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| Brazil's World Cup squad: Has Carlo Ancelotti made the right calls? | 20 May 2026 | 00:37:44 | |
Jessica Frota returns to the show to discuss Carlo Ancelotti's 26-man World Cup squad with host Nathan Joyes.
While Neymar's inclusion stole the media headlines, the pair look at other players and whether they deserve to be there or not.
From key absences such as Joao Pedro to rising stars including Bournemouth's Rayan and Real Madrid's Endrick, Jess and Nathan go through the squad in detail.
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| World Cup Preview Part 2: Uruguay, Paraguay & Argentina | 17 May 2026 | 00:49:49 | |
Our second World Cup special is worth the wait.
Nathan Joyes is joined by Rocco Dean, Ralph Hannah and Tom Robinson to discuss Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina's hopes this summer.
World Cup qualifiers, key players and eyecatching fixtures. Dive in to our second part right now.
Missed part one? Get stuck into here, on Apple or watch on YouTube.
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| Who's going to win the 2025 Brasileirão golden boot? | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:43:58 | |
Cruzeiro, Mirassol, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Vasco all have contenders to win the golden boot - but who are they?
Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota dive into the current top eight in the market and analyse their chances, whether European moves are on the table - and why age is only a number.
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| FIVE Brazilian stars your club SHOULD be signing | 05 Oct 2025 | 00:48:31 | |
There's so much talent in Brazil right now. But where do you start looking?
South American football journalist Nathan Joyes is joined by fanalyst and football expert Kish Patel to analyse five Brazilians that your club should be taking a chance on.
From standout left-backs knocking on Carlo Ancelotti's door to a 17-year-old that looks ready to take European football by storm, this a must watch/listen.
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| Series 5 Episode 15: Copa Libertadores quarter-final preview and predictions | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:29:11 | |
The Copa Libertadores quarter-final second legs take place this week, and Nathan Joyes welcomes Tom Robinson back to the podcast to discuss the eight remaining teams.
The pair preview: Racing vs Velez (1-0), Palmeiras vs River Plate (2-1), Sao Paulo vs LDU Quito (0-2) and Estudiantes vs Flamengo (1-2).
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| Series 5 Episode 14: CONMEBOL World Cup Round Up | 14 Sep 2025 | 00:56:57 | |
South American football journalist Nathan Joyes jumps back on the microphone with Joe Gould - host of The International Window Podcast - to discuss the end of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers.
Can Argentina cope without Lionel Messi? How impressive were Ecuador? Will Brazil deliver under Carlo Ancelotti? Are Bolivia on the brink of the 2026 World Cup?
All that and more on this particular episode.
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| Series 5 Episode 13: Brazil's title race, Neymar's Santos nightmare and players to watch | 18 Aug 2025 | 00:40:49 | |
Who's going to win the Brazilian title? Will Santos be relegated? How an earth are Mirassol aiming for a top six spot?
Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota analyse the Brazilian league at the halfway stage and try to work out how the table will finish.
Flamengo and Palmeiras are challenging at the top, while Cruzeiro, Botafogo, Bahia and Sao Paulo are aiming for a Copa Libertadores spot next season.
The pair sign off the show with players to watch for the remainder of the season - from defenders to attackers - it's worth tuning in.
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| Series 5 Episode 12: Jhon Arias, Danilo, Richard Rios and Kaio Jorge - Transfer Special | 23 Jul 2025 | 00:34:27 | |
Jhon Arias leaves Fluminense to join Wolves in the Premier League, Danilo moves from Nottingham Forest to Botafogo, while Richard Rios bids farewell to Palmeiras to link up with Benfica.
Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota discuss the three players mentioned, as well as Cruzeiro's Kaio Jorge who has lit up the league back in Brazil after an underwhelming spell in Italy.
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| Series 5 Episode 11: Palmeiras vs Chelsea & Fluminense vs Al Hilal: Club World Cup Predictions | 02 Jul 2025 | 00:35:15 | |
Join Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota as they try and work out if Palmeiras can beat Chelsea and whether or not Fluminense can topple Saudi outfit Al Hilal.
Palmeiras are without several key players ahead of their quarter-final clash with Chelsea in the Club World Cup - but how will Estevao perform against his new side?
