Episode 214 - FIFA's Pathetic Response

The Total Football Podcast

It was a difficult week in the world of football, this week we discuss FIFA’s response to it all and how the sport can do better

Part 1 (00:44)

We’ve had yet another goal extravaganza penalty shootout, with Kepa being the only of 22 players to miss one for yesterday’s League Cup final. Have we ruined penalties?

Part 2 (12:36)

We’ve got good news and bad news. Bad news first, Leeds United have parted ways with Marcelo Biela. Good news, Bielsa watch is back! Jesse Marsch is set to replace him.

Man United threw away their footing in the top four race, but they did get a 1-1 draw in Madrid, so a mixed week for them?

Christian Eriksen made his return to action following his health scare in the Summer with Brentford

Part 3 (35:31)

It’s obviously been a big week in real world news, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine showcasing the triviality of football. But unfortunately, football has been impacted by this with FIFA being front and centre of it all…

Part 4 (58:38)

There’s midweek FA Cup action this week, which is strange.

This weekend also has a Manchester derby as the big game…

Closing

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