

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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Jul 10, 2018 • 22min
World Cup 2018 - Day 22: France Vs Belgium
France edge Belgium to the World Cup final. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the game in its aftermath, the tactical tweaks; a Fellaini False 10 and a positive, impressive French performance. There's also hypothetical talk of England making the final day, and a tallying of points for podcasters! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2018 • 38min
World Cup 2018 - Day 21: England Cruise, Croatia Manage
England ease past Sweden on their way to meet Croatia in the semi-finals, who nearly stumbled to a positive Russia before finishing off the hosts on penalties. The Tifo team gathers to discuss the day's events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2018 • 49min
World Cup 2018 - Day 20: Belgium's Tactical Masterclass & Underrated Giroud
It's day 20, and the Tifo team are gathered to discuss Brazil, Belgium, France and Uruguay. Swedish-Londoner Alexander pops in to say hello and give us the lowdown on England's challenge on Saturday, plus Alex & Joe are befuddled and overjoyed by Roberto Martinez's formation-shifting Belgium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2018 • 40min
World Cup 2018 - Day 19: England's Penalty Win, Sweden's Progression & Hyperion
England win a penalty shoot-out, Sweden surprise a brittle Switzerland, and Alex talks about Hyperion - the best book of all time. It's day 19, here's the Tifo team's thoughts on both games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2018 • 30min
World Cup 2018 - Day 18: Dear Diary, Brazil & Belgium Progress
The Tifo team are a man down, but Joe & Alex muddle through, discussing Day 18's fantastic offering: Brazil versus Mexico and Belgium versus Japan. On a non-footballing note, Philippe left his diary in the office, and this podcast includes select passages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2018 • 32min
World Cup 2018 - Day 17: Forward Russia And All The Penalties
So many penalties + double drama: Russia will meet Croatia in the quarter finals. The Tifo team gathers to discuss Day 17, and all the weird things that happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2018 • 30min
World Cup 2018 - Day 16: Striding France & Pragmatic Uruguay
France strode past Argentina (just about) and Uruguay out-Portugal'd Portugal to earn a spot in the quarter finals. Joe, Alex & Philippe give Day 16 the Tifo treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2018 • 38min
World Cup 2018 - Day 15: It's Coming Home?
It's Day 15. The Tifo team discusses England's loss to Belgium, Senegal failing to progress, and looks forward to a few peaches from the knockout rounds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2018 • 25min
World Cup 2018 - Day 14: Farewell Germany, Hello Brazil
Germany were eliminated, Korea Republic staged the remarkable, Brazil pulled it together, and Sweden pressed for precedence. Day 14 at the Russian World Cup was a real smasher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2018 • 29min
World Cup 2018 - Day 13: Argentina's Third System in Three Games
The Tifo team talks Argentina's third different system in three games, Iceland's positivity and the most boring game of the tournament so far, France v Denmark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.