The Daily Football Briefing

Spain win World Cup, Chelsea lose to Hammers and what’s wrong with Man Utd?

Welcome to the Daily Football Briefing; all the football news you need to know to start your day.

Today:

How did Spain become the best team in women’s football? Laia Cervello Herrero on their development and road to the top.

Abi Paterson tells us what’s next for the Lionesses.

Are Chelsea having growing pains under Pochettino? Simon Johnson gives his explanation to the slow start for the Blues.

Is it too early for Manchester United fans to panic? Laurie Whitwell details United’s struggles.

Host: Tim Spiers
Producer: Mike Zimmermann
Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh
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