Episode 1187: Happy World Cup Day Everyone! Why Are Russia So Bad, Why Are Argentina So Average, Why Are Nigeria So Cool?
The first day of the 2018 World Cup has finally arrived, and we’re excited. Ken is in Russia where the locals, and the Saudis, are going large!
“This may not be a World Cup that changes how the world sees Russia. But it could be a World Cup that changes how Russia sees not only itself, but the world as a whole,” @RorySmith writes https://t.co/KKylbUTitM
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 14, 2018
Ken tells us about some enlightening conversations with Russian fans, gets the latest on Spain, and for those who have Argentina in their World Cup sweepstakes, he has some bad news.
passion. betrayal. revenge. insanity. spain spice it up for themselves https://t.co/k1hjc5RggT
— Ken Early (@kenearlys) June 14, 2018
We catch up with the breakout TV star of the last World Cup, Oluwashina Okeleji, the sideline reporter who berated his national team coach, about his native Nigeria’s chances, their incredible team kit, Egypt’s form, and the latest on Mo Salah!
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Plus there’s our daily Diego Torres update, Portugal’s problems, the most stirring rendition we’ve heard of the Russian anthem since Rocky IV, Russia’s population pyramid problem, and Vietnam’s very close call. Happy World Cup Day everybody!!
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Go to PatreonIt’s elephantine Spanish FA egos, it’s sneaky Real Madrid, it’s an insecure coach, it’s brilliant players, it’s Sergio Ramos.. it’s a hilariously good story on the eve of the #WorldCup
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