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World Cup 2022: Episode 17 – Step Aside Ronaldo, There’s A New Kid In Town – The Game Football Podcast


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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