Fluminense continue to impress thanks to Thiago Silva and Jhon Arias - but is that enough to squeeze into the semi-final against a side that just knocked out Man City?
All of those questions are answered on our bonus podcast.
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| Series 5 Episode 10: Brazil's quartet dominate at the Club World Cup | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:08:40 | |
Jessica Frota and Nathan Joyes celebrate the success of Palmeiras, Botafogo, Fluminense and Flamengo as they all progress to the knockout stages of the Club World Cup.
Is the gap shrinking between Brazil's best and European clubs? Who are the standout players from each team? And can any of the quartet go on and win the Club World Cup?
All the questions - and more - are answered within the special episode.
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| Series 5 Episode 9: Copa Libertadores Round of 16 Draw, Preview & Predictions | 15 Jun 2025 | 00:51:00 | |
Tom Robinson re-joins Nathan Joyes to discuss the 2025 Copa Libertadores round of 16 draw and provide their predictions.
Can anyone stop the Brazilians from winning yet again? Or can Argentina's quartet spring a surprise along the way?
The pair go through each round of 16 match, reflect on their group stage predictions and highlight key players that could could prove to be the difference this time round.
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| Series 5 Episode 8: How well will Boca Juniors and River Plate perform at the Club World Cup? | 01 Jun 2025 | 00:26:44 | |
Host Nathan Joyes is joined by Argentine football expert Tom Robinson to discuss the current state of Boca Juniors and River Plate before they jet off to the Club World Cup this summer.
The pair explain Boca Juniors' current situation on and off the pitch and why they are heading to the US out of form. Set to face Bayern Munich, Benfica and Auckland City, it could be a difficult couple of weeks for the Argentine club.
River Plate under Marcelo Gallardo have performed better - but is that down to 17-year-old wonderkid Franco Mastantuono? Tom Robinson dives into their key players, their new sensation and what they can realistically achieve at the Club World Cup.
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| World Cup Preview Part 1: Colombia, Ecuador & Brazil | 13 May 2026 | 00:58:25 | |
Our first World Cup special is here - and it's a belter.
Nathan Joyes is joined by David Arrowsmith, Diego Gomezjurado and Nathalia Tavares to discuss Colombia, Ecuador and Brazil.
How did they perform during the World Cup qualifiers? Who's in the dugout this summer? Who are their key players?
All of this - and more - in our first part live on Apple, Spotify and YouTube.
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| Series 5 Episode 7: Can a Brazilian team win the 2025 Club World Cup? | 11 May 2025 | 01:01:10 | |
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Can Botafogo, Flamengo, Fluminense or Palmeiras win the 2025 Club World Cup?
That's the question Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota try to answer - as well as put forward their predictions, best players, one to watch and more.
With the likes of Chelsea, Man City, Real Madrid and Inter to compete with, Brazilian clubs might have their work cut out.
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| Series 5 Episode 6: Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil, Brasileirão's manager merry-go-round, surprise golden boot contenders & ones to watch | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:49:06 | |
Join Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota for a Brazilian special episode. Jess will be join the show once a month throughout the season - keep an eye out for those future episodes.
Carlo Ancelotti is potentially on his way to manage the national team, while four managers have already lost their jobs after five rounds.
The experts discuss the future for Brazil's top division, golden boots contenders, Flamengo vs Palmeiras as well as new players to keep an eye on.
Join us for another jam-packed episode as we cover the latest topics coming out of Brazil.
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| Series 5 Episode 5: Copa Libertadores 2025 Preview | 30 Mar 2025 | 01:10:09 | |
South American expert Tom Robinson joins Nathan Joyes to discuss to the 2025 Copa Libertadores group stage, potential winners and plenty of other predictions for the tournament.
Will Botafogo keep hold of their title? Can Filipe Luis' Flamengo or Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras get back on top? Or can either River Plate or Racing Club put Argentina back on the map?
Nathan and Tom analyse all eight groups - focusing on the teams they expect to go far - as well as provide their predictions for each two to qualify from the group as well as top goalscorer selections.
Who's going to win the 2025 Copa Libertadores? Listen to find out.
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| Series 5 Episode 4: Bielsa's Darwin dilemma, Brazil's midfield balance and the race for 7th place | 16 Mar 2025 | 01:06:13 | |
South American expert and host Nathan Joyes is joined by a trio of guests for this bumper special episode.
