The Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast

Dotun Adebayo is joined by Atolani Oyewumi & Joe Gould to get all the build up ahead of the first game in a few hours. They also discuss how the host nations might do and Atolani has a rant about the England Squad. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TWatch this episode on Football Smash: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballSmashYT

Mark Gleeson makes a long-awaited return to the Brazilian Shirt Name to preview the Sub-Saharan sides featuring in the World Cup.Dotun Adebayo and Mark Gleeson, the "Oracle of African Football", explore the tactical setups, key players like Sadio Mané and Nicholas Jackson, and the unique challenges facing sub-Saharan teams. From South Africa's technical "shibobo" style to Senegal's star-studded squad, find out who has the momentum to reach the semi-finals or beyond.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/GMFhv_AFMG8

Dotun Adebayo goes on-site with football travel writer Joseph O'Sullivan in Mexico City and author Lars Sivertsen in Dallas. We break down the local "World Cup fever" mixed with political tension, the altitude challenges of the Estadio Azteca, and why Sweden and Norway's "Golden Generations" might struggle in the North American heat. Plus, we look at why Germany remains a wild card under Julian Nagelsmann and the defensive masterclass Ecuador is preparing.

Tim Vickery has an update on Lionel Messi and Neymar ahead of the start of the World Cup. We'll have a steady stream of content for you through the World Cup which you can also watch on the Football Smash Youtube Channel. Please do like, subscribe and share as it helps us grow. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TThe Football Smash Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballSmashYTBuy Tim's Book: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Maher Mezahi joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to preview all the North Africans heading to the World Cup. They discuss if Morocco can win it, why Tunisia is so bland and if Mo Salah can finally get Egypt a win in the tournament. Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/aJBPOPEaR_4Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Who are the next South American superstars set to explode on the world stage? Tim Vickery breaks down 5 under-the-radar players you MUST watch before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.In this exclusive "Brazilian Shirt Name Podcast" special, legendary South American football expert Tim Vickery explores the changing landscape of the continent's top national teams. From the ageing squads of Uruguay and Colombia to the youth revolution in Ecuador, we look at the tactical hurdles and individual talents such as Mauricio (Paraguay), Jhon Arias (Colombia), and the much-discussed Endrick (Brazil). Whether you're a scout, an FM enthusiast, or a die-hard fan, this is your definitive guide to the players who will define the next cycle.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim's Book:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Argentina is without Lionel Messi but is in the groove, while Brazil remains a tactical enigma. We're breaking down the contrasting friendly performances against Mohamed Salah and his Egypt side, and Honduras, to see who is truly World Cup-ready.Tim Vickery goes into the strategic divide between South America's two giants. While Lionel Scaloni has established a well-defined identity over eight years, Carlo Ancelotti is still searching for the right blend, experimenting with high-press and fluid formations. Tim analyses the standout performers like Lo Celso and Bruno Guimarães, the injury concerns facing both squads, and the pressure on Brazil's new generation of stars.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim's Book. Mundiales:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

"You gonna watch Curacao vs. Saudi Arabia?" The 2026 World Cup is officially expanded, and the "minnows" are coming for the giants. Are we about to witness the greatest underdog stories in football history, or is the gap between the elite and the rest wider than ever?In this episode of the Brazilian Shirt Name podcast, Tim Vickery and Dotun Adebayo are joined by Paul Watson and Lee Wingate from the Sweeper Podcast to dive deep into the weird, wacky, and wonderful world of international football. From the Vatican City's "unholy" league to Haiti's emotional qualification journey and Curacao's ageing Dutch legends and Egypt's Mohamed Salah, they analyse the teams you need to watch in 2026. We break down the tactics, the diaspora recruitment strategies, and why Uruguay might be in serious trouble under Marcelo Bielsa.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Paul Watson's Book: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/paul-watson/around-the-world-in-80-clubs/9781399637886/

Brazil just smashed Panama 6-2, but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story. If you watched the game, you saw why Carlo Ancelotti has major doubts about his World Cup tactics.In this review, Tim Vickery goes beyond the goals to analyse why Brazil's starting lineup looked disjointed and how a second-half formation tweak changed everything. He dives into the Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães partnership, standouts like Danilo Santos and Lucas Paquetá, and the structural flaws Ancelotti must fix before the World Cup kicks off.Watch this Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/2Cvp2lS9TDAPurchase Tim's New Book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery gives us his thoughts on the Argentina squad heading to the World Cup to defend the title. Who will line up alongside Messi and what areas of the pitch are stronger and weaker than last time round. Watch the episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH1Ltie4sjcJoin to the Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery is joined by Philippe Auclair to discuss the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG this weekend. They chat about the professional football culture of London and Paris ahead of the clash in Budapest, discuss if Paris is a one club city and Tim gives us an update on Neymar. Order Tim's Book Mundiales here:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun and Tim chat to Mark Biram the co-author of Mundiales (with Tim) about Colombia and Turkey ahead of the World Cup. Order Mundiales here:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

