Stuck in the '80s Podcast

The Forgotten ’80s Soccer Movie ‘Victory’ with Pelé, Stallone & Michael Caine

Stuck in the '80s Podcast

Show Notes

Soccer legend and longtime friend Alexi Lalas joins us to talk about the 1981 movie "Victory" starring Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone.

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