🌎 Why Mexico Hosted – Colombia’s Withdrawal (4:43)

🏛️ The Bidding Process & Political Backdrop (7:02)

🌪️ The 1985 Earthquake & National Resilience (9:17)

🏔️ Altitude & Climate Challenges (10:36)

⚔️ England vs Argentina Quarterfinal (12:55)

🇫🇷🇩🇪 France vs West Germany Semi-final (15:20)

🧠 Franz Beckenbauer & the German Tactical Approach (20:35)

🐐 Maradona’s Performance – Hand of God & Goal of the Century (23:26)

🌟 Underdogs – Belgium & Morocco (33:28)

🌏 Asia’s Involvement – South Korea’s Qualification (37:03)

🌍 The Global Landscape – Chernobyl & Pop Culture (43:50)

🏁 Legacy – How Mexico 86 Changed Football Reach & Fandom (48:09)

The 1986 World Cup wasn’t just about football—it was about politics, power, and one man’s rise to immortality. From Colombia’s withdrawal and backroom dealings involving João Havelange, to Mexico stepping in under extraordinary circumstances, this tournament had drama long before kickoff.

On the pitch, Diego Maradona delivered a performance for the ages—blending controversy with genius in a way the world had never seen. Add in Cold War tensions, the shadow of the Falklands War, and a global audience tuning in like never before, and you get a World Cup that changed football forever.

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What if your childhood dream was to meet every World Cup legend… and actually pull it off? In this episode, we dive into Amar Shah’s extraordinary journey behind his upcoming book Looking for Legends. From Rochdale to Rio, from Pelé to Zidane, Amar set out on an unbelievable quest to collect signatures from every World Cup-winning team since the 1970s — using official match balls as his canvas.

We talk about the passion, the setbacks, the once-in-a-lifetime encounters, and the sheer madness of chasing football immortality. This isn’t just about the beautiful game — it’s about perseverance, nostalgia, and what it means to chase a dream that feels impossible… until it isn’t.

Whether you’re a football romantic, a World Cup junkie, or just someone who loves an epic underdog story, this episode will leave you inspired.

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Join hosts Sivan and Alwin as they take a nostalgic journey through the Premier League’s most formative decade — the unforgettable 1990s. They're joined by special guest Ras from the Back Passt With Ras podcast, a passionate voice in Southeast Asian football, to unpack what made the early Premier League years (1992–1999) so transformative.

From Ferguson’s reign at Old Trafford to Wenger’s revolution at Highbury, from iconic players like Cantona, Shearer, and Zola to classic kits, stadiums, and Match of the Day vibes, this episode dives deep into the football, culture, and chaos that defined an era.

Whether you're reliving it or discovering it for the first time, this one’s a must-listen for anyone who loves football with character.

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