{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/67572ee62dd88df1322338d3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Wolves: Champions Of The World!","description":"<p>This week on <em>It Was What It Was</em>, Jonathan and Rob introduce us to the team - and the match - that played a huge part in the invention of the European Cup...</p><p><br></p><p>“Champions of the World!” was the headline given to Wolverhampton Wanderers, when they beat the mighty Hungarian team Honvéd, led by Ferenc Puskas, in 1954. </p><p><br></p><p>Billy Wright was the star of the show for a game that many saw as reestablishing England as top football nation. But was it just gamesmanship that won the day for this great&nbsp;Wolves&nbsp;side? And how did that grandiose headline annoy the French so much it led to the formation of the European Cup (and consequently the Champions League) a year later?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Wolves&nbsp;3 Honvéd 2 is one of the most significant matches ever; a great night of European football that paved the way for so many historic moments in years to come.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re enjoying the podcast, please hit subscribe to never miss an episode, and consider leaving us a five-star review to help others discover the show. Thank you for listening!</p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}