<![CDATA[Inside Euro 2024]]>4f2de165-21ec-5533-8ba8-9a1db7666ad6Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:35:05 +0000Captivate.fmNick Websterhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/1ef9b433-b199-430a-88a2-ea10be87a733/mazop-BsxMjn0iFX4snjDK7G.jpgInside Euro 2024Nick WebsterNick WebsterThis show follows Nick Webster as he travels around Germany covering Euro 2024 for insideworldfootball.com - It will include game reports, interviews, and opinion pieces surrounding the beautiful game. Nick will also sample German hospitality including food, drink and fan fests.https://inside-euro-2024.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastRinse & Repeat and Carry OnRinse & Repeat and Carry OnA month of football is in the books and Spain are worthy champions of Euro 2024. As for me, England broke my heart again, and will continue to break my heart...oh well...here's to World Cup 2026 and the same thing happening again.

]]>A month of football is in the books and Spain are worthy champions of Euro 2024. As for me, England broke my heart again, and will continue to break my heart...oh well...here's to World Cup 2026 and the same thing happening again.

]]>d7b25e38-66f9-472e-a19a-6a14202961a0Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -070027:43falsefull1231231Nick WebsterEuro Wrap Q/F & SemisEuro Wrap Q/F & SemisI'm back in the USA and already missing Germany! Watching the games on TV at home and at the local pub is fun but will never, ever, come close to the real thing. Here are some quick thoughts and observations of the quarter and semi finals.

]]>I'm back in the USA and already missing Germany! Watching the games on TV at home and at the local pub is fun but will never, ever, come close to the real thing. Here are some quick thoughts and observations of the quarter and semi finals.

]]>d6b1541a-0846-4c60-a73d-12403a60ace7Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -070013:27falsefull1221221Nick WebsterDay 19 - Euro2024 - Turkish Delight Part 2Day 19 - Euro2024 - Turkish Delight Part 2Red Bull Arena was the perfect location for an epic knockout match between Turkey and Austria. I got to explore the city of Leipzig and pick out some highlights from my last physical day at the Euros.

]]>Red Bull Arena was the perfect location for an epic knockout match between Turkey and Austria. I got to explore the city of Leipzig and pick out some highlights from my last physical day at the Euros.

]]>abca6a26-2321-463d-867f-2ccf70164e5eThu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -070017:38falsefull1211211Nick WebsterDay 18 - Euro2024 - There's no Crying in FootballDay 18 - Euro2024 - There's no Crying in FootballCristiano Ronaldo is always the man and at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt he was front and center in a late-night thriller as Portugal and Slovenia slugged it out. I also learned that the slow train sometimes gives the best return for your buck. It's day 18 of the Euros.

]]>Cristiano Ronaldo is always the man and at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt he was front and center in a late-night thriller as Portugal and Slovenia slugged it out. I also learned that the slow train sometimes gives the best return for your buck. It's day 18 of the Euros.

]]>87252243-9e43-4baa-ab04-247ef5486812Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -070013:37falsefull1201201Nick WebsterDay 17 - Euro2024 - The Great EscapeDay 17 - Euro2024 - The Great EscapeFrom Berlin to Cologne with a mental stop in Gelsenkirchen, the Euros keeps on delivering excitement, thrills, and in England's case complete drama.

It was a long day of travel, trains, walks, sprints, and biking in a downpour, however, it was all worth it, because the 'Beautiful Game' is just so beautiful at times.

]]>From Berlin to Cologne with a mental stop in Gelsenkirchen, the Euros keeps on delivering excitement, thrills, and in England's case complete drama.

It was a long day of travel, trains, walks, sprints, and biking in a downpour, however, it was all worth it, because the 'Beautiful Game' is just so beautiful at times.

]]>0516a3e7-ee97-4301-9bea-bf315b41c8daSun, 30 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070014:43falsefull1191191Nick WebsterDay 16 - Euro 2024 - Discovering BerlinDay 16 - Euro 2024 - Discovering BerlinDay 16 and we're off to the capital of Germany, Berlin. Switzerland takes on Italy, while in Dortmund Germany faces Denmark. I bike and scooter my way around the city, see some sites, watch some footy, and visit the fan fest at the Brandenburg Gate.

]]>Day 16 and we're off to the capital of Germany, Berlin. Switzerland takes on Italy, while in Dortmund Germany faces Denmark. I bike and scooter my way around the city, see some sites, watch some footy, and visit the fan fest at the Brandenburg Gate.

