The Final Countdown - Football History's stories of glory and heartbreak in the biggest finals

The Final Countdown - Football History's stories of glory and heartbreak in the biggest finals

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  • WORLD CUP FINAL - 1950 Brazil vs Uruguay

    Arguably the most dramatic World Cup Final in football history. An upset to top all upsets, come listen to a result that shocked millions and even, tragically, cost lives. It is truly mindblowing. We talk World Cup formats, goal scoring records and even how Scotland missed out on the tournament because of stubborn pride! It's all here on the Final Countdown.

    Leave us a review including a final you'd like to see covered and we'll see to it! The only podcast to cover the greatest Finals in the game of football (or soccer!) Subscribe on all good podcast platforms.

    29 min
  • WORLD CUP FINAL - 1938 Italy vs Hungary

    It's World Cup Final number 3 between Italy and Hungary and it's steeped in historic history! We continue to discover that Mussolini was a terrible guy and Lewis gets carried away with the Leonidas references. Oh and we also talk about the final!

    Leave us a review including a final you'd like to hear about and we will cover it! The only Podcast to cover the greatest Finals in the game of football (or Soccer!)

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    32 min
  • WORLD CUP FINAL - 1934 Italy vs Czeckoslovakia

    The 2nd ever World Cup Final between Italy and (the-nation-formerly-known-as) Czeckoslovakia is a doozy; both terrifying and exhilarating in equal measure! Death threats, wondergoals and enormous trophies - this Final has them all!

    Leave us a review including a final you'd like to hear about and we will cover it! Like and Subscribe on all good podcast platforms.

    26 min
  • WORLD CUP FINAL - 1930 Uruguay vs Argentina

    It's the series you've all been waiting for! We begin our review of every World Cup Final in the history of football starting in 1930 as hosts Uruguay take on Argentina in a fascinating match with more than a few quirks as the World Cup finds its feet! So join us each week as the podcast leads us all the way up to the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.

    30 min
  • EUROPEAN CUP FINAL 1962 - Benfica vs Real Madrid
    Our last European Cup Final before starting our World Cup spectacular and boy do we go out with a bang!! True European football royalty as Benfica play Real Madrid but more importantly we talk about the LEGEND Béla Guttmann. You do NOT want to miss this!!
    27 min
  • WOMEN'S EUROS FINAL 2022 - England vs Germany

    We don't believe it. 56 years late but it finally came home. We couldn't ignore it and nor should you!

    So come with us and soak it up as we reflect on England beating Germany 2-1 in the Women's European Championship 2022. We talk about Toone, wag about Williamson and crown Chloe Kelly as our lord and saviour. Subscribe and listen from all good podcast platforms.

    34 min
  • CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2008 - Chelsea vs Manchester United

    We're back once again with the cream of Europe in this Champions League Final between two English giants, Chelsea and Man Utd. We talk about the superstars on display, Chris Hoy's thighs and Mick Hucknall's raw appeal so join us on this podcast as we discuss historic footballing history.

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    35 min
  • CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2010 - Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich

    Missing football already? Don't worry we've got you covered! This week we're back to our Champions League adventures as we recap the 2010 final between Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan against Louie Van Gaal's Bayern Munich. We talk about Van Gaal's balls, Hans-Jorg's Butt, and also the underrated brilliance of Diego Milito.

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    29 min
  • EUROPEAN CUP FINAL 1968 - Manchester United vs Benfica
    We continue our Champions League adventures as we dig into the 1968 European Cup Final between Manchester United and Benfica. It’s an emotional one as we take a look at the Busby Babes’ transformation into the Red Devils and a truly heartbreaking look at England’s first European Cup winners. Like and subscribe wherever you find us!
    29 min
  • CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 1997 - Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus

    We're leaving the FA Cup behind us as we travel across the continent to conquer Europe in the UEFA Champions League! Our first final is between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus and it's a cracker!! We talk giants of the game with Del Piero, Zinedine Zidane and Paul Lambert all getting a mention alongside what happened in the year 1997! You won't want to miss this!

    So please subscribe and leave a review. We can't do this without you!

    25 min

About The Final Countdown - Football History's stories of glory and heartbreak in the biggest finals

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Reliving the magic and nostalgia of the best Cup finals in football history. World Cups, Euros, Champions League, FA Cup, we cover the stories, the build ups, connecting the main characters to the…

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