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May 2025
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Palmer inspires Chelsea to Conference Le...

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Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and more in the final week of the domestic season.


Chelsea make it a wonderful week and a successful season by adding the Conference League trophy to Champions League qualification. How good are Maresca’s Blues? And what happened to Antony?


The Champions League final has the panel, and Michael Cox, very excited. Do Inter have all the attacking tools to end PSG’s hopes of a first ever European Cup?


Carlo Ancelotti is finally unveiled as Brazil manager. Hear more about his squad selection and the mess he’s walking into.


Plus is Cristiano Ronaldo about to sham his way into the Club World Cup?


Produced by Charlie Jones.


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RUNNING ORDER: 

• PART 1: Chelsea win the Conference League with Simon Johnson (02.30)

• PART 2: Ancelotti arrives in Brazil (25.00) 

• PART 3: Champions League final preview with Michael Cox (31.00)

• PART 4: Ronaldo moving, Earps retiring (40.00)


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