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The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast

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Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery chat about football, music and culture.

  • 492 episodes
  • Updated July 29

Episodes492

  • July 29 · 14 min

    Tim Vickery on FIFA's plan to bring private equity into the World Cup

    Tim Vickery takes a break from his holiday to discuss FIFA's plan to get Private Equity involved in the World Cup Buy Tim's Book, Mundiales: A History of South America at the World Cup: https://stanchionbooks.com/products/mundiales-a-south-american-history-of-the-world-cup?_pos=2&_sid=424547b7e&_ss=r Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 22 · 16 min

    The World Cup Warning South America Cannot Ignore

    Spain are world champions. Argentina fell just short. Every other South American nation was eliminated before the quarter-finals. Tim Vickery explains why the 2026 World Cup may represent something much bigger than one disappointing tournament for Brazil, Uruguay or Colombia. Has Europe started to leave South American football behind? Tim examines Brazil’s failure, Argentina’s uncertain future after Lionel Messi, Colombia’s potential, the rise of European player development and how the UEFA Nations League has reduced South America’s opportunities to face Europe’s strongest teams. Purchase Tim's Book, Mundiales: https://stanchionbooks.com/products/mundiales-a-south-american-history-of-the-world-cup?_pos=2&_sid=424547b7e&_ss=r Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 21 · 44 min

    Tim Vickery & Henry Winter pay tribute to Kevin Keegan and review the World Cup

    Tim Vickery & Henry Winter pay tribute to former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan, they discuss his playing career including being a two time Ballon d'Or winner. They also discuss the World Cup including Rodri getting player of the tournament and the Half Time Show. Purchase Tim's Book, Mundiales: https://stanchionbooks.com/products/mundiales-a-south-american-history-of-the-world-cup?_pos=2&_sid=424547b7e&_ss=r Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 20 · 29 min

    Spain Win! - World Cup Daily - Final Review

    Tim Vickery and Miguel Pereira review the World Cup Final after Spain's win in extra time. They discuss the game and how Spanish Football got to become World and Continental champions. Purchase Tim's book Mundiales here: https://stanchionbooks.com/products/mundiales-a-south-american-history-of-the-world-cup?_pos=2&_sid=424547b7e&_ss=r# Purchase Miguel's book Pasión here: https://stanchionbooks.com/products/pasion-a-journey-to-the-soul-of-spanish-football?_pos=1&_sid=f3708b570&_ss=r Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 18 · 25 min

    Spain World Cup Final Preview - World Cup Daily

    Seb White is joined by Miguel Pereira to discuss Spain's journey and preparation for the World Cup Final. Miguel is the author of Pasión which you can purchase here: https://stanchionbooks.com/products/pasion-a-journey-to-the-soul-of-spanish-football Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 17 · 43 min

    Argentina’s First Two Minutes Reveal Their Plan for Spain - World Cup Daily

    Spain may be the best footballing team at the 2026 World Cup. But are they prepared for everything Argentina will bring to the final? Seb White is joined by Dan Harris and football writer Joseph O’Sullivan to preview Spain versus Argentina and examine the aggression, tactical intelligence and psychological warfare behind Lionel Scaloni’s world champions. Joseph explains how Argentina disrupted England from the opening minutes, hunted opponents in packs and immediately punished Thomas Tuchel’s defensive substitutions. The panel also debates whether Spain’s relaxed young team can handle Argentina’s intensity, why Lionel Messi is only one part of their threat and whether Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Marc Cucurella can prevent Argentina from turning the final into chaos. They also discuss England’s self-inflicted semi-final defeat, the attacking substitutions Tuchel failed to make and whether the World Cup third-place play-off should be scrapped.

  • July 17 · 32 min

    But was it really Tuchel's fault? World Cup Daily

    The audio version of this episode was delayed due to a technical issue. Adrian Goldberg sits in for Dotun and disucsses England's loss to Argentina with Jen Offord and Tommy Stewart. In this episode of World Cup Daily, we break down the "calamity and catastrophe" of England’s loss. From Thomas Tuchel’s controversial substitutions and defensive formation to Lionel Messi’s late-game masterclass, we explore whether England bottled it or were simply outclassed by a genius. We also dive into the "dark arts" of the game, the impact of injury-laden stars like Saka and Rice, and the structural issues within the Premier League that might be holding the national team back. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 16 · 29 min

    Tim Vickery & Henry Winter: "Have you seen a more disastrous coaching performance?"

