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

Fun AND Educational Productions

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 moments that made football history. Come and join Adam and Lewis as they inform you with irreverence the best matches in football folklore!

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00:33:11

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1974 West Germany vs Holland

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2022/12/05

Join us this week as we try to figure out if this Netherlands team is the best ever not to win the World Cup?! We talk about Der Bomber - Gerd Muller and why he’s the rich man’s Gary Lineker, Goalkeepers wearing #8 and whether it’s okay to be aroused by Johan Cruyff? So listen in and tell us what you think! The only podcast to cover the greatest Finals in world football (soccer). Subscribe on all good platforms!

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00:39:51

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1970 Brazil vs Italy

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2022/11/21

Is this the greatest World Cup Final ever?! It's Brazil vs Italy in an absolute barnstormer!! Join us as we write a love letter to football, Brazil, Franz Beckenbauer, and Felix the Cat. Also, we learn how to program a podcast in real time live on air... The only podcast to cover the greatest Finals in world football (soccer). Subscribe on all good platforms!

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00:34:19

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1966 England vs West Germany

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2022/11/16

It FINALLY came home! The English get their hands on the Jules Rimet trophy for the first...and last...time and we discuss greats like Bobby Charlton, Franz Beckenbauer and Pickles the dog. Gary Lineker once said, "Football is a simple game; 22 men chase a ball for 90 minutes and at the end, the Germans win" but we delve deep to find out why - in this instance only - it didn't happen! The only podcast to cover the greatest Finals in world football (soccer). Subscribe on all good platforms!

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00:31:24

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1962 Brazil vs Czechoslovakia

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2022/11/08

It's a cracker of a final with the attacking brilliance of Brazil clashing against the defensive strength of Czechoslovakia. We talk about one of the biggest on-field disgraces in World Cup history with the 'Battle of Santiago', the invention of yellow and red cards as well as a bombshell question regarding Pelé's World Cup legacy. So listen in and tell us what you think! The only podcast to cover the greatest Finals in world football (soccer). Subscribe on all good platforms!

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00:28:58

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1958 Sweden vs Brazil

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2022/11/03

Goals, goals and more goals in the 1958 World Cup final between host nation, Sweden and everyone's favourite, Brazil! It's the arrival of Pele, the genius of Garrincha and even a little mention for Wales as we dig into the last tournament of the fifties. Please leave a review with a game you'd like to see covered and we'll get to it. The only podcast to cover the greatest Finals in world football (soccer). Subscribe on all good platforms!

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00:32:23

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1954 West Germany vs Hungary

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2022/10/25

We have miracles and battles galore as we review the fantastic World Cup final between The Mighty Magyars and The Heroes of Bern! If that isn't enough to wet your whistle, I don't know what will! We find out what Fritz Walter weather is and just why they call it the Miracle of Bern. Please leave a review with a game you'd like to see covered and we'll get to it. The only podcast to cover the greatest Finals in world football (soccer). Subscribe on all good platforms!

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00:28:01

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1950 Brazil vs Uruguay

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2022/10/18

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

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00:31:43

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1938 Italy vs Hungary

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2022/09/27

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!) Like and Subscribe on all good podcast platforms.

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00:25:14

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1934 Italy vs Czeckoslovakia

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2022/08/31

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.

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00:29:56

WORLD CUP FINAL - 1930 Uruguay vs Argentina

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2022/08/22

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.

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00:26:13

EUROPEAN CUP FINAL 1962 - Benfica vs Real Madrid

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2022/08/15

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!!

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00:33:35

WOMEN'S EUROS FINAL 2022 - England vs Germany

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/08/01

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.

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00:34:55

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2008 - Chelsea vs Manchester...

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/07/25

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. Like and subscribe wherever you find us!

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00:28:03

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 2010 - Inter Milan vs Bayern...

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/06/20

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. Like and subscribe wherever you find us!

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00:28:42

EUROPEAN CUP FINAL 1968 - Manchester United vs Benfica

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/06/13

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!

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00:24:49

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 1997 - Borussia Dortmund vs...

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/06/06

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!

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00:33:11

FA CUP FINAL 2006 - Liverpool vs West Ham

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2022/05/03

And we’re live! It’s the one you’ve all* been waiting for. The Gerrard final. Come join us as we get way too excited about Yossi Benayoun, Paul Konchesky and of course, Xabi Alonso. *except West Ham fans.

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00:36:25

FA CUP FINAL 2005 - Arsenal vs Manchester United

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/04/27

And we're live! With only two FA Cup Podcasts to go until we turn our attention to the Champions League we talk about the 2005 FA Cup Final and what makes a truly great rivalry! So please feel free to subscribe and leave a review. Helps us out a lot!

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00:29:35

FA CUP FINAL 2004 - Manchester United vs Millwall

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/04/19

And we're live! Our FA Cup series continues with Man Utd vs Millwall in the 2004 FA Cup Final! Cristiano Ronaldo gets the headlines for his performance but his airtime is contested by a deep-dive into Kevin Muscat's disciplinary record and Dennis Wise continuing our obsession with player managers. So please feel free to subscribe and leave a review. Helps us out a lot!

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00:36:26

FA CUP FINAL 2003 - Arsenal vs Southampton

The Final Countdown - Football History"s stories of... ·

2022/04/12

And we're live! It's Arsenal v Southampton so listen in as we revisit Gordon Strachan's managerial record, Latvian strikers and vamp on just how good Robert Pires was! Follow us on Twitter: @FinalCountPod or Email us at: finalcountdownpod@gmail.com Subscribe on all good Podcast platforms.

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