

Tifo Football Podcast
The Athletic
In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 25, 2022 • 1h 13min
USA hold England, Iran beat Wales, and Qatar are out
The USA held England to a scoreless draw on day 6 of the World Cup, but did so with an impressive performance. England on the other hand… Wales also fell to a resurgent Iran in the day’s early game. Plus Qatar are the first team eliminated from this tournament after losing their second game to Senegal. The Tifo team are joined by The Athletic’s Chris Kamrani to discuss all of the above, as well as JJ’s first-round observations.The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 24, 2022 • 1h 6min
Are Brazil going to win the World Cup? And are Portugal better without Ronaldo?
Brazil got off to a strong start on day 5 of the World Cup, beating Serbia. Portugal started with Ronaldo, and managed 3 goals against Ghana, who surprised at times. The tifo team are joined by Ranks FC podcaster Sam Tighe to discuss the above and more, plus points are bad!The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2022 • 1h
Japan Shock Germany and Canada Impress
Japan beat Germany 2-1 in an opening game upset, while Canada came close to causing another against Belgium. The tifo team cast their eyes over the above, plus analysis of Morocco, Croatia, Spain’s 7 goals, and Costa Rica. Plus a nice message from Doha in the form of Adam Leventhal.The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2022 • 1h 10min
How Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina, France’s Record Breaker, and Ronaldo leaves Manchester United
Saudi Arabia managed a 2-1 victory over Argentina to open Day 3 of the Qatar World Cup, in front of a celebrating crowd. The Tifo team discuss the tactics that enabled this. Olivier Giroud equalled Thierry Henry’s record 51 goals for France, as the team cruised to victory over Australia. And in a huge news day, Ronaldo left Manchester United and the club also appears to be up for sale! The team discuss all of the above and more, including more points, that are all bad.The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 2min
Are England good? USA and Wales impress, and Iran’s Stand
On today’s Tifo Football Podcast, the gang discuss England’s strong start to the tournament, the statement made by Iran’s players ahead of kick off, Wales and the USA impressing in different halves, and how The Netherlands got the better of Senegal. The gang were also joined by The Athletic’s UK Editor-in-Chief, Alex Kay-Jelski, to discuss the One Love Armband controversy.The Tifo podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Nathan A Clark Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2022 • 52min
The World Cup Begins
The Tifo team discuss the off-field, controversial issues surrounding the tournament, as well as Gianni Infantino's press conference on the eve the World Cup's opening day. Then, attention turns to Qatar's opening game with Ecuador. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2022 • 54min
Tifo Talks: David Goldblatt on the Qatar World Cup
Tifo speaks to football author David Goldblatt about the controversy around the World Cup in Qatar. Why is it controversial? How is it different to other tournaments? And what might be the response? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 17min
Premier League World Cup Winterpause, how we’d rip football up and start again
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football.The World Cup enforced pause in the Premier League has begun so the boys look back on their highlights, lowlights and delights of the season so far. Gerard Pique has been speaking about how football needs to evolve to keep the kids interested. We talk about why it’s seemingly so difficult to make changes in football and, to forewarn you, Joe gets ranty. Plus, we discuss the difficult position footballers are sometimes put in by decisions they didn’t make. Yes, it’s a chat about the World Cup…The Tifo football podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2022 • 58min
Tifo Talks: The role tactics play in data analysis with Dan Pelchen
The use of data in football is now commonplace. But the use of data in the sport isn't without its pitfalls. Jon Mackenzie is joined by Dan Pelchen, founder of Traits Insights, to talk about how football clubs can use data in such a way as to benefit their operations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 22min
Liverpool up for sale, Hasenhüttl sacked and Champions League draw
Joe Devine, JJ Bull, and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about some football.The show was recorded as news broke that FSG were looking to sell Liverpool. Southampton have sacked Ralph Hasenhüttl. A special guest gives us a brief summary of their thoughts…We look back on the group stages of this year’s Champions League as the last 16 draw is made.And react LIVE to the mouthwatering prospect of Manchester United and Barcelona facing off in the Europa League.Plus Arsenal won again to further enhance their credentials as title contenders.The Tifo football podcast is presented by Joe Devine and produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


