22 Goals

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22 Goals

There’s nothing quite like a soccer goal. As the 22nd Men's World Cup approaches in November 2022, this podcast takes a look back at the history of the World Cup, through the lens of 22 of the most iconic goals ever scored in the greatest sporting event on earth. Listen along as The Ringer’s Brian Phillips leads you on a breathless tour of nearly a century of World Cup history—from triumphs to tragedies, and everything in between.   This is not a soccer podcast, it’s a history book on a rocket ship to the moon. (OK, fine, it is technically also a soccer podcast.) 22 Goals is also available in Spanish and Portuguese.

  1. EPISODE 1

    1 | Diego Maradona (1986)

    Brian looks back at the two legendary goals Diego Maradona scored against England in the 1986 World Cup. But that’s not all! We’ll also discuss the Falkland Islands, Humphrey Bogart, God getting a manicure, militant art teachers, Emily Dickinson, unchecked euphoria, and why soccer players can’t stop taking off their shirts. And some other stuff! Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Match footage from FIFA Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 5m

  2. EPISODE 2

    2 | Ronaldo (2002)

    Brian explores the legend of the Brazilian striker Ronaldo, possibly the most gifted player ever to kick a ball, and his triumphant return from injury at the 2002 World Cup. We'll also discuss the warped poetry of 1950s American tourist movies, the Rio bus system, and how to secure a hypoallergenic hotel room in Austria (spoiler alert: you can't). Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Archival audio courtesy of Global ImageWorks, LLC Match footage from FIFA Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Just for fun: here is a compilation video of Ronaldo scoring five goals against Bahia in 1993 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    3 | Kylian Mbappé (2018)

    Brian looks at the meteoric rise of Kylian Mbappé, whose goal in the 2018 World Cup final made him the first teenager since Pelé to score in soccer's biggest game. We'll discuss the contradictions of contemporary soccer, where the joy of stories like Mbappé's sits alongside high-level corruption. Also: three classic Arsenal jokes and the difficulty of dragging the creator of the universe into county court. Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Match footage from FIFA Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    4 | Dennis Bergkamp (1998)

    Brian delves into the career of Dennis Bergkamp, the enigmatic Dutch striker whose 1998 goal against Argentina is one of the most beautiful moments in the history of the men's World Cup. We'll also talk about real ghost ships, fake pig farms, and why it sometimes pays to park your car the wrong way at a British gas station.  Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Match footage from FIFA Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    5 | Roger Milla (1990)

    Brian tells the story of Cameroonian striker Roger Milla, the oldest player ever to score in a men's World Cup. Along the way, we'll talk about dancing for joy, the text messages you never want to get on vacation, and why Africa laps the rest of the world when it comes to cool team nicknames. Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Match footage from FIFA Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  6. 08/03/2022

    Introducing: '22 Goals'

    Also available in Spanish and Portuguese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    3 min

  7. 09/14/2022

    6 | Marco Tardelli (1982)

    Brian looks at the magic of the goal celebration, the most intense expression of joy in all of sports. We’ll talk about Marco Tardelli's legendary screaming run after scoring in the 1982 World Cup final. We’ll also talk about backflips, babies, dances, pile-ons, and when you’re allowed to pose like a centerfold on a soccer pitch. (Answer: when you’ve just scored a World Cup goal.) Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Match footage from FIFA   Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    56 min

  8. 09/21/2022

    7 | Geoff Hurst (1966)

    Brian dives into the most elaborate mystery in all of soccer: the daring theft of the World Cup trophy in London in 1966. Who were the master thieves who pulled off the heist? Who was the unlikely detective who finally recovered the trophy? Oh, and isn't this podcast technically about soccer goals? Tune in and find out TODAY!  Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville  Match footage from FIFA Also available in Spanish and Portuguese If you like cartoons, you might enjoy this animated video excerpt of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
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There’s nothing quite like a soccer goal. As the 22nd Men's World Cup approaches in November 2022, this podcast takes a look back at the history of the World Cup, through the lens of 22 of the most iconic goals ever scored in the greatest sporting event on earth. Listen along as The Ringer’s Brian Phillips leads you on a breathless tour of nearly a century of World Cup history—from triumphs to tragedies, and everything in between.   This is not a soccer podcast, it’s a history book on a rocket ship to the moon. (OK, fine, it is technically also a soccer podcast.) 22 Goals is also available in Spanish and Portuguese.

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