In the final episode for our World Cup Series, we are delighted to be joined by Cards of Qatar.

In this episode we discuss with co-founder Brit Stackston how the Cards of Qatar formed as well and how they went about capturing the stories from migrant workers and their families. We also ask the important question, most importantly what the legacy of the Qatar World Cup is and what it should be.

Listen in and let us know your thoughts afterwards. Where you can, please share the episode to your friends and family. 

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In an absolute bumper episode (over 2 hours long) Ruairi and Adam are joined by the guests from the YouTube World Cup series to discuss what has been an absolutely incredible tournament. We start by digesting the incredible final where Lionel Messi was able to lift the World Cup after a thrilling game against the French. With Jeremy Magan on hand, we discuss how he's coming to terms with the defeat and how he viewed the tournament. 

We are then joined by Evra (Cameroon), Ibrahim (Senegal), Peter (Brazil), Jack (England), Marko (Serbia), Ander (Spain) and Basri (Morocco) to re live their teams progress as well discuss the key talking points like, the best goals scored, the best matches and the team that most surprised them.

Then finally as always we continue our partnership with Cards of Qatar, telling three stories of three migrant workers who lost their lives in the lead up to this tournament

RUNNING ORDER:

1:12 - Intro, Welcome to the show! 

3:40 - France vs Argentina

7:27 - Jeremy Magan (France)

27:18 - Evra Giraud (Cameroon)

41:06 - Ibrahim Mustapha (Senegal)

01:04:06 - Peter Santos FC (Brazil)

01:17:14 - Jack FLOL Podcast (England)

01:28:23 - Marko Ivanceivc (Serbia)

01:41:11 - Ander (Spain)

01:50:21 - Ayoub Basri (Morocco)

02:02:00 - Cards of Qatar

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It's Friday and that means it's Anglo Italian Pod time!

So, one game left, don't be sad that it's over, smile that it happened or some bs like that. What a tourament it has been, we take a look over the semi-finals as Croatia disappoint, Argentina are ruthless, Morocco run out of luck and France get the job done. We then preview the final and whose legacy do we think will be sealed?

We then start to shift our focus back to league football as we take a look at transfer rumours in Italy and England, which teams are set to be taken over and what is the latest episode in Michniewicz-ball.

We have a quiz for you to test you memory, can you do better than Ruairi?

Then finally as always we continue our partnership with Cards of Qatar, telling three stories of three migrant workers who lost their lives in the lead up to this tournament, and cover some horrific news coming out of Iran.

RUNNING ORDER:

0:07 - Intro, Welcome to the show! Berlusconi, Vialli and Pablo Mari

11:13 - World Cup Review - Semi Final reviews, Final Preview

49:19 - Any other news - Serie A rumours, Michniewicz updates, Super League, Club World Cup, World Cup quiz

01:23:00 - Amir Nasr-Azadani & Cards of Qatar 

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[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube & Twitch stream on 13/12/22]

It's Tuesday and that means you missed our show! But don't worry here we are and we are ready to take you through all things World Cup 2022.

We start off with England vs France, as Les Bleus go through, but the Three Lions show some pride and send us out on our shields. From Gareth's tactical bravery, to the standout players and key moments we talk where it went well and where it didn't. We then discuss if we are Gareth in or out and who could be possible, sensible replacements.

Then it's time for THE story of the tournament as The Atlas Lions take another scalp knocking out Cristiano Ronaldo & co. Walid and his men are tactically unmatched and showing a level of commitment that blows our minds, we look at the players, the tactics and the cleansheets. We then must talk about Portugal, what went wrong for them? How does Ronaldo to continue to make it about himself? And is Ruairi the only person completely sick of him?

Next we go back to the Friday matches as Argentina vs Netherlands shows us peak levels of shithousery, can Argentina go the whole way? And we give a sad farewell to Louis van Gaal as he goes out in style.

Finally we discuss Croatia doing what they do best and taking it all the way with Brazil. Is this the most dislikeable Brazil team of all time? Are they just misunderstood? Why wasn't Martinelli brought on? So many questions... But we also give Croatia their credit, is there a feeling of inevitability in this team? And who will win between Livakovic and Martinez?

As always we finish with our partnership with Cards of Qatar, telling the story of three migrant workers who lost their lives in the build up to this tournament.

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This week Ruairi and Adam are joined by football writer and Serie A enthusiast Mark Gordon (@TheMarkGordon) to discuss all the happenings in the World Cup and beyond!

Starting off with the fall out in Poland as Michniewicz and co return and Samuel Eto'o getting his boots back on to take on Algerian football.

We then have to switch our focus to the awful news of a migrant worker losing his life in a team hotel and a whistleblower being kept in prison, these stories feel like they are never-ending. How do we feel about the tournament so far and just how much worse does the lack of sympathy make it all?

Finally we are then able to switch our focus to the pitch, Portugal rise without Ronaldo, Morocco win hearts and minds by overcoming Spain and we then preview some very exciting quarter-finals.

Finally, we then go back to this week's episode of the soap opera that is Juventus FC and get Mark's thoughts on what this means for Italian football and is the image being tarnished yet again.

