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The Sweeper - A World Football Podcast

The UEFA qualifier quiz, the Marshall Islands’ debut & a delayed Cold War friendly

Jul 2, 2024
The podcast covers a trivia quiz on UEFA qualifiers with funny back stories, Marshall Islands' debut international match in Futsal, and a delayed friendly between Erzgebirge Aue and Glenavon. It also explores unlikely fan friendships in football, UEFA Regions Cup, and Patreon perks.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Marshall Islands' upcoming international debut on a futsal court marks a historic milestone in football.
  • Delayed matches like Erzgebirge Aue vs. Glenavon shed light on unique fan friendships and football history.

Deep dives

Marshall Islands vs. Glenavon and Unplayed European Tie

The Marshall Islands and Glenavon are set to play a friendly 64 years after their unplayed 1960 European Cup tie due to Cold War tensions. Erzgebirge Aue and Glenavon have organized the match to fulfill this historic encounter, showcasing a long-awaited game that never happened.

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