]]>90ed05ce-150f-45ff-acfd-ad5146c73736Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070013:02falsefull1181181Nick WebsterDay 15 - Euro 2024 - Billy Bollox Naked & PredictionsDay 15 - Euro 2024 - Billy Bollox Naked & PredictionsThe last rest day before the round of 16 begins, and it's time to get Billy Bollox naked with a bunch of strangers at the spa. This regeneration after 13 days straight is much needed and clears my mind for the predictions game. I'll preview all eight knockout ties.

]]>The last rest day before the round of 16 begins, and it's time to get Billy Bollox naked with a bunch of strangers at the spa. This regeneration after 13 days straight is much needed and clears my mind for the predictions game. I'll preview all eight knockout ties.

]]>ca2e750b-aa42-4e26-b1b8-e27f34d952afThu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070011:06falsefull1171171Nick WebsterDay 14 - Euro 2024 - Old & New FriendsDay 14 - Euro 2024 - Old & New FriendsA day off at the Euros and time to explore Cologne, the Euro fan festival, and have some fine Geman food at one of the oldest establishments in the city.

]]>A day off at the Euros and time to explore Cologne, the Euro fan festival, and have some fine Geman food at one of the oldest establishments in the city.

]]>fcbebeaa-f92e-48f3-8a1f-41985b5c4638Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070014:10falsefull1151151Nick WebsterDay 13 - Euro2024 - Thunder & Lightning in FrankfurtDay 13 - Euro2024 - Thunder & Lightning in Frankfurt42 years ago international football was shamed when West Germany and Austria cooked the books at the World Cup. Today Slovakia and Romania had the chance to do the same as they could guarantee each other's passage to the knockout round with a sterile draw...instead they served up one of the matches of the tournament amid a biblical storm.

]]>42 years ago international football was shamed when West Germany and Austria cooked the books at the World Cup. Today Slovakia and Romania had the chance to do the same as they could guarantee each other's passage to the knockout round with a sterile draw...instead they served up one of the matches of the tournament amid a biblical storm.

]]>fb739378-1a5f-4993-8877-9777f2dd9409Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070018:51falsefull1141141Nick WebsterDay 12 - Euro 2024 - I Feel Sleepy (England's Playing)Day 12 - Euro 2024 - I Feel Sleepy (England's Playing)Day 12 and Cologne becomes England for the day as the Three Lions come in their thousands, more in hope than expectations after the last few performances. Today I catch up with some long-suffering fans to get their opinions and find out how they've made the journey to Germany.

]]>Day 12 and Cologne becomes England for the day as the Three Lions come in their thousands, more in hope than expectations after the last few performances. Today I catch up with some long-suffering fans to get their opinions and find out how they've made the journey to Germany.

]]>1fb7c383-d71c-4306-8c69-3aae9c9d4c77Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070015:24falsefull1131131Nick WebsterDay 11 - Euro 2024 - A Microcosm of LifeDay 11 - Euro 2024 - A Microcosm of LifeIt's Day 11 and the traveling road show is going to Dusseldorf, which becomes Albanian for 24 hours as they take on Spain. It has been said that football is a microcosm of life and that is a theory that today's special guest Hyder Jawad subscribes to. As the former Chief Sportswriter at the Birmingham Post, Jawad has seen just about everything.

]]>It's Day 11 and the traveling road show is going to Dusseldorf, which becomes Albanian for 24 hours as they take on Spain. It has been said that football is a microcosm of life and that is a theory that today's special guest Hyder Jawad subscribes to. As the former Chief Sportswriter at the Birmingham Post, Jawad has seen just about everything.

]]>3c2e8057-9fc5-4e7c-9cd0-f7babdfb92e0Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070020:13falsefull1121121Nick WebsterDay 10 - Euro 2024 - Germany advances & Scotland goes home!Day 10 - Euro 2024 - Germany advances & Scotland goes home!Day 10 of the Euros and we talk about fandom in Germany and what it means to have ownership of football. We also discuss Scotland and ask "what happened" to this once proud nation that produced Ferguson, Souness, and Dalglish.

]]>Day 10 of the Euros and we talk about fandom in Germany and what it means to have ownership of football. We also discuss Scotland and ask "what happened" to this once proud nation that produced Ferguson, Souness, and Dalglish.