    Did Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions cost England a place in the World Cup final? Tim Vickery and Henry Winter analyse England’s dramatic 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, asking why England retreated after Anthony Gordon’s goal and allowed Lionel Messi and Argentina to take complete control. They break down Tuchel’s switch to a more defensive system, the decision to remove England’s attacking threat, Argentina’s extraordinary late comeback and Tuchel’s controversial claim that he had “no regrets”. The conversation also examines Lionel Scaloni’s remarkable journey as Argentina manager and previews the World Cup final between Messi’s Argentina and Spain. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 15 · 36 min

    France out and England v Argentina look preview - World Cup Daily

    Adrian Goldberg sits in and discusses Spain making the final and looks ahead to the second semi final tonight between England and Argentina with Mark Machado Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 15 · 14 min

    The Argentina Match That Helped England Win the 1966 World Cup

    England and Argentina’s rivalry did not begin with Diego Maradona’s Hand of God, David Beckham’s red card or England’s revenge in 2002. Tim Vickery goes further back to uncover the forgotten matches that helped create one of international football’s fiercest rivalries. The story begins with Britain’s enormous influence on the development of football in Argentina and the surprisingly warm relationship between the two countries. In 1951, Argentina became the first team from outside the British Isles to face England at Wembley. Despite losing late, Argentina returned home celebrating a defeat with honour. But by 1964, everything had changed. Argentina had adopted a tougher and more defensively disciplined style. Their victory over England in Rio profoundly influenced Alf Ramsey and his ideas about what England would need to win the 1966 World Cup. Tim explains how that forgotten encounter planted the seeds for England’s eventual World Cup triumph and the controversial quarter-final between the countries two years later. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 14 · 45 min

    Argentina have one guy, England have two - World Cup Daily

    Dotun Adebayo is joined by Mo Stewart and Amos Murphy to look ahead to the World Cup semi-Finals which start in a few hours time. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 13 · 39 min

    This is what is means to Argentina - World Cup Daily

    Dotun Adebayo is joined by Mark Gleeson and Joseph O'Sullivan. They pay tribute to South African football Jayden Adams and look ahead to the two semi-finals this week including a discussion on what paying England means to Argentina. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 12 · 42 min

    England find a way... - World Cup Daily

    Jen Offord and Tommy Stewart join Dotun Adebayo to discuss England's win over Norway and ask if they can overcome Argentina in the next round. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 12 · 29 min

    Tim Vickery & Henry Winter on England's win against Norway

    Tim Vickery and Henry Winter discuss England's win over Norway, they discuss Jude Bellingham, Haaland's subtitution and also take a look ahead to England's semi-final clash with Argentina on Wednesday night. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 12 · 16 min

    Tim Vickery on Argentina V Switzerland

    Tim Vickery's on the whistle report after Argentina beat Switzerland in extra time to setup a semi-final with England. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel so you never miss a thing: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 11 · 34 min

    Did Africa Underachieve at the World Cup? - World Cup Daily

    Dotun Adebayo is joined by Maher Mezahi to discuss how African teams faired at the World Cup? They discuss if they performed as expected and where African sides need to improve ahead of the next World Cup tournament which is part hosted in Morocco. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 10 · 40 min

    Tim Vickery & Miguel Pereira on Spain beating Belgium

    Tim & Miguel discuss Spain's win over Belgium to get them to the semi-finals. They discuss how Spain might approach the France game. They also chat about Jorge Jesus's appointment as Portugal Manager and what it might mean for Ronaldo.

  • July 10 · 45 min

    Do France have one hand on the trophy? - World Cup Daily

    Dotun Adebayo and Mark Machado discuss the last 24 hours of the World Cup, which saw France progress to the Semi Finals. They also look ahead to Spain v Belgium and ask if England is excited about the game against Norway. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 10 · 38 min

    Why Morocco Lost to France: Tactical Breakdown & Olise Analysis | Tim Vickery & Philippe Auclair

    The France vs Morocco World Cup 2026 quarterfinal was expected to be a fiery, high-stakes rematch, but it quickly devolved into one of the most one-sided tactical displays imaginable. In this episode, legendary analysts Tim Vickery and Philippe Auclair break down exactly how the Atlas Lions completely surrendered their team identity on the pitch. We expose the shocking evolution of "techno dark arts" in modern international football—revealing how smart defenders are systematically exploiting VAR loopholes by delivering physical off-the-ball niggles that avoid red cards. We also dive straight into the massive controversy surrounding Diop's brutal, career-threatening challenge on Kylian Mbappé that left the French superstar facing a serious post-match injury scare. From Michael Olise's game-changing positional shift to Didier Deschamps' emotional squad harmony, find out why nobody has truly managed to test Les Bleus at this tournament yet. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

  • July 9 · 39 min

    'Europe is becoming year by year by year less relevant' - World Cup Daily

    Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery discuss the World Cup so far, they discuss why so many of the final 8 are from Europe, what happened to Brazil, how they are finding covering the tournament and what happens from here. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T