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The Football History BoysAuthor: The Football History Boys
The Football History Boys were founded in 2013 and write about the stunning history of the beautiful game. Ben Jones and Gareth Thomas are venturing into the world of podcasts, bringing their love for football to your ears! Give us a listen and check us out on Twitter: @TFHBs. Language: en Genres: Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep 3 - Brazil 1982
Episode 3
Saturday, 14 June, 2025
In this episode, we explore one of football’s most beloved yet bittersweet stories — the legendary Brazil 1982 World Cup squad. Led by Telê Santana and featuring icons like Zico, Sócrates, Falcão, and Éder, this team played some of the most beautiful football the world has ever seen. But despite dazzling fans and scoring sensational goals, they were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Italy in one of the World Cup’s most iconic matches.We break down their fluid tactics, midfield magic, and unmatched flair — but also ask tough questions. Did their lack of defensive structure cost them greatness? Has nostalgia inflated their legacy? And what if they’d played in a different era?Featuring legendary quotes, tactical insights, fan opinions, and our signature curveball section, we ask the ultimate question: Can a team that didn’t win still be truly great?Perfect for fans of football history, World Cup nostalgia, and the eternal debate of style vs substance.✅ Keywords: Brazil 1982, Zico, Sócrates, World Cