First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
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First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production
Algeria booked their place at the 2026 World Cup with a 3-0 win over Somalia - their first appearance at the tournament since 2014. Scotland produced a dramatic comeback to beat Greece in Glasgow, while England eased past Wales 3-0 at Wembley with Morgan Rogers and Bukayo Saka starring.
Elsewhere, Cole Palmer suffered a groin injury that will rule him out until November, Tottenham’s owners ENIC invested another £100m into the club, and reports suggest Netflix could soon enter the Champions League broadcast market. Burnley’s owners ALK Capital bought Spanish side Espanyol, and referee Anthony Taylor spoke about the pressures of officiating at the top level.
And finally, Italy’s U21 team have been spotted training in eye patches - a strange new method inspired by rugby, golf, and Formula 1 to help players sharpen their vision and awareness.
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First Up: Football - A Daily Football Briefing
First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
Catch up on everything you need to know about all the top leagues, the juiciest transfer stories, managerial moves, and all of football’s funniest stories.
We’re here every Monday to Friday, first thing in the morning. Listen on your favourite podcast app and watch on YouTube.
First Up: Football is a Footwork Media production
