<description>&lt;p&gt;After spending millions of dollars they didn’t have to build World Cup infrastructure, and disappearing anyone opposed to their lavish plans, Argentina’s military junta turns its eyes on an even bigger prize – a World Cup victory on its home soil in 1978.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;How far would General Videla and his henchmen go to win? And would FIFA ignore their blatant efforts to rig the World Cup?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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The World Cup of Shame, Part 2

AUG 11, 202238 MIN
Lords of Soccer

The World Cup of Shame, Part 2

AUG 11, 202238 MIN

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After spending millions of dollars they didn’t have to build World Cup infrastructure, and disappearing anyone opposed to their lavish plans, Argentina’s military junta turns its eyes on an even bigger prize – a World Cup victory on its home soil in 1978.

 

How far would General Videla and his henchmen go to win? And would FIFA ignore their blatant efforts to rig the World Cup?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.