Pedri Gonzalez’s harm blow in Spain’s win over Germany has set off alert chimes in Catalonia, particularly with Hansi Flick’s to begin with pre-season fair around the corner. The German strategist will supervise his training at the begining session with Barcelona in the coming week. Whereas players on duty with the national team were set to connect the camp late for sure, Pedri’s harm takes off the midfielder in question for the whole pre-season tour. Earlier this week, Spain reveals that the Spanish midfielder had facing a grade 2 inner lateral sprain in his left knee and set his recovery period at around six weeks. With the coming season set to start in mid-August, there is concern over Pedri’s possibility for it. Likely to miss the season opener Barcelona are set to bolt horns with Valencia in their season opener for the 2024-25 season of La Liga. The match, as it stands, is set to kick off late on August 18. Exactly six weeks left to start the Blaugranas’ clash at Mestalla, and SPORT explains that Pedri has it really complicated to complete the recovery in time for the starting match of the season. Needless to say, this is a critical blow for Flick as he will be without the team’s key midfielder not as it were for pre-season but moreover the opening stage of the coming campaign. Need for change Pedri has battled to stay fit after his starting season at Barcelona and has demonstrated to be hardly helpless to physical setbacks. The later blow comes as the most recent on the youngster’s list of injured players and will be smashing, considering he was fair returning to his best form. As Flick plans for life at Barcelona, the chief must to begin with attention to up the stake in terms of physical arrangement, particularly for Pedri. Given Flick’s involvement at Bayern Munich, there is positive thinking that the coach can discover the right equation.

The dream is over - France lose the semi-final against Spain.

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and special guest Melissa Ortiz react to the breaking news, Gregg Berhalter is fired as USMNT head coach. This decision was announced by Matt Crocker and the U.S. Soccer Federation following the USMNT group stage exit from the Copa América 2024. Next steps for the team will include selecting a new head coach immediately. As the Copa América 2024 continued on today, Uruguay and Colombia faced off in the semifinals. The Colombians advanced to the finals with their 1-0 victory and continued their unbeaten streak of 28 matches. England also clinched their spot in the Euro 2024 finals behind Ollie Watkins' 90th minute goal. The Three Lions will take on Spain in just their second ever Euro finals appearance. (5:28) To wrap the show they talk about top candidates for the next USMNT head coach, and how important this decision is for the team and fans heading into the 2026 World Cup. (27:10) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo is joined by Carl Anka, Tim Spiers and Raphael Honigstein after a glorious night for Gareth Southgate’s England. The Three Lions are through to a second successive Euros final after a last-gasp victory over Netherlands. Ollie Watkins comes on for Harry Kane and scores the winner. Time to start giving Gareth some credit? Or did the officials offer a helping hand? Did the team show that they might have what it takes to beat the best team in the tournament? Spain await on Sunday in Berlin as we look ahead to the final. Produced by Charlie Jones. Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England 2-1 Netherlands with Seb Stafford-Bloor (01.00) • PART 2: A look ahead to the final and a look back (24.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s happened, everybody: a player younger than the Football Ramble has scored in a major tournament semi-final. Today, Marcus, Luke, Jim and Andy are here to marvel at Lamine Yamal’s performance, even if Marcus does end up comparing him to MacGyver. Elsewhere, the Ramblers explain why this should be the end for Didier Deschamps and they ease the pressure on Gareth’s Brave Boys ahead of tonight’s Dutch semi. In the words of Pitbull: don’t stop the party. We're back on stage and tickets are out NOW! Join us at London Palladium on Friday September 20th 2024 for 'Football Ramble: Time Tunnel', a journey through football history like no other. Expect loads of laughs, all your Ramble favourites, and absolutely everything on Pete's USB stick. Get your tickets at footballramblelive.com! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: [email protected]. Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: patreon.com/footballramble. ***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suj and James discuss last night's Semi Final victory for Spain against France, which was headlined by a brilliant goal from Lamine Yamal. How good is the young Barcelona attacker and how good could he be? There's discussion on regrets for France, if England or The Netherlands can realistically expect to trouble Spain on Sunday and there's a preview of tonight's game in Dortmund including selection thoughts, tactical notes and whether the lads think England can get the job done. Plus, how night 1 of the Semis in Euro Fantasy went and there's reaction to yesterday's sad news that there will be no Sky Fantasy Football next season. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: Planet FPL on Euro 2024, reviewing tonight's Netherlands-England semi final and a look ahead to Sunday's Final Today on Patreon: Tot&Ham and Nico's Corner For the full Planet FPL schedule this week, including our offering on Patreon view this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-107727762 Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Follow Clayton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/claytsAFC Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #EuroFantasy #Euro2024 #EuropeanChampionship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this installment of EuroFracas (Brought to you by The Touchline Fracas Podcast), join Fahi, Ish and Manny as they give instant reaction to Spain's semi final win over France! The lads also discussed ... England's upcoming game against the Netherlands Round up of LFC news (Including Thiago retirement and Slots presser) Enjoy! Looking for your dose of KopEndFracas? Join our Patreon from £4 per month today to get dedicated LFC audio and video content - www.patreon.com/kopendfracas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse react to Lamine Yamal making history as he became the youngest goalscorer ever at the Euros. The previous Euro record was held by Pelé, who was 17 years-old and 239 days. Spain advances to the finals for their 5th appearance all-time. Lionel Messi and Argentina also clinched their spot in the Copa América finals as they defeated Canada 2-0. Messi delivered the victory with his first goal of the tournament. The guys also discussed the U.S. Men’s Soccer Olympic Roster that was released, including Walker Zimmerman and Miles Robinson who headline the team for Paris. (4:06) To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse look back at what they were doing at 16 years-old, while the likes of Lamine Yamal is scoring goals at the Euros. (30:00) Presented by Zillow #Zillow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Lamine Yamal even better than Wayne Rooney was at the age of 16? Has Dani Olmo been Spain’s surprise package at this tournament? Is that the end for Didier Deschamps as France’s manager? Gary, Alan and Micah reflect on the first semi-final which saw Spain dump France out and march into the final. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke into the studio after Spain overcome the French to book their place in the final in Berlin on Sunday. 16-year-old Lamine Yamal steals the show as La Roja reach their first major tournament final in 12 years. Will the best team at the Euros win the whole thing? And what are the factors that led to Kylian Mbappe being one of the flops of the tournament? England and Netherlands face off on Wednesday night to determine who will take on Spain. Hear why it may or may not be Jude Bellingham’s night, plus Sjoerd Mossou tells us about the Dutch expectations ahead of a special match in Dortmund. Produced by Charlie Jones. Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Spain 2-1 France with Pol Ballus (04.00) • PART 2a: The first Euro final and Bellamy to Wales (24.00) • PART 2b: England v Netherlands preview with Sjoerd Mossou (28.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.