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Jul 17, 2023 • 15min
Messi chose Miami…. but why?
Welcome to the first episode of the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.Today:Why did Lionel Messi choose to sign for Inter Miami? We speak to Paul Tenorio about a surprisingly complex transfer deal.Andre Onana is set to sign for Manchester United...but is Harry Maguire about to leave? Laurie Whitwell tells allAnd with the Women's World Cup just days away, Meg Linehan joins from New Zealand to bring a sense of what to expectHost: Tim SpiersProducer: Abi PatersonExecutive Producer: Iain Macintosh

Apr 28, 2023 • 14min
Where do Spurs go from here?
Dan Barnes presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Friday April 28 2023:• Charlie Eccleshare answers where do Spurs go from here?• After being battered by Newcastle, Greg O'Keeffe on if there is any hope for Everton’s chances of Premier League survival?• Are Southampton sinking like a stone while Bournemouth sail to safety? Jacob Tanswell on the relegation battle.Produced by Mike Zimmermann

Apr 26, 2023 • 15min
Is that it for the Premier League title race?
Michael Bailey presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Thursday April 27 2023:• The Athletic's Arsenal writer Art De Roche and Man City writer Sam Lee consider the state of the title race after City's 4-1 win over Arsenal at the Etihad• Can things get any worse for Chelsea? Liam Twomey answers that as well as providing the latest on Chelsea's move for Mauricio Pochettino• Paul Taylor analyses the importance of Nottingham Forest's 3-1 win over Brighton and the impact it could have on the battle for survival in the Premier LeagueProduced by Guy Clarke

Apr 26, 2023 • 13min
Will Man City wrap up the title tonight?
Reuben Pinder presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Wednesday April 26 2023:• Man City face Arsenal in a huge match-up in the Premier League title race - Sam Lee assesses whether City would effectively wrap up the title with a victory over the Gunners.• Phil Hay on Leeds United’s 1-1 draw with Leicester City and the implications on their hopes of avoiding relegation.• Simon Johnson gives the latest on injuries to Chelsea players Reece James and Mason Mount.Produced by Mike Stavrou

Apr 25, 2023 • 13min
Would Mauricio Pochettino be the right man to fix Chelsea?
Charlie Eccleshare presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Tuesday April 25 2023:• Simon Johnson on whether Mauricio Pochettino be the right man to fix Chelsea.• Can Spurs’ latest interim head coach Ryan Mason salvage their season? Jack Pitt-Brooke has the answers.• William Saliba is out against Manchester City. Sam Lee talks about how Arsenal stop Erling Haaland.Produced by Mike Zimmermann

Apr 24, 2023 • 14min
Where do Tottenham go from here?
How Do Spurs Recover From This? Jack Pitt Brooke runs the rule over a disastrous day for TottenhamCan Manchester United stop rivals Manchester City from winning the treble? Carl Anka worries that it may be very trickyAnd How Was Saturday Night In Wrexham? Richard Sutcliffe was thereProduced by Abi Paterson

Apr 21, 2023 • 16min
How do Manchester United bounce back after their dismal defeat to Sevilla?
Tim Spiers presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Friday April 21 2023:• How do Man United bounce back after their dismal defeat to Sevilla? Laure Whitwell explains.• James Horncastle and Jack Pitt-Brooke dive into the latest on Juventus' penalty and what that could mean for Spurs. • Jordan Campbell on whether Arsenal can avoid complacency when the Premier League title race continues tonight.Produced by Mike Zimmermann

Apr 20, 2023 • 15min
Is this Manchester City’s year in the Champions League?
Luke Bosher presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Thursday April 20 2023:• Sam Lee weighs up whether this could indeed be the year Manchester City finally win the Champions League, after their aggregate win over Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals• James Horncastle reviews Inter Milan’s entertaining draw with Benfica, which has set up a Milan derby in the Champions League semi-finals• Chloe Morgan analyses the potential impact of an injury to England and Arsenal star Leah Williamson after she was forced off the pitch through injury on Wednesday night• Laurie Whitwell is on hand to look ahead to a huge week for Manchester United, which includes pivotal clashes against Sevilla, Brighton and SpursProduced by Mike Stavrou

Apr 19, 2023 • 15min
Is Chelsea's season over?
Adam Leventhal presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Wednesday April 19 2023:• After Chelsea are eliminated from the Champions League by current champions Real Madrid, Liam Twomey analyses what is left this in this season for the Blues?• James Horncastle reacts to AC Milan reaching the last four of the Champions League for the first time in 16 years - but will Wednesday night see Inter Milan set up an all-Milan semi-final tie?• Can Bayern Munich pull off the impossible against Manchester City Raphael Honigstein explains as well as discussing whether Sadio Mane has a future at Bayern Munich?• Matt Slater explains what the drop in Manchester United share price mean for their ongoing takeover process?Produced by Guy Clarke

Apr 18, 2023 • 15min
Could Liverpool make a late push for the top four?
Charlie Eccleshare presents the round-up of the biggest stories from the world of football on Tuesday April 18 2023:• Liverpool are nine points behind Newcastle United with eight games left. James Pearce on whether they can make a late push for the top four?• Phil Hay explains just how worried Leeds fans should be.• Has Jose Mourinho really rediscovered his mojo? James Horncastle joins to discuss Mourinho’s renaissance in Rome.• Chelsea have surely been this season's crisis club. Simon Johnson on whether Todd Boehly has a plan for Chelsea?Produced by Mike Zimmermann