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From the Men in Blazers Media Network, global football's biggest stories and headlines, straight from Europe's back pages, produced in London and delivered directly into your ears to start every morning. To listen to Pods from the main Men in Blazers Podcast Feed, visit us here: https://mibcourage.co/3gzu3zF

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From the Men in Blazers Media Network, global football's biggest stories and headlines, straight from Europe's back pages, produced in London and delivered directly into your ears to start every morning. To listen to Pods from the main Men in Blazers Podcast Feed, visit us here: https://mibcourage.co/3gzu3zF

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07/26/24: USWNT’s fantastic first game in France

7/26/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Emma Hayes’s USWNT confidently beat Zambia in their first game of the Olympics; there’s an update on the drone spying scandal in the Canadian camp; we preview the weekend’s action in France, as the US men play on Saturday and the women on Sunday; and our favorite pub team, Gibraltar’s Bruno’s Magpies, are defeated by Copenhagen in the first leg of their Conference league qualification match. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host/producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:00

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07/25/24: Four-hour football match gets Olympics underway

7/25/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Morocco triumph over Argentina in a chaotic four-hour-long football match; France breeze past the US men with a comprehensive victory; Canada women’s team in turmoil after spying scandal; the USWNT begin their Olympics campaign on Thursday against Zambia; and the Magpies pub team face 15-time Danish champions FC Copenhagen in Europa Conference League qualifier. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host/producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:16

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07/24/24: Can US men upset the Olympic hosts?

7/24/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: The US men take on France as they start their Olympics campaign in the football later today; Mourinho’s Fenerbache progress to the qualifying stages of the Champions league; Celtic beat Manchester City in a pre-season thriller; Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes has been linked to PSG, but Fabrizio Romano rules this move out; and J-league debutants Machida Zelvia are five points clear at the top with 14 games to go. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: Mikey Watson and George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:11

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07/23/24: Messi to miss MLS All-Star game

7/23/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are set to miss the MLS All-Star game through injury, we round up all the latest transfer news including Caleb Wiley’s move from Atlanta United to Chelsea, Bournemouth's American owner Bill Foley votes against hosting Premier League matches in the United States, and Dutch team Feyenoord redesign their badge… or do they? Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:47

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07/22/24: USMNT captain’s devastating injury

7/22/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: USMNT captain Tyler Adams will miss the beginning of the Premier League season after back surgery; Liverpool racism row; Brazilian wonderkid Endrick completes his move to Real Madrid; defender Ricardo Califiori looks set to join Arsenal; and Norwegian fans protest VAR in a unique way. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: Mikey Watson, Sammy James and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:47

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07/19/24: Could Patrick Vieira be the next USMNT head coach?

7/19/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Patrick Vieira could become the next USMNT coach; Argentina retain top spot in the FIFA world rankings; we round up all the latest transfer news including Manchester City signing Brazilian winger Savio; and we salute the greatest pub football team in the world. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:00

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07/18/24: The big-money moves this summer

7/18/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Lille centre-back Leny Yoro travels to Manchester United; Osimhen is heading for PSG; LA Galaxy close in on signing Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus; Lamine Yamal takes the famous number 19 shirt at Barcelona; and wonderkid Cavan Sullivan has a talented older brother. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: George Cooper Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:09:26

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07/17/24: USWNT held in pre-Olympics stalemate

7/17/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: The USWNT shut out Costa Rica in their last warm-up game before the Paris Olympics; Pochettino emerges as a candidate for the USMNT job; Gareth Southgate steps down after 102 games as England manager; Chelsea investigate an Enzo Fernandez video; Italian club Como release a statement after alleged racist abuse suffered by Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan; Mbappe is unveiled at Real Madrid; and the Philadelphia Union names 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan in its first-team squad. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:14

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07/16/24: What went wrong at the Copa America final?

7/16/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: All the fallout from a chaotic Copa America final; Spain celebrate their Euros victory with a bus parade; Gary O’Neill speaks out about the alleged racist abuse of Hwang Hee-chan; we round up the transfer news around Europe and Saudi Arabia; we look forward to the USWNT’s game against Costa Rica tonight; and we salute the legends who have announced their international retirement. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:23

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07/15/24: Spain’s perfect Euros, Argentina make history, USWNT Paris preparation

7/15/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Spain beat England 2-1 to win the Euros; Argentina make history as they lift the Copa America amidst fan trouble; the USWNT beat Mexico on their road to Paris; and Marc Cucurella bites back at Gary Neville. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:48

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07/12/24: Who will win Euro and Copa America 2024?

