Episode 24: Stuart Fuller, France and Copa Libertadores

By: Ian Rose | May 22nd, 2008

   

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This week, we are joined by author Stuart Fuller, who writes a series of books called Fan’s Guide, including the Fan’s Guide to European Football Grounds. We talk about his experiences, his favorite places to watch a game, and his personal account of the mayhem in Manchester last week at the UEFA Cup final.

Also this week, to celebrate (aka mourn) the end of the European club season, Inara is here to talk about the crazy last day of Ligue 1, where Lyon clinching their 7th straight title might have been the least exciting thing that happened. Christian Reyes gets us up to date with the Copa Libertadores, where the “smaller” countries are absolutely tearing through Brazilian and Argentine opposition, to set up what could be one of the most open and unpredictable semifinal rounds in the history of the tournament.

Last but not least, there was a little game in Moscow this week, and a little contest associated with it. We announce the winner of the Adidas Moscow Finale match ball from SoccerPro.com.

Thanks, as always, for listening. You can listen on the player below, or go to our feed to subscribe to the show. We’ll talk to you again soon.

 

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• Dave Martinez |  May 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 am

  
  
  

  i would say Boca is tearing through the competition . . . but again, my infamous biased shines through . . .

  

• Christian |  May 22nd, 2008 at 11:42 am

  
  
  

  You just can’t count them out. Unbelievable.

  

• Alexa |  May 23rd, 2008 at 9:38 am

  
  
  

  Hey — You guys will be continuing the podcast, even though the European club season is over, yes?

  

• Ronald |  May 23rd, 2008 at 12:17 pm

  
  
  

  I wasnt trying to Single out Christian lol. It’s just that when i heard his ” less then optimistic ” prediction about Liga, it kinda got me a bit :) .

  But now the Copa Libertadores is set up that 4 teams from 4 different nations can win it. I dont know if that has ever happened before ?

  

• Ian Rose |  May 23rd, 2008 at 1:10 pm

  
  
  

  Alexa – yes, we’ll be continuing on, and actually posting more often during Euro 2008, with a big contest planned for the Euros as well. You’re not getting rid of us that easily.

  

• Christian |  May 26th, 2008 at 11:04 am

  
  
  

  All good fun Ronald, no worries. It just goes to show you how competitive this competition is. Seriously though, with all the Liga fans on The Offside, there should be a blog either for the club or for Ecuador.

  

• Albert |  May 27th, 2008 at 7:56 am

  
  
  

  gallinas, lol

  

• Alexa |  May 29th, 2008 at 2:53 pm

  
  
  

  We are a Liga family, so I do know some stuff about the team and it’s history, etc. It’s been amazing to see them do so well in this tournament. I was at the casa blanca when we won the league last year, and the atmosphere was joyful. It’s a nice little stadium with a beautiful view of the Pichincha volcano.

  Anyway — thanks Ian — I look forward to your podcasts!

  

• Albert |  May 29th, 2008 at 3:10 pm

  
  
  

  or should I say gashinas, double lol.

  

• Christian |  May 30th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

  
  
  

  @ Albert

  “Gashinas, ” hahaha! Me cago de la risa!!