Best Iceland Soccer Podcasts (2024)

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Iceland to Moldova in 50 Minutes: The Joy, Madness and Method of the UEFA Club Tournaments' Qualifying Rounds 58:46

14d ago58:46

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NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) Gent in Belgium. Rasgrad in Bulgaria. Mostar in Bosnia. Borås in Sweden. Tiraspol in, well, Moldova. Or Differdange in Luxemburg If you know where these places are, have some sense of what it looks like there, what the vibe is, perh…

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Football Utopias: An English-Language Exclusive on Creating Better Footballing Worlds with Alina Schwermer 1:12:40

1h ago1:12:40

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NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) To critique the state of our world, our communities, to critique what is wrong with soccer in late stage capitalism is one thing. It actually isn’t a hard thing. But to dream, think and even plan for a better world, and a better foo…

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Great Britain 1908-12 43:29

7h ago43:29

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In the latest episode of *By Far The Greatest Team*, hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney take us on a journey back to the early 20th century, where they dissect Great Britain's double gold medal triumphs in the 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games. As always, their conversation is a delightful blend of historical insight and light-hearted banter. They start …

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Hallam FC 1867 42:48

15h ago42:48

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Season 3 of *By Far The Greatest Team* is here, and hosts Graham Dunn and Jamie Rooney are back with a deep dive into football’s storied past. This season kicks off with an in-depth conversation about Hallam FC, the second oldest active football team in the world and the first-ever winners of the Youdan Cup, football’s original knockout tournament.…

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Noah’s unique European run, Djibouti’s power plant club & St. Kitts' three-legged final 46:02

8d ago46:02

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Part 1 is devoted to the UEFA club competition qualifying rounds. There’s penalty pandemonium in Poland and theNetherlands, an amazing achievement for Armenians Noah and a trio of clubs on the verge of becoming the first representatives from Andorra, Northern Ireland & Wales to reach a continental group. There’s also a word for the biggest and shor…

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A Tongan World Cup dream, Greenland’s Disko Island & Olympic sprinter-footballers 44:37

14d ago44:37

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In Part 1, we bring you all the top stories from around the football world: Maikeli Lomu, an American with Tongan heritage, has sold his pottery studio in Utah and relocated to his ancestral homeland in pursuit of a World Cup dream. The 2024 edition of the Greenlandic Football Championship – the shortest season in world football at one week – is ta…

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"This Is Our Club!" The Summer Wind that Might Become a Fall Storm in England 1:15:45

8d ago1:15:45

1:15:45

NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) If you follow a club that plays in the English Premier League, you may have gotten wind of it: over the Summer, quite a few clubs increased their season ticket prices, and phased out - or partially phased out - discounted tickets fo…

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A victorious Faroese village, 27th time lucky for La Fiorita & North Korea’s ‘Pariah Derby’ 38:49

21d ago38:49

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In Part 1, we round up all the latest highlights from the UEFA club competition qualifying rounds. We talk about two villages of under 1,000 people in the Faroes & San Marino that claimed big European wins, the Slovenian keeper that went on a René Higuita-style dribble against Connah’s Quay Nomads of Wales and FC Copenhagen’s upcoming trip to face …

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Pub team's European win, a mystery island coaching job & a Sweeper-sponsored team 36:58

1M ago36:58

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Part 1 is dedicated to the best part of the European football calendar: the UEFA club competition qualifying rounds. We chat about the Gibraltarian pub team that claimed a win in the Conference League, the victorious Polish and Romanian teams in the Europa League and the part-timers from the Faroe Islands excelling in the Champions League. In Part …

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European Championship Reheated: Czechoslovakia 1976 30:01

2M ago30:01

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Join Graham and Jamie as they bask in the Mediterranean glow and take a nostalgic dive into one of the UEFA European Championship's most iconic moments. In this special episode of *By Far The Greatest Team*, we revisit the birth of a football legend—the Panenka. Travel back to 1976, when Antonín Panenka's audacious penalty shootout maneuver secured…

