Classic Sports Banta

Following a disappointing showing at the 2024 Copa America and the looming threat of missing the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. Join our hosts as they dive into the factors behind Brazil’s decline, analyzing what’s gone wrong and whether the once-mighty football powerhouse can bounce back. Don’t miss this deep dive into the state of Brazilian football!

We react to Ronald Koeman’s recent comments on Steven Bergwijn’s transfer to the Saudi Pro Football League.

In this episode, we tackle the growing debate over African players born in the diaspora who represent European and other non-African nations. Join our passionate hosts as they discuss the impact of these players’ decisions on African football, the motivations behind players' decisions, what it would take to keep top talent competing for their home countries, and what role African football associations play.

In this episode, we explore creative and controversial ideas for improving the beautiful game. Join our passionate hosts as they brainstorm new rules, tweaks, and innovations that could enhance fairness, excitement, and the overall experience of football. From adjusting offside laws to rethinking penalty shootouts, we’ll discuss it all. Tune in for a fun and thought-provoking conversation on how to take football to the next level.

In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding VAR’s impact on the game. Join us as we share our thoughts on whether VAR enhances fairness and accuracy or disrupts the flow and excitement of football.

In this episode, we question the accuracy and relevance of FIFA’s ranking system. Do FIFA rankings genuinely represent a team’s quality and performance on the global stage? Tune in for an insightful discussion on the value and limitations of FIFA Rankings.