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50: European Championship Kickoff - Wins, Woes, and Wonders

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Episode notes

Welcome to a milestone episode of Just Football! This week, your hosts, Dan and Dave, celebrate their 50th episode with a deep dive into the ongoing European Championship. From the excitement of full stadiums to the highs and lows of the matches so far, we cover it all with our signature banter and insights.


Here's what you'll find in this episode:


  • A warm thank you to our listeners as we hit the 50-episode mark and an update on our download stats
  • A discussion on the atmosphere and fan presence at the European Championship, comparing it to previous tournaments
  • A chronological breakdown of the matches so far, starting with Germany vs. Scotland and moving through the weekend's games, including Spain, Italy, and England's performances
  • In-depth analysis of England's narrow victory over Serbia, highlighting standout players like Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka
  • A look at some surprising stats and historical facts about the tournament and football in general
  • Updates on managerial decisions, including Ten Hag's future at Manchester United, and the sad news of Kevin Campbell's passing
  • A quiz challenge where Dave tests his knowledge on Arsenal, Tottenham, and Man City players participating in the European Championship


As we wrap up this special episode, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our listeners. Your support has been incredible, and we look forward to bringing you many more episodes filled with insightful football analysis, engaging discussions, and, of course, a lot of fun.


Stay tuned as we continue to bring you the best football discussions, and don't forget to follow us on social media @justfootballpod. Share your thoughts, suggest topics, and join the conversation!


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European Championships (https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2024/)

Jude Bellingham (https://www.realmadrid.com/en/football/squad/jude-bellingham)

Gareth Southgate (https://www.thefa.com/england/mens-seniors/squad/gareth-southgate)

Kevin Campbell (https://www.arsenal.com/historic/players/kevin-campbell)

Alan Hansen (https://www.liverpoolfc.com/history/past-players/alan-hansen)




European Championships, Football Podcast, England Football, Jude Bellingham, Germany Vs Scotland, Spain Vs Croatia, Italy Vs Albania, Christian Eriksen, Poland Vs Netherlands, England Vs Serbia, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Gareth Southgate, Premier League, Manchester United, Kevin Campbell, Alan Hansen, Football Trivia, Arsenal Players, Tottenham Players





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