The Totally Football Show with James Richardson Serie A title race goes to the final day as Ajax suffer extraordinary collapse
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May 20, 2025 Michiel Jongsma, a Dutch football expert, joins the conversation to dissect the wild finish in the Eredivisie, where Ajax dramatically lost a nine-point lead, leading to discussions about their next managerial choice—hinting a preference for bald leaders! The chaos in Serie A is also highlighted, with title implications hinging on final matches, as Inter and Napoli battle for supremacy. Heartwarming farewells, emotional player retirements, and pivotal moments across various leagues make for an engaging and unpredictable narrative.
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Experience Counts in Finals
- Experience matters in handling pressure in finals, as seen in Manchester United’s slight edge over Spurs.
- Leadership and familiarity with expectations can influence outcomes in big matches.
Inter’s VAR Setback Against Lazio
- Inter threw a late lead against Lazio with a penalty conceded after VAR review.
- Pedro scored a crucial penalty to secure Lazio's 2-2 draw, hurting Inter’s title hopes.
Potential Serie A Title Playoff
- Serie A could have a title deciding playoff if Inter draw and Napoli lose on final day.
- Playoff would be first since 1964, complicated by Inter’s Champions League final schedule.