# Aldo Meets Podcast Ep #26 | Jari Litmanen

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Podcast: [Aldo Meets Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aldo-meets-podcast-6584142)
Published: 2026-02-27T16:32:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/aldomeets/2586603
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## Resource

In Episode 26 of the Aldo Meets Podcast, Liverpool legend John Aldridge, James Pearce and Peter Schriewersmann sit down with one of football’s most gifted playmakers, Jari Litmanen. From Champions League glory with Ajax to his time at Barcelona and Liverpool’s historic treble-winning era, Litmanen reflects on an incredible career at the very highest level of world football. He shares memories of playing under Louis van Gaal, mentoring future stars, overcoming injuries, and life after football, including his battle with Long Covid. Inside this episode: • Growing up in Finland and becoming a football icon • Ajax dominance and winning the Champions League • Barcelona years and working with world-class players • Liverpool memories and the 2001 treble season • Injury struggles and career reflections • Life after football and personal challenges If you love Liverpool FC, Ajax history, Champions League football, and legendary player interviews, this episode is for you. Don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe for more exclusive football stories every month from another player. #JariLitmanen #LiverpoolFC #Ajax #Barcelona #ChampionsLeague #FootballPodcast #PremierLeague #FinnishFootball #JohnAldridge #AldoMeets

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