The World Cup of Shame, Part 2

08/11/22 • 38 min

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After spending millions of dollars they didn’t have to build World Cup infrastructure, and disappearing anyone opposed to their lavish plans, Argentina’s military junta turns its eyes on an even bigger prize – a World Cup victory on its home soil in 1978.

How far would General Videla and his henchmen go to win? And would FIFA ignore their blatant efforts to rig the World Cup?

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How far would General Videla and his henchmen go to win? And would FIFA ignore their blatant efforts to rig the World Cup?

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The World Cup of Shame, Part 1

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In 1978, FIFA faced a simple choice: Play the World Cup in a nation ruled by a brutal military dictatorship, or move the tournament to a country that better represented the global values of fair play at the heart of FIFA’s mission. FIFA chose to chase dollars rather than stand up for human rights. This is Argentina ‘78, the World Cup of Shame, Part 1.

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Lords of Soccer - The World Cup of Shame, Part 2

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Warning that this episode contains graphic language and descriptions of violence, so you may not want to listen around your kids. About it is that you never gained closure, never able to grieve. That's what's truly wicked. I'm Connor Powell. This is episode nine World Cup of Shame are two. It was the cruelest moment of the day, day after day after day, that pilgrimage through the heavily guarded doors of a police station or government building or