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Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.On the pod: Goalkeepers accused of modern slavery, the Brentford legend turned undercover ultra and boxer Ryan Garcia is in cuffs.Sign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink

The year is 2006. Borat is breaking box office records. Hips Don’t Lie is number one in the charts. And in the sleepy German spa town of Baden Baden, England touch down for the World Cup.But the tranquil resort is about to be turned upside down by a posse of WAGs led by Posh Spice, Cheryl Cole and Coleen Rooney.From secret affairs to cocaine scandals, this is the story of WAGs gone wild…Videos from the pod:England’s official anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vShTd-zjS4o Sven, Sven, Sven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q33sNrncVmIGet the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.On the pod: Ronaldo’s crying, Messi’s movie debut and more misery for Man United staffVideos from the pod:Rio Ferdinand’s commentary: https://x.com/footballontnt/status/1797178287413702885Neymar’s prank: https://x.com/FootballJOE/status/1796464271599288433El Chiringuito on Mbappe in 2022: https://x.com/ElChiringuitoEN/status/1797683460129391084El Chiringuito on Mbappe in 2024: https://x.com/ElChiringuitoEN/status/1797682504419414248 Messi’s cameo: https://x.com/Messilizer/status/1795312142385877178 IShowSpeed v Man United fans: https://x.com/FBAwayDays/status/1794410443966124440Sign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink

Lurking beneath its slick, modernising image, German football is hiding some dark secrets.In fact, its 21st century has been truly scandalous.From chainsaw rampages to managers on coke, welcome to a mental 20 years of German football…Videos from the pod:Christoph Daum Romania meltdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=Jo4gaXGtpmsobz_s&t=113&v=XUeOhGOD7z8&feature=youtu.beSchalke’s final day heartbreak: https://youtu.be/X-5VI7Mq3uQ?si=_75ckV4UOcx-bqbK&t=91Joachim Low’s scratch n’ sniff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NtMpU5mo2USchalke ultras attack their own players: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRslSinqWFQJens Lehmann chainsaw cartoon: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FpfaHM2WIAA2t9G.jpg:largeGet the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.On the pod: The MLS star knocked out by a pro boxer in a restaurant, Todd Cantwell ends racism and hooligan scraps at motorway toll booths…Videos from the pod:Lyrics to the Champions League anthem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UEFA_Champions_League_AnthemJamie O’Hara on Love Undercover: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13443863/jamie-ohara-love-undercover-peacock-soccer.htmlTodd Cantwell’s tireless struggle for racial equality: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17846426849171340/?hl=enDavid Guetta’s BLM song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEI7oX0XxJw Lyon and PSG ultras torch each other’s buses: https://x.com/Lambdactu/status/1794413255299051998Sign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink

For 26 seasons, Sir Alex Ferguson was the ruddy cheeked, acid-tounged genius who ruled English football.But behind the trophies and the bollockings, the United gaffer presided over a relentless torrent of sex, drugs and mindless violence…25 years on from Fergie’s famous treble, this is the story the history books won’t tell…Videos from the pod:Cantona karate kick in France: https://twitter.com/UpshotTowers/status/1616050468597239810 Rhodri Giggs Paddy Power advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBlkxsbtlgw Get the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.Plus: this week's managerial bloodbath, Klopp compared to Martin Luther King Jr., Scott Carson’s kicked out of Man City’s party, Brazilian stars knobbing each other’s girlfriends and the latest scoops from Mr Pants. Links from the pod:Rob Draper on the It Was What It Was podcast:https://x.com/WeAreTheOverlap/status/1792812704010289230?t=VP27EMivkrySeEc-LPG2IQ&s=08Dutch ref:https://x.com/dannykorporaal/status/1789688408341619148

Jose Mourinho is so charismatic that John Terry said "I'd leave the pitch in a coffin for him".But he's also a ruthless bastard who threatens ball boys, fights staff and spits poison at his enemies.This is the story of Jose Mourinho v The World…Videos from the pod:Old Trafford touchline sprint: https://twitter.com/footballontnt/status/1236932988606148609 Celebrating at the Nou Camp as Inter manager: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7Rxy0G4U8 Poking Tito Villanova in the eye: https://twitter.com/UpshotTowers/status/1655898058758946817 Roma fan proposes in front of him: https://twitter.com/UpshotTowers/status/1660947761443774467 Get the week’s funniest stories in sport in 3 minutes with our free Friday email:http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink

Join Zach and Jack for Extra Shot, our Thursday pod spilling the funniest stories in sport this week.On the pod: Chinese spies recruiting horny England fans, Arsenal fans turn on Gunnersaurus and John Fury is still absolutely mentalUse code UPSHOT at https://uk.manscaped.com/ to get 20% off plus free shipping.Videos from the pod:John Fury head-butts Usyk’s pal: https://youtu.be/FrV-iXiqTG0?si=3HGfkpFN0OhF0Kdg&t=30Arsenal Fan TV turn on Gunnersaurus: https://twitter.com/CEtchingham77/status/1788846305483083927Sign up for our Friday newsletter spilling more of sport’s funniest stories: http://www.upshot.email?utm_source=podlink