Ray Hudson

Raymond Wilfred Hudson (born 24 March 1955) is an English retired professional footballer and former manager who currently works as an English-language football commentator on beIN Sports and radio host for SiriusXM FC 157.

2002 UEFA Champions League Final

 * ...the German's defense was stretched out like a spandex at Miami Beach...once again the pure genius of Raúl to anticipate the throw-in...the throw-in is perfection...sublime...and the finish is the personification of grace under pressure...
 * After Madrid's Raúl had timed his run and sent the ball left-footed past Bayer Leverkusen's Hans-Jörg Butt.
 * After Madrid's Raúl had timed his run and sent the ball left-footed past Bayer Leverkusen's Hans-Jörg Butt.


 * ...aaaaahhhh...excuse me for being excited...I think I just saw a ghost...a flash of 1960 Di Stéfano or Puskás...that goal has just woken the spirit of Bernabéu himself...astonishing and mesmerizing skill and grace...
 * After Zinedine Zidane scored the winning goal, a left-footed volley into the top corner, assisted by Roberto Carlos to make it 2–1, winning the Champions League trophy for Real Madrid.
 * After Zinedine Zidane scored the winning goal, a left-footed volley into the top corner, assisted by Roberto Carlos to make it 2–1, winning the Champions League trophy for Real Madrid.

2014 UEFA Champions League Final

 * ...magisteeerial...the corner kick sails in...and Ramos leaps...like a fresh salmon from a summer stream...it's an exquisite header...with power and accuracy measured down to a pixel!
 * After Sergio Ramos' 93rd-minute header, which cancelled out Diego Godín's first-half goal.
 * After Sergio Ramos' 93rd-minute header, which cancelled out Diego Godín's first-half goal.


 * ...it's as electrifying as a hair dryer thrown into a bathtub...look at the balance...the timing...he's like a master thief stealing the silverware in the dark night...the galácticos are gladiators tonight...and Gareth Bale is Spartacus!
 * After Gareth Bale headed the game-winning goal in from two yards out to put Real ahead for the first time, in the 110th minute.
 * After Gareth Bale headed the game-winning goal in from two yards out to put Real ahead for the first time, in the 110th minute.


 * ...absolute precision from the Dark Invader...this one is a death-ray hit from Real Madrid's glamour boy...
 * After Cristiano Ronaldo converted the penalty into the right of the net for a record 17th goal in the tournament.
 * After Cristiano Ronaldo converted the penalty into the right of the net for a record 17th goal in the tournament.