Episodes

  • World Cup 1978: Ticker Tape, Tragedy, and Kempes

    World Cup 1978: Ticker Tape, Tragedy, and Kempes
    Jun 7 2026
    Billy Galligan looks back on the 1978 World Cup through the eyes of a kid watching Buenos Aires from a pub in Ireland, where Argentina’s dazzling football first felt like a glimpse of another world.He revisits Scotland’s heartbreaking near-miss, France’s borrowed shirts, Kempes’ breakout run, and the troubling political darkness that shadowed Argentina’s triumph.
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    7 mins
  • Panini Dreams and Northern Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Miracle

    Panini Dreams and Northern Ireland’s 1982 World Cup Miracle
    Jun 7 2026
    An affectionate trip back to childhood sticker albums, schoolyard trading, and the magical pull of the 1982 World Cup for kids in Ireland. The episode also explores Northern Ireland’s unlikely run in Spain, from Pat Jennings and Norman Whiteside to the heat, hostility, and unforgettable match in Valencia.
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    11 mins
  • Maradona’s Mexico 86 Masterclass

    Maradona’s Mexico 86 Masterclass
    Jun 9 2026
    Relive the chaotic brilliance of Mexico 1986, where Diego Maradona turned a World Cup into a one-man spectacle. From the infamous Hand of God to the Goal of the Century, this episode explores how he dragged Argentina to glory against England, Belgium, and West Germany.
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    5 mins