PSG beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final to win the competition for the first time: we recap a man-of-the-match performance from Désiré Doué and pay tribute to an emotional Luis Enrique. Plus, more updates from the transfer merry-go-round, and Postecoglou’s future is set to be decided this week. And finally - and it is finally - thank you for listening.  Get in touch here: https://forms.gle/WDmrVDkGBv4BrN3t6 This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Saturday, it’s PSG v Inter Milan in the Champions League - who will win: Enrique’s entertainers, or Inzaghi’s savvy tacticians? Also, news from the dizzying transfer cycle: Liam Delap is set to move to Chelsea, and Benjamin Sesko is set to join Arsenal. And finally, Rog sits down with Ryan Reynolds to celebrate back-to-back-to-back promotions for Wrexham. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chelsea beat Real Betis 4-1 to lift the Conference League trophy. Also, Arsenal close in on signing Martín Zubimendi, USMNT and Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson undergoes minor surgery on his knee, Caoimhin Kelleher could be heading to Brentford, and Manchester United’s season goes from bad to worse. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Wednesday, Chelsea face Real Betis in the Europa Conference League final. Plus, Lamine Yamal signs a contract extension at Barcelona, USMNT starlet Alex Freeman is attracting attention from Europe, and Scott McTominay meets the Pope. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host/Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liverpool’s trophy parade is marred by a car ploughing into supporters in the city centre. Plus, Brazil get Carlo Ancelotti, Bayer Leverkusen hire Erik Ten Hag, and the fallout from Aston Villa’s controversial non-goal continues. Also, Cristiano Ronaldo gets cryptic. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We look back at an incredibly busy weekend of football as Liverpool officially become champions of England for the 20th time, plus we look back at a dramatic set of results in the race for England’s final Champions League places. Also, Napoli win Serie A, Sunderland are back in the top division, Arsenal are the new queens of Europe and Ange Postecoglou has his ‘I told you so’ moment on stage. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host and Producer: Sammy James See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s the final weekend of the Premier League, and the European places are yet to be decided: we preview all the crunch games, including Nottingham Forest v Chelsea. Plus, we preview the Women’s Champions League final and Championship playoff final, the Serie A title race goes to the wire, and Kevin De Bruyne bids farewell to Manchester City. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ange promised us that he always wins something in his second season, and he was proven right, as Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final. We bring you all the celebrations from Spurs fans around the world, as Tottenham Hotspur lift their first trophy since 2008. Plus, Christian Pulisic is injured and Erik Ten Hag could come back to management. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s an all-English final in the Europa League on Wednesday, and Spurs face Manchester United. Plus, Manchester City win in Kevin De Bruyne’s last home game, Crystal Palace crown their perfect week, and we predict the Europa League final with an avian theme. Full USWNT roster: Defenders: Kerry Abello, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, Naomi Girma, Tara McKeown, Avery Patterson, Emily Sams, Emily Sonnett Midfielders: Sam Coffey, Lindsey Heaps, Claire Hutton, Lo’eau LaBonta, Olivia Moultrie, Lily Yohannes Forwards: Lynn Biyendolo, Michelle Cooper, Catarina Macario, Emma Sears, Ally Sentnor, Alyssa Thompson, Gisele Thompson This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Liverpool travel to Brighton and the Seagulls run out 3-2 winners, putting them in the driving seat for eighth place in the Premier League. Plus, Matheus Cunha will move to Manchester United, Christian Pulisic is stalling over signing a new contract at AC Milan, Sheffield United’s X account is hacked, and we bring you a great footballing dynasty. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crystal Palace beat Manchester City 1-0 in the Men’s FA Cup final to win their first ever FA Cup. Plus, there are big wins for Arsenal, Chelsea, and Nottingham Forest, Goodison Park hosts its last Premier League game, and Jamie Vardy bids farewell to Leicester. Also, Chelsea complete the domestic treble in the women’s game, and Dean Henderson gets his hands on a karaoke microphone. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crystal Palace face Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Plus, Barcelona are crowned La Liga Champions, it’s the penultimate Premier League weekend, and we bid farewell to Goodison Park. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bologna beat AC Milan 1-0 in the Coppa Italia final to end their 51-year trophy drought. Plus, another nightmare for LA Galaxy, Real Madrid show interest in Dean Huijsen, and the Dutch title race serves up more drama. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s late drama in the playoff semi-finals, as Sunderland score a last-minute winner to seal their spot at Wembley. Also, Liverpool close in on Jeremie Frimpong, Goodison Park will host Everton’s women’s team, and we tell you about the club singing the (sky) blues. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Xabi Alonso’s move to Real Madrid has been reported for next season. Plus, Sheffield United reach the Championship play-off final at Wembley, Fabregas set to replace Alonso, and Inter Miami dubbed with a new nickname.  This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant producer: Yasmin Mills / Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Premier League, Liverpool v Arsenal ends 2-2 and departing defender Trent Alexander-Arnold gets booed. Plus, Bruno Guimarães scores a wonder goal as Newcastle beat Chelsea and Nottingham Forest drop points against Leicester. In Spain, Barcelona win El Clasico and close in on the title, Salah is voted FWA men’s player of the year, and there are sour grapes at Southampton’s goalless draw with Manchester City. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Spurs and Manchester United progress to the final of the Europa League, and the winner will qualify for Champions League football next season. Also, Chelsea breeze past Djurgården to make it to the Conference League final, Richarlison may return to Everton, and Jamie Vardy sits down Rog. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PSG knock Arsenal out of the Champions League with a 3-1 win on aggregate. Plus, we preview Thursday’s Europa League and Europa Conference League games, and a Bodø/Glimt fan goes to extreme lengths to secure a ticket. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Sammy James Producer: George Cooper Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It’s an all-time classic in the Champions League semifinal second leg between Inter and Barca. Also, we preview Arsenal’s trip to PSG, Real Madrid may make an early move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Arsene Wenger winds up Spurs fans… again. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nottingham Forest draw 1-1 away at Crystal Palace. Also, Trent Alexander-Arnold announces that he’s leaving Liverpool, we preview tonight’s Champions League semi-final second leg between Inter and Barcelona, and Eze is a chess mastermind. This is Early Kick Off from the Men in Blazers media network and presented by our great friends of the pod STōK Cold Brew Coffee, all your global football stories straight from the back pages of Europe's newspapers in around 10 minutes. This episode was made in the UK for Men In Blazers by… Host: Betty Glover Producer: George Cooper and Sammy James Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Barnard Researcher: Jack Collins See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.