]]>d0b6d5cb-006e-42f9-8d45-20d2eb6e42fcSun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070022:03falsefull1111111Nick WebsterDay 9 - Euro 2024 - Where is Football Going & You can't stop PepeDay 9 - Euro 2024 - Where is Football Going & You can't stop PepeIt's Day 9 and Dortmund has been turned into Istanbul for the day. The only issue is that Pepe will spoil the party proving he is the best 41-year-old on the planet. We also finish Misha Sher part 2 - his predictions for the business side of football are never wrong. Is the glass half full or empty...you be the judge.

]]>It's Day 9 and Dortmund has been turned into Istanbul for the day. The only issue is that Pepe will spoil the party proving he is the best 41-year-old on the planet. We also finish Misha Sher part 2 - his predictions for the business side of football are never wrong. Is the glass half full or empty...you be the judge.

]]>2954421e-b1ae-479a-86db-4fec32cf14feSat, 22 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070022:31falsefull1101101Nick WebsterDay 8 - Euro 2024 - Fighting for UkraineDay 8 - Euro 2024 - Fighting for UkraineIt's Day 8 and Ukraine is taking on Slovakia. A country at war and the hopes of a team keep the entire nation's spirits high - the pressure is intense. I speak with a top Ukrainian journalist and feel the emotions that this team provides plus part 1 of my interview with Misha Sher. Misha is one of the most respected voices in the business of football and what he has to say may surprise you.

]]>It's Day 8 and Ukraine is taking on Slovakia. A country at war and the hopes of a team keep the entire nation's spirits high - the pressure is intense. I speak with a top Ukrainian journalist and feel the emotions that this team provides plus part 1 of my interview with Misha Sher. Misha is one of the most respected voices in the business of football and what he has to say may surprise you.

]]>76463130-5ec7-43f0-a03d-7dc3faf956b7Fri, 21 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070028:08falsefull19191Nick WebsterDay 7 - Euro 2024 - Danish Dynamite & England StodgeDay 7 - Euro 2024 - Danish Dynamite & England StodgeThe Three Lions entered Euro 2024 as one of the firm favorites to lift the trophy. So far they look anything but that and the media, and fans are becoming increasingly frustrated with the coach, Gareth Southgate. Today we hear from fans from both England and Denmark and I'll have a little rant myself.

]]>The Three Lions entered Euro 2024 as one of the firm favorites to lift the trophy. So far they look anything but that and the media, and fans are becoming increasingly frustrated with the coach, Gareth Southgate. Today we hear from fans from both England and Denmark and I'll have a little rant myself.

]]>63adfeed-4cfd-46d5-9b4e-11a36c379742Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070018:11falsefull18181Nick WebsterDay 6 - Euro 2024 - No Scotland No Party!Day 6 - Euro 2024 - No Scotland No Party!On a day when Scotland needed a performance, their fans brought everything to Germany with a display of patriotism that would've made George Wallace weep. A truly electrifying afternoon and evening in Cologne as these Euros keep on giving us wonderful moments on and off the pitch.

]]>On a day when Scotland needed a performance, their fans brought everything to Germany with a display of patriotism that would've made George Wallace weep. A truly electrifying afternoon and evening in Cologne as these Euros keep on giving us wonderful moments on and off the pitch.

]]>27623802-31fe-4481-97be-bfa0ef53b51aWed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070022:01falsefull17171Nick WebsterDay 5 - Euro 2024 - Turkish DelightDay 5 - Euro 2024 - Turkish DelightDay 5 of the Euros and it's the gift that keeps on giving. A trip to my favorite stadium in the world rewarded me with the match of the tournament to date as Turkey and Georgia played out a thriller in the driving rain. I also had a fascinating chat with a top Turkish journalist and a young Brazilian/Portuguese lad who settled the Ronaldo/Messi debate for good.

]]>Day 5 of the Euros and it's the gift that keeps on giving. A trip to my favorite stadium in the world rewarded me with the match of the tournament to date as Turkey and Georgia played out a thriller in the driving rain. I also had a fascinating chat with a top Turkish journalist and a young Brazilian/Portuguese lad who settled the Ronaldo/Messi debate for good.

