World Cup | The End of the Cold War | 5
Summary
Hosts Peter Frank-O’Pernon and Afua Hirsch explore the 1990 and 1994 World Cups as mirrors of the post-Cold War era. They discuss Cameroon’s historic upset of Argentina, the rise of African football, and the geopolitical shifts involving Yugoslavia and Germany. The episode also examines the emotional legacies of Paul Gascoigne and Diego Maradona, reflecting on how football mapped the changing global order.
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