TDS Time Machine | The World Cup
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Soccer fans from all over the world that isn't America descended on the tiny continent of Asia last week for the 2002 World Cup, where amidst a high level of security and an even higher level of public shame, the most popular sportsman got underway. The games have produced a stunning upset already. Defending champion France lost to Senegal, one to nil, an unbelievably sweet win for Senegal over France. 301 years ago, Senegal was a French colony. Plundered, raped, despoiled of its natural resources, but now they beat them in soccer, won nothing, so I guess it's even. Meanwhile, in Group B action, Paraguay battled South Africa to a 2-2 tie. Whoo, 2-2 tie. No love lost between those two countries. Or hate, or commerce, for that matter.
They don't... Did you know that overseas what we call soccer is known as football? It's true. And what we call the greatest country on earth, they call the great Satan. But World Cup soccer is really about the fans. Many of the true diehards, to go along with their face and body paint and colorful wigs, brought novelty items like this Belgian pitchfork and this Irish hammer as creative ways to show their support, as well as give those novelty items a much appreciated chance to visit their homelands. Aside from hosting duties, Japan and South Korea are themselves fielding teams. The Japanese fan base includes a large contingency of young people excited for their country's first ever appearance in the World Cup, including these Japanese scalpers.
Actually, there are plenty of tickets to be had for the event. And in Korea, supporters lined up for their chance to see today's match against Poland. And after buying one of the 50,000 available tickets, there was only one thing for this fan to say. That, of course, is the winner of Korea's annual Most Attainable Dream competition. But what about the United States team? They're there, too. And U.S. coach Bruce Arena is fired up. I've been at one game, and I thought everything went well. USA soccer. Catch the chronic fatigue syndrome. Arena was also asked his thoughts about America's match against Portugal.
The one area that stands out with Portugal is their great attacking qualities. The combination of players.
It's just not one player or two players, but it's a combination of Figo, Conceição, Pauleta, perhaps pinto and cost at the same time. Oh, interesting. I have a quick follow-up question.
It's time to address all the sports fans out there. Are you guys tired of the same old, same old, another title for the Lakers, another title for the Tiger Woods, another call from Tony in Massapequa wanting to know what Mike Alupica thinks is up with the Yankees? Well, cast your eyes over to South Korea, where the United States soccer team has done something it's only accomplished once before, cold fusion. No, I'm sorry.
What historical moments have defined the World Cup?
They made it to the World Cup quarterfinals. This morning, the United States team stunned Mexico 2-0 to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1930. The win goes a long way towards establishing the United States as a legitimate soccer power. More importantly, it gives this country a big psychological boost. Finally, paying back Mexico for that time that they... You know, when Mexico... You know what? Mexico probably needed this win more than we did, quite frankly. They're the ones running here. For now, though, the streets of America's soccer-crazed urban centers are teeming with one fan in particular speaking for an entire grateful nation.
We've all been there. You know, interesting note. Interesting note, the man's face isn't actually painted. He's just embarrassed here.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–4:20
2
What historical moments have defined the World Cup?
4:20–14:54
3
How has American soccer evolved over the years?
14:54–24:38
4
What unique challenges did South Africa face as a host nation?
24:38–29:31
5
How did the World Cup impact national pride in the USA?
29:31–55:48
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