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Was that the greatest football match ever?
Marcus, Pete and Jim admire last night's Champions League masterpiece, a game that simply could not have been better. Actually, only if Vincent Kompany was in a panic room for his suspension.
We celebrate a proper feast of football, particularly Khvicha Kvaratskhelia who continues to play like a true football cult hero, but one who actually wins stuff. Elsewhere, there are somewhat reputable reports that Amanda Staveley is consorting with another consortium to take over Newcastle and José Mourinho is on the verge of a return to Real Madrid. Plus, The King of Football Gianni Infantino gets denied a motorcade in Vancouver.
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36:18|Oh, what’s that, Rayo Vallecano? A romantic, scarcely believable journey to a final of a European competition– WELL GET SOME PREMIER LEAGUE RICHES AROUND YA CHOPS, YOU SLUGS.Marcus and Luke celebrate a joyous Conference League trophy for Crystal Palace that caps off Oliver Glasner’s remarkable tenure. Plus, Anthony Gordon’s off on a European gap year and a listener brings us a long-overdue Australian speed skating update.Getting in the World Cup fever? Grab your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets here!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***Basketbrawl
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