Amy Duggan, Joe Montemurro, Catherine Cannuli and Chloe Logarzo put the finishing touches on an action-packed day two of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™, which featured the first red card of the tournament, a high-scoring statement by Spain PLUS they preview European champions England's first outing against Haiti.

Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.

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The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ kicked off in New Zealand with the co-hosts taking on Norway before Australia faced Republic of Ireland across the Tasman as the highly-anticipated tournament got off to a sensational start.

Optus Sport's Amy Duggan is joined by Joe Montemurro, Tanya Oxtoby and Chloe Logarzo to review a big day of action.

Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:

Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162

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Tottenham's new manager Ange Postecoglou is a fascinating person to hear speak. After conquering Australia, Japan and Scotland's brutal Glasgow rivalry, the gruffly-spoken Australian speaks with Richard Bayliss, addressing his journey to the pinnacle of club football competition: the Premier League, as well as why Mile Jedinak was in his plans, the oft-mentioned hot topic of Harry Kane as well as the ongoing challenges of juggling transfers AND one of his first jobs as boss: a tour of his own country!

Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:

Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162

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Football in Australia was shocked with the sacking of Alen Stajcic as the Matildas coach, at the eleventh hour ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019™.

Following a stint at the Central Coast Mariners and amidst COVID lockdowns, Alen found himself with a new challenge at his feet: that of guiding the Philippines women's national team through the qualification process for a World Cup. And. they made it - for the first time ever.

Hear a fascinating, candid chat with Alen as Isobel Cootes quizzes him on motivation, appreciation...and how it feels to be the coach on the sideline as your team heads into a penalty shootout!

Watch every match of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™ live and on-demand on Optus Sport.

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:

Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162

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Current holder of the most consecutive Premier League games played, USA legend Brad Friedel joins Socceroos and Premier League great Mark Schwarzer for a fascinating discussion on:

• How the US college system compares to league academies – and which option current players should strive for.
• Why the MLS was so difficult to get started.
• The differences between his early days at Denmark’s Brondby compared to his time at Turkey powerhouse Galatasaray.
• The hoops he needed to jump through to get some international matches under his belt before making it to Liverpool in the late 90s – and the reaction Stateside when he was signed by the Reds.
• Two players he considers the best he ever played against, including one Arsenal player - and not who you might think!
• Brad’s career twilight at Spurs, and the one player who left a lasting impression on him, describing him as a mix of Robbie Fowler and Alan Shearer.
• The steps he took to manage his body, to play professionally until the age of 44.
• Management ambitions into the future.

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:

Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162

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Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Thomas Sorensen join host Teo Pellizzeri for instant reaction to Manchester City's 1-0 win in the UEFA Champoins League final against Inter Milan.

• Manchester City are on top of club football. What does it mean for the City Football Group project and the landscape of club football?
• Inter Milan put up one heck of a fight, what tactics did they deploy to run City so close
• How much blame does Romelu Lukaku take for failing to score with his late gilt-edged chance?
• Legacy check - is Pep Guardiola now the greatest club manager of all time?
• Kevin De Bruyne injured and off, what do we make of his contribution?
• Erling Haaland wins it all in season one - does this give him a free pass to leave whenever he wants?
• Manchester City's ascension to the pinnacle comes with a few caveats - just how much do they matter on a day like today?

And all the other talking points out of the game.

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

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It's an all-star cast on the GegenPod this week with over 250 caps for the Matildas across the panel!

Current Aussie defender Steph Catley is in town and joins Amy Duggan, Heather Garriock and Michelle Escobar to rip through the groups, touching on topics such as:

• The Matildas: they're not scared of anyone!
• Team USA are coming off two World Cup wins in a row - is it a fait accompli that they rack up a third? MAYBE NOT!
• Spain remains a little unclear - but if all are available and fit, they may just run away with the whole tournament
• How do you best defend against France?

As we close in on a month to go until the biggest sporting event to hit Australia in two decades, Optus Sport is the only place to watch all 64 games live and on demand!

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

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LaLiga TV presenter and Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides joins host Teo Pellizzeri for a comprehensive end-of-season wrap for LaLiga!

• The six-way relegation race on the final day as Valladolid went down.
• Which team was the luckiest to survive and now needs the most work in the offseason to avoid the drop?
• Phil's insights into who's coming up from LaLiga SmartBank
• Barcelona's challenging offseason. The financial state of the club and what it's done to their transfer targets
• Is there any legitimacy to a potential Leo Messi return?
• The latest on Real Madrid's pursuit of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and more
• Sevilla's road ahead after another Europa League success
• What to expect from the other LaLiga teams that qualified for Europe: Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Real Betis and Osasuna
• Phil's final thoughts on the season that was

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

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It's an incredible moment for football in Australia as Ange Postecoglou is appointed to manage Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. Former Premier League stars Mark Schwarzer and Michael Bridges join host Teo Pellizzeri for some instant reaction.

• What it means for the game in Australia to have one of our own managing a Premier League team for the first time
• The big decision on Harry Kane. Sell, lose for free in a season or maybe convince him to sign a contract extension?
• The first transfer window, setting expectations and how he'll handle the Premier League spotlight
• What impact will this have for Tottenham's brand in Australia and the profile of the Premier League down under?
• How should Australian Arsenal fans feel about this?!
• Former Socceroo Tommy Oar takes us inside the rooms when Ange is the gaffer and tells us what the players at Tottenham can expect

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

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It's a bumper GegenPod with our end of Premier League season awards! Former Premier League star Mark Schwarzer and former Matilda Amy Duggan sort out the tops and the flops at the end of a memorable campaign. Then Optus Sport's women's football journalist Isobel Cootes jumps in to talk all things Women's Super League.

• Premier League team of the season - but you can only pick one player from each team!
• The crazy rule for end of season awards that has our experts on the hop
• The goals, the moments, the meltdowns, the glory and the failure recapped
• We role-play Mauricio Pochettino's keep or cut assessment of the Chelsea squad
• A look ahead to the DFB Pokal final and the Europa League final
• Chelsea come out on top in the WSL again - do we celebrate them enough or does European failure linger over this season?
• What next for a host of Matildas off contract?
• Alessia Russo's future - can Manchester United back up their incredible season without her?
• Our experts' wish-list for something to help the WSL take the next big leap in the short term

And plenty more. Hosted by Teo Pellizzeri.

Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series, Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongs

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