First Touch Weekly Ep. 3- 1998 Final Brazil vs France & Iraq Intercon Travel Challenges
About this episode
The episode discusses Iraq's World Cup playoff challenges, reflects on the iconic 1998 World Cup final between Brazil and France, and highlights the legacy of Mohamed Aboutrika in African football.
Host David Gass breaks down Iraq’s crucial World Cup playoff match, and why it could be in jeopardy, joined by journalist Valair Shabilla. Then, ahead of the upcoming France vs. Brazil March friendly, Gass and Susannah Fuller look back one of the most iconic matches in World Cup history, the 1998 World Cup final. We close with the story of Egyptian legend Mohamed Aboutrika, one of the greatest players in African football history. 1:15 Global Soccer News 3:50 Valair Shabilla On Iraqs Travel Concerns & Iran World Cup Play 11:55 Reliving 1998 World Cup Final France vs Brazil 28:15 Forgotten Legend Egyptian Great Mohamed Aboutrika If you want to relive the 1998 Final in person. Brazil and France will be going toe to toe at Gillette Stadium on March 26th click here for tickets
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