World Cup 2022: Episode 17 - Step Aside Ronaldo, There’s A New Kid In Town
The Game · The Times
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Show Notes
Hugh Woozencroft is in Qatar - with Gregor Robertson and Alyson Rudd in London.
Morocco have provided us with the latest World Cup shock - beating Spain on penalties to become the first Arabic-speaking country to make the quarter finals. Was it a case of Spain missing their chances or Morocco being too good for their opponents? (00:00)
Some are saying this Morocco win is a victory for Africa. We discuss the added importance to a lot of Moroccan fans (14:21)
Portugal thrashed Switzerland 6-1 but didn’t need Cristiano Ronaldo, dropping him in a tournament for the first time in 31 games. Does he return from this latest setback? (22:55)
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