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S103E9: Spread Across 3 Countries Is Not Fair On The Travelling Fans - Trevor Gear On The FIFA World Cup
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This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football
This is the Season 103 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,
And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan also Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan Appointment
The group discussed Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach at AC Milan, with Tony expressing optimism that Amorim would receive better support there than he did at Manchester United. Trevor and Tony noted that while the exact difference between "head coach" and "manager" remains unclear, Amorim's performance at Sporting Lisbon and his ability to identify talented players suggest he will succeed at AC Milan if backed by the club's management.
Football Player Selection and Performance
The group discussed several football topics, including player performances and tournament observations. Tony expressed criticism of Brazil's selection of Neymar over Joao Pedro for the World Cup squad, arguing it was selfish of Neymar given his fitness concerns. Trevor defended Neymar's inclusion, noting that while the player couldn't fully train, he might provide valuable leadership in the dressing room. The discussion also covered Kylian Mbappe's performance, with Tony suggesting his career declined after joining Real Madrid from PSG, though both acknowledged his potential to break Olivier Giroud's France scoring record. The conversation concluded with Trevor's observations about American stadiums, particularly criticizing FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks during games.
FIFA Hydration Breaks Discussion
Trevor and Tony discussed their concerns about FIFA's implementation of hydration breaks during World Cup matches, arguing they are unnecessary when stadiums have air conditioning and primarily serve advertising purposes rather than player welfare. They noted how these breaks can disrupt momentum for teams that were performing well before the interruption. The conversation also included positive remarks about the quality of American stadiums hosting the tournament, though Trevor pointed out that soccer remains a minor sport in America compared to other popular sports.
World Cup Performance Discussion
The group discussed Lionel Messi's performance during the World Cup, with Tony criticizing him as a "lazy player" who doesn't make defensive runs, while Trevor defended Messi's talent, noting that while he doesn't track back, he creates incredible moments with the ball. They also discussed the increased number of red cards in the tournament, with three cards shown in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the stricter enforcement of rules by referees. The conversation concluded with Emmy asking about the "golden ball" award and the group discussing the AI-generated meeting minutes feature.
FIFA World Cup Rule Changes
The group discussed new FIFA World Cup rules, focusing on three key changes. They examined the rule preventing players from covering their mouths when confronting opponents, with Tony and Trevor agreeing it would help address abusive behavior and clarify incidents through lip reading. The discussion also covered the rule against players leaving the pitch in protest, with Tony expressing concerns about referees potentially showing bias and the importance of maintaining neutral
This is the Season 103 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,
And an Avid football pundit Tony Gusani also a Manchester United fan also Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
Ruben Amorim's AC Milan Appointment
The group discussed Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach at AC Milan, with Tony expressing optimism that Amorim would receive better support there than he did at Manchester United. Trevor and Tony noted that while the exact difference between "head coach" and "manager" remains unclear, Amorim's performance at Sporting Lisbon and his ability to identify talented players suggest he will succeed at AC Milan if backed by the club's management.
Football Player Selection and Performance
The group discussed several football topics, including player performances and tournament observations. Tony expressed criticism of Brazil's selection of Neymar over Joao Pedro for the World Cup squad, arguing it was selfish of Neymar given his fitness concerns. Trevor defended Neymar's inclusion, noting that while the player couldn't fully train, he might provide valuable leadership in the dressing room. The discussion also covered Kylian Mbappe's performance, with Tony suggesting his career declined after joining Real Madrid from PSG, though both acknowledged his potential to break Olivier Giroud's France scoring record. The conversation concluded with Trevor's observations about American stadiums, particularly criticizing FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks during games.
FIFA Hydration Breaks Discussion
Trevor and Tony discussed their concerns about FIFA's implementation of hydration breaks during World Cup matches, arguing they are unnecessary when stadiums have air conditioning and primarily serve advertising purposes rather than player welfare. They noted how these breaks can disrupt momentum for teams that were performing well before the interruption. The conversation also included positive remarks about the quality of American stadiums hosting the tournament, though Trevor pointed out that soccer remains a minor sport in America compared to other popular sports.
World Cup Performance Discussion
The group discussed Lionel Messi's performance during the World Cup, with Tony criticizing him as a "lazy player" who doesn't make defensive runs, while Trevor defended Messi's talent, noting that while he doesn't track back, he creates incredible moments with the ball. They also discussed the increased number of red cards in the tournament, with three cards shown in the opening match between South Africa and Mexico, and the stricter enforcement of rules by referees. The conversation concluded with Emmy asking about the "golden ball" award and the group discussing the AI-generated meeting minutes feature.
FIFA World Cup Rule Changes
The group discussed new FIFA World Cup rules, focusing on three key changes. They examined the rule preventing players from covering their mouths when confronting opponents, with Tony and Trevor agreeing it would help address abusive behavior and clarify incidents through lip reading. The discussion also covered the rule against players leaving the pitch in protest, with Tony expressing concerns about referees potentially showing bias and the importance of maintaining neutral