World Cup News

Jimbo's joined in the studio by JJ Bull and Adrian Clarke to wrap up the last two round of 16 clashes at Euro 2024. We begin with events in Leipzig - as Turkey hung on to progress to the quarterfinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to a stunning last-gasp save from goalkeeper Mert Gunok in their 2-1 win over Austria. Michael Cox stops by with his on the whistle thoughts on a rainy night in Saxony. Earlier in the evening, the Netherlands confirmed safe passage to the last eight as they ultimately cruised to a 3-0 victory over Romania in Munich. Seb Stafford-Bloor gives us his match report - and a shoe update! Then it's all eyes on Friday and Saturday's incredibly intriguing quarterfinal ties. Portuguese journalist David Novo's on the line to reflect on the Ronaldo saga and the role he could play against France on Friday night... Produced by Lucy Oliva. Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Austria 1-2 Turkey with Michael Cox (03.15) • PART 2: Romania 0-3 Netherlands with Seb Stafford Bloor (15.40) • PART 3a: Spain v Germany preview (27.00) • PART 3b: Portugal v France preview with David Novo (31.10) 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.

Is Ronaldo holding Portugal back? Was Mert Günok’s last minute save for Turkey against Austria the best ever at a Europeans Championships? Have the Netherlands finally started to show glimpses of what they’re capable of? Gary, Alan and Micah look back at the Round of 16 matches and see who came out on top in their predictions for this round. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices