Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: Reports suggest Ten Hag may have lost the dressing room after sources 'close to the club' suggest 'simmering resentment' amongst players, Dele Ali's potential return to Everton, Ajax finally win a ga...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: Holders Manchester United are dumped out the Carabao Cup by Newcastle United, Bayern Munich defeated by German 3rd division minnows Saarbrucken in the DFB Pokal and we round-up the best football hall...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: Saudi Arabia are all-but confirmed to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia pulled out of the running, Vinicius Jr. pens a new deal at Real Madrid keeping him in the Spanish capital until 2027, She...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: the Ballon D'Or winners for 2023 have been announced, former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales has been banned from football for three years, a round-up of Monday's fixtures from across the globe, s...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.   On today's episode: we cover all of the weekend's action including the Manchester derby and El Clásico, USWNT beat Colombia in San Diego, Harry Kane channels his inner Beckham with a goal from the half-way line, P...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: A round-up of the headlines from the Europa League and Europa Conference League, a look-back at the USWNT's goalless draw with Colombia, Manchester United's Garnacho faces an FA sanction, a weekend p...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: Wednesday night’s Champions League action, Everton face an unprecedented 12-point deduction, a Europa League preview, Sandro Tonali set to be handed 10-month ban, and a goalkeeper scores 96th minute...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: a recap all of last night's Champions League action and a look-ahead to Wednesday night's fixtures, tributes to Everton's long-serving Chairman Bill Kenwright whose death was confirmed on Tuesday, Ma...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: Tottenham Hotspur beat Fulham 2-0 at home to top the Premier League table, we bring you a preview of all of Tuesday's Champions League games, Jadon Sancho's Manchester United future '90%' over accord...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes.  On today's episode: Four USMNT stars go head-to-head in the 'Serie A Bowl' between AC Milan and Juventus, football pays its respects to English footballing legend Sir Bobby Charlton, a 17-year-old clinches a last minute...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: USMNT captain Tyler Adams is set to be out for another five months, Jose Mourinho is rumoured to take the Real Madrid job at the end of the season, Barcelona's president is facing a bribery investigation,...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: Neymar is to have surgery on his ACL meaning he'll likely be out for the rest of the season just two months after his $157M-a-year move to Al-Hilal. Newcastle's Sandro Tonali is facing a lengthy ban after...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: Gio Reyna scores twice for USMNT against Ghana, with four goals in the first half sealing the game. This year’s Ballon D’Or winners have been leaked ahead of the ceremony. We bring you all of the news from...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: a terror attack on the streets of Brussels leaves two Swedish nationals dead hours before Belgium v Sweden on Monday night. We also round up Monday's euro 2024 qualifiers, bring you the latest on the venue...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: USA are beaten by Germany, however there are positives to take ahead of the USMNT's next challenge against Ghana. British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe will pay $1.6bn for a 25 percent stake in Manchester...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Scotland are made to wait to book their place at Euro 2024, Edouard Bello scores an outrageous bicycle kick for Venezuela against Brazil, former Arsenal player Jack Wilshere could be set to be the Colorado Rapid...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 minutes.  On today's episode: England legend Wayne Rooney is appointed manager of Birmingham City, two US-nationals are named as stars to watch by The Guardian, also a preview of Thursday's internationals, plus Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: Belgian legend Eden Hazard retires from football at the age of 32, Herc Gomez discusses Gio Reyna's return to the USMNT, Howard Webb released more unheard VAR audio on his new TV show and we discuss how No...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: Birmingham City's controversial decision to appoint Wayne Rooney as manager, more reaction to Arsenal's big PL win, Malik Tillman to miss the USMNT friendlies and football's dilemma over how to commemorate...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: reaction to Arsenal's win against Manchester City, plus the other headlines from the Premier League. We also round-up the best of the action from Europe, discuss Inter Miami failing to reach the MLS play-o...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: all the biggest talking points from a big night of Europa League and Europa Conference League football, Gregg Berhalter's USMNT roster announcement, the Copa Libertadores semi-finals, a weekend football pr...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 to 15 minutes. On today's episode: A night that will go down in Geordie folklore as Newcastle smash PSG 4-1 at St. James' Park and FIFA announce that the World Cup in 2030 will be hosted by SIX nations. All of this, plus Jurgen Klopp's stra...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 minutes.  On today's episode: Manchester United are beaten at home by Turkish giants Galatasaray, Jude Bellingham stars once again for Real Madrid and the PGMOL release the shocking audio from the Spurs Liverpool game. All this, plus W...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Chelsea beat Fulham in the SW6 derby, Liverpool pile the pressure on the PGMOL, a Champions League preview, tributes to Francis Lee and trouble in the Asian Champions League. Football don't sleep and neither do...

This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers Media Network, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe’s newspapers in around 10 minutes. On today's episode: Saturday's crazy game between Spurs and Liverpool, as a VAR blunder took centre-stage, all the weekend's biggest matches, Rangers sack their manager, the WSL returned and Hwang Hee-Chan has the last laugh at Pep...