Tifo Football Podcast

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In-depth tactical, historical & geopolitical breakdowns of the beautiful game. From the team behind the Tifo Football YouTube channel.

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Tuesday · 1 hr 25 min
FIFA scandal, Vini Jr to Arsenal? Other transfers & Newcastle’s new manager
A tricky week at the top of FIFA for Gianni Infantino, the rumours around some potentially huge Brazilian transfers for Arsenal, moves for more established names across the rest of the Premier League plus Matthias Jaissle replacing Eddie Howe at Newcastle United were all discussed in this episode of the Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Jon Mackenzie, Thom Harris & Seb Stafford Bloor and is produced by Steve Hankey. Join the Tifo Discord Server - https://discord.gg/6nMGtSyyNM Carl Recine / Staff / Getty Images Sport via Getty Images 00:00 - an intro of welcome returns 07:13 - A week to forget to Gianni Infantino 24:51 - a quick break 24:53 - THE RONDO 30:13 - What happens if Arsenal actually sign Vinicius Jr? 47:49 - Tottenham’s strong window full of bombas 59:22- another break 59:24 - Bringing in wise elders for Chelsea’s tyros 1:09:22 - Howe do Newcastle United move on from Eddie? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 20 · 1 hr 19 min
Spain Win the World Cup & Morgan Rogers Moves to Chelsea
Spain have won The World Cup, they do so having conceded just a single goal. But what does it all mean? Who else should have been sent off? Who snuck into the trophy lift photo? Should England not have done better against this Argentinian side? Why aren't there more handbags involved in this? What as the one good thing about the extended half-time break? How many teams should a World Cup have? And what do we think about Morgan Rogers going to Chelsea for £117m? To answer all these and more are Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull, Kaya Kaynak and special guest Kate Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 16 · 59 min
England Out. Did Tuchel's Substitutions Lose the Game?
England are out of the World Cup after the semi-final clash with Argentina. Two late goals turned the game around, do Thomas Tuchel's tactical tweaks take the blame? Jon, Joe, Kaya and JJ discuss the match, whether Kane and Messi each have another four-year cycle in them, play the second-hand ebay challenge and preview the final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Spain Shock France & Manchester United Transfer Chat
Spain beat both France and the odds. Not only that but they do so in a dominant fashion, progressing to the final in the process. How did they do it? Are they the favourites now? Meanwhile, Manchester United's transfer window is off to an interesting start. Jon, Joe, Kaya, and JJ discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 12 · 56 min
England Make The Semis & Thomas Tuchel’s Post-Match Interview
England are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup after an extra time victory over Norway. A Bellingham brace, some contentious refereeing, Erling Haaland taken off with time still left on the clock and a Thomas Tuchel post-match interview. Regulars Jon, Joe, JJ and Kaya discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 57 min
Spain, Mikel Merino & Who Will Actually Win the World Cup?
Spain defeat Belgium with another late goal to book their semi-final place against France. Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, JJ Bull and Kate Mason are joined by special guest, comedian Alfie Dundas to discuss the match, play their regular games and predict who will win the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 10 · 56 min
The Quarter Finals Kick Off. France Defeat Morocco and Premier League Transfers Heat Up.
The quarter-final round has begun with France's dispatching of Morocco. Manchester United agree a deal to sign Andrey Santos. Arsenal are rumoured to be in for Bruno Guimarães. Kate Mason hosts Kaya Kaynak, Jon Mackenzie and guest comedian Ian Stone to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 7 · 57 min
Argentina's Dramatic Comeback & the Future of the USMNT
Argentina staged a dramatic comeback from two goals down against Egypt, and the USMNT exit the competition at the hands of Belgium. What does the future hold for American soccer? Joe Devine is joined by Kaya Kaynak, Ryan Hunn and JJ Bull to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 6 · 1 hr 7 min
Portugal Exit, Trump & Infantino and Reflecting on England
Spain, yet to concede a goal, send Portugal home and Cristiano Ronaldo to tears. Donald Trump loudly blows FIFA's cover and there are plenty more thoughts on England's early morning chaos in and against Mexico. Joe, JJ and Seb are joined by returning special guest Mehreen Khan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 6 · 25 min
England Survive Mexico! Post-Match Reaction
England beat Mexico in Mexico City and the TIfo boys are here with a short post-match reaction podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 6 · 49 min
Norway Beat Brazil and Balogun's Suspension Suspended.
