Ian Irving

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542 appearances 4 recordings 1 series first heard Jun 2026 last heard 12 Jul

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The Athletic FC Podcast · FIFA, Trump and Balogun: The scandal that shook the World Cup · 9 Jul 2026 podcast

I mean, Adam, there's so many different parts of that that I want to unpick, really.

But I suppose the moment where Gerry described Donald Trump as an overbearing parent stood out.

How much power do you think he actually holds over FIFA and in particular Gianni Infantino right now?

Right, to our discussion of the day sponsored by Threads.

And in the spirit of the conversation today, we're going to get into the question which we asked you on Threads, which is what is the most controversial moment in World Cup history?

So Keris, what is the most controversial moment in World Cup history?

CPM as well, Dan, on Threads said, Jeff Hurst's goal wasn't over the line and everybody knows it.

Now, I'm not sure what angle he's coming at it from, but I'm pretty sure that ball was over the line, wasn't it, Jeff Hurst?

I don't remember there being any controversy around that whatsoever.

I wasn't alive to see it.

I mean, another good shout, I think, is Dan, the headbutt.

Yeah.

I mean, for it to be in a final and for it to be that player at that stage of his career as well.

Absolutely huge.

One I think I need to throw in as well, David Beckham being sent off at World Cup 1998 against Argentina for that flick of his leg against Diego Simeone, hugely controversial at the time.

And it was nice actually to see the two of them together during the tournament the other day.

It shows you that time is a bit of a healer, but it caused a massive, massive fuss in the country.

So...

Yeah, I wanted to point that one out as well.

Okay, if you want your chance to be featured in the next Discussion of the Day feature, of course, head over to Threads, follow at The Athletic FC and join the conversation.

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