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Hopes & dreams; society & cultures - what global football offers above all is an entry point to people across the world. Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link - alongside a host of special guests - on this unique take on all things related to the international footballing landscape. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series, copy and paste the following link: https://tinyurl.com/FriendsofWorldSportsetcPatreon
World Cup etc hosts World Football ETC, a sports show with 265 episodes published.
With European football seasons about to begin, World Football ETC re-launches with a wide-ranging discussion across leagues, territories and stories.
With President Gianni Infantino’s leadership in crisis, the FIFA executive meet for a emergency session in Morocco. Plus Chelsea’s unique close-season transfer strategy.
With von Troschke looking for ancient familial lands on the European mainland, only two are left to discuss the world football crisis.
In this excerpt of the first part of a mini-series available in full to subscribers on Patreon, the team look at the most absurd and bizarre football matches in history, starting with the 1994 match between Barbados and
DL, JB and Paul von Troschke come together to discuss news of the week, including Jurgen Klopp's first press conference as German coach, Pep Guardiola turning down the Italy role, and the passing of England great, Kevin
Jon Bonfiglio looks at the annual tournament which pits the MLS and the Liga MX against each other in a unique competition.
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio with a look at the MLS changing its season dates as from 2027, plus Inter Miami vs. Chicago Fire.
Paul Schmidt-Troschke takes a look at the incredible, record-breaking figure of Velibor "Bora" Milutinović, who managed at 5 World Cups, with different teams.
In the final episode on the 2026 World Cup, the guys come together to discuss the best, the worst, the unusual and the unique. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page
After a final of incredible disparities, Link, Schmidt-Troschke & Bonfiglio return to analyze the match and its implications. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page
DL, PST and JB are back to discuss Argentina’s inevitable looming defeat (?) in the World Cup Final. For exclusive series on international sports topics, follow the World Sports etc Patreon page - just copy and paste the
Paul Schmidt-Troschke in a special interview with Declan Link, looking at England's World Cup campaign, 24 hours after the defeat to Argentina.
In the absence of Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio give a first reaction and analysis of the Argentina vs. England semi-final.
Declan Link with live reaction in Atlanta after the Argentina vs. England match, and Jon Bonfiglio gives analysis of the political context live on Times Radio.
Talking about a wide array of themes, Declan Link interviews the remarkable Marcelo Landau ahead of the Argentina vs. England match.
To discuss the surprising Spain vs. France match, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio are joined by Declan Link, on the road to the Argentina vs. England semi-final in Atlanta, Georgia.
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio review the last of the quarter finals.
Paul Schmidt-Troschke takes an in-depth look at Germany’s 2026 footballing debacle.
Paul Schmidt-Troschke looks at the story of Mohamed al-Wahidi, a Palestinian aid worker who had organised screenings of World Cup matches in Gaza and who was killed by an Israeli missile strike just before the game betwe
Declan Link & Paul Schmidt-Troschke engage in a gentle disagreement over their predictions for and the result of the Spain vs. Belgium quarter final.
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