This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Chelsea secure a much-needed win against Villa to ease the pressure on boss Pochettino, complete chaos in the Africa Cup of Nations semi finals as Nigeria and Ivory Coast make Sunday’s final, Alex Morgan out of the USWNT squad for Gold Cup, and hear about the fan who travelled 8000 miles to see 9 minutes of football. Football don't sleep, and neither do we. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… 
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02/08/24: AFCON semi-final madness, Chelsea shock Villa, world’s worst away day

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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 beat Peru in the Copa America to put them on the brink of reaching the knockout stages; France falter in Group D at the Euros as Austria secure top spot; another uninspiring England draw is enough to win the group; we look ahead to all the action in the Copa and the final group games of the Euros; and we catch up with Gus, the man who’s drinking a beer from each of the Euros teams as they’re knocked out. 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 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.

06/26/24: Canada make history, Austria impress again, France and England falter

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: Italy’s last minute equaliser against Croatia secures their knockout space and breaks Croatian hearts, Brazil can only manage a 0-0 draw against Costa Rica, and the EFL block Wrexham v Birmingham from being played across the Atlantic. 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 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.

06/25/24: Italy stun Croatia, Brazil draw a dud, Wrexham denied US fixture

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 beat Bolivia in their Copa America opener, heartbreak for Scotland as Hungary steal last-minute winner to knock the Tartan Army out of Euros, all the latest from Copa and the Euros, Monday's football preview and the saxophonist who has stolen Europe's hearts.  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 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.

06/24/24: USMNT beat Bolivia, heartbreak for Scots, sax steals Euros

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 show their class as they topple Italy to qualify for the Round of 16 at the Euros; England draw 1-1 with Denmark but fans are deeply unhappy with the Three Lions performance; Argentina win the Copa América opener against a bright Canada side; we look forward to a huge weekend of action in both the Copa and the EUROs; and meet the man who’s drinking a beer from each of the 24 countries at the EUROs when they’re knocked out.  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 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.

06/21/24: Paella beats pasta, England’s dismal display, USMNT’s Copa opener

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: hosts Germany became the first side through to the Euros knockouts with a comfortable 2-0 win over Hungary, Switzerland put one foot into the next round with a 1-1 draw with Scotland, Scottish hopes still alive, Copa America gets underway with Canada v Argentina, Arne Slot starts his tenure as the new Liverpool manager, and meet the fan who travelled from Australia to Germany without getting on a plane, to support his beloved Scotland.  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 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.

02/08/24: AFCON semi-final madness, Chelsea shock Villa, world’s worst away day

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