World Cup News

The Bundesliga’s return to action was a strange but very welcome success this weekend, with Erling Braut Haland particularly unfazed by recent events or seemingly anything. Football is also back in South Korea, but that wasn’t what’s been making the headlines due FC Seoul’s decision to fill their stands with “premium mannequins”, which look a lot like sex dolls. Oh no. In Scotland Celtic may soon be crowned champions, in Italy Mauricio “Smoky Maurice” Sarri’s habit may be even worse than we thought and here in England we have some tips to help Steve from last week get his ball back. Then there’s Goal 2. Uuuuuugh. Search ‘Football Ramble’ on social media to find us, and email us here: [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Further reading: Inside the Bundesliga’s restart: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/may/17/fewer-dives-a-missing-coach-and-subs-in-stand-inside-bundesligas-return Alexandre Lacazette’s balloon indescretion: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11670/11989920/alexandre-lacazette-arsenal-taking-seriously-balloon-incident FC Seoul’s “premium mannequins”: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-52702075 The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.