The World Cup is so much more than a sport. For many, particularly the players, it can be career altering. Life changing. This week, we revisit the story of the 1974 World Cup game, the Zaire team, and their president and dictator Mobutu. 

The original episode, “Zaire: The Most Misunderstood team in History ”, was published by Gimlet Media’s We Came To Win.

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