Episode 23: Even When You’re Wrong, You Can Still Be Right, Americana Culture with an Achy Breaky Heart Vibe, and Unforgettable Moments
About this episode
Daniel and John discuss soccer topics including Messi and Ronaldo, international football dynamics, and listener questions.
On Episode 23 of The Away End, Daniel and John begin with a discussion of the differences between Messi and Ronaldo, "The Peru Rule", and the things that have made this Tournament brilliant so far. They reveal the wonders of watching teams that are lacking something competing against each other, older goalkeepers and the USMNT! From “class” chants to regretful praise for Mauricio Pochettino and with a little Colombian affection, there are pats on the back all-around for how wrong our predictions have been. Daniel expresses concern and sadness about the performance shift in international football between South America and Europe that this World Cup is revealing, and John offers a case for South American, African and North American teams. Daniel and John end with the things that FIFA can’t take away from us and the guys dive into some listener questions hosted by Daniel’s son, Eliseo. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review wherever you listen, tell your friends about The Away End, and email us at awayendpod@gmail.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More episodes of The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green
- Episode 29: La Furia Roja, the Game that Didn’t Matter and Surprising Innovations in Football
- Episode 28: Goals That End Dreams, Cape Verde and Whoever Wins the World Cup, Plus the Friends We Made Along the Way
- Episode 27: New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Joins The Away End, Self-Celebration and the Everlasting Power of Lionel Messi
- Episode 26: The Stars and Stripes, The Pharaohs and Los Cafeteros
- Episode 25: The Guts and Glory of Cape Verde, Those Who Must Tip the Scales and Other Revelations of Truth and Consequence
- Episode 24: We Were Wrong About Everything Part 2, USMNT Outlook and the Vozinha Rule
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