Amin Refuses To Cry About Brazil | Hour 3
Summary
The hosts discuss the US Men's National Team's 4-1 loss to Belgium, analyzing Belgium's mockery and the controversy over Donald Trump's influence on a referee decision. They also cover racist comments by a Paraguayan senator against Kylian Mbappe and debate whether soccer is a "thinking man's game" rather than just an athletic contest. Guest Amin al-Hassan critiques Brazil's loss to Norway and offers his World Cup observations, including jokes about Haaland and the US team's struggles.
Topics discussed
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US vs Belgium loss and the 'invisible asterisk' debate
Mbappe controversy and racist comments about Paraguay
Wembanyama's high fives and soccer player comparisons
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Brazil's loss to Colombia and soccer culture discussion
Soccer as a thinking man's game and sponsor ads
World Cup observations: Ronaldo, Kane, and FIFA corruption
US soccer stats, Brad Stevens, and Jagermeister ad
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