SPM 223: What is 'International Level'?

The football: For so long, the phrase 'international level' has been used to designate the 'highest level', but is that still the case? Why does a player that represents his club in, say, the Champions League, need to then 'prove himself at international level'? Or is there a more modern meaning, about emotional maturity, tactical versatility, or mental strength that applies? The food: We've had a listener tell us about the food that divides his household. He puts ketchup, and only ever ketchup, on pasta. Also, his wife is Italian. Email us at setpiecemenu@gmail.com