Episode 5
The Fiefdom of FIFA
The big stories of the 2026 World Cup do not involve rivalries, comebacks, or dynasties. Instead, they involve FIFA’s price-gouging, along with a level of commercialization and corruption that make The Sopranos look wholesome. Not much to debate here, so this episode will be more of a joint rant. Joining us is soccer analyst Matthew Doyle of Tactics Free Zone.
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Robert Repino, Host
Charlie Boehm, Host
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