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Rooftop viewings in Vanuatu, Zivzivadze’s house-turned-hotel & an Eritrean on the move 33:28

1M ago33:28

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Part 1 is dedicated to the overachieving underdogs at the continental competitions taking place this summer: Canada at the Copa América, Vanuatu at the OFC Nations Cup and Georgia at the EUROs. Meanwhile, in Part 2, there is a rare move to a European club for an Eritrean player and an ex-Gibraltar international is jailed for drug dealing. Join us f…

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European Championship Reheated: Iceland 2016 31:00

2M ago31:00

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As Graham and Jamie gear up for Season 3 under the Mediterranean sun, we're turning back the clock to relive some classic UEFA European Championship moments. In this episode of *By Far The Greatest Team*, we revisit the unforgettable journey of Iceland in Euro 2016. This tiny nation captivated the world with their remarkable performance, defying al…

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The UEFA qualifier quiz, the Marshall Islands’ debut & a delayed Cold War friendly 34:04

2M ago34:04

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With the UEFA club competition qualifying rounds getting under way this week, it’s time for a full Sweeper preview of the action in Part 1 – in the form of a trivia quiz, of course! Join us and play along in our three rounds – Multiple Choice, Odd One Out & The Right Order – as we look ahead to the Champions, Europa & Conference League qualifiers: …

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European Championship Reheated: Netherlands 1988 31:52

2M ago31:52

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As Graham and Jamie bask in the Mediterranean sun, gearing up for the highly anticipated Season 3, we reheat a few UEFA European Championship teams from past episodes. Kicking off, revisiting the legendary Netherlands squad of 1988. Known for their dazzling style and remarkable teamwork, this team captured the hearts of football fans worldwide, and…

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OFC Nations Cup chaos, Saint Helena rescue missions & Malaga’s 5am airport welcome 38:27

2M ago38:27

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Part 1 kicks off with some stories from around the footballworld. Why were the Solomon Islands locked out of their dressing room at the OFC Nations Cup? How come New Caledonia dramatically pulled out of the tournament? What are the most remote football tournaments in the world in terms of the distance to the closest inhabited land? And which footba…

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Summer Round-Up: Sturm Graz, GAK, Degerfors, 1860, Bayern Munich, Olympique Marseille, FC St. Gallen, Bundesliga Investors, Football Tourism 1:16:01

2M ago1:16:01

1:16:01

NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) The end of Season 2 of The Assistant Professor of Football is nigh, and we check in with guests from the last year to hear how their club, cause or research have been doing. Here are, in order: Peter K Wagner on Sturm Graz’s sensati…

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Germany 1996 Czech Republic 1996 1:31:34

2M ago1:31:34

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In this thrilling season finale, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by regular guests Phil Craig and Stefan Shaw to delve into the exhilarating world of EURO 1996. Shifting the spotlight away from England, our football aficionados embark on an in-depth analysis of the 15 other teams that took part in this historic tournament. From the underdogs to t…

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Kilts and concerts at EURO 2024, a university upset in Japan & an Icelandic village dream 37:56

2M ago37:56

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The European Championships are in full swing not only on the pitch but off it too. In Part 1, we pick out three themes from the opening stages of the tournament in Germany that have made us laugh: food wars, culture craziness & online polls/searches. Tune in to find out which country at EURO 2024 has the best national dish, who is empirically speak…

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England 1996 1:09:41

3M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Step back in time with hosts Graham and Jamie for a nostalgic EURO 1996 England special on "By Far The Greatest Team." In this episode, they are joined by a very special guest, Steve Double, who served as the FA and England's press officer during that unforgettable summer when football came home. Or did it? Relive the highs and lows of England's jo…

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The EURO 2024 coffee dealer, San Marino’s water slide away day & North Korea’s secret score 43:00

2M ago43:00

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EURO 2024 is just around the corner and we have put the tournament under the spotlight in typically Sweeper style in Part 1. How did Austria’s Maximilian Entrup go from a third-tier amateur/PE teacher to a place at EURO 2024 in the space of a year? Does Georgia’s Budu Zivzivadze harbour any regrets about choosing football over chess? Who is the onl…

