Summary: <p>Derek Rae joins host Kyle Fansler to talk about his career in soccer broadcasting.</p><p>Rae, one of the most popular and known voices in English-language soccer commentary, shows off a handful of items collected throughout his time in the game. His time covering soccer includes a number of major games and tournaments, including perhaps the most memorable Champions League Final of all time.</p><p>Also, Derek Rae talks about his language background. Many people recognize the commentator for his attention to detail in regards to pronunciation of teams and players, like Bruno Fernandes and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.</p><p>Some of the other topics discussed include:</p><p>• His thoughts on pronouncing player names</p><p>• The advantages of being a freelance commentator</p><p>• How a background in language helped him in his broadcast career</p><p>• His memories of calling Champions League games on ESPN</p><p>• What it was like calling the greatest Champions League final ever</p><p>• Which World Cup has been the most memorable for him out of all of them since 1990</p><p>• His thoughts on the biennial World Cup</p><p>• Commentating the mother of all club derbies in the world</p><p> </p><p>Rae is a freelance commentator, meaning he covers an array of events. He frequently can be heard on Bundesliga broadcasts, ESPN's LaLiga coverage and as the voice of the FIFA video game series.</p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
