Lords of Soccer

The World Cup of Shame, Part 1

August 4, 2022·25 min
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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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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