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Soccer Bedtime Stories

The Soccer Teacher - Tomek

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 84

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Welcome to Soccer Bedtime Stories, where the grass is green and the crowds are loud.

Every soccer match has a story. Some are about unforgettable goals and legendary players. Others are about unlikely heroes, heartbreaking defeats, or moments that changed the game forever.

From Messi and Ronaldo to the World Cup, the Champions League, and the rise of tomorrow’s stars, we tell the stories behind the beautiful game.

Whether you’re a young soccer fan, a lifelong supporter, or just looking for something to listen to before bed, there’s a story here for you.

New stories every Monday. Get comfortable, close your eyes, and enjoy a little soccer before you fall asleep.

*** Do you have an idea for a bedtime story? Submit your ideas for matches, players or big events in the comments.

***Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtime

***Join the community on www.soccerbedtimestories.com

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A Rather Terrible Way to Lose a Final: Bayern Munich v. Manchester United (1999)

Season 10 · Episode 1

Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 34:13

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There are many terrible ways to lose a soccer match. But losing the UEFA Champions League Final after leading for nearly 90 minutes? That takes a particularly unfortunate turn of events.

In the first episode of A Rather Unfortunate Game, a new Soccer Bedtime Stories series about heartbreak, failure, and the crueler side of the beautiful game, we travel back to Barcelona on May 26, 1999.

Bayern Munich are just moments away from becoming champions of Europe. For young Ghanaian defender Samuel Kuffour, it's the culmination of a lifelong dream. But Manchester United, led by Sir Alex Ferguson, have other plans.

What follows is one of the most dramatic—and devastating—endings in Champions League history.

Told from Bayern Munich's perspective, this is the story of the 1999 Champions League Final, two unforgettable stoppage-time goals, and the heartbreak of coming so close to achieving everything you've worked for.

Because sometimes you can give your very best and still lose. And sometimes, that's the story worth telling.

Soccer Bedtime Stories brings soccer history to life for kids, families, and fans of the beautiful game, one bedtime story at a time.

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Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

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We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.

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We Knew Them When...: Cavan Sullivan & Julian Hall

Season 9 · Episode 1

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 27:12

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Discover the stories of Cavan Sullivan and Julian Hall, two rising stars of American soccer. In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we follow their journeys from childhood dreams to Major League Soccer—and explore why fans are excited about the future of the USMNT.

From Sullivan’s Philadelphia Union beginnings and Manchester City connection to Hall’s rise with the New York Red Bulls, this story is about ambition, family, and the work behind the spotlight.

Created for kids, families, and soccer fans of all ages, this inspiring soccer bedtime story invites our listeners to dream about their own possibilities. Settle in where the grass is green and the crowds are loud—and meet two players whose stories are still being written.

Sleep well and dream big soccer friends!

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Once Upon a World Cup: Spain Win the FIFA World Cup

Season 8 · Episode 6

Monday, August 24, 2026 • Duration 32:10

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Once Upon a World Cup: Spain Win the FIFA World Cup

Spain entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as European champions and left North America as world champions.

In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, travel through Spain’s unforgettable World Cup journey—from a surprising 0–0 opening draw against Cape Verde to a dramatic 1–0 extra-time victory over Lionel Messi and Argentina in the final.

Along the way, discover the stories behind some of the players who made Spain champions. Hear how Rodri became the calm heartbeat of the midfield, how Lamine Yamal carried enormous expectations as one of soccer’s brightest young stars, how Nico Williams drew strength from his family’s remarkable journey from Ghana to Spain, and how Mikel Oyarzabal, Mikel Merino, Ferran Torres, Pau Cubarsí, Dani Olmo, and others each played a role in Spain’s historic run.

It’s a story about teamwork, patience, sacrifice, resilience, and being ready when your moment finally arrives.

Perfect for young soccer fans, families, and anyone who loves World Cup history, this relaxing soccer bedtime story brings the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Spain vs. Argentina, Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Nico Williams, and Spain’s second men’s World Cup championship to life.

Follow Soccer Bedtime Stories for more calming soccer stories, inspiring player journeys, World Cup history, and bedtime adventures from the beautiful game.

Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

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Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at:

Once Upon a World Cup: The 4 Journeys of Balogun, Quiñones, Irankunda, and Ayari

Season 8 · Episode 5

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 • Duration 20:30

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Four players. Four national teams. Four remarkable journeys to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, discover the inspiring stories of World Cup goal scorers Folarin Balogun, Julián Quiñones, Nestory Irankunda, and Yasin Ayari.

Follow Balogun’s path from an unexpected birth in Brooklyn to representing the USMNT, and Quiñones’s journey from Colombia to the Mexico national team. Learn how Irankunda’s family escaped conflict in Burundi before he became one of Australia’s brightest soccer stars, and explore how Ayari’s Swedish and Tunisian roots shaped his journey to the World Cup with Sweden.

Their goals may have appeared as simple numbers on the scoreboard, but behind each one was a powerful story of family, migration, identity, sacrifice, and belonging.

This is Once Upon a World Cup: The 4 Journeys of Balogun, Quiñones, Irankunda, and Ayari—an inspiring soccer bedtime story for kids, families, young athletes, and World Cup fans of all ages.

Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

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Once Upon a World Cup: Vozinha, the Man Who Stopped Champions

Season 8 · Episode 4

Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 25:01

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What happens when a goalkeeper from a tiny island nation faces Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, and two of the most powerful teams in world soccer?

In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, discover the remarkable journey of Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha—the man who stood tall against World Cup champions Spain and Argentina. Facing superstars such as Messi, Yamal, Rodri, Nico Williams, and Julián Álvarez, Vozinha produced one unforgettable save after another, carrying the hopes of Cabo Verde on his shoulders.

From Cabo Verde’s historic scoreless draw against Spain to an unforgettable showdown with Messi and Argentina, Vozinha showed that courage is not measured by the size of your country, the fame of your opponents, or the final score. It is measured by your willingness to keep standing tall when the whole world is watching.

Once Upon a World Cup: Vozinha, the Man Who Stopped Champions is an inspiring soccer bedtime story about perseverance, national pride, and believing that no opponent—and no dream—is ever too big.

Perfect for young soccer fans, families, and anyone who loves Lionel Messi, Cabo Verde, and inspiring FIFA World Cup stories. Settle in, close your eyes, and travel with us to the magical world of soccer, where the grass is green, and the crowds are loud.

Listen now and discover how Vozinha and the Blue Sharks captured hearts around the world. Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

Support the show

Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community.

To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member Visit us at Buzzsprout!

We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at:

Once Upon a World Cup: Haiti Returns

Season 8 · Episode 3

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 32:10

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In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we tell the powerful story of Haiti’s road back to the men’s FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974.

After fifty-two years away from the men’s World Cup stage, Haiti’s national team, known as Les Grenadiers, completed an unforgettable journey to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the historic memory of Emmanuel “Manno” Sanon’s goal against Italy in 1974, to the modern team led by captain Johny Placide and coach Sébastien Migné, this story follows Haiti through heartbreak, resilience, and hope.

Haiti’s path was not easy. With home matches played away from Port-au-Prince because of instability in the country, the Grenadiers had to carry their dream far from home. But wins over Costa Rica and Nicaragua helped Haiti secure its long-awaited return to the men’s World Cup.

Now drawn into Group C with Scotland, Brazil, and Morocco, Haiti steps back onto soccer’s biggest stage with history on its shoulders and a nation behind it.

This bedtime soccer story is about more than scores and qualifying tables. It is about memory, identity, the Haitian diaspora, and the meaning of returning after 52 years.

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Once Upon a World Cup: Scotland Qualifies

Season 8 · Episode 2

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 20:30

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Scotland is going back to the World Cup.

In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we tell the story of Scotland’s dramatic 4–2 win over Denmark in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park. Denmark needed only a draw, but Scotland needed a win — and what followed became one of the most unforgettable nights in Scottish soccer history.

Scott McTominay opened the match with a stunning bicycle kick. Denmark fought back again and again. Then, in stoppage time, Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean scored the goals that sent Scotland to the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998.

This kid-friendly soccer story is about patience, belief, World Cup dreams, and the magic of never giving up.

So settle in, close your eyes, and join us for Once Upon a World Cup: Scotland Qualifies for the World Cup.

Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

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Once Upon a World Cup: France 1998 - Uniting a Nation (re-mastered)

Monday, June 1, 2026 • Duration 14:58

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Remastered Episode: Uniting a Nation | France 1998 World Cup Team

As we get ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccer Bedtime Stories is launching a special series celebrating unforgettable World Cup stories, legendary teams, and historic soccer moments.

In this remastered episode, we travel back to the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France, when the host nation captured its first World Cup title. Led by Zinedine Zidane, Didier Deschamps, Lilian Thuram, and a golden generation of French footballers, Les Bleus carried the hopes of a nation all the way to the final.

From the pressure of hosting the tournament to the unforgettable France vs Brazil 1998 World Cup Final, this episode tells the story of unity, identity, belief, and the night France became world champions for the first time.

Perfect for young soccer fans, families, and anyone who loves World Cup history, this remastered Soccer Bedtime Stories episode begins our journey toward 2026 by looking back at a team that showed how soccer can unite a nation.

Listen now to Soccer Bedtime Stories: Uniting a Nation | France 1998 World Cup Team

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We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.

Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at:

Underdogs | The Michael Olise Story

Season 7 · Episode 6

Friday, May 29, 2026 • Duration 38:58

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In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we tell the inspiring story of Michael Olise, the quiet and creative winger who rose from the streets of West London to Crystal Palace, Bayern Munich, the Bundesliga, and the French national team.

Born in Hammersmith and raised in Hayes, Michael learned soccer with a ball at his feet, house walls as teammates, and his younger brother Richard chasing after him. With family roots in England, Nigeria, France, and Algeria, Olise carried a rich multicultural story into a football journey that was never simple.

Before becoming one of the most exciting young attacking players in world soccer, Michael faced setbacks. Chelsea released him, struggled to find a home at Manchester City, and had to rebuild his path at Reading FC. There, his talent began to shine, leading to the EFL Young Player of the Season award, a move to the Premier League with Crystal Palace, and eventually a dream transfer to Bayern Munich.

This football bedtime story for kids and families follows Michael Olise’s journey from quiet street footballer to France international. It is a story about creativity, rejection, resilience, patience, and the power of staying true to yourself.

Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

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Underdogs: Denmark's Improbable Run to the 1992 European Championship

Season 7 · Episode 5

Friday, May 8, 2026 • Duration 40:32

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In this episode of Soccer Bedtime Stories, we travel back to one of the greatest underdog stories in football history: Denmark’s improbable run to the 1992 European Championship.

Underdogs: Denmark's Improbable Run to the 1992 European Championship tells the amazing story of a team that was not even supposed to be at Euro 1992. After finishing behind Yugoslavia in qualifying, Denmark’s players had gone home, many already on holiday, believing their tournament dream was over. But when Yugoslavia was removed from the competition, Denmark received a last-minute invitation to play in Sweden.

With almost no time to prepare, manager Richard Møller Nielsen gathered a team filled with quiet belief, hard-working players, and unforgettable heroes like Peter Schmeichel, Brian Laudrup, Henrik Larsen, John Jensen, Lars Elstrup, and Kim Vilfort. What followed became one of the most remarkable stories in European football history.

From a tense draw against England, to a must-win match against France, to Peter Schmeichel’s legendary penalty save against Marco van Basten and the Netherlands, Denmark kept finding a way. Then, in the final against Germany, goals from John Jensen and Kim Vilfort completed the fairy tale and gave Denmark the 1992 European Championship title.

This soccer bedtime story is about second chances, belief, teamwork, resilience, and the magic of showing up when no one expects you to win.

Perfect for young soccer fans, families, and anyone who loves football history, soccer podcasts for kids, bedtime stories for children, underdog victories, Euro 1992, and the beautiful game.

Sleep well and dream big, soccer friends.

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Support the show! Become a member and have access to fan art, new episodes, shout outs, story input, educational resources and the Soccer Bedtime Community. To become a Soccer Bedtime Stories Member !We would love to hear from you and connect with other soccer/football lovers from around the world! Leave a comment, email or find us on social media.Find us on Instagram: MySoccerBedtimeFind us on Facebook: SoccerBedtimeStoriesAlso excited to launch our first story coloring pages, you can find them at:

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