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The History of the World Cup with Jonathan Wilson

Football Travel by Outside Write by Chris Lee

May 31, 202636:58Sports & Recreation

My guest is Jonathan Wilson, whose latest book, The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup is comprehensive overview of the 22 tournaments to date. We major on the first World Cup in Uruguay, the pivotal Ita...

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