Our look back at Euro 88 continues with the first round of group games. On Friday 10 June 1988, the tournament kicked off with a tense match between West Germany, the hosts and favourites, and a vibrant young Italian side. The other Group A game took place the following afternoon, a thrilling if slightly shambolic contest between Denmark and Spain. There were five goals and a fair bit of controversy, but the highlight for English audiences was a brief, comic loss of temper from the usually immaculate Barry Davies. In Group B, two of the pre-tournament favourites – England and the Netherlands – got underway. England faced an FA Cup tie against the Republic of Ireland, whose 20-man squad included 16 England-based players. In the evening we finally got to see the Netherlands, including their Ballon d’Or-winning captain Ruud Gullit. They took on European Championship royalty: the USSR. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Purely Arsenal podcast where host Jack Sessions (@Jack10Gooner) welcomes regulars James Johnstone (@LLcooljames91) and Neil Shah (@Gooner _70ns) to discuss the latest Transfer news at Arsenal. We discuss how Arsenal are about to spend 200 million before July and break the British Transfer record with Declan Rice's arrival. We also discuss the confirmation of Kai Havertz, the arrival of Jurrien Timber and what else we need to do this summer in terms of incomings. We then focus on sales and the conundrum of Thomas Partey. #Rice #Havertz #Timber #Partey #Caicedo #Lavia #Saliba #Arsenal #Gunners

Herc sits down with the USMNT's Đorđe Mihailović to relive the lessons Đorđe learned from legends Bastian Schweinsteiger and Thierry Henry while in MLS, and how he's acclimated to life in the Netherlands with AZ Alkmaar. Plus, ESPN's Eric Gomez on Mexico's new coach Jimmy Lozano, and why El Tri needs to win this Gold Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new series of Nessun Dorma starts with the first part of our deep dive into Euro 88, the last major tournament in Europe before the big bang of Italia 90. Martyn Ramsay, Gary Naylor and Rob Smyth set the scene for a much anticipated tournament. “Whatever happens,” wrote David Lacey in his preview for the Guardian, “the 1988 European Championship should set new standards on the field.” Martyn, Gary and Rob discuss where football was at in 1988, recall the highlights of qualification – including Ireland’s favourite Scotsman and the Cypriot keeper who was almost blown up – and preview each team’s prospects ahead of the tournament. Were England valid second favourites? How much did we know about the Netherlands? And who was Matthias Herget? The draw Group 1 West Germany, Italy, Spain, Denmark Group 2 England, Netherlands, USSR, Republic of Ireland Pre-tournament odds 7/4 West Germany 5/1 England, Netherlands 13/2 Italy 7/1 USSR 11/1 Spain, Denmark 25/1 Republic of Ireland This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nessundorma.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Purely Arsenal podcast where host Jack Sessions (@Jack10Gooner) welcomes regular James Johnstone (@LLcooljames91) to discuss the latest Transfer news at Arsenal. We touch on the imminent arrival of our first signing in Kai Havertz and where he might play, we discuss the Rice saga and discuss the club's strategy on mega money deals as the big hitters come to the table. In addition, we speak on the latest Thomas Partey exit rumours, Jurrien Timber is also discussed and predict what might happen in the few days of summer transfer madness! #Rice #Havertz #Timber #Partey #Caicedo #Lavia #Saliba #Arsenal #Gunners

Ste is here for the latest episode of Redmen Weekly, the show that shares the best clips from our Redmen Plus shows from the past week. Firstly, on our first of two weekly Journo Insight shows, Ste was joined by Neil to discuss Trent Alexander-Arnold's role within the Liverpool squad moving forward and if Trent may be the solution to Liverpool's midfield problems. Next up is a clip from the Biased Transfer Podcast, Paul was joined by Ste, Chloe & Dan as they discuss the impact Saudi Arabia is having on European football as many big names have already made the switch to the Saudi Pro League this summer. The next two clips come from our Expert Insight shows hosted by Dan, firstly is a clip from Sport1 Chief Reporter Kerry Hau as he gives the inside track on Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch as the Reds continue to be linked with a move for the Dutch midfielder and finally is a clip from Dan's conversation with Liverpool academy expert Matt Addison as they discuss the academy prospect Liverpool fans should look out for next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this clip from our Journo Insight show on Redmen Plus, Ste is joined by LFC correspondent Neil Jones to talk about Liverpool's potential move for Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch. Neil believes the player wants to leave Bayern Munich and that Bayern would be willing to sell him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lewis, Seun and German Dan go over the weeks transfer news including the latest link to Jurrien Timber, Kai Havertz, Romeo Lavia and Declan Rice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ste is here with the latest episode of Redmen Bitesize with the news that Liverpool are expected to bid €40 million for OGC Nice's Khephren Thuram after the Under 21 Euro's according to reports in Nice. Other stories include news from our interview with Sport1 Chief reporter Kerry Hau claiming Ryan Gravenberch is unhappy at Bayern Munich and would want to move to Anfield if allowed to leave Bayern. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this clip from our Transfer Insight show on Redmen Plus, Dan is joined by Sport1 Chief Reporter, Kerry Hau to discuss the latest on Liverpool's pursuit of Ryan Gravenberch as Kerry confirms Liverpool have held talks with Gravenberch's representatives, however, a lot will depend on Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.