Exactly when England will take on Mexico at the Estadio Azteca remains unclear both at the time of recording and at the time of editing. Meanwhile, two Brazilian penalties awarded were not enough to equal an Erling Haaland brace. And Florian Balogun's controversial red card has been much more controversially put on pause, as he is cleared to face Belgium. Loading up on energy drinks to get through it are Joe Devine, Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 5 · 53 min
France Beat Paraguay & Cape Verde's Incredible Performance Against Argentina
France narrowly surpass Paraguay's dazzling display of violence. It takes all three Argentina goals to put an end to Cape Verde's remarkable tournament run. Arsenal nearly do some transfers. Joe Devine is joined by JJ Bull, Seb Stafford-Bloor and comedian Jacob Hawley to talk it through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 4 · 1 hr 2 min
Egypt beat Australia on penalties, Portugal vs Croatia chaos & Klopp close to Germany gig
It's another series of wild twists and turns in the round of 32. Penalties see Egypt progress while Australia go home. The Portugal/Croatia game heads to a dramatic 90+19 full-time whistle. And Jurgen Klopp is reportedly to replace Julian Nagelsmann as Germany coach. Kate Mason hosts Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 2 · 52 min
Spain Breeze Past Austria, Usmnt to the RO16 and Arsenal Transfers
Well the games keep coming and they don't stop coming. Spain knock out Austria with a comfortable control. The US knock out Bosnia and Herzegovina despite Balogun's controversial red card. Joe and Jon are joined by The Athletic's Liam Tharme and stand-up comedian Alfie Dundas to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 1 · 1 hr 7 min
England Come Back to Win. Tonali to Spurs & Glasner to Forest
It's a packed out sofa set in the Tifo studio to talk England's late, exhausting victory against DR Congo and qualification to the Round of 16. Tottenham Hotspur are to sign Sandro Tonali for a fee that could reach one hundred million pounds. To discuss Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak, Kate Mason and Carl Anka Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 1 · 57 min
Mbappe Brings the Magic, Norway's Narrow Victory and Koeman Steps Down
France ease past Sweden in the RO32 with two goals from Mbappe and a third from Barcola. We ask: is Michael Olise the best player in the world right now? Elsewhere Norway narrowly get by Ivory Coast, and Netherlands coach Ronald Korman steps down from his position after exiting the tournament on penalties to Morocco. Joe Devine is joined by Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull and Kate Mason to discuss the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 30 · 1 hr 3 min
Germany's shock exit, Brazil beat Japan & Canada progress!
In the biggest shock of the World Cup so far, Paraguay have knocked out Germany on penalties in their Round of 32 game. The Tifo team, having just completed a live watchalong, give their immediate reaction to this result, as well as to Brazil's earlier victory over Japan and Canada's progression past South Africa on Sunday. Joe Devine is joined by Jon Mackenzie, Kaya Kaynak & JJ Bull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 28 · 58 min
England Win Group, Round of 32 Look Ahead
England rally in the second half to win against Panama, top their group and secure an, at least somewhat, favourable draw in the first knockout round. Later, in the latter half of the podcast many, but not all, results are confirmed and Steve Clarke resigns. To discuss Jon, Joe and JJ were joined by Kate Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 27 · 1 hr 8 min
France Beat Norway, Scotland Misery & Who’s Going to Win It?
France beat a rotated Norway, Senegal make life difficult for Scotland, and who will win the World Cup? Joe Devine and JJ Bull are joined by Kate Mason and comedian Sean Burke to discuss all of the above and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
June 26 · 58 min
Ecuador Surprise Germany, Scotland Disappoint and South Africa Are Through
Ecuador earn a hard fought victory over already-qualified Germany. Scotland take the bold tactical decision to repeatedly surrender the ball in front of goal to Brazil. The true and total ramifications for the 3rd placers table are as vast as they are unknowable. To discuss are Jon, Joe and JJ. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.