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Jun 2018

Colombia: the other Escobar

1994, the whole world is excited about Colombia’s team. But Colombia’s players are under a lot of pressure, and not only to honor their team and their country: Drug lords have heavily financed football in Colombia and expecting big returns on gambling bets their team will win. Un ... Show More

21m 2s

Jun 2018

Brazil: the party aftermath

In a country that is crazy about football, hosting the world cup turned into a nightmare. Already roiling in economic recession and political turmoil, Brazil plunged plunged even further into crisis. Will the country and its football be able to rise again from the ashes ? Learn m ... Show More

24m 49s

Jul 2018

Egypt: and then came Salah

2018, Egypt has experienced tumultuous change over the last 30 years. And the country’s passion for football has not been spared. But a new football hero has risen, giving a renewed hope to Egyptian football fans. A hope that could be the most positive force for the country in a ... Show More

24m 53s

Jun 2024

*BONUS* THE DEBRIEF: International Friendly USWNT v Korea Republic (the Emma Hayes Era begins!)

This is the Debrief. One soccer game, each week. Debriefed by USWNT legend and 2x World Cup Champion Tobin Heath This week's match: International Friendly USWNT v Korea Republic (and the beginning of the Emma Hayes Era!) — "The Debrief is a concept that comes from the U.S. Women ... Show More

9m 17s

Jul 2024

Shaken goalposts

Football rarely stops in Turkey, but when two earthquakes causes tens of thousands to die in the south-east region of the country early in 2023, even the passionately followed Super Lig top division is suspended. Hatayspor - a team from the league - loses its star player Christia ... Show More

26m 28s

Jun 2025

World Cup whisky

In 1974, East Germany beat West Germany in a World Cup match in Hamburg. Afterwards, on a flight, the West German Finance Minister, Hans Apel, found himself sitting next to one of the East German players, Hans-Jurgen Kreische. Apel was so despondent that he told Kreische West Ger ... Show More

9m 14s

Jan 2025

Eric Storm, "Nationalism: A World History" (Princeton UP, 2024)

The current rise of nationalism across the globe is a reminder that we are not, after all, living in a borderless world of virtual connectivity. In Nationalism: A World History (Princeton UP, 2024), historian Eric Storm sheds light on contemporary nationalist movements by explori ... Show More

50m 41s

Oct 2024

The drone that started a riot

The Euro 2016 qualifier between Serbia and Albania in October 2014 was politically charged between the two nations. But the opening exchanges in Belgrade had passed without major incident, until a drone carrying a flag appeared in the sky above the pitch, with violent breaking ou ... Show More

8m 59s

Mar 2025

Tuchel's Revolution - Part 2

Adrian Durham hosts Tuchel's Revolution - a deeper look into the life and career of the man England fans hope will lead them to World Cup glory in 2026! Part 2 begins at Chelsea, and the inspired Champions League campaign that saw the Blues lift their second European title. It co ... Show More

50m 59s

Sep 2025

Ryder Cup Rivalry: Through the Eyes of the Winning Captains

The Ryder Cup is one of the greatest events in sport, where Europe and the United States put aside individual achievement for national pride in one of the fiercest rivalries anywhere.In this episode, European captain Luke Donald joins former captains Paul McGinley and Sam Torranc ... Show More

30m 1s

Apr 2024

Football, Inspiring Others, and Encouraging Change with Bex Smith

Bex Smith is an internationally successful footballer who's transitioned to a global executive in sports and business. Bex first came to prominence as a World Cup and Olympic footballer captaining her New Zealand national team, and culminating her club career winning The Triple w ... Show More

39m 19s