Brilliant Bonmatí sends Spain into Euro 2025 final, plus transfer talk
On the podcast today: it took a moment of Aitana Bonmatí brilliance for Spain to overcome Germany in extra-time and reach the Euro 2025 final. The pre-tournament favourites are now one game away from glory but what can England do to stop them and retain their trophy?
In the transfer market, Chelsea have had the novel idea to sign an attacking player in Xavi Simons and Rodrygo might follow Hugo Ekitike to big-spending Liverpool.
Plus, what lies ahead for Thomas Frank's Spurs this season and your questions answered.
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