Majestic Messi makes history, Haaland & Mbappe's own Golden Boot pursuits | The Football Show
episodePreviously titled “Majestic Messi makes history, Haaland & Mbappe maintain their own Golden Boot pursuits | The Football Show” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 3, 2026
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What historical achievement did Lionel Messi accomplish recently?
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Now, welcome everyone. This World Cup of Stars continues to deliver. Lionel Messi in Dallas last night. Five goals and counting. Dan McDonald was there. We'll chat to Dan about his World Cup journey very shortly. Happy to say here in studio, Conor Doherty. Hello. Hello, Joe. And Ronan Mullin back from Munich. Hi, Joe. It's hotter here, I'd say.
Well, it's actually not, but let's keep moving.
How is Messi's performance impacting Argentina's World Cup journey?
Indosportpodcast at independent.ie where you can email us. Paul O'Neill made a point on bits and bobs yesterday. I hadn't picked up on this. Conor McCann was very taken with the Japanese 100-year plan, as revealed by Ange Postacoglu, to win the World Cup. And they're at year 40. They're a patient bunch. And he said, Hi, gents, love the show. Just had a morbid thought as you and the lads discussed the Japanese 100-year plan and having 60 years to go. Yourselves, and I assume the majority of your listeners, will never know. If they reach their target, let's hope they can win it before World Cup 2090.
Keep up the good work, Paul. It's actually a motto that I live by as well. I mean, you all laughed at me last year when I told you my target for the YouTube channel was to hit 1000 subscribers. Little did you know that I had a 100 year plan in mind and I'll stand over that in 100 years time.
Yeah.
What are the implications of Messi's potential participation in the 2030 World Cup?
Most people who come up with these kinds of projects want them to be fulfilled in their life cycle or let's say presidential term. just so that they can get the credit. But what better legacy after you're long gone is that who came up with this as they're parading around Tokyo with the World Cup trophy? Who came up with this plan? And then they find the guy and he's forevermore enshrined in history. But he'll never know. In the long game. I know, but he never gets to take the credit.
Sorry, the coach at 2019 will be raging about this. Somebody will be like, well, you know, the coach did a good job, but this all started 100 years ago. Well, whatever car has been driven at that time.
It started two years ago when I took over the team.
Self-driving flying car. I also think 100 years is excessive. I think you should be able to turn it around in 50 if you're serious about it.
What insights did Dan McDonnell share about the atmosphere in Dallas?
Conor was saying they have hit all the markers for the first 40 years.
But what is the marker?
Because 100 does seem excessive. Far be it from me. I think semi-final stage is fast approaching. Consistent semi-final stages.
But what's that got to do with 40 years? You know what I mean? It's a different, completely different generation. Is breeding part of this plan?
I don't think breeding is such, but certainly... Breeding confidence. Academies, structures, all of the things we don't have in this country. They've put all of those in place. Now, why it takes 100 years for that to come to fruition, I don't know. I would have thought a generation.
How are Haaland and Mbappe performing in the Golden Boot race?
Exactly, yeah.
But who am I? They've looked at it. I haven't. Anyway, we won't be around to see it. That's the genius of the plan as well.
Also, but I mean, if this kind of idea was proposed in Irish football, because nobody has been denying that branch reform was needed to turn this ship around.
Mm-hmm.
If someone came out from the FA and proposed a 100-year plan akin to the Metrolink, can you imagine? It would be, oh.
A sackable offence. Exactly. Our football coverage is sponsored by Sky Sports and Sports Extra, which you can get on Sky TV or stream with now. Like I said, Dan McDonald is on the way. Do you think Argentinian TV enjoyed Messi's second goal?
What are the reasons behind the current goalkeeping standards in the tournament?
Goal!
Goal!
I wouldn't be the most accomplished Spanish speaker but Messi por favor makes me think please Messi.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What historical achievement did Lionel Messi accomplish recently?
0:00–1:00
2
How is Messi's performance impacting Argentina's World Cup journey?
1:00–1:53
3
What are the implications of Messi's potential participation in the 2030 World Cup?
1:53–2:35
4
What insights did Dan McDonnell share about the atmosphere in Dallas?
2:35–3:09
5
How are Haaland and Mbappe performing in the Golden Boot race?
3:09–3:46
6
What are the reasons behind the current goalkeeping standards in the tournament?
3:46–5:03
7
How do the Argentinian players view Messi's influence on the team?
5:03–5:39
8
What are the reactions to Norway's celebrations during the World Cup?
5:39–1:08:39
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