Episode description
The 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup is upon us in an unlikely time and place, with geopolitical pressures clouding the event's clarity of international competition.
So why is the World Cup so popular? What does it say about the changing landscapes in sports fandom? And why should you tune in this year?
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Sources for this episode:
- Landon Donovan Game Winning Goal vs Algeria (World Cup 2010)
- USA v China PR | 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup Final | Full Match
- 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany - Match 41 - Group E - Ghana 2 x 1 USA
- Zinedine Zidane's headbutt on Marco Materazzi | Germany 2006 | FIFA World Cup
- South Africa v Mexico | 2010 FIFA World Cup | Match Highlights
- Euro 2020: Wembley' seconds away from Hillsborough-type tragedy' during final chaos | ITV News
- Top 10 Most Heartwarming Ted Lasso Moments
- Royalty-free music via Artlist.com
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