RVM 191: International Football - World Cup Qualifiers, England's Struggles & The Hypocrisy of Club vs. Country

Roger and Marx are back for another episode of the Roger Van Moorinho Show on Affinity Xtra! In this episode, the guys dive into the recent international break and World Cup qualifiers, offering a unique perspective on the state of global football.

The show kicks off with a discussion about the upcoming World Cup in Canada, the US, and Mexico, touching on the challenges teams will face with varying climates. They then go group-by-group through the qualifiers, sharing their thoughts on England's unconvincing performances and the struggles of traditional powerhouses like Germany.

The conversation gets heated as they discuss the challenges faced by smaller nations and the hypocrisy they see in modern football. They criticize players who prioritize club careers over international loyalty, referencing players like Alexander Isak and his impact on Sweden's team. They also question the loyalty of players who "skank" their heritage nations to play for a more popular country, like the discussion around Mason Greenwood and Jamaica.

Roger and Marx argue that some of these struggles are a result of countries hiring foreign managers and losing their national identity in the process. They believe international football should be "the best of us, against the best of you" with a full national setup, from coaches to players. The conversation then shifts to the state of South American football, where Brazil is struggling in their group with surprising losses , and the challenges faced by African teams, including Nigeria's disappointing performance in their qualifying group.

The show is a mix of passionate debate, honest opinions, and unfiltered analysis of the beautiful game.

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