Why does football make us feel so much?
About this episode
James explores the deep emotional connections people have with football and the anxieties surrounding retirement.
In today’s episode, James dives into the powerful, often irrational emotions football stirs in us, as England prepare to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final. Why does supporting our team move us to tears? From sporting nerves to a different national anxiety: retirement. With the state pension age rising and many feeling unprepared for life after work, James asks what happens when retirement comes too soon — or never feels within reach at all. This episode was recorded on the 15th of July. James O'Brien Daily is a Global production, available every week day on Global Player, or wherever you get your shows. Make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode.
People in this episode
Host: James O'Brien
Topics covered
- football emotions
- World Cup
- national anxiety
- retirement
- sports psychology
Keywords
- football
- emotions
- World Cup
- retirement
- national anxiety
- sports
- James O'Brien
Mentioned in this episode
Places: England, Argentina
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