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Support Your Local Club! Goshen City FC, and Semi-Professional Soccer in Small-Town America 1:09:24

2M ago1:09:24

1:09:24

NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) Goshen, Indiana is home to a private college without an American Football team - and, most recently, a semi-professional soccer club that serves as an - albeit unusual - case study for how grassroots soccer in the U.S. can thrive an…

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End of Season 2 Promotion & Relegation 1:09:49

3M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Join hosts Graham and Jamie for an electrifying season finale of "By Far The Greatest Team" as they are joined by regular guests Phil Craig and Shane Guiliano. In this special episode, the quartet looks back at all the teams ranked for greatness during Season 2. They dive deep into memorable moments, surprising upsets, and standout performances tha…

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Greenland’s CONCACAF bid, crutch fights in Africa & a 41-goal swing in Hungary 38:35

2M ago38:35

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Greenland tops the agenda in Part 1 following the news of their CONCACAF application and their friendly against Turkmenistan – the Arctic island's first game against a senior men’s national team since 2013. But what are their odds of making it into the governing body of North and Central America & the Caribbean? Where will they play their home game…

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Coventry City 1986/87 - Part 2 58:43

3M ago58:43

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In part 2, hosts Graham and Jamie, along with special guest Jamie Wilson, shift their focus to Coventry City's unforgettable journey to FA Cup glory. This episode is a deep dive into one of the most celebrated runs in FA Cup history, culminating in the classic final that has gone down in football folklore. Graham, Jamie, and Jamie Wilson begin by r…

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Quirky football stadia, the Corsica Cup & the Turkmen team that always wins 37:33

3M ago37:33

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Part 1 contains an international round-up of European minnows inside and outside of UEFA. In which version of football has Gibraltar become a European champion? Why has Corsica recently hosted their counterparts from Sardinia, Sicily & St. Martin? Will we watch San Marino vs. Slovakia from the top of a water slide? And which football stadium stradd…

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The 777 Files: Investigating the Strange Multi-Club-Owner that Wants to Buy Everton 1:17:58

3M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) Today's episode is a mix between soccer detective story and true crime podcasting. British investigative journalist Paul Brown is our Visiting Professor for the day. He and his colleague Philippe Auclair have piled up pathbreaking r…

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Special Edition Episode: 1980s FA Cup Final TV Build Up 52:45

3M ago52:45

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In Part 1 of an FA Cup Final Special, hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by football enthusiast Jamie Wilson for a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s, reminiscing about the unforgettable build-up to the FA Cup final. The trio dives into the vibrant tapestry of traditions that made the FA Cup final day a standout in the football calendar. The early …

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Campsites in Luxembourg, proposals in Albania & free sausages in Finland 44:48

3M ago44:48

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Part 1 brings you a full round-up of all the news from the Benelux countries. What controversial actions recently earned a Dutch referee a lifelong ban from football? Why are two storied Belgian clubs facing an existential threat? And what strange series of events could lead to European football being played on a Luxembourgish campsite this summer?…

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Celtic 2000-2005 1:23:41

4M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

In this electrifying episode of "By Far the Greatest Team," hosts Graham and Jamie are joined by a very special guest, Martin Ferguson, a passionate season ticket holder and lifelong Celtic supporter. Together, they dive deep into the legacy of Martin O'Neill's iconic Celtic team from 2000 to 2005. From stunning victories to unforgettable European …

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An expedition in Kyrgyzstan, Romania’s twin identity saga & Sweden’s toilet goal 35:08

4M ago35:08

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Part 1 of the latest Sweeper sees Lee & Paul profile three clubs from around the football world: Italians Como, Australia’s Central Coast Mariners & Petrocub of Moldova. Join us to find out where Italy’s richest club might be playing their Serie A home games next term, why the Central Coast Mariners have flown 100,000km in economy class this season…

