12/10/2022
World Cup 2022: Episode 20 – A Nauseating Fascination With Messi
Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar and Tom Clarke and Alyson Rudd are in London.
Argentina misplaced a 2-0 lead however finally triumphed on penalties in opposition to the Netherlands. Does this additional again up Hugh’s concept that they’re actually not excellent? (00:00)
The sport was fairly feisty, the Netherlands comeback was a bit complicated and are we a bit sick of the Messi love-in? (23:30)
The dream semi-final between Brazil and Argentina remains to be a dream after the Brazilians misplaced on penalties to Croatia. Can we truly give the Croatians the respect they deserve given their latest main match file? (27:17)
It’s Morocco’s massive day as they tackle Portugal for a spot within the semi finals. Alyson’s discovered herself a Moroccan good friend to inform us what it means to individuals from the nation (44:42)
It’s a giant day for England too. Are France too good for Gareth Southgate’s aspect or ought to they get the higher of Mbappé and co? (52:26)
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