Ian Irving
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542 appearances
4 recordings
1 series
first heard Jun 2026
last heard 12 Jul
Ian Irving’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Despite the fact that he's not a centre forward and not a poacher, he's really good at it.
And it was a gift for Mourinho, wasn't it, Carl?
The goal against Belgium because Senna-Lamon spilled it.
Came on for, I think, just his third Belgian cap with Thibaut Courtois going off injured and a horrible moment for him.
Has he made the top 50 list?
I'm intrigued to see how you managed to get a top 50 list as these teams are getting knocked out.
Definitely.
Well, we look forward to seeing your piece on the Athletic, rating those players.
Remember, all our World Cup coverage on the Athletic app is completely free during the tournament.
So get involved and go and have a look at that.
That's it though for the Athletic FC podcast for today.
Carl and Liam, thank you so much for your company.
Jack and Adam, thank you for sending in those reports from the US as well.
Adam Leventhal will be back tomorrow live and direct from NYC that's what it says in the running order that's what I'm going to read out and they'll be there for the whole final week of the tournament so you've got a lot to look forward to as we build up to the final next weekend we'll catch you then thanks for your company see you again bye bye
The Athletic FC Podcast · FIFA, Trump and Balogun: The scandal that shook the World Cup · 9 Jul 2026
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Hello and welcome to The Athletic FC podcast with me, Ian Irving.
FIFA's decision to suspend Florian Balogun's ban for the USA's round of 16 clash with Belgium shook the World Cup.
Donald Trump's call to FIFA president Gianni Infantino is now one of the most infamous moments in tournament history.
But how did we get here?
And has FIFA surrendered the World Cup's integrity?
Hello, welcome along.
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