First in the hot seat, Peter Pankovski provides his insight for both Uruguay and Argentina who will lock horns in Montevideo. The duo discuss Argentina's full-back issues as well as Darwin Nunez's big responsibility. Will Neymar's comeback benefit Brazil? Find out what Peter has to say.
Next up, Jessica Frota discusses the Brazilian squad in more depth. Will Neymar's return bring back their form? Who should have been included within the squad and more within part two.
And to finish: Joe Gould sits down with Nathan to discuss Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Venezuela and predict who will qualify for the play-off spot for the next World Cup.
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| Series 5 Episode 3: Kendry Paez, U20 South America Championships & Endrick/Vitor Roque Debate | 23 Feb 2025 | 00:47:57 | |
Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski link up to discuss the latest news out of South America.
The duo chat through Kendry Paez's 2024 campaign and early move to Chelsea, before moving on to discuss a few standout players from the Under 20 South American Championships.
Up next: Real Madrid's Endrick and Betis' Vitor Roque - should the Brazilian pair have left their league so early?
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| Series 5 Episode 2: Neymar returns to Santos, Estudiantes' intriguing deals, Boca vs River Plate's transfer window | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:39:41 | |
Nathan Joyes is joined by Argentine football expert Albert Hilton to discuss Estudiantes, River Plate and Boca Juniors' activity in the transfer market.
The duo first open up with a discussion around Neymar's return to his boyhood club Santos, before diving into new faces and "dodgy deals" in the Argentina Primera Division involving Foster Gillett.
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| Series 5 Episode 1: Vitor Reis to Man City, Julio Soler to Bournemouth and players to watch in 2025 | 15 Jan 2025 | 00:40:37 | |
Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota discuss Vitor Reis who has completed a £29.7m move from Palmeiras to Man City.
The pair also discuss Julio Soler's move from Lanus to Bournemouth, Flamengo's Lorran, Gremio's Gabriel Mec and Corinthains's Breno Bidon.
They finish off discussing the rise of the Brazilian football and why not as many players have moved to Europe as of yet.
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| Series 4 Episode 13: Brasileirão 2024 review: Botafogo are champions with Jessica Frota | 11 Dec 2024 | 01:03:56 | |
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Nathan Joyes sits down with Jessica Frota once again to discuss the 2024 Brasileirão campaign. The duo discuss how Botafogo managed to win the title in almost 30 years, and why Palmeiras are in a transition period after winning nothing under Abel Ferreira.
From Fortaleza's unbeaten season at home, Internacional's incredible comeback and why Fluminense faltered, join the pair as they go through the key teams in this one hour special.
Want to know more about they key players? Both discuss their favourite players of 2024, and of course, future Chelsea player Estevao in his breakout year.
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| Series 4 Episode 12: Copa Libertadores 2024 Final Preview & Predictions - Atletico Mineiro vs Botafogo | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:38:25 | |
The 2024 Copa Libertadores final takes place on Saturday 30th November between Atletico Mineiro and Botafogo. Set to take place at El Monumental, Buenos Aires, the podcast team return to analyse the two teams and provide their predictions.
Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski are joined by Joseph O'Sullivan - the Football Travel Man on Instagram - who travelled to all four semi-finals to help be our eyes and ears on the ground.
Will Botafogo clinch their first title or will Mineiro's poor run of form come to an end as Gabriel Milito looks to win his first title in Brazil.
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| Series 4 Episode 11: Copa Sudamericana 2024 Final Preview & Predictions - Racing vs Cruzeiro | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:38:06 | |
The Copa Sudamericana final is set to take place on Saturday 23rd November between Racing Club and Cruzeiro in Asuncion, Paraguay.
Nathan Joyes is joined by Argentine expert Albert Hilton to dive into Racing's route to the final, key players and how they can win the tournament.
Peter Pankovski explores Cruzeiro's star players alongside Nathan, the appointment of Fernando Diniz and why the Brazilians are the outright favourites.
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| Who's impressing in Brazil Serie A so far? | 01 May 2026 | 00:51:38 | |
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The Brazilian season is a third of the way through already - the perfect time to unpack what's been going on.
