#194 - Trump card

<p>🎧 NEW PODCAST EPISODE</p><p>Episode 194 – Trump card</p><p>Nothing says sporting integrity quite like the leader of the free world phoning FIFA about a red card.</p><p>In this episode, Andy and Roger discuss Australia’s temporary transformation into a nation of football experts whenever the World Cup rolls around. They turn to Donald Trump’s intervention after a US player was suspended, debating whether asking FIFA to overturn the decision was shameless political interference, strong leadership or simply a case of “don’t ask, don’t get”.</p><p>The conversation explores FIFA’s reputation, questionable refereeing decisions and whether sport can remain fair when powerful outsiders start leaning on the rule-makers. Andy and Roger also clash over Trump’s negotiating style, the appeal of having a “thug at the table”, and whether political outcomes are shaped more by forceful personalities or the officials and strategy operating behind them.</p><p>They finish with World Cup predictions, hopes of England bringing it home and the possibility of Nigel Farage facing the formidable electoral machinery of Count Binface.</p><p>Hashtags:</p><p>#WorldCup #DonaldTrump #FIFA #FootballPolitics #SportingIntegrity #RedCard #Socceroos #AndyAndRoger #USPolitics #PoliticalPower #FIFACorruption #FootballDebate #Soccer #ArgentinaFootball #EnglandFootball #Leadership #Negotiation #CountBinface #NigelFarage #UKPolitics #PodcastDiscussion</p><p>Engage with us on social media:</p><p>Website:</p><p>http://themiddle.site/</p><p>Instagram:</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/the_middle_podcast/</p><p>YouTube:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@themiddlepodcastandyroger</p><p>Facebook:</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Middle-Podcast/100089236832534/</p><p>Twitter:</p><p>https://twitter.com/TheMiddlePC</p><p>Email:</p><p>the.middle.podcast.au@gmail.com</p><p>Sign up to our subscriber email list:</p><p>Visit our website:</p><p>http://themiddle.site/</p><p>Or click:</p><p>https://forms.gle/4qATmU2yiHgjZrej8</p><p><br></p>