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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 18h

Balogun scores

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 20h

Did Weston misplace his facial hair on Poch?

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 23h

A soccer Ryder Cup or a EPL All-Stars v ROTW All-Stars?

Total Soccer Show @totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 1d

Watch 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 on YouTube 📺

What if soccer had a Ryder Cup equivalent?

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 23h

What three things does Pochettino need to see from the USMNT this window? 🇺🇸

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 1d

🏝️ 10 volanic islands!

👥 A poulation of 500k!

🏆 World Cup debutants!

Cape Verde could be the 2026 World Cup's most compelling story! 🇨🇻

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🇨🇻 Cape Verde could be the 2026 World Cup's Iceland

The Blue Sharks are just one result from their first-ever World Cup!

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Total Soccer Show @totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 1d

🤑 Are World Cup tickets worth the money?

🤨 What is a 'pace-setter' in soccer?

🤓 Why does soccer have coaching badges?

Today's 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 👇

To buy, or not to buy: are 2026 World Cup tickets worth the exorbitant price? | Listener Questions

Podcast Episode · Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... · 09/10/2025 · 54m

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 2d

I never want to hear any Lyndon Dykes slander ever again. Fucking love the guy.

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 2d

Scotland realistically need a result against Greece tonight to make the World Cup. High stakes!

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The stakes are high as Steve Clarke dreams of a World Cup with Scotland

Scotland can take a big step towards World Cup qualification with a win over Greece at Hampden Park on Thursday.

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 3d

For the first time in his career, Jude Bellingham is having to prove himself for club and country.

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Jude Bellingham facing the first serious questions of his career

England will take on Wales and Latvia without Jude Bellingham after the 22-year-old’s omission by Thomas Tuchel.

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Total Soccer Show @totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 3d

🇪🇨 What threat will Ecuador (and Australia) pose?

🤔 Who should start for the USMNT in Austin?

🤩 Which US players are we most excited to watch?

Today's 𝐔𝐒𝐌𝐍𝐓 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 episode 👇

Building Pochettino's best XI to take on Ecuador | USMNT Weekly

Podcast Episode · Total Soccer Show: USMNT, Champions League, EPL, and more ... · 08/10/2025 · 49m

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 3d

Someone is going to have to explain to me why "champagne socialist" is used as an insult. Someone wealthy enough not to care about the collective wellbeing of those worse off than them, but still does.

How awful... 🫠

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 4d

It's not working for Big Ange at Nottingham Forest. His appointment feels like a mistake that should never have happened.

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Graham Ruthven: Nottingham Forest should cut their losses on Ange Postecoglou before things get even worse - Unibet Blog | UK

Without a win in seven games since taking charge, Ange Postecoglou's tenure is under threat. His Tricky Trees are beng uprooted, playing a style that is unfamilar to them. Is it time for Forest to cut...

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 4d

Today's 𝐕𝐀𝐑 (𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠) includes stories from...

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🇯🇵 Japan
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Total Soccer Show @totalsoccershow.bsky.social · 5d

Arsenal looking strong, Spurs get a big win, Rangers finally sack Russell Martin!

TSS+ bonus episode - 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚 👇

Weekend Review Extra: Spurs looking strong, injuries for Odegaard and Rodri, and a new boss for Rangers? | Total Soccer Show+

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 5d

The J-League title race continues to be seriously interesting! 🇯🇵

Today's 𝐕𝐀𝐑 (𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠) 👇

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 5d

The U20 World Cup continues to shine a light on wonderkids! 🤩

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 5d

Mjallby are within touching distance of glory! 🇸🇪

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 5d

Hearts are top in Scotland. They couldn't... could they? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Today's 𝐕𝐀𝐑 (𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠) 👇

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Graham Ruthven @grahamruthven.bsky.social · 5d

♥️ Hearts leave it late to stay top!

🇸🇪 Mjallby on the brink of glory!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales win the World Cup!

🗞️ 15 football headlines & viral moments!

Today's 𝐕𝐀𝐑 (𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠) 👇