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(No) Mustard at Continental Europe's Oldest Soccer Club: FC St. Gallen in Switzerland 1:12:54

3M ago1:12:54

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NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) We begin with the Eurovision Songcontest and end with Sturm Graz's cup win, but consider, most of all, FC St. Gallen. Saint who? True, if I would ask you who invented club football in Europe in continental Europe, would you guess th…

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Northern Ireland 1982 1:15:40

4M ago1:15:40

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In this captivating episode, hosts Graham and Jamie take listeners on a journey back to the 1982 World Cup Finals in Spain, a defining moment in Northern Irish football history. Under the astute leadership of manager Billy Bingham, Northern Ireland defied the odds and captured the hearts of fans worldwide. From their resilient performance in the gr…

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Spain’s tiniest football town, North Sea pizza planes & a Dutch double invasion 31:37

4M ago31:37

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Is this the best-ever Sweeper line-up? In Part 1, Lee & Paul discuss stories from the lower tiers in Spain, Germany & the Netherlands. How has a team from a Spanish villageof 100 people gained promotion? What are the smallest European settlements with a football team? Why did a German footballer hire a plane for a derby on a neighbouring island? An…

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Borussia Dortmund 2008-2015 1:13:39

4M ago1:13:39

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Dive into the captivating world of football history with "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast"! Join hosts Graham and Jamie as they team up with special guest Matt Leigh to delve into the mesmerizing legacy of Jurgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund. In this episode, we unravel the intricate layers of Dortmund's playing style and the sheer brillianc…

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The Valletta funeral parade, Al Ahly’s unique feat & dark arts in Chechnya 37:34

4M ago37:34

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Having just visited Malta and witnessed an historic weekend of football, Lee tells Paul all about the key events in Europe’s only island micro-state in Part 1. Who came out on top in the title-decider between Ħamrun Spartans & Floriana? Why do Valletta hold a funeral parade through the streets when they win the league? How has the island reacted to…

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Soccer is for the Fans? England’s proposed “Football Regulator” and the Struggle for the Soul of the Game 1:00:45

4M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) The excesses of global soccer capitalism are well documented on this podcast. Perhaps no footballing country is more affected than England, the birthplace of the modern game and home to arguably the wealthiest clubs and league. To t…

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Steaua Bucharest 1985-89 1:09:31

4M ago1:09:31

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In this episode, hosts Graham and Jamie delve into the captivating story of Steaua Bucharest, a powerhouse in Romanian football during the 1980s. Hailing from Romania's capital, Steaua emerged as a force to be reckoned with, backed by their ties to the state and the army. We explore their unforgettable journey in the 1985-86 European Cup, where the…

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Algerian airport anger, a 560km voyage to Mauritius & a Transylvanian cup run 35:01

4M ago35:01

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Part 1 is all about Africa, where a kit controversy has escalated into a geopolitical dispute between Algeria & Morocco ahead of the CAF Confederations Cup semi-final between USM Alger & RS Berkane. Elsewhere on the continent, Rising FC from Rodrigues Island in the Indian Ocean have made the long voyage to mainland Mauritius to take part in the cup…

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Bolton Wanderers 1999-2007 1:18:59

5M ago1:18:59

1:18:59

Join Graham, Jamie, and special guest Declan Clark, a North West football expert, on this episode of "By Far The Greatest Team" podcast, as they dive deep into the legacy of Sam Allardyce's Bolton Wanderers. Under Allardyce's tenure, Bolton Wanderers underwent a remarkable transformation from a struggling side to a formidable force in the Premier L…

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The fabulous Fenix Trophy, Nordic nonsense & Liechtenstein’s quirky cup 40:49

5M ago40:49

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The latest Sweeper starts off in windy Wales with our visit to the game between Llantwit Major & Enfield Town in the Fenix Trophy and a wider look at the tournament regarded as the Champions League of non league. Then we're off to Scandinavia for some goalkeeper heroics, cupsets & geographical extremes, before finishing Part 1 in little Liechtenste…

