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S110E5: But He Didn't Buy His Mother Flower On Mother's Day Did He - Trevor Gear On Lamine Yamal
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This is the Season 110 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,
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
FIFA President Position Change Discussion
Trevor and Emmy discussed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's decision to backtrack on his FIFA Enterprise proposal. Trevor explained that the backlash from various football organizations and the potential financial benefits for Infantino likely contributed to his change of position. They also touched on upcoming FIFA presidential elections and Infantino's recent efforts to shore up support by calling a meeting with heads of football organizations worldwide.
World Cup Monetization and Awards
Trevor and Emmy discussed why a person backed down from monetizing the World Cup, attributing it to concerns about loyalty to FIFA and backlash from the football community. They debated the potential implications for this person's position and considered the possibility of removal. The conversation then shifted to discussing Lamine Yamal's eligibility for a junior Ballon d'Or award, with Trevor suggesting he would be a strong candidate due to his young age and impressive performance in the World Cup. They also discussed the dominance of Ronaldo and Messi in winning the Ballon d'Or over the years and considered whether it was time to give the award to other deserving players.
Football Accolade Award
DiscussionTrevor and Emmy discussed whether Lamine Yamal should win a football accolade, with Trevor arguing that there are more deserving candidates like Harry Kane and Erling Haaland who have achieved more significant team victories. Trevor emphasized that individual awards in team sports can be misleading since players don't win championships on their own, comparing it to how managers are often credited with team successes. Despite acknowledging LaMell's impressive record of individual awards, Trevor maintained his position that LaMell should not win the award at this early stage and would choose Harry Kane as his top nominee.
Ballon d'Or Candidate Discussion
Trevor discussed potential Ballon d'Or candidates, highlighting Harry Kane's exceptional goal tally of 71 goals as a key factor in his consideration. He mentioned Michael Alize as another contender due to his performances at Bayern Munich, while noting that players like Declan Rice often go under the radar for such awards. The conversation then shifted to comparing Ronaldo and Messi's goal statistics, with Trevor acknowledging the close numbers but noting the significant difference in game appearances. The discussion concluded with a reflection on Bobby Charlton's legacy as a humble and gentlemanly footballer from a previous generation.
Messi's Image and Transfer Discussions
Trevor discussed Messi's reputation following the World Cup final, noting that while Messi is a brilliant footballer, he needs to repair his image after unsporting behavior by some Argentine players. They also discussed the transfer situation of Rodri, who is being pursued by Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, with Trevor suggesting that financial considerations should guide the player's decision rather than club preference. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the unfairness in football where top clubs dominate due to financial advantages, similar to how golf clubs historically excluded women.
The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Pod
In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss:
FIFA President Position Change Discussion
Trevor and Emmy discussed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's decision to backtrack on his FIFA Enterprise proposal. Trevor explained that the backlash from various football organizations and the potential financial benefits for Infantino likely contributed to his change of position. They also touched on upcoming FIFA presidential elections and Infantino's recent efforts to shore up support by calling a meeting with heads of football organizations worldwide.
World Cup Monetization and Awards
Trevor and Emmy discussed why a person backed down from monetizing the World Cup, attributing it to concerns about loyalty to FIFA and backlash from the football community. They debated the potential implications for this person's position and considered the possibility of removal. The conversation then shifted to discussing Lamine Yamal's eligibility for a junior Ballon d'Or award, with Trevor suggesting he would be a strong candidate due to his young age and impressive performance in the World Cup. They also discussed the dominance of Ronaldo and Messi in winning the Ballon d'Or over the years and considered whether it was time to give the award to other deserving players.
Football Accolade Award
DiscussionTrevor and Emmy discussed whether Lamine Yamal should win a football accolade, with Trevor arguing that there are more deserving candidates like Harry Kane and Erling Haaland who have achieved more significant team victories. Trevor emphasized that individual awards in team sports can be misleading since players don't win championships on their own, comparing it to how managers are often credited with team successes. Despite acknowledging LaMell's impressive record of individual awards, Trevor maintained his position that LaMell should not win the award at this early stage and would choose Harry Kane as his top nominee.
Ballon d'Or Candidate Discussion
Trevor discussed potential Ballon d'Or candidates, highlighting Harry Kane's exceptional goal tally of 71 goals as a key factor in his consideration. He mentioned Michael Alize as another contender due to his performances at Bayern Munich, while noting that players like Declan Rice often go under the radar for such awards. The conversation then shifted to comparing Ronaldo and Messi's goal statistics, with Trevor acknowledging the close numbers but noting the significant difference in game appearances. The discussion concluded with a reflection on Bobby Charlton's legacy as a humble and gentlemanly footballer from a previous generation.
Messi's Image and Transfer Discussions
Trevor discussed Messi's reputation following the World Cup final, noting that while Messi is a brilliant footballer, he needs to repair his image after unsporting behavior by some Argentine players. They also discussed the transfer situation of Rodri, who is being pursued by Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich, with Trevor suggesting that financial considerations should guide the player's decision rather than club preference. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the unfairness in football where top clubs dominate due to financial advantages, similar to how golf clubs historically excluded women.
The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Pod