Flamengo and Palmeiras battling it out for the title . Bahia and Athletico PR impress. Atletico Mineiro and Gremio don't. Plus a late charge for Cruzeiro.
With players to watch sprinkled throughout the episode, join Nathalia Tavares and Nathan Joyes as they look through the main talking points and future stars destined for moves to Europe.
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| Series 4 Episode 10: Brasileirão title race heats up, Argentina's football conundrum and transfer talk | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:45:01 | |
Nathan Joyes, Peter Pankovski and debutant Albert Hilton come together to talk about why Argentinian football is falling behind compared to Brazil and what needs to be done to address the current issues.
Next, the trio discuss the Brasileirão title race between Palmeiras and Botafogo, before diving into three players likely to be on the move next transfer window.
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| Series 4 Episode 9: Copa Libertadores semi-final preview | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:40:48 | |
After an extended break, Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski return to the podcast to discuss the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals and a look ahead to the final four.
What went wrong for Fluminense and Flamengo? Penarol's perfect visit to the Maracana, and why Botafogo could dominate South America for years to come.
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| Series 4 Episode 8: Kevin Hatchard's Bundesliga trio, Real Madrid's attack and that Saudi Pro League debate | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:52:00 | |
Bundesliga commentator and Sky Sports pundit Kevin Hatchard returns to The Copa Club podcast to have an in-depth discussion with Nathan Joyes.
Kevin provides his thoughts on Bayer Leverkusen pair Piero Hincapie and Exequiel Palacios, before talking about Dortmund's deal to bring Yan Couto to Germany from Man City.
Next, it's all about Real Madrid's frontline and Endrick's fit, as well as opinions on Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo, before closing with a Saudi Pro League debate.
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| Series 4 Episode 7: Brazil's national crisis with Tim Vickery | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:34:47 | |
South American football expert Tim Vickery returns to the podcast to discuss Brazil's current situation with host Nathan Joyes.
Having lost four of their eight World Cup qualifiers, Tim Vickery talks through Brazil's problems and who is currently to blame - and what next for the Seleção.
The duo discuss Dorival Junior, Vinicius Junior, Estevao and more after their 1-0 defeat to Paraguay saw Brazil sit just one point above Bolivia.
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| Series 4 Episode 6: OnlyFans, Memphis Depay moves to Brazil and double bookings in Chile | 10 Sep 2024 | 00:39:21 | |
South American football fanatics Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski round-up the latest stories coming out of the continent.
With Memphis Depay moving to Brazil, a former Bayern player joining OnlyFans, and petty penalties in Venezuela, there's so much to unravel in this week's new style podcast.
Find out about Bolivia's El Alto stadium move, back-to-back games for Chile's champions and the worst performing team in Colombia.
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| Series 4 Episode 5: Secrets of South American scouting with Bournemouth’s Fran Lorenzo | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:29:31 | |
South American football journalist Nathan Joyes welcomes AFC Bournemouth's South American scout Francisco Lorenzo to the podcast.
On this special episode, Fran talks about his career and route to the Premier League via Houston and Penarol, before discussing the process of scouting in the continent, what to look out for and advice to inspiring scouts.
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| Series 4 Episode 4: Fluminense's Andre secures Premier League move to Wolves | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:23:40 | |
South American experts Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski discuss the deal which sees Fluminense's Andre move to Premier League club Wolves.
A move to the Europe has been linked for quite some time, and the duo not only explain why that has been the case, but they also dive into the following:
- Andre's strengths and weaknesses
- Experience at Fluminense and Brazil's national team
- Fit at Wolves alongside Joao Gomes
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| Series 4 Episode 3: Gremio's exciting Gustavo Nunes signs for Brentford | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:26:26 | |
Gremio's 18-year-old winger Gustavo Nunes has secured his move to the Premier League.
Brentford have snapped up one of Brazil's most exciting players for just £10m, and Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski explain why this is a deal to get excited about.
The duo discuss his first year in senior football, eye-catching qualities, standout stats and his fit at his new club.
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| Series 4 Episode 2: LDU Quito's star midfielder Oscar Zambrano signs for Hull City | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:25:22 | |
Host Nathan Joyes welcomes Ecuadorian football expert and Hull City fan Diego Gomezjurado to the podcast to discuss the recent signing of Oscar Zambrano.