]]>965caff5-e3e8-4a85-9f48-67bdc857f350Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070029:12falsefull16161Nick WebsterDay 4 - Euro 2024 - I met a World ChampionDay 4 - Euro 2024 - I met a World ChampionDay 4 of InsideEuro2024 and we're talking volunteerism, the 'Auld Enemy' and meeting a World Champion. If you can't be at a game, the Fan Festivals are the next best thing and the Haupmarkt in Cologne never fails to deliver.

]]>Day 4 of InsideEuro2024 and we're talking volunteerism, the 'Auld Enemy' and meeting a World Champion. If you can't be at a game, the Fan Festivals are the next best thing and the Haupmarkt in Cologne never fails to deliver.

]]>24cf0281-4ae8-4ce5-80f3-6a2a1b2e4c2bMon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070026:48falsefull15151Nick WebsterDay 3 - Euro 2024 - Hey JudeDay 3 - Euro 2024 - Hey JudeJude Bellingham is the darling of world football and he lit up the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen with a virtuoso performance against Serbia. Meanwhile one of football's greatest scribes lit up insideeuro2024...please meet Henry Winter.

]]>Jude Bellingham is the darling of world football and he lit up the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen with a virtuoso performance against Serbia. Meanwhile one of football's greatest scribes lit up insideeuro2024...please meet Henry Winter.

]]>0ac63fc7-7979-49c3-8845-9aa371f83c96Mon, 17 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -070034:30falsefull14141Nick WebsterDay 2 - Euro 2024 - "Can Manchester United score? They always score!Day 2 - Euro 2024 - "Can Manchester United score? They always score!Day 2 of the Euros and 3 matches - I'm in Cologne for Switzerland vs. Hungary and it was a great game. I also had the chance to talk with Clive Tyldesley about commentary and his legendary call during the 1999 Champions League Final.

]]>Day 2 of the Euros and 3 matches - I'm in Cologne for Switzerland vs. Hungary and it was a great game. I also had the chance to talk with Clive Tyldesley about commentary and his legendary call during the 1999 Champions League Final.

]]>e05e4e18-8dd4-4aa4-9129-8f30a2b9c7a4Sat, 15 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070020:56falsefull13131Nick WebsterDay 1 - Euro 2024 - The Mannschaft MarchDay 1 - Euro 2024 - The Mannschaft MarchDay one of the Euro's is complete. Join me as I go to Cologne's old town and take in the sounds and flavors of the fan fest and talk to some interesting characters.

]]>Day one of the Euro's is complete. Join me as I go to Cologne's old town and take in the sounds and flavors of the fan fest and talk to some interesting characters.

]]>e4496c4d-b465-4075-b79d-ae1b97b51f40Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -070026:57falsefull12121Nick WebsterInside Euro 2024 PreviewInside Euro 2024 PreviewDive Deep into the Beautiful Game: InsideEuro2024

Calling all football fanatics and travel enthusiasts! InsideEuro2024 is your passport to Germany's unforgettable Euro 2024 experience.

Each episode features:

Match analysis and tactical insights

City highlights as I dive into the unique charm of each host city, discovering hidden gems.

Stadium tours to explore the grounds where legendary moments will be made.

Grub and drink will tantalize your taste buds with the best German food and drink experiences.

Guest interviews: Hear from footballing greats, local personalities, and cultural experts who will bring Germany and Euro 2024 to life.

If you want to experience the Euro 2024 atmosphere from your armchair, InsideEuro2024 is your one-stop shop for all things football, travel, and German culture.

Subscribe now and get ready to go InsideEuro2024!

]]>Dive Deep into the Beautiful Game: InsideEuro2024

Calling all football fanatics and travel enthusiasts! InsideEuro2024 is your passport to Germany's unforgettable Euro 2024 experience.

Each episode features:

Match analysis and tactical insights

City highlights as I dive into the unique charm of each host city, discovering hidden gems.

Stadium tours to explore the grounds where legendary moments will be made.

Grub and drink will tantalize your taste buds with the best German food and drink experiences.

Guest interviews: Hear from footballing greats, local personalities, and cultural experts who will bring Germany and Euro 2024 to life.

If you want to experience the Euro 2024 atmosphere from your armchair, InsideEuro2024 is your one-stop shop for all things football, travel, and German culture.

Subscribe now and get ready to go InsideEuro2024!

]]>6bc466e9-f1d4-469c-83d1-d4752886b564Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -070001:35falsefull11111Nick Webster