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Hertha Berliner SC: In Memoriam Kay Bernstein 1:16:12

4M ago1:16:12

1:16:12

NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) Kay Bernstein was elected the president of Hertha BSC, then in the 1st Bundesliga, in June 2022. He died at his home near Berlin on January 16th of this year, with Hertha being in the 2nd Bundesliga. What sounds like a short and - o…

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Copa Chile charm, Peruvian player names & a transfer to Tanzania 35:51

5M ago35:51

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This episode of The Sweeper begins with a focus on South American domestic cup competitions. We hear about the Juan Fernández Islands – 670km off the coast of Chile – taking part in the Copa Chile as a special invitee and the unusual journey opponents Santiago Wanderers must take to reach them. Up next is Ecuador’s non-existent cup competition and …

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North Korean no-show, Georgian jubilation & glorious groundhopping 40:17

5M ago40:17

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First up on this episode of The Sweeper, we delve deeper into North Korea’s mysterious cancellation of their World Cup qualifier against Japan and look back at memorable moments in the hermit kingdom’s football history. Then we’re off to Georgia to hear about the nation’s maiden qualification for a major tournament, before we chat through Austria's…

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England 1982 1:08:50

5M ago1:08:50

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Welcome to "By Far The Greatest Team" football podcast, where hosts Graham and Jamie dive deep into the world of football greatness. In this special episode, they're joined by their inaugural guest, Scott Somenthal, for a nostalgic journey back to the iconic England 1982 World Cup team. Get ready to reminisce and debate as they unravel the highs an…

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San Marino’s 20 years of hurt, Austria’s six-second goal & Burrito Brava joy 34:44

5M ago34:44

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Fresh from his trip to San Marino, Paul reflects on the attempt by FIFA’s lowest ranked country to break a 20-year winless streak against Saint Kitts & Nevis, before Lee rounds up the other international news - from the Basque Country's draw with Uruguay to the 'End of the Alphabet Derby - and Producer Tom chips in with a live report as Austria bre…

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Cambridge United 1990-92 1:13:12

6M ago1:13:12

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Welcome to "By Far The Greatest Team Football Podcast"! Join hosts Graham and Jamie as they delve into the rich history of football, dissecting the stories, tactics, and personalities that have shaped the beautiful game. In this episode, they're joined by Jamie Wilson to scrutinize and debate one of the most intriguing periods in Cambridge United's…

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The 'Virgin Derby', Basque aspirations & a record return in Romania 43:22

6M ago43:22

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This episode of The Sweeper begins by looking at the Virgin Derby between the British Virgin Islands and U.S. Virgin Islands in 2026 World Cup qualification. Meanwhile, a non-FIFA team, the Basque Country face Uruguay and may harbour UEFA aspirations. The Danish Superligaen strikes a huge blow to the European Super League, which might now be forced…

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Time Travel to Europe's Wild East: Stalinist Albania and Soccer 1:28:14

5M ago1:28:14

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NEW: send me a text message! (I'd love to hear your thoughts - texts get to me anonymously, without charge or signup) "The era is brought to life by the accounts of Albanians who lived through it, which capture the importance of football to a populace starved of any other source of communal enjoyment. The otherworldliness and innate cruelty of the …

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West Germany 1954 1:08:43

6M ago1:08:43

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Welcome to the latest episode of By Far The Greatest Team football podcast, where hosts Graham and Jamie delve into the captivating underdog story of West Germany in the 1954 World Cup. Join us as we debate and rank this legendary team among the pantheon of World Cup winners. In a tournament marked by extraordinary twists and turns, West Germany st…

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The American (Samoan) Dream, a Scilly showdown & Swedish kayak smugglers 41:17

6M ago41:17

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The latest episode of The Sweeper kicks off with a tour of Oceania and the incredible story of two French journalists with an American (Samoan) Dream, before moving on to Pacific neighbours Micronesia & Nauru and their new coaches. David Johnson & Charlie Pomroy, who both partly credit the pod for their appointments, have sent us voice notes from t…

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