The Copa Club Podcast

Is your club looking for a hybrid no.6 or a physical one? Or are they looking for a powerful attacker who's shone in 2026?

Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares discuss Santos' Gabriel Bontempo, Vasco's Andres Gomez and Corinthians' Andre as the January transfer window draws ever closer.

There's also time to discuss Chelsea's Estevao, as Xabi Alonso appears to favour other players over his Brazilian winger.

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Palmeiras and Flamengo are in the driving seat after positive results in their first legs - but can Fluminense and Estudiantes fight back on the road?

Nathan Joyes and Tom Robinson analyse those first two performances from all four sides and piece together their predictions as they try and work out who will be in the 2026 Copa Libertadores final.

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Flamengo, Estudiantes, Palmeiras and Fluminense are all set to compete for a spot in the Copa Libertadores final - but who will make sneak through?

South American football journalist Nathan Joyes previews both matches and takes a look at how all four teams reached this stage of the competition.

Flamengo are firm favourites according to the bookmakers, but can Estudiantes spring a surprise? And can Palmeiras reach yet another final or will they find life tough at the Maracana?

Mini preview now live. Second leg show next week.

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Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares discuss the recent sports betting ban in Brazil and how that will impact players, clubs and the league itself moving forward.Australia are next on the agenda.

After a 1-1 draw and 4-2 win, the duo discuss the performances, standout players and what next for Carlo Ancelotti as he rebuilds after the World Cup.

Conclusion: India. Brazil face India for the first time in their history - but who will the locals get to enjoy on the pitch and what will the match prediction be?

Should Endrick leaving Real Madrid? Will Breno Bidon start in India? Is Jair Cunha their next best defender? All that and more included within our latest Brazil show.

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With Brazil set to take on Australia twice in the coming days, Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares analyse Carlo Ancelotti's squad and pick their starting XIs and explain why.

Aside from their preferred players, the duo discuss CBF's new ruling that will see Brazil Serie A move from nine foreign players to five - and why they have chosen to do that.

Don't miss out as we cover Brazil throughout the international break with matches against Australia and India.

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Carlo Ancelotti has announced his Brazil squad to face both Australia and India.

Brazilian football journalist Samir Mello and Nathan Joyes discuss his team, who has been left out and whether or not the right decisions were made.

With the likes of Fabinho, Casemiro and Neymar brushed to one side to make way for Breno Bidon, Douglas Luiz and Samuel Lino, there’s plenty of big talking points.

Has the Italian made the right call ahead of the upcoming international friendlies? Only time will tell - but our duo do their best to highlight the pros and cons post World Cup.

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Brazil are back in action this September with two friendlies against Australia before facing India in Kolkata at the start of October.

After the World Cup, Carlo Ancelotti has announced his squad will focus on the future, and so Nathan Joyes and Jessica Frota return to the show to discuss several names currently in the news.

From up and coming goalkeepers, to those who narrowly missed out this summer, the duo go through seven names ahead of his squad announcement on Wednesday. Show features: Cruzeiro's Otavio, Corinthians' Breno Bidon, Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara, Chelsea's Joao Pedro and plenty more. Join us.

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Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares return to the mics to look at the bottom end of the table.

With as many as 10 teams fighting to stay in Brazil's Serie A - including Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Gremio, Vasco and Internacional - it's crunch time with just 13 rounds left to play.

But why are these clubs in trouble? Is it down to the ownership, managers or fan pressure to constantly deliver?

Nathan and Nathalia provide their thoughts and predictions as to who will be relegated to Brazil's Serie B at the end of the season.

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With 1/3 of the Brasileirao season left, Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares analyse the teams at the top of the table fighting for the title.

Will Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras hold on to top spot with Allan after his move to Man City? Can Pedro's firepower put Flamengo back on top? Or will Kevin Viveros continue to chase the golden boot with Athletico PR?

Tune in to hear their predictions and who will scoop the trophy at the end of the season.

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The Copa Libertadores 2026 knockout stage is here and so Nathan Joyes and Tom Robinson return to the mics to preview all eight matches.

What games are worth tuning in for? What talents are going to make a name for themselves? How many upsets will there be along the way?

