/39/ Geopolitics of the World Cup ft. Karl Sharro & Euan Marshall

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/39/ Geopolitics of the World Cup ft. Karl Sharro & Euan Marshall

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Jun 13, 2018

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In which we talk about the politics of hosting the World Cup + the sublots & intrigues that will animate the tournament: hot and cold wars, Salah's revenge, Brazil after the 7-1. Featuring lots of hating on Sergio Ramos.

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Jun 13, 2018

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