Episodes

  • Series 4 Episode 12: Copa Libertadores 2024 Final Preview & Predictions - Atletico Mineiro vs Botafogo
    Nov 25 2024

    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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    38 mins
  • Series 4 Episode 11: Copa Sudamericana 2024 Final Preview & Predictions - Racing vs Cruzeiro
    Nov 14 2024

    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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    38 mins
  • Series 4 Episode 10: Brasileirão title race heats up, Argentina's football conundrum and transfer talk
    Oct 31 2024

    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.

    Catch the episode on Apple, Spotify or alternatively, watch along on YouTube.

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    45 mins
  • Series 4 Episode 9: Copa Libertadores semi-final preview
    Oct 10 2024

    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.

    All that and more within the latest episode, available on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.

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    41 mins
  • Series 4 Episode 8: Kevin Hatchard's Bundesliga trio, Real Madrid's attack and that Saudi Pro League debate
    Sep 17 2024

    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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    52 mins
  • Series 4 Episode 7: Brazil's national crisis with Tim Vickery
    Sep 13 2024

    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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    35 mins
  • Series 4 Episode 6: OnlyFans, Memphis Depay moves to Brazil and double bookings in Chile
    Sep 10 2024

    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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    39 mins
  • Series 4 Episode 5: Secrets of South American scouting with Bournemouth’s Fran Lorenzo
    Sep 4 2024

    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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    30 mins