WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their Roles - The Striker
Starting a new mini-series, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio take an in-depth look at positions, their identities and psychology, via some of the most notable international players to take on these roles.
11 Mars 30min
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: War, Asylum & Iranian Woman Footballers
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the situation and complexities faced by the Iranian women's national team.
10 Mars 10min
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Foxborough (pop. 20,000) v FIFA
Declan Link and Paul Schmidt-Troschke discuss the stand-off between the town of Foxborough, Boston - home to Gillette Stadium - and FIFA, as the games to be hosted are currently in limbo as the town d...
9 Mars 12min
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Messi at the White House
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the visit of MLS Cup Winners Inter Miami to Donald Trump's White House.
8 Mars 14min
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Malaysian Football Fraud Update; Brazil Highlights Gender Violence Ahead of 2027 Women’s World Cup; Mexico Announces Increased Security After Cartel Violence
Paul Schmidt-Troschke with the latest news from around the world.
7 Mars 4min
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Russia At the Door of Sporting Re-Entry
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the re-rentry of Russia & Belarus into sporting international sporting competitions, and debate the collectivity and purpose of shared rules and norms.
6 Mars 18min
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: FIFA Allows Scotland Fans to Wear Sporrans
Declan Link speaks to Robin Richardson about the now-resolved sporran controversy for Scottish fans.
5 Mars 10min
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Iran, Sport & War
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the US/Israeli attack on Iran, implications, and what sport means in relation to war.
4 Mars 8min
