Episode 3610: Spain Are World Champions
Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater, well maybe Messi wishes he had. Spain are Campeones del Mundo!
It was a strange final leaving questions lingering of how FIFA has been allowed to reduce the centre-piece of the football world to an add-on alongside a tacky, ill-conceived concert.
Ken dials in for the last time this tournament. We hope you’ve enjoyed it all.
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A World Cup Final preview of sorts.
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A World Cup Final preview of sorts.
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