Euro Zone Football Show

Episodes

1. The big Euro 2024 quiz!

   In a special episode wrapping up the tournament, Alec, Tomás and Alex are joined by The Athletic’s statman extraordinaire Will Jeanes for a comprehensive quiz on Euro 2024. Who will come out on top? And who will break the deadlock in the finely poised Sticker Cup? Play along with both at home and...

   Jul 21, 2024

   32m
2. The end of an era

   It's been a quiet few days, hasn't it? A teary Alec and Alex are on hand in our penultimate episode to discuss England's agonising loss to Spain in the Euros final and the breaking news that Gareth Southgate has stepped down as Three Lions boss. We analyse what went wrong for England as they were...

   Jul 16, 2024

   33m
3. Euro 2024 final preview: is football coming home?

   So the moment has arrived: it’s the Euro 2024 final in Berlin on Sunday… and England are in it! Alec, Tomás and Alex analyse the Three Lions’ chances against a fearsome-looking Spain side. Do La Roja have any weak points? Should Gareth Southgate tinker with his starting XI? And are England…

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   Jul 11, 2024

   30m
4. England are in the final — sorry Gareth!

   Ollie Watkins, take a bow. The Aston Villa forward's 90th-minute effort means England are in a Euros final for the second consecutive tournament — and Alec, Tomás and Alex couldn't be happier. We break down that finish, whether we owe Gareth Southgate an apology and some controversial refereeing...

   Jul 11, 2024

   33m
5. Can Deschamps derail the Spain hype train?

   With two blockbuster Euro 2024 semi-finals in store, the team run the rule over Spain-France and Netherlands-England. Tomás is nervous about La Roja's chances against tournament heavyweights France, while Alex explains why their boss Didier Deschamps is in a punchy mood. From one turgid side to...

   Jul 9, 2024

   23m
6. Saka stars as England hold their nerve

   A delighted Alec, Tomás and Alex unpack a thrilling few days of quarter-final action. It’s a redemption arc for Bukayo Saka as England hold their nerve from the penalty spot against Switzerland. Were the Three Lions worthy of that win, or are they just plain lucky? Who floundered and who…

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   Jul 7, 2024

   34m
7. Our quarter-final predictions!

   Alex is back with Alec and Tomás to preview a tantalising set of quarter-finals — starting with England's clash with Switzerland. Gareth Southgate looks set to make changes, but will they be enough against the tactically innovative Swiss? There's also a blockbuster encounter between Germany and...

   Jul 5, 2024

   27m
8. Dutch in dreamland after Ronaldo's nightmare

   The Euro 2024 last 16 is over — and Alex has been in Germany soaking up the tournament atmosphere around the Netherlands’ win over Romania. We hear from our man in Munich before Alec and Tomás analyse Cody Gakpo’s love of big tournaments, a fearless performance from Turkey against Austria and...

   Jul 3, 2024

   31m
9. Saved by the Bell

   There's only one name on everybody's lips after Sunday's Euro 2024 action: Jude Bellingham. Who else? Alec, Tomás and Alex discuss the England star's remarkable stoppage-time goal — and his response to critics in the press room afterwards. With the Three Lions through to a quarter-final, can…

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   Jul 1, 2024

   29m
10. Euro 2024: The highs and lows so far

    With the dust settled on a gripping group stage, Alec, Tomás and Alex look back at the highs and lows of the last two weeks. In that mission they're joined by tactics guru Alex Barker, European football expert at The Athletic. Who's been the player of Euro 2024 so far? Have England been the…

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    Jun 28, 2024

    49m
11. England respond to their critics… with a new low

    After another car crash of a performance for England, Alec, Tomás and Alex examine the wreckage. With players and the media at daggers drawn, is there any hope for Gareth Southgate’s side? And who could they face in the last 16? We raise a toast to Austria and Ralf Rangnick after their incredible...

