Centered From Reality

The Club World Cup: A Litmus Test for Soccer (Unchecked Capitalism, Saudi Money & The Spectre of Trump)


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In this episode, Alex is torn on what he feels about FIFA’s Club World Cup. This is a new experiment that FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, hopes will expand the international soccer market and make FIFA more money. Alex talks about how players are exhausted and not excited about the cup, sponsors have pulled out, and Saudi money is infused in the broadcasting. Alex also notes that the cup is in the United States and the specter of Trump’s immigration crackdowns lurks over it. 

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