The Free Kick Soccer Podcast

Interview With Jordan Florit, Author of 'Red Wine, and Arepas’


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Todd is joined by freelance Author/Writer, Jordan Florit to discuss his debut book 'Red Wine, and Arepas': How Football is Becoming Venezuela’s Religion.

 

Jordan's discusses:

  • how he first got into football, including becoming a ball boy for his favorite team, Southampton FC
  • how he got the idea to write the book
  • getting Venezuelan Football League executive president, Rubén Villavicencio, to support the book, what will be discussed in the book, why he turned down a publishing deal
  • why he believes there has been so many Venezuelan's to play in MLS
  • what we can expect from new Inter Miami signing, Christain Makoun
  • will Salmon Rondon still get calls up to the national team?
  • the million dollar question - will Venezuela be in the 2022 World Cup?

 

Because this is a Premier League podcast, Jordan talks about Southampton's rough season last year, why he believes the best is yet to come for James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmon under Ralph Hasenhüttl, and where he sees Southampton finishing the season.

 

Jordan's Background: [1:38-7:03]

How The Idea of The Book Came About: [7:04-10:20

Turning Down A Publishing Deal: [12:57-19:15]

Venezuelan's in MLS:[19:16-24:44]

Salmon Rondon's Future With The National Team: [24:45-32:43]

Will Venezuela Be At The 2022 World Cup: [34:20-36:56]

Southampton's Miserable Season Last Year: [36:57-39:49]

James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmon's Futures: [39:50-43:49]

Where Will Southampton Finish: [43:50-47:34]

 

 

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Twitter: @TheFalseLibero

Facebook: @RedWineAndArepas

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