Is Nagelsmann the best coach at the Euros?

The Athletic FC Podcast

06/21/24

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Germany have been one of the most dominant sides so far at this summer’s Euros.

They’ve already qualified for the knockout stages after impressive wins over Hungary and Scotland.

So how has Julian Nagelsmann put his Bayern Munich disappointment behind him and reinvented this Germany team so quickly?

And what could the future hold for him beyond his time with the national team?

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Liam Tharme

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Mike Stavrou

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Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Is Spain's tiki-taka era over?

June 24, 2024

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So why have Spain moved away from their patient, possession-based approach and will this summer's transfer window see clubs take advantage of the release clause in the contract of one of their most promising stars Nico Williams?

Michael Bailey is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who's in Germany covering Spain during the Euros as well as our La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan.

Host: Michael Bailey

With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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