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Brazil bounce back
On today's Briefing - Brazil and Colombia push for their places in the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Plus - Who has been the best passing team at the Euros? And - Germany gets a big injury boost.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
With: Mike Zimmermann
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USA's Copa America hopes in the balance
On today's Briefing - The USA were in action in the Copa America. Are they on their way to the quarterfinals? Plus, Kevin De Bruyne speaks out about the Belgian fans and support.
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We're all Georgians now
On today's Briefing - Are Georgia your new second favourite team? Or perhaps your first favourite team, if your nation of birth has been letting you down. They beat Portugal and beat them well, watch out for them in the next round. They'll be joined by Romania, Belgium and Slovakia, though they were far less fun. Plus, what happened in the Copa America last night?
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England: Less than fun.
On today's Briefing - England are through as group winners, but not exactly in style. So too our Austria, and they really have been excellent. Will this get better? By thunder, I hope so. Plus, what happened in the Copa America and where is Mary Earps off too?
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Italy's great escape!
On today's Briefing - How did they get away with that? Italy were seconds from a very nervous week, but a last gasp goal sends them through, quite possibly at the expense of Luka Modric's Croatia. Elsewhere, Spain's B Team eliminate Albania.
Plus, Brazil and Colombia were in action in the Copa America.
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Heartbreak for Scotland and a fright for Germany
On today's Briefing - Germany very nearly slipped up and lost their grip on the top spot. Guy Clarke was watching. Meanwhile Scotland fell short once again, exiting yet another tournament in the first round. VAR...urgh...what is it good for? Absolutely nothing, it seems.
Plus, the USA were in action in the Copa America.
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Presenter: Iain Macintosh
With: Mike Zimmermann and Guy Clarke
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