While Dotun is away Tim is joined by Henry Winter. Henry is fresh from to Thomas Tuchel's press conference where he unveiled his squad for the World Cup. They discuss the players who miss out, England's likely starting XI and how far England could go. Watch this episode on the Football Smash Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/vsF5DvqQk_8Buy Tim's Book, Mundiales: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery with his reaction to Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil Squad. Neymar in, Joao Pedro out and what does this mean for the culture and mentality of the squad.Watch this episode:https://youtu.be/qpE_36V1CykBuy Tim's Book, Mundiales:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TThe Brazilian Shirt Name Carlo Ancelotti Episode (referenced by Tim in the episode, Audio):https://pod.fo/e/2d649bThe Brazilian Shirt Name Carlo Ancelotti Episode (referenced by Tim in the episode, Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvfHsRyuhiI&t=864s

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Hugh MacDonald to discuss the pending final day drama at the top of the Scottish Premier League with Hearts travelling to Celtic Park knowing a draw will be good enough to win the title and be the first non-old firm winners in 40 years. Tim also updates on what has been going on with River Plate in the Argentine domestic league. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TPurchase Tim's book Mundiales: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Miguel Pereira joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to discuss his new book 'The Greatest, Real Madrid's Never Ending Story' about the history of the Spanish Club. They discuss the formation of the club, how the club's history with Franco is often misinterpreted and what has made the club such a consistent winning machine. Purchase the Book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/greatestPurchase Tim's new book, Mundiales here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Marco Helliwell from The Halftimers to discuss his World Cup Song with former West Ham and England Striker Carlton Cole and they discuss who might be on the England squad to the World Cup with an update from Brazil on how Neymar's attempt to make the World Cup is going.Listen to 'Englishman (All My Life)' here: https://soundcloud.com/the-half-timers?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingPurchase 'Mundiales', Tim's book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin The Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

The Doyen of French football Philippe Auclair joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to discuss his new book 'The Mbappé Project'.They discuss Kylian's career, France at the upcoming World Cup and the difference in French and British Colonialism. Purchase The Mbappé Project here:https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/philippe-auclair/the-mbapp%C3%A9-project/9781529446777/Purchase 'Mundiales', Tim's book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin The Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel here: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Atolani Oywumi to discuss the first leg of the Champions League Semi Finals, Tim gives us an update from South America and Adrian Goldberg joins the show to discuss the runners and riders for the second automatic promotion spot in the Championship. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim's Book:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesBuy Adrian's Book: https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/wtmg/

Tim Vickery in Brazil, Dotun Adebayo and Amos Murphy (football writer and City Ramble podcast) gather together in England. We are also joined in the second half of the show by Adrian Goldberg. The Brazilian Shirt Name podcast's Global Soccer Interactive gets talking about Arsenal and whether Arteta should focus on the Champions League, Spurs and relegation, Premier League for Millwall and what happens to Chelsea and Rosenior from here?Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim Vickery's Book:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales Buy Adrian Goldberg's Book:https://subscribe.bylinetimes.com/product/wtmg/

Richard Fitzpatrick joins Dotun and Tim to discuss former Barcelona and Inter Milan manager Helenio Herrera, the subject of his book.Purchase the Book here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/hh-9781399425087/Purchase Tim Vickery's Book Mundiales: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Murali End Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Miguel Pereira, author of 'The Greatest, Real Madrid's Never Ending Story' and David Mooney, Host of The Blue Moon Podcast, join Tim Vickery and Dotun Adebayo in this week's edition of the Global Soccer Interactive on The Brazilian Shirt Name podcast!This week, we talk about...- Bayern Munich through against Real Madrid courtesy of Kane, Olise and Luis Diaz (Great game last night!)- Arsenal through against Sporting - What's the reaction to this result in Portugal (boring game, eh?)- PSG through against Liverpool (Is Slot going to get sacked?)- Atletico Madrid and Simeone through against Barca (Thoughts in Spain)Buy Tim's New Book, Mundiales: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Tim Vickery in conversation with Dotun Adebayo about his new book 'Mundiales' that he wrote with Mark Biram. The book is about the history of South American teams at the World Cup. Purchase the Book here: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundialesJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

