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On today's Briefing - Slovakia beat Belgium and they were well worth it too. Austria took the game to France, but were just edged out and Romania put three past Ukraine.

Also: Is it okay to support more than one club? We discuss this age-old anxiety. And you can too. Get involved by posting a comment on the app, sending Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or writing a review on Apple!

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On today's Briefing - England edged past Serbia, but it wasn't a comfortable night. The Netherlands had to fight back from a goal down to beat Poland, while Denmark and Slovenia shared the spoils.

Also: Why can't Kylian Mbappe play at the Olympics?

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On today's Briefing - It's a winning start for holders Italy, but that doesn't tell the whole story... Spain and Switzerland picked up three points too while in the Premier League, Brighton have a new manager.

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On today's Briefing - Scotland are crushed 5-1 by Germany. The managerial merry-go-round continues to spin. Where's Roberto de Zerbi going? And who's joining Jose Mourinho in Turkey?

Plus - Who's the greatest bargain signing in the history of the Premier League?

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On today's Briefing - Borussia Dortmund part company with manager Edin Terzić after he asked the club "to terminate his contract with immediate effect". German football expert Seb Stafford-Bloor tells us trouble's been brewing despite their run to the Champions League final...
Meanwhile, the expanded Fifa Club World Cup continues to cause consternation, with legal action now on the cards. The Athletic's Matt Slater has the story.
Plus - Sam Kerr waterworks, a new Brazilian Iron and some spicy Serie A appointments...
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With: Seb Stafford-Bloor & Matt Slater
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After news broke late on Tuesday night that Erik ten Hag will be staying at Manchester United, The Athletic's David Ornstein has the inside story on why they've ~perhaps unexpectedly~ decided to keep him at the helm.
Elsewhere, Tanguy Ndombele's miserable spell at Tottenham has come to an end as the club agreed to mutually terminate his contract. The View From The Lane host Danny Kelly reflects on the whole unedifying affair.
Plus - tonsillitis at the Euros, defensive worries and Foxes closing in on their new manager...
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
With: David Ornstein & Danny Kelly
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