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21. British players in Finland's new Veikkausliiga season!
Season 2, Ep. 11
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While many countries are nearing the finish line of their domestic football leagues, there are some that are just about to begin theirs! We focus in on Finland's Veikkausliiga and the British players (and manager) ready for their new season. Plus, more alarming news for Jesse Lingard at FC Seoul, more Bundesliga despair for Harry Kane, and more Ajax madness for Hendo & Chuba Akpom.
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