The highly-rated midfielder has joined the Championship club on a season long loan and the duo discuss:
- Zambrano's performances for LDU Quito
- The no.6s strengths and weaknesses
- The U20 World Cup
- Fit at Hull City
- The doping allegation
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| Series 4 Episode 1: Talleres winger Ramon Sosa signs for Nottingham Forest | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:23:55 | |
We jump straight into series four as Nathan Joyes speaks with Paraguayan football expert Ralph Hannah about Talleres winger Ramon Sosa and his move to the Premier League.
In this bitesize episode, the duo talk about his beginnings at River Plate, move to Olimpia and Gimnasia, before taking Argentina by storm.
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| Copa Libertadores 2026 Preview & Predictions | 06 Apr 2026 | 01:04:00 | |
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Join Nathan Joyes and Tom Robinson who run through the Copa Libertadores 2026 providing their winners, shocks and players to watch throughout the campaign.
Will Flamengo and Palmeiras dominate again? Can Angel Di Maria rally Rosario? Who's the hidden gem in South America worth scouting this year?
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| S3 Episode 20: Copa Libertadores Round of 16 Part Two | 11 Aug 2024 | 00:43:10 | |
Who's ready for round two?
In our second part of our Copa Libertadores preview, Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski are re-joined by Nathalia Tavares as the trio put forward their predictions and thoughts for the following four matches:
Nacional vs Sao Paulo
Botafogo vs Palmeiras
Penarol vs The Strongest
Flamengo vs Bolivar
With Lucas Moura, Thiago Almada, Estevao and Lorran all set to be on show, this is an exciting side of the draw.
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| S3 Episode 19: Copa Libertadores Round of 16 Part One | 09 Aug 2024 | 00:36:58 | |
The Copa Libertadores is finally back. In part one, Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski discuss the following four matches alongside exciting young talents to keep an eye on.
San Lorenzo vs Atletico Mineiro
Gremio vs Fluminense
Talleres vs River Plate
Colo Colo vs Junior
Hear about Gustavo Nunes, Kaua Elias, Marcelo Gallardo's timely return as well as their predictions from the left hand side of the draw.
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| S3 Episode 18: Transfer talk on Gabriel Mec, Riquelme, Richard Rios, Andre & Jhon Arias | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:47:46 | |
South American experts Nathan Joyes, Peter Pankovski and Callum Goodall sit down to discuss the latest players linked with transfer moves across to the Premier League.
Gremio's next "wonderkid" Gabriel Mec has been identified by Chelsea, while Nottingham Forest's smart work continues as they bid for Palmeiras' Riquelme.
After a fine Copa America tournament, Richard Rios has been linked with Everton, Fulham and Manchester United. The trio discuss the huge step up for the Colombian.
Signing off, a tricky winger, Jhon Arias. Will he finally make the move? Links with West Ham have come to light over recent months.
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| S3 Episode 17: Boca Juniors' Aaron Anselmino, Oscar Perea, Corinthians' Wesley and Thiago Almada | 09 Jul 2024 | 00:40:26 | |
Nathan Joyes, Peter Pankovski and Jessica Frota discuss the latest transfer links and rumours coming out of South America this window.
The trio discuss Boca Juniors' Aaron Anselmino with his move to Chelsea imminent, Oscar Perea's transfer to Strasbourg, as well as Corinthians' Wesley who has been linked with plenty of European clubs.
The South American experts round off the podcast talking about Atlanta United's Thiago Almada and his move to Lyon via Botafogo.
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| S3 Episode 16: Copa America group stage review & knockout predictions with Jon Arnold | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:44:52 | |
South American journalist and host Nathan Joyes sits down with CONCACAF expert Jon Arnold to talk about the 2024 Copa America.
Discussing the "success" of the tournament, USA crashing out in the group stage, and looking ahead to the quarter-finals, the duo cover it all.
Quarter-Final Draw 🏆
Argentina vs Ecuador
Canada vs Venezuela
Colombia vs Panama
Brazil vs Uruguay
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| S3 Episode 15: Copa America 2024 Preview and predictions with Tim Vickery | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:42:29 | |
Host Nathan Joyes is joined by South American expert Tim Vickery to take a quick tour through the Copa America 2024 candidates. Can Lionel Messi bag one last international trophy? Will Vinicius Jr deliver for Brazil? Or can Colombia or the US cause an upset?
