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The “Let Girls Play” Campaign, Diacre Dismissed by France, and a European Roundup
Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Mayowa Quadri to chat a bit about the “Let Girls Play” campaign
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What’s Next for Julián Álvarez, Argentina’s Breakout World Cup Star?
Only Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé scored more World Cup goals than the 22-year-old, whose stock is rocketing through the roof. But there’s just one problem when he gets back to Manchester City: Erling Haaland.
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World Cup Final, ‘Pantheon,’ and the King of R&B
Justin and Micah discuss Argentina’s win and Jacquees’s new album ‘Sincerely for You’
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The 2022 World Cup Epilogue
Musa and Ryan discuss what may go down as one of the most complex sporting events in modern times
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The 2022 World Cup Exit Survey
After a breathless World Cup final, it’s finally time to come up for air and take stock of the past month of international soccer
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Elon Musk Versus Critics and Watching an Awesome World Cup Final
Plus, discussing a new documentary about Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb
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Perception Win for Miami, Comeback for the Vikings, and Bill-Tom Legacy Update With Ben Solak. Plus a World Cup Recap With Ceruti.
Russillo shares his five biggest takeaways from NFL Week 15, then discusses the World Cup
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Argentina Win the World Cup
Ian is joined by Musa and Ryan to chat about Lionel Messi finally getting his hands on the trophy he most wanted, how France will be back, the impressive performances of both sides, and lots of flowers for Lionel Scaloni
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Argentina Win the World Cup
Musa, Ryan, and Ian Wright chat about Lionel Messi finally getting his hands on the trophy he most wanted, how France will be back, the impressive performances of both sides, and lots of flowers for Lionel Scaloni
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We Are All Witnesses
The Argentina-France showdown wasn’t just the greatest World Cup final of all time, it was one of the most thrilling spectacles in sports, period, and a fairy-tale ending for the game’s best-ever player
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The 2022 World Cup Final Primer
Will France become the first nation to win back-to-back finals since 1962? Will Lionel Messi cement himself as the one true GOAT in his last tournament? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big one.
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Argentina-France Preview, World Cup Superlatives
Plus, talking Gio Reyna vs. Gregg Berhalter and what the relationship means for Team USA moving forward
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One Game Too Far for Morocco as France Head Into Another World Cup Final
Musa and Ryan chat about the game, the tournaments for both sides so far, and how Morocco’s progress through to the semifinal stage means so much for so many
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The Legend of Pelé, the Brazilian Boy Who Remade Soccer in His Image
A 17-year-old Brazilian became a global sensation at the World Cup in 1958 and changed the tournament—and the sport—forever
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NFL Playoffs Speculation and World Cup Check-in With Jason Flynn
Mike and Jesse discuss how different playoff matches might affect the card market
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The Bandwagon Fan’s Guide to the World Cup Semifinals
OK, OK—you’ve been vaguely "following along," but now there’s only four teams left and it’s time to get serious
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Southgate Out!? What’s Next for England?
England are knocked out of the World Cup 2022 by France, but what does this mean for Gareth Southgate?
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World Cup Semifinal Previews, Plus Ranking the Potential Final Matchups
Steve and Paul make predictions for Croatia-Argentina and Morocco-France
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Argentina, Netherlands, and Lahoz Chose Chaos and Croatia Chose Penalties Yet Again
Musa and Ryan react to Argentina’s victory over the Netherlands, Croatia vs. Brazil, and more
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Berhalter Back for the USMNT? Plus, World Cup Quarterfinal Picks.
Steve and Paul also make predictions for who will win the tournament
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The World Cup Quarterfinals Entrance Survey
Only eight teams remain. We take stock of the tournament so far and predict how the World Cup will end.
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Morocco’s Magical Moment, Portugal Unleashed, and Let Brazil Dance!
Plus, Musa and Ryan discuss Croatia’s penalty shootout win over Japan
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Brazil, 1970, and the Captivating Mythology of the ‘Beautiful Game’
Can one passage of play express the beauty of a sport so eloquently that it changes the way that sport is imagined around the world? If it is possible, it happened in the World Cup final in 1970.
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Hurts vs. the World and Cincy’s Big Win With Sheil Kapadia. Plus Trent Dilfer on His Move to UAB, CFP Selection, and USA Goes Home With Ceruti.
Plus, Russillo shares his five most important takeaways from NFL Week 13
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No Pleasing Goldbridge … Henderson the REAL Captain
As England are through to the 2022 World Cup quarterfinals against France, we try to figure out whether England will play the same starting lineup—or whether Marcus Rashford could start
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England Through to the Quarterfinal to Play France, and Flowers for Olivier Giroud
Ian is joined by Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn to chat about England’s 3-0 win over Senegal, which featured a sublime performance by Jude Bellingham
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A Last Dance World Cup for Soccer’s Biggest Stars
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modric are among the ageless stars hoping to reach the sport’s pinnacle in Qatar
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USA gets Van Gaaled, Argentina is alive!
Musa and Ryan discuss what the USMNT could’ve done better after being eliminated by the Netherlands
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The U.S. Crashes Out of the World Cup—but There’s Reason for Optimism
The difference in quality with the Dutch was not so much about technique or talent but poise and ruthlessness. Experience will fix that for this young U.S. core.
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What It’s Like to Cover the World Cup With Jason Gay
Bryan and Jason discuss the ins and outs of reporting from Qatar
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Does the U.S. Have a Shot Against the Netherlands? Plus, Knockout Round Preview and Betting Tips.
Steve and Paul discuss the most surprising results of the tournament thus far, and more
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Japan and Morocco Take the Leap, Germany and Belgium Go Home
Ryan and Musa update us on this week’s news and standings in the 2022 World Cup
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The USMNT Passed Their World Cup Test. Now the Fun Part Begins.
Progression to the knockout stage is a remarkable achievement for a young, promising team. And they might not be finished.
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Australian Elation, Argentina Clicking Into Gear, and Mexico’s Dramatic Exit
Musa and Ryan discuss the close finish for Group C