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Eurowatch
by Ritwik Sarkar & Alex Barker
The EUROs are the second biggest football tournament anywhere in the world, that have always captivated in audiences in a way that the World Cup fails at. With minnows and world champions battling for the crown of the continents best, Alex Barker and Ritwik Sarkar give you a guide to the tournament like no other around. No stones unturned as we take you through the preparations, teams, hot takes and hot topics.
Episodes
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La Finale: Machiavelli Mancini Triumphs in Wembley
After seven months and 23 episodes, Alex & I bring a close to one hell of a tournament. Fans in stands, hearts in hands and a highlight reel of goals to rival the best there ever was. England's disappointment does little to shroud just how far they've come, but it was Italy who triumphed at the...
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EURO Final: Is it Coming Home?
Alex I eat humble pie ONCE again, as neither of our predicted finalists didn't make it. However, we wouldn't have it any other way. Undefeated Italy & England have conquered all those in front of them to set up a final worthy of the beautiful tournament we've had. We go over the top performers…
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EURO Semi Finals Preview
All the cards are on the table, as the four semi finalists (none of whom played this stage last time around). Italy and England look as imperious as each other (what a shocking sentence) through they both will have a stern test ahead of them. Spain we're back to their woeful group form, unable to...
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Germany v England: Who's Coming Home?
The crown jewel of the Round of 16 in undoubtedly England v Germany. Both teams have a *storied* history against one-another, that often dips in the realms beyond just sport. Both teams have seen a wave of doubt awash from both their supporters. Germany's results so far haven't made for an easy...
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Episode 19: Mancini's Triumph & Turkey's Cooked Goose
EURO 2020 is here! and after a little break, so are Alex and I! Despite spending a large part of the last 10 months predicting every scenario, we're always happy to be proven wrong. . . quite wrong. In a fortnight filled with football and even thousands of fans, It's been great to see all the…
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Episode 18: Benzema is BACK! . . . and a few other things
After an 8 year and two tournament exile Karim Benzema makes his way back to the French national team. On the back of some stellar campaigns at the helm of Real Madrid's attack, Alex & i delve into all the permutations of this decision, how it affects France, and how it changes our view.…
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Episode 17: Laporte's coup, Zlatan's tears, and Van Dijk's Decision
It's time for the news! Alex & I have only just been able to keep up with everything happening in the world of the Euros! Aymeric Laporte's decision to represent Spain sents waves throughout both France and SPain for different reasons. Zlatan's & Van Dijk's injuries prove to grave for them to...
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Episode 16: Look at Me, I'm the Captain Now
To be a captain of a national team, you need to be a particular kind of crazy. Alex & I explore the sheer depth of our ludicrous supposition, by scoring all of the captains at this season's EURO. Some are born to lead, while others are forced to. Join us as we offer our usual spicy. takes and…
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Episode 15: Putting Cold Milk on Your Spiciest Takes
Alex & I have loved putting bringing you this pod for close to six months now and time was long overdue to take some of your questions. From Trent's troubles, to Netherlands struggles we tackle a whole variety of questions. As always, if you want to ask us questions, you can reach either Alex & I...
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Episode 14: Manager's Special
Alex I always want to give you the whole picture, and this time we're covering our 3 picks for managers to watch. We're joined by Portuguese football expert and author Nathan Motz. Join us we go through an old hero, a defending champion and a the man who he beat
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Episode 13: The Qatari Quagmire
It wasn't a week where most of EUrope's big guns overed themselves in too much glory. The minnows of North Macedonia pulled a deservedly shock upset over Germany, and Ritwik has some choice words for Gareth Southgate. Elsewhere, Alex takes us through the trials and tribulations of being a fan of...
