Manchester United and Spurs win at home in the Europa League to knock out Real Sociedad and AZ Alkmaar. Plus, Rangers eliminate Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbache, we preview the weekend’s games, and away fans return to the best derby in the world.

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.

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Host: Betty Glover

Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

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There’s controversy as Real Madrid knock Atletico out of the Champions League. Also, Arsenal and Aston Villa progress to the quarter-finals, we preview today’s Europa League games, and Chelsea and Manchester City must be sick of each other.

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.

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

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Producer: George Cooper

Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

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PSG beat Liverpool on penalties to knock them out of the Champions League, and Barcelona bamboozle Benfica. The USMNT roster for the upcoming international break is announced, Manchester United reveal their new stadium plans, and PSV ultras visit… AFC Wimbledon? 

USMNT roster announcement: https://x.com/USMNT/status/1899475528060420597

Good Vibes FC with Sam Mewis and Lynn Biyendolo: https://mibcourage.co/3DmAQbN 

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.

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Newcastle narrowly beat West Ham, which moves them up to sixth in the table. We preview the Champions League round of sixteen second leg games, share fixture news about the USMNT, and bring you another update from the stingiest owner in football.

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.

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Host: Betty Glover

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Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

Researcher: Jack Collins

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It’s turning into a procession for Liverpool as the Reds beat Southampton and Arsenal can only manage a draw. Also, Nottingham Forest secure a statement victory, Christian Pulisic inspires AC Milan to a big comeback win, and the charity game which sold out Wembley. 

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Spurs lose in the Europa League and Manchester United only manage a draw, and FIFA deliver yet another ludicrous proposal. We preview the weekend’s Premier League action and tell you about the Man United fan who’s going new lengths to showcase his support for his team.

Man Utd fan’s (lack of) haircut: https://x.com/SkySportsNews/status/1897572401883296050

Subscribe to the Raven Newsletter: https://mibcourage.co/3xQaQz1

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Host: Betty Glover

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Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard

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Liverpool beat PSG 1-0 in the Champions League last sixteen despite the Parisians’ dominance. Also, there’s a new global women’s tournament on the horizon and the World Cup is planning to introduce a half time show!

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Arsenal put seven past PSV and Aston Villa breeze past Club Brugge in the first legs of the round of sixteen. Also, Arne Slot’s alleged fruity language to Michael Oliver, previewing tonight’s Champions League ties, and JJ Watt breathes a sigh of relief.

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.

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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: Nottingham Forest’s tie with Ipswich in the FA Cup progresses to penalties, and Nuno’s Tricky Trees knock out the Tractor Boys; Juventus keep up their winning streak in Serie A; we preview the round-of-16 in the Champions League, including Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid and PSV v Arsenal; Rangers could be the latest club to be taken over by American owners; Sergino Dest is in the final phase of his rehabilitation after tearing his ACL; Crystal Palace starlet Adam Wharton has attracted interest from Real Madrid; and we share some of the most exciting title races across Europe.

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

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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: Fulham knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup on penalties, and Bernd Leno is the hero for Marco Silva’s men; Brighton snatch a dramatic win at Newcastle to progress to the quarter-finals; Manchester City beat Plymouth; Crystal Palace defeat Millwall in a game which will be defined by Liam Roberts’ dangerous challenge on Mateta; Aston Villa, Preston, and Bournemouth also progress; the USMNT’s Jonny Cardoso scores for Real Betis to help them to a victory over Real Madrid; Luis Suarez rolls back the years; Hibernian win the Edinburgh derby; and one unlucky player receives the fastest red card in English football history.

Sunshine on Leith, the greatest football anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0SQ2Q2yca0

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

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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: In the Premier League, West Ham beat Leicester 2-0; AC Milan are defeated by Bologna, despite a goal from Leao; Jose Mourinho has received a four match ban and fined $44,000 by the Turkish Football Federation; Klopp will have a satirical carnival float; we preview the weekend’s FA Cup games, including Manchester City v Plymouth and Manchester United v Fulham; and… is this the worst Premier League ever?

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: 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.