    Jun 26, 2024

    34m
12. Portugal flying high despite Ronaldo’s run-in with space invaders

    As the group stage reaches the business end, Alec, Tomás and Alex analyse a gripping few days of Euro 2024 action. Portugal look the real deal after a 3-0 win over Turkey but Cristiano Ronaldo is the centre of attention once again after being accosted by several pitch invaders. There's talk of...

    Jun 23, 2024

    34m
13. Spain are red hot but England freeze against Danes

    Alec, Tomás and Alex are joined by The Athletic’s Real Madrid correspondent Mario Cortegana to bask in the glow of Spain’s impressive win over Italy. Mario tells us about the amazing backstory of Spanish star Nico Williams and why he and Tomás are eating humble pie over Luis de la Fuente. But...

    Jun 21, 2024

    38m
14. Turkish delight — and should Southgate stick with Trent?

    Alec, Tomás and Alex welcome a very special guest in Lewis Steele, Mail Sport Merseyside football reporter. Lewis lets us in on his first Euros memory and makes the case for Liverpool’s Diogo Jota starting for Portugal as the guys dissect an enthralling two days of action in Germany. There’s...

    Jun 19, 2024

    40m
15. England off mark as Spain fly out of blocks

    Alec, Tomás and Alex analyse the first weekend of Euro 2024 — from England kickstarting their tournament to strikers who look like lumberjacks. There’s praise for Jude Bellingham’s brilliant header to get the Three Lions off the mark against Serbia, but will there be problems further ahead?...

    Jun 17, 2024

    36m
16. Euro 2024 kicks off! Germany demolish Scotland

    Euro 2024 is here — and we couldn’t be more excited! Alec, Tomás and Alex analyse Germany’s 5-1 demolition of Scotland on the opening night, from Jamal Musiala’s youthful brilliance to Toni Kroos’ tempo-setting passing — as well as an unlikely cameo from the ‘German Rickie Lambert’… We preview…

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    Jun 15, 2024

    27m
17. Group E & F Preview

    In the last of our Euro 2024 preview pods, Alec, Tomás and Alex look at Groups E and F. Belgium are expected to breeze through, but could one of Ukraine, Romania or Slovakia take advantage of an open group? Alec thinks Ukraine's young talent might pull them through. In Group F, it's all about...

    Jun 11, 2024

    35m
18. Group C & D Preview

    In the second of our comprehensive Euro 2024 group previews, Alec, Tomás and Alex discuss Groups C and D. Alex is worried about England's centre-back options, Alec thinks Denmark are still packed full of talented players and we find out about the Serbia manager's intriguing nickname. There's a…

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    Jun 9, 2024

    29m
19. Group A & B Preview

    In the first of our Euro 2024 group previews, Alec, Tomás and Alex run the rule over Groups A and B, giving you the lowdown on every single team. In Group A, Germany are spying home glory under Julian Nagelsmann, Scotland will be looking to Scott McTominay to fire them through while Hungary and...

    Jun 7, 2024

    36m
20. The Greatest

    The Euro Zone Football Show team take a trip down memory lane, as Alec, Tomás and Alex run through the greatest goals, games and teams in the history of the European Championship. Which was the greatest tournament ever? Who was the greatest player? Greatest shock? Greatest kit? And finally, who…

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    Jun 2, 2024

    36m
21. Our Euro 2024 Predictions

    On this episode of the Euro Zone Football Show, Alec, Tomás and Alex discuss their predictions for the tournament in Germany. Who will be the winners? Who will be the player and young player of the tournament? Which team will be dumped out early? And which ‘dark horse’ will disappoint us just as...

    May 31, 2024

    30m
22. The England Preview

    Welcome to the very first edition of the Euro Zone Football Show! In our debut episode, we look ahead to England's prospects at this summer's Euros. Tomás, Alec and Alex answer the big questions: has Gareth Southgate got his 33-man squad spot on? Is football coming home from Germany? And how do…

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    May 29, 2024

    39m