Show Notes
Episode 02 of The Long Ball Podcast tackles two of football’s biggest stories.
First, we break down the Manchester City charges, what the club is accused of, the potential punishments and what the outcome could mean for the Premier League.
Then we turn to Ireland v Israel, the FAI’s decision to play, the position the players were placed in, the UEFA implications and the match itself.
The Charges and The Choice. Two difficult stories, plenty of questions, and no easy answers.
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