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Episode 12: The Qatar Qualifier Lithmus Test
With domestic football taking a backseat to the 2022 Qatar World Cup qualifiers, Alex I talk about the ballsy managerial decisions around the European teams. Surprise callups, heart-breaking exclusions and decisions that don't make any sense, have left us with a lot to discuss. As the teams for…
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Episode 11: A new Breed of Italian Stallions
From Nicolo Barella to Gianluigi Donnarumma, Italy is looking more youthful than it has for a while. With a larger spectrum of clubs comprising the national setup, Roberto Mancini has taken a team ravaged by a loss in confidence, into mentality monsters. With few holes in their system, who will…
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Episode 10: Does the German Engine Have a Heartbeat?
Pre-empting Joachim Löew's announcement of stepping down after the Euros, Alex & I delve back into the German national team. Lots has been made of their fall from grace since the 2014 World Cup. In and amongst all the doom and gloom however, still lies the vestiges of a lost winning mentality. We...
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Episode 9: How is Your Favourite Team Doing?
Alex & I take a break from our usual spiel and talk about every team participating in the Euros! From North Macedonia to England, we look at the latest news around every side, whp's firing, who isn't, which managers are in trouble, and how their chances are looking
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Episode 8: Can This Circus be in One Town?
With the pandemic already pushing the EUROs back a whole year, there are still concerns as to if it can take place in it's intended form. From England to Portugal, Netherlands to France, we break down the likely candidates for a one-nation tournament. The results aren't pretty . . .
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Episode 7: A Reason to Roar for England's Three Lions
Gareth Southgate is close to losing the goodwill gained during England's fortuitous 3rd place finish at the last World Cup. Patchy performances and formation changes have left England looking more defense-heavy, and reliant on individual sparks of brilliance to break them through. Behind this…
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Episode 6: De Boer's Netherlands, a Clockwork Oranje?
Frank De Boer's Netherlands have to shake off not onyl their manager's reputations, but their own reckoning which is fast upon them. Big names, backed by big performances have enabled the Dutch to reach their first tournament since the 2014 World Cup. Promise, purpose and perseverance can only…
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Episode 4: Italy's Young Colts & Belgium's Golden Generation
Both giants come into this tournament as the real dark horses of the competition. Belgium have solidly shed their creative dependence on Eden Hazard, while Italy to creative forces within their own youth ranks. The Azzuri are building upto something great, though this tournament might be coming...
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Episode 3: German Honour & Scotland Pride
Making their first appearance at a major tournament since 1996, Scotland have kicked and clawed to get themselves to the promised land. Their grit, determination and cohesiveness might not get them very far, but it's enough for them to build on. Germany are coming into the tournament neutered…
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Episode 2: France Champion Run & Spain's Soft Resurgence
The two former world champions have fared contrastingly in the the build up to this year's Euros. France have been a bit less swashbuckling, and a bit more pragmatic. Spain are still struggling to find a consistent core of players to bring them beyond their three poor finishes in past…
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Episode 1 : England Lion Roar & Portugal's Reckoning
With Britain failing to "Bring it Home" for half a century & Portugal looking like dark horses to retain their crown, we delve into both teams chances. Awkward similarities between both teams, make for an interesting deep dive, As Alex & I delve into the strengths, weaknesses and chances of The...
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Episode 5: Hazard, Felix & our picks on who to watch out for
With EURO 2021 fast upon us, Alex & I take a break from our usual country-by-country breakdowns to give you our picks of the six players to watch out for
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The EUROs are the second biggest football tournament anywhere in the world, that have always captivated in audiences in a way that the World Cup fails at. With minnows and world champions battling for the crown of the continents best, Alex Barker and Ritwik Sarkar give you a guide to the tournament like no other around. No stones unturned as we take you through the preparations, teams, hot takes and hot topics.
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Ritwik Sarkar & Alex Barker
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The EUROs are the second biggest football tournament anywhere in the world, that have always captivated in audiences in a way that the World Cup fails at. With minnows and world champions battling for the crown of the continents best, Alex Barker and Ritwik Sarkar give you a guide to the tournament...
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Eurowatch is created and hosted by Ritwik Sarkar & Alex Barker.
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