Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a Load of Sport Podcasts.

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced

pundits and the biggest sport stars.

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'

mouths.

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What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to

dedicated sports fans across the UK.

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On the football daily podcast, this is The EuroLeaks with Steve Crossman.

Welcome to The EuroLeaks. We've got with us, Guillain Balagay, Julie Anne-Laron,

and Mina Rizouki, evening everybody.

Nice to hear.

Hello, hello. I have to say, Guillain, one of my favourite things when Jules is on is that

you can see him having a little chat with his kids immediately before the show.

And now, is it a pep talk? Are they saying, come on, Dad, you've got this tonight.

This is half-term, by the way, which is difficult for every parent in the whole world

because you need to find things to do for your children, with your children,

and also because they don't go to bed at the same time as when it's cool term.

So they're still up right now, and I wanted to make sure that nobody is interfering

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