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: Two Diallo goals seal Man United win over PAOK; Tottenham suffer their first European defeat; Chelsea’s merciless victory over FC Noah; Pochettino’s second USMNT squad to be announced; a preview of the upcoming Premier League weekend; and Wikipedia takes the brunt of Coventry fans’ anger. 

Football don't sleep, and neither do we.

This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by…

Host: Betty Glover

Producer: Sammy James and George Cooper

Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills

Researcher: Jack Collins

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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: Arsenal lose their unbeaten run in the Champions League; Atletico Madrid snatch a late winner; a bizarre Villa handball; Kudus extends his ban to five games; the battle for Viktor Gyokeres; a preview of more European action; and an Italian journalist restores faith in humanity.

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

Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills

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.

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: Gyokores’ hat-trick seals an impressive victory over Man City; AC Milan rattle Real Madrid; fireworks from Liverpool’s Luis Diaz; a convincing Celtic win; World Cup controversy; speculation over Salah’s future; a growing injury list for Arsenal; and well wishes from Fulham’s club commentator.

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

Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills

Researcher: Jack Collins

Come and raise a glass to the 2024 NWSL Championship with Sam Mewis of The Women’s Game and Roger Bennett of the Men in Blazers Media Network in “The Women's Game NWSL Championship Live Show: Night of 1,000 Stars Presented By Ally”. Two nights before the Final, Sam, Rog, and our friends from the podcast will share their favorite moments from the season and preview the NWSL Championship match. Along with our usual hosts, we will include celebrity guests and players to come on stage and relish the weekend.

Ticket Link: https://mibcourage.co/40ptahP

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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: Harry Wilson takes the sting out of Brentford; Edu resigns as Arsenal’s sporting director; anger in La Liga; Amorim’s final week at Sporting; Liverpool face German champions Bayer Leverkusen; PSV chase their first Champions League victory; and Amorim’s awkward moment with the English press. 

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 and Sammy James 

Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills

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.

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: a round-up of a dramatic Premier League weekend; Manchester City’s unbeaten run comes to an end; an Ola Aina stunner; the West London derby preview; a shock Colombus Crew exit and Atlanta United victory in the MLS Cup Play-offs; Manchester United appoint Ruben Amorim; and FA Cup fun and games.

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 Sammy James 

Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills

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.

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 Premier League weekend, which includes Arsenal travelling to Newcastle and Chelsea hosting Manchester United; Ruben Amorim says his move to Manchester United is not necessarily done yet; Pep Guardiola says his team are ‘in trouble’ because of injuries; we preview the games around Europe and in the MLS; and finally, there’s a new derby in world football.

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 and Sammy James

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.

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 beat Argentina 3-0 in their last game of the international break; in the first game of the post-Ten Hag era, Manchester United secure an impressive win; Spurs knock Manchester City out of the cup and Liverpool also progress; McKennie is assisted by Weah in Juventus’s 2-2 draw with Parma; Sporting are expected to announce that Ruben Amorim will leave the club for Manchester United; Jurgen Klopp defends his new position at Red Bull; and the fallout from the Ballon d’Or continues. 

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 

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.

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: Manchester United are set to appoint Rúben Amorim as manager from Sporting CP; Napoli win away at AC Milan; Brentford and Southampton progress in the Carabao Cup; we preview the USWNT’s game on Wednesday against Argentina as well as the Carabao Cup fixtures; and Jamie Vardy shares the team he most enjoys winding up.

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 and Sammy James

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.

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: Manchester United let Erik Ten Hag go and the Red Devils look to appoint Rúben Amorim from Sporting CP; Rodri wins the men’s Ballon d’Or as the Real Madrid team boycott the ceremony; Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmatí takes home the women’s award and Emma Hayes wins the inaugural Women’s Coach of the Year; we preview the cup matches happening across Europe on Tuesday, including in the Carabao Cup; and Erik Ten Hag’s detractors have their final say. 

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

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.

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: Arsenal take the lead twice at the Emirates but still draw 2-2 with Liverpool; there’s controversy at the London Stadium as West Ham beat Manchester United with a last-minute penalty; Chelsea and Crystal Palace also pick up wins on Sunday; it was the tale of the stoppage-time equalizer on Saturday, as Wolves, Bournemouth, and Everton all snatch late points; the USWNT beat Iceland 3-1 after going behind in the first half; Barcelona beat Real Madrid 0-4 in El Clasico; Tim Weah scores in Juventus’s 4-4 draw with Inter Milan; the Ballon d’Or winners will be announced on Monday in Paris; and we tell you the sad story of Ipswich’s Harry Clarke. 

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

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.