On today's DFB: The USWNT will play Brazil in the final of the Olympics after a dramatic day in France. Meg Linehan and Mike Zimmermann were watching the semi-finals for us. Plus, what's going on with Atletico Madrid? How are they signing so many players? And how have Barcelona managed to buy Dani Olmo for £60m? Find out right here.

Need something to read? Try this brilliant account of Newcastle's pre-season tour from back-up goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, via our own George Caulkin: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5681026/2024/08/06/newcastle-premier-league-tour-gillespie/

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Presenter: Iain Macintosh

With: Dermot Corrigan, Pol Ballus, Meg Linehan and Mike Zimmermann

Producer: Mike Zimmermann

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Emma Hayes' USWNT reach the final