What's going on at Real Madrid? What's going on at Liverpool? What's going on at Barcelona? We discuss the UCL, including Arne Slot's job and if he will be there next season. Dotun Adebayo & Tim Vickery are joined by Miguel Pereira to discuss the last week in global football, including the latest from the Champions League and the Copa Libertadores.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TBuy Tim's New Book: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Recorded hours after Iraq qualified for this summer's World Cup, West Asian Football expert and host of the Football Palestine Podcast Bassil Mikdadi joined Dotun and Tim to discuss football in West Asia. He discussed what we could expect from the teams qualified from the Middle East, what the war in the region means for Iran's participation, the wonder of the Palestine side and the impact Mo Salah has had on Arab Football.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TPurchase Tim's New Book, Mundiales:https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery discuss the last week in football including a look at how the South Americans teams are preparing for the World Cup, why Italy have failed to make it to a third World Cup in a row and the manager at White Hart Lane. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Joe Gould from The International Window Podcast to look at all the big fixtures of this international window including the final bit of the World Cup play offs and what the South American teams are doing this week. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/U6ad2G06PT0?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun and Tim are joined by Tony Evans to discuss Mohamed Salah leaving Liverpool, Siôn Wyn Pritchard to preview Wales' World Cup play-off and Ben Symes from Off the Ball joins us from Prague to discuss the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland's World Cup play-off chances.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Dutch Football expert James Rowe and Belgian Football expert Sam Ooghe to have a look at how Belgium and the Netherlands are preparing for the World Cup and find out if either side is a serious contender for the title. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TWatch this episode on the Football Smash Youtube Channel now: https://youtube.com/live/jfon1OmUfsE

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Theo Delaney to discuss the situation at White Hart Lane, if there is a way that Spurs season doesn't end in relegation and Richard Chamberlain chats about Coventry and if they are about to return to the Premier LeagueThe Global Soccer Interactive happens every Thursday at 4pm You can watch this episode here: https://youtube.com/live/39z4r2uaZUM?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TRichard Chamberlain's Euro 96 Kickstarter can be found here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thetrawler/euro-96-the-full-story/

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Tommy Stewart from Men in Blazers and the Second Tier Podcasts, Ryan Dilks to discuss the last week in football. They also open up the studio to let Rob in to discuss why Filipe Luís got sacked.Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TCome join Tim and Dotun at Tim's book launch Monday 9th March at The Volley in Old Street, London.Doors open at 6.30pm and the event starts just after 7 and entry is free. 

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery welcome Miguel Pereira on to Brazilian Shirt Name to discuss how Spain and Portugal are shaping up 6 months out from the World Cup. Apologies for some sound issues on this episodeWatch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/MxTqQ7v5pbEJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel so you never miss a thing: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Amos Murphy joins Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery to discuss the last week in Football. They disucss the rise of Bodo/Glimt, the decline of Italian football and if the league is Man Cities to win. The Global Soccer Interactive happens every Thursday at 4pm Watch this episode on Youtube now: https://youtube.com/live/v_cYgHK28OQ?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Bruce Ackland to discuss Arsenal returning from Wolves with a score draw and Peter Bolster from The Spion Kop Podcast joins to discuss Liverpool's chances of winning the Champions League and Tim has all the latest from South America.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/IjeBvsxDBMY?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by John Duerdan to take a closer look at the Asian sides who qualified for the World Cup. They discuss if Japan are serious contenders, what happened to Australian football and if politics will get in the way of some Asian sides. Watch this episode on youtube: https://youtube.com/live/bcWhcX_65Ec?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebyao & Tim Vickery are joined by Theo Delaney to discuss all the action from the Premier League and look at what is going on in South AmericaThey also open up the studio and chat to Dan from Kentucky. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by George Elek from The England Pod and Duncan McKay from  A View From The Terrace to look at how England and Scotland are shaping up ahead of the World Cup this Summer. They discuss if Tuchel will take Jude Bellingham and if the party has already begun in Scotland. Subscribe to the Brazilian Shirt Name podcast and follow the Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Tommy Stewart from Men in Blazers to find out what Carrick has done to get the red half of Manchester going and Joel Sked from the Hearts Standard is chats about Hearts being top of the SPL at the end of January.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/xSWeWvevx28?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel, so you never miss a thing: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery take a closer look at the Brazil and Argentina squads 6 months out from the World Cup. They discuss is Messi and Neymar will make it, try to get into Ancelotti and Scaloni's masterplans and look at the runners and riders to make the final squads.Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/llVog7NYLBM?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Atolani Oyewumi and Theo Delaney to discuss the conclusion to the Africa Cup of Nations, the issues at White Hart Lane and the transfer window. Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/5WfkMQlQtjQ?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by African Football expert Maher Mezahi and Spanish Football expert Richard Fitzpatrick to discuss the biggest stories from the past week in the World Football. They discuss where it went wrong for Egypt, Nigeria's run to the AFCON semi-finals and what to expect from the Senegal V Morocco final. Richard Fitzpatrick lays out why Xabi Alonso got fired, where Real Madrid go from here and why Arbeloa got the managers job. Join the Global Soccer Interactive every Thursday at 4pm and come on and chat with the panel (just like Dan and Rob did in this episode)You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/2ig_D8s_OUs?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T

Dotun Adebayo and Tim Vickery are joined by Jay Mwamba to discuss his book 'Crash of the Buffalo' about the 1993 plane crash that killed 30 people including the Zambian national team and staff. Purchase 'Crash of the Buffalo':https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/crash-buffaloYou can Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/a-miVKE2-Kc?feature=shareJoin the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32T