On today’s pod: the Lionesses write more history into a book that’s already a bestseller by reaching a Women’s World Cup final for the first time in their history.
In fact, it’s the first time since 1966 that any men’s or women’s senior team have reached this stage. Is football going to come home for a second summer in succession?!
Australia are out of their home tournament, with even Sam Kerr unable to pull off a shock, but they’ve won over a whole new army of Matildas fans.
Spain defied the odds off the pitch to secure a place in their first WWC final – knocking out a Sweden side determined to always be the bridesmaid, never the bride.
We’ll be back with a special bonus preview podcast on Friday as we gear up for Sunday’s showdown!
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