And as always to finish throughout this World Cup we continue our partnership with Cards of Qatar to tell the stories of three migrant workers who lost their lives in the build up to this tournament.

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[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch streams on 05/12/22]

It's Tuesday morning and that means it's time to catch up on your favourite football podcast! Ruairi, Adam and Andy all sit down to talk about another hectic weekend in the World Cup!

Fresh from the final whistle at the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium we perform a live autopsy on South Korea as they are torn to pieces by Brazil, are the Selecao clicking into gear? Who is this Richarlison and why are we being forced to like him?

Then we move on to a tense encounter between Extra time experts Croatia and an aggressive and dynamic Japan, it didn't disappoint but Japan's penalties certainly did.

Next we go all the way back to the first of the last 16 games to discuss Louis van Gaal's Oranje Army and a USMNT that are just lacking one little piece. We then go through Poland being entertaining and leaving it all on the field against Mbappe & co. Finally it is time to dicuss the Three Lions with three goals again and look forward to the encounter with France.

And as always, to finish we continue our partnership with Cards of Qatar, telling the stories of three migrant workers who lost their lives in the lead up to this tournament.

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Recorded immediately after the final whistle on Thursday evening Ruairi and Adam are still on a high from an incredible Japanese performance and arguably the upset of the tournament, but who knows anymore? They are happening on a daily basis now!

Join us as we start off with Japan carrying on their giant killings and what can we expect from them in the next round? Then we talk Germany, what has gone wrong and where from here for poor Hansi. We preview the round of 16 games and recap Groups A-F, talking Australia waltzing on, Tunisia celebrating a big anniversarry in style and Poland taking pragmatism and cynicism to levels never seen before, is it so boring it's actually entertaining? Hear us out. We then talk Senegal and Cisse's tactical nouse ahead of them taking on The Three Lions, what can we expect from the game and what should England be preparing for?

Finally just when you thought Italian football was in rest, Juventus save the day! We then discuss what is happening in Turin, how this has all come about and what we can realistically expect to happen. Rubentus return as they can never stay away for long.

We then finish our episode continuing our partnership with Cards of Qatar, telling the story of 3 migrant workers who suffered in the build up to this tournament.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:06 – Intro, Welcome to the show!

01:00 – World Cup review, Groups A-F shocks, scores and stars

01:26:20 – Rubentus Return – Plusvalenze and what we can expect

01:38:10 – Cards of Qatar – Important work out of Sweden highlighting the stories of migrant workers in Qatar

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[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch streams on 28/11/22]

The band are back together and we are here to cover all the headlines from the World Cup so far!

Starting with Welsh and Iranian tears as Team Melli get a huge win both on and off the field. We then talk Lewa getting his first World Cup goal, Poland winning ugly and Szczesny coming up big when it matters. Next we discuss Messi and Mbappe making the difference and is Theo underrated? Finally it's group E and F as we talk a magical Morocco, a classy Croatia, chaotic Canada and then the first clash of the titans between Spain and Germany. Finally finally there is just enough time to talk an goal heavy Tuesday.

As always throughout our World Cup coverage we continue our partnership with Cards of Qatar, sharing stories of migrant workers in the build up to this tournament.

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There is no Ruairi or even Andy, so Adam takes up the reigns to talk you through Round 1 of the Group Games and provide in depth analysis on all the games. Adam also discusses:

Adam also interviewed Wycombe Wanderers midfielder David Wheeler to discuss his career, his environmental campaign as well as his views on Qatar.

And in partnership with Cards of Qatar, we remember the people who lost their lives in the build up to the World Cup and share their stories with you. 

As always guys enjoy the show and don't forget to tell a friend!

RUNNING ORDER:

Intro - 00:07 - Welcome to the show - The format introduction

World Cup Review - 01:25 - Group C-D 

World Cup Review - 18:40 - Group E-F 

World Cup Review - 30:46 - Group G-H 

World Cup Preview - 39:33 - Weekends Games

David Wheeler interview - 43:45

Cards of Qatar - 01:33:46 - @CardsofQatar on all the social platforms, give them a follow they're doing great work

If you want to watch the episode, click here: https://youtu.be/xJpLupSttjs 

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[This show was recorded on our YouTube and Twitch Livestream on 21/11/22]

It's our first livestream of the tournament, and there is already a lot to talk about, we start with a underwhelming Qatar and a flamboyant Ecuador, then it's time to talk about the inevitable controversy that follows anything at this tournament, from failed protests to fans not getting into the stadium and being more fans than seats, this tournament is full of surprises.

We then turn our focus to a rampant England and a fragile Iran, but one team showed real backbone in the face of adversity, spoiler alert it wasn't the Three Lions. We have a love in for Bellingham and Saka and discuss a good day at the office for Harry. Next it's Netherlands vs Senegal, who was unluckey and who were lucky? And just what has happened to Edouard Mendy? Then finally we just manage to squeeze in some Wales vs USA chat as they share the spoils and you know who scores for the Welshmen, he's always there!

We take our first peek "Through the Keyshole" for what has been a big week for gibbon mitts himself and then preview all of the games between now and Thursday evening.

Then finally it's time to continue our partnership with Cards of Qatar to give you the stories of 3 people who gave everything without choice for this tournament to happen.

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