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/22/ Sport & Scandal

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75 minutes

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Dec 27, 2017

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In which we discuss Fifa, football and corruption. Also why doping, diving and cheaing is actually good.

Released:

Dec 27, 2017

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The global politics podcast at the end of the End of History. Join us as we chart a course beyond the age of ’bunga bunga’.

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