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Dec 2022
52m 46s

Basking in the Glory! Tactical Breakdown...

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About this episode

On episode 421, Dan is joined by Argentina supporter Dave Siegel to finish basking in the glory that was Messi winning the World Cup. They talk about Scaloni's decisions, Messi's leadership, Argentina's tactics, and much more!

Running Order:

What was the roller coaster ride like for an Argentina supporter?

Which Argentine player raised their stock the most?

Did Argentina's tactics have any enduring lessons?

What's next for Messi?

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