7/12/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: We preview the final of the Euros, Spain v England, and the final of the Copa America, Argentina v Colombia; Jurgen Klopp turns down the USMNT job; Manchester United make their first signing of the summer; and Erling Haaland is record-breakingly expensive in FPL next season. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: Mikey Watson, Sammy James and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:56

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07/11/24: Gregg Berhalter fired, England in Euros final, Colombia’s Copa progression

7/11/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Gregg Berhalter is sacked as USMNT coach, England progress to the Euros final after beating the Netherlands; ten-man Colombia make it to the Copa America final after dispatching Uruguay; and the Killers celebrate England’s big win in style. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:56

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07/10/24: Canada’s dreams dashed, Spain’s starboy dazzles, the Drake curse

7/10/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Argentina knock Canada out of the Copa America to progress to the final; young Spanish star Lamine Yamal lights up Spain’s semi-final against France; we look forward to today’s action in the Euros and the Copa; and we discuss how Drake keeps publicly backing the wrong team. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:09

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07/09/24: Semi final previews, US men’s Olympics roster, Hayes’ tribute to father

7/9/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: We preview the huge semi final clashes in the Euros and Copa America, including Spain v France, Argentina v Canada, England v Netherlands, and Uruguay v Colombia; Thiago Alcantara announces his retirement from football; Michael Olise moves to Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace; and Emma Hayes shares the moving story behind taking the USWNT job. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper, Sammy James and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:25

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07/07/24: England’s penalty ecstasy, Netherlands stun Turkey, Uruguay knock out Brazil

7/7/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: England progress to the Euros semi-finals by beating Switzerland on penalties; the Netherlands are England’s next opponents as they knock out Turkey; Uruguay beat Brazil to progress to the Copa America semi finals; and we enjoy how England ground to a halt to watch its penalty success. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:36

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07/06/24: Canada in Copa semis, Euros hosts out, Berhalter’s USMNT future

7/6/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Canada’s historic win against Venezuela on penalties sends them through to the Copa America semi finals; Spain soar through to the semi finals of the Euros after a last minute winner against the hosts Germany; France v Portugal ends goalless and France progress on penalties; we look forward to the quarter-final action in the Copa America and Euros; and we discuss the news about Gregg Berhalter’s future as USMNT coach. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: Sammy James and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:23

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07/05/24: Argentina squeeze past Ecuador, Ten Hag extends contract, Euros quarters preview

7/5/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Argentina progress in the Copa America despite Ecuador’s late equalizer and a dramatic penalty shootout; Ten Hag signs a contract extension at Manchester United; Arsenal secure David Raya’s permanent signature; and we preview the massive quarter final clashes in the Euros today. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:10:21

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07/03/24: Dutch dispatch Romania, Turkey thrill again, Columbia conquer Group D

7/3/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: The Netherlands’s comprehensive win against Romania secures their quarter final place; Turkey are involved in another thriller as they dispatch Austria; Colombia draw with Brazil in a frantic game in the Copa America which sees the Colombians top the group; we round up the transfer news including Chelsea signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Spurs securing Archie Gray; and Vitesse Arnhem are saved, 25 minutes away from folding as a club. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper and Elizabeth Barnard See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:11:48

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07/02/24: USMNT crash out of Copa, France inch past Belgium, Ronaldo’s penalty redemption

7/2/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Defeat to Uruguay ends the USMNT’s Copa America journey, France inch past Belgium with an own goal, Portugal knock Slovenia out in a dramatic game which featured a missed Ronaldo penalty in extra time, tears, and a penalty shootout; we look forward to today’s action in the Euros and the Copa, and review some of the fan reaction to the USMNT’s Copa America elimination. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: Mikey Watson, Sammy James and Elizabeth Barnard See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:41

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07/01/24: Bellingham saves England, Mexico out of Copa, USMNT’s crunch game

7/1/2024
This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Jude Bellingham’s 95th minute equalizer against Slovakia saves England and Gareth Southgate; Spain end Georgia’s dreams with a comprehensive victory; Mexico’s draw knocks them out of the Copa; We look forward to all the action in the Euros and the Copa, including the USMNT’s crunch match with Uruguay tonight; and we enjoy some of the funnies as England turned around their fortunes. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: Mikey Watson and Elizabeth Barnard See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:12:37