Episode 2444: Ireland Team Choices, Lusail Fail, The Google Genius

Today we talk about a shambolic World Cup match rehearsal in Qatar, and an investigation from Josimar magazine in Norway involving Manchester City, a high-profile team boasting some surprisingly low-profile sponsors.

We also discuss Roberto de Zerbi and whether he can Google his way to success at Brighton to defy some high-profile critics.

David Sneyd drops into studio to talk about Ireland’s build-up to the Nations League match at Hampden Park on Saturday. As Ken’s dog Teddy makes a big impact we ask how should Stephen Kenny set up to face the physical, passionate Scots, and who would David pick on the night?

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Startling, troubling allegations of racism at AFL club Hawthorn overshadow Saturday’s grand final, we talk to friend of the show @rohan_connolly about how Indigenous Australian players have been let down repeatedly by the sport https://t.co/WxmTOVNZTf pic.twitter.com/qciNSLZWNT

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