ornstein has the latest.What’s happening with Bernardo Silva? Will he still be a City player next season? Sam Lee on the transfer movement.The Australian women’s team have criticised the gender disparity in prize money offered by the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Steph Yang tells us if FIFA will listen.Host: Tim SpiersProducer: Mike ZimmermannExecutive Producer: Iain MacintoshClick here to get a subscription to The Athletic.