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| S3 Episode 14: Transfer Talk: Vitão to the Premier League, Pedro Lima to Strasbourg & Damián García close to Rangers | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:34:52 | |
Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski analyse three more players who may or may be not on the move this summer transfer window.
Internacional's Vitao has been linked with Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and West Ham, Pedro Lima is on his way to France (with a potential route to Chelsea), while Rangers are looking to complete a move for Penarol's Damián García.
All player profiles analysed within this bonus episode.
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| S3 Episode 13: Copa America Venezuela Edition with FUTVE English | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:36:06 | |
Host Nathan Joyes sits down with Venezuelan experts Jordan Florit and Dominic Bisogno from FUTVE English to discuss their chances at the 2024 Copa America.
The trio analyse key players, up-and-coming talents, their chances in a tricky group as well as looking ahead to the remaining World Cup qualifiers.
Find out about Venezuela's recent history and their turn around in form and why they are dark horses to go far in the tournament.
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| S3 Episode 12: Palmeiras' Luis Guilherme to West Ham & Copa Libertadores review | 04 Jun 2024 | 01:03:28 | |
Cal Goodall returns to the podcast to discuss Palmeiras' Luis Guilherme and his potential move to the Premier League with West Ham. Afterwards, both Cal and Nathan Joyes discuss this year's Copa Libertadores group stage in detail, analysing those who made it through and who are capable of lifting the trophy.
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| S3 Episode 11: Copa America Ecuador Edition with FC Plantain | 12 May 2024 | 00:28:22 | |
Host Nathan Joyes sits down with Ecuadorian football expert Diego, the man behind FC Plantain on X, to discuss Ecuador's chances at the 2024 Copa America.
The duo discuss the appointment of manager Felix Sanchez, the hopes and dreams of Chelsea's future star Kendry Paez, Moises Caicedo, young talent, striker issues and more.
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| TWENTY THREE red cards, sackings, cupsets and eye-catching talent | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:43:12 | |
The 2024 Copa Libertadores champions are knocked out of the 2026 qualifiers.
There were 23 red cards between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro breaking a record spanning 72 years.
Sao Paulo's creator has been heavily linked with a move to either Brighton or Celtic.
Filipe Luis sacking reaction + Copa Libertadores Under 20 talent to watch from both Palmeiras and Flamengo.
Join Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares for a wild episode as the duo catch up on the latest chaos across South America.
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| S3 Episode 10: Copa America Uruguay Edition with @UruguayanHeroes | 28 Apr 2024 | 00:33:16 | |
Our Copa America preview journey continues. Host Nathan Joyes is joined by David Kraakman, the man behind @UruguayanHeroes on X.
The pair discuss Marcelo Bielsa's World Cup qualifying campaign, Darwin Nunez, chances at Copa America and everything in between.
Tune in to find out about the 2024 dark horses looking to beat Argentina and Brazil to the title.
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| S3 Episode 9: Brasileirão ones to watch 2024 edition | 21 Apr 2024 | 00:46:40 | |
Both Nathan Joyes and Peter Pankovski have put together their lists of players to watch competing in the 2024 Brasileirão.
From up-and-coming goalkeepers, locating the next Murillo, defensive midfielders capable of European moves, and generational attackers, the pair bring plenty of talent to the table.
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| S3 Episode 8: Copa America Argentina Edition with Tom Robinson | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:35:54 | |
Host Nathan Joyes welcomes Argentine football expert Tom Robinson back to the podcast to discuss the current Copa America holders and their chances of success this summer.
The duo discuss the World Cup winners last 12 months, Lionel Scaloni and his comments, the Uruguay defeat and key players for the tournament.
Can Lionel Messi bow out in style for Argentina? Find out what both think will happen in the 2024 Copa America.
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| S3 Episode 7: Copa America Brazil Edition with The Elastico | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:45:25 | |
Nathan Joyes welcomes back The Elastico to the podcast to kickstart the Copa America previews. Focusing on Brazil in this episode, the duo discuss Brazil's disastrous 2023 campaign, Dorival Junior's appointment, Endrick, Vinicius Junior and much more. Tune in to hear their thoughts ahead of the tournament.
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