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Chelsea sack Rosenior, why America fears relegation & Italy for Iran?
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Chelsea sacking Liam Rosenior, the general track record of Chelsea’s current owners, the fear American owners have around relegation, Man City going top of the Premier League and the whispers that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 World Cup were all discussed on this episode of the Tifo football podcast.
Plus we speak to Bodø/Glimt’s Sporting Director Håvard Sakariassen!
This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Jon Mackenzie, Mehreen Khan & and is produced by Steve Hankey.
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00:00 - a soft cheese intro
05:02 - Liam Rosenior’s future post Chelsea sacking
21:55 - Chelsea’s owners themselves
32:41 - an advert break
32:43 - More on Chelsea
37:18 - how would missing out on Champions League affect Chelsea?
40:02 - Leicester City relegated
41:28 - Why American owners are worried about relegation
45:36 - Jon’s soft book launch part 1
50:56 - Man City are top of the league
54:52 - Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup???
59:00 - Interview with Bodø/Glimt’s Sporting Director Håvard Sakariassen
1:18:14 - Jon’s soft book launch part 2
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