The Sweeper - A World Football Podcast

Are you tired of the Premier League and want to discover the hidden stories of the global game?



The Sweeper tells the most extraordinary stories from across the football world. From the World Cup and Champions League to the most obscure competitions on earth, experts Lee Wingate and Paul Watson explore the intersection of soccer, travel, geography, geopolitics and history.



If you enjoy Guardian Football Weekly, The Totally Football Show or Football Ramble, you’ll love The Sweeper.



Start here: 🎧 North Korea’s top-secret league (3 March 2026) 🎧 Greenland left out in the cold (24 June 2025)

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