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Will the World Cup rip-off pay off?

On the eve of the World Cup getting underway there are many outstanding off-field issues to discuss. Ahead of the tournament Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Jay Harris to explore issues such as visas, ticketing and what success represents to each of the host nations. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Jay Harris Executive Producer: Guy Clarke Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  How can MLS become an elite league?

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  Spain conquer the world + Ornstein's summer transfers

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  World Cup final preview + Ornstein on Rogers to Chelsea

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  Has Infantino's expanded World Cup worked?

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  What now for Tuchel and England?

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  Spain stun France + can England overcome Argentina?

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  Ornstein transfer latest: Bouaddi, Alvarez & Bruno Guimaraes

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  World Cup semi-final preview and transfers, with David Ornstein

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  Can Bellingham win England the World Cup?

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  How do England stop Erling Haaland?

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  FIFA, Trump and Balogun: The scandal that shook the World Cup

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  Argentina are inevitable + Ornstein on Man United transfers

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  Was the USA's World Cup a success or failure?

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  England’s Azteca heroics + inside Trump’s Balogun call

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  How can England conquer the Azteca?

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  Portugal survive + why are Newcastle selling their best players?