Our full match preview and predictions within for:

Fluminense vs Independiente Rivadavia

Estudiantes vs Catolica

Tolima vs Independiente del Valle

Platense vs Coquimbo

Palmeiras vs Cerro Porteno

Cruzeiro vs Flamengo

Mirassol vs LDU Quito

Rosario Central vs Corinthians

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For one last time this World Cup host Nathan Joyes sits down with Spanish football expert Sam Leveridge to discuss the final between Argentina and Spain. Both nations came through difficult semi-finals vs France and England respectively to make it to New York - but who's going to win? Sam talks through Spain's strengths, weaknesses and where they can win it, while Nathan flies the flag for Lionel Messi's Argentina.

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Argentina take on England in Atlanta on Wednesday in a game that could truly have a little bit of everything. These two rivals have not met competitively since the 2002 World Cup where Beckham redeemed himself from that infamous flick in 1998.

So, we’re here to break down the semi-final clash. Host Nathan Joyes sits down with Argentinian football expert Tom Robinson returns to represent Lionel Scaloni’s warriors, while The England Pod’s very own George Elek joins us to tell us whether England can be the nation to finally stop Messi.

Argentina are looking to become just the third ever nation to win back-to-back World Cups, while England want to reach their first final since lifting the trophy in 1966.

Full match analysis, key player breakdown and predictions within the show.

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Brazil were knocked out of the World Cup after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Norway - but what went wrong?

Brazilian football journalists Nathan Joyes and Samir Mello return to talk through the match, Carlo Ancelotti’s bizarre tactics and substitutions, Neymar, his squad and where Brazil go from here.

For those that are new to The Copa Club, stick around as we follow not only Brazil’s national team but domestic league action and Copa Libertadores. We are the home of South American football content in English.

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Nathan Joyes is joined by Brazilian football journalist Samir Mello who has been on the ground in the US this summer. Insight from Samir being close to the camp, Carlo Ancelotti as well as Neymar's role within the squad. Both Nathan and Samir put forward their starting XIs as the pair look for options if Ancelotti needs them. Will Casemiro start? Should Danilo be dropped? Who should lead the line? All of those questions answered within our latest World Cup match preview.

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Brazil will face Norway in the World Cup round of 16 and so Norwegian football journalist Josh Butler sits down with Nathan Joyes for some opposition analysis.

How have Norway performed at the World Cup to date? Will Haaland continue to chase the golden boot? Where can Brazil potentially hurt their European opponents?

Josh provides his predicted line up, highlights key players and how Norway can potentially keep Vinicius Junior and co quiet.

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The reigning champions Argentina have been drawn against Cape Verde - the nation everyone is talking about this World Cup. Colombia, who can draw Lionel Scaloni’s side in the quarter-finals, will first need to beat Ghana in the round of 32.

African football expert Ali Howorth returns to the show alongside Nathan Joyes to provide more insight into South America’s African opponents, their strengths and key players. Nathan, on the other hand, provides insight into two serious contenders to go all the way this summer.

Will we witness an upset? Or will South America continue to impress at the 2026 World Cup? Match analysis and predictions for both matches on today’s show.

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Brazil beat Japan 2-1 to reach the World Cup round of 16, lining up a tie with either Norway or Ivory Coast.

Carlo Ancelotti’s second half substitutes changed the match with Gabriel Martinelli scoring a late winner to remain in the competition.

So, what did Brazil do well? What needs to improve? Who was the star of the show? And what does Ancelotti do going forward?

Nathan Joyes and Jess Frota sit down to dive into the match and provide their analysis.

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Nathan Joyes and Diego Gomezjurado sit down to discuss Ecuador's dramatic group stage qualification, key players for Sebastian Beccacece's team and how they can beat the co-hosts Mexico in their own back yard.

Will Ecuador start the same XI that beat Germany? Or will their head coach look to shake things up once again?

From key players such as Joel Ordonez, Moises Caicedo and Nilson Angulo, the duo discuss Ecuador's stand out players at the World Cup and how they might be facing England in the round of 16.

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Japan preview done, Nathan Joyes and Nathalia Tavares return to discuss how Brazil should line up themselves.

Should Carlo Ancelotti stick rather than twist? Will Neymar or Endrick be his go to substitutes? And can Vinicius Junior or Rayan provide Brazil with that all important winner?

A closer look at what Brazil can do vs Japan, where they can step up and win this match and progress to the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

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Brazil will face Japan in the World Cup round of 32 and so Japan football expert Ryo Nakagawara joins Nathan Joyes for some opposition analysis.

How have Japan performed at the World Cup to date? Will Hajime Moriyasu change his starting XI for a fourth match in a row? Where can Brazil hurt their Asian opponents?

Ryo provides his predicted line up, highlights key players and how Japan can potentially keep Vinicius Junior and Neymar quiet.

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