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From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes.
With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs.
Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.]]>
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From last-minute winners to transfer sagas, fantasy football gems, and the drama behind the scenes.
With strong opinions, brilliant chemistry, and decades of Premier League experience, The Rest Is Football serves up three episodes every week packed with insights, dressing-room stories, and proper laughs.
Whether it’s VAR controversies, title races, European nights, or England’s hopes in international tournaments, no topic is off the table. It's the essential podcast for football fans.
For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com.]]>
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</p><p>Gary, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss the England U21’s brilliant victory in the European Championships and what is next for Harvey Elliott.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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Gary and Alex Aljoe also discuss the Round of 16 fixtures and where we might see a surprise in the knockout rounds.<br>
Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.<br>
For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to <a href="http://www.goalhanger.com/">www.goalhanger.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Delap Off The Mark For Chelsea, Bayern Miss Out On Top Spot &amp; Messi Sets Up PSG Clash</title>
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</p><p>Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss Atletico Madrid’s failure to get out of their group and what went wrong for the Spanish side. </p><p><br>
</p><p>Watch the final episode of Specsavers' Best Worst Team season 3 now!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3-nK00-1NU</p><p><br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to <a href="http://www.goalhanger.com"><u>www.goalhanger.com</u></a><u> </u></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Man City Hit Al Ain For Six, The Battle Of The Bellinghams &amp; Santi Cazorla’s Fairytale</title>
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</p><p>Gary, Alan, Micah and Alex Aljoe also discuss England U21’s fantastic win against Spain in the quarter-finals as they bid to defend their European title. </p><p><br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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</p><p>Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Liverpool’s early transfer activity after Florian Wirtz was announced, and debate whether there’s any chance Alexander Isak could be next. </p><p><br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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</p><p>Gary, Alan and Alex Aljoe also discuss Sergio Ramos’ goalscoring exploits against Champions League finalists Inter Milan and how Mamelodi Sundowns are bringing the party after their opening win.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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</p><p>Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to also discuss the feisty draw between Boca Juniors and Benfica, which saw three red cards in the end, and how Lionel Messi performed on the opening night.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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</p><p>Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to continue their preview of the Club World Cup, this time focusing on Groups E, F, G &amp; H, as they also discuss how former Inter boss Simone Inzaghi could be in line for a very quick reunion with his former club.<br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.<br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to <a href="http://www.goalhanger.com/">www.goalhanger.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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</p><p>Gary, Alan and Micah are joined by Alex Aljoe to look ahead to the upcoming Club World Cup, previewing Groups A, B, C &amp; D as they pick out the key stories for us to be looking out for and predict who will make it through to the knockout stages.</p><p><br>
</p><p>Every single match of the Club World Cup is available to watch live and for free on the DAZN app — no subscription required.</p><p><br>
</p><p>For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to <a href="http://www.goalhanger.com"><u>www.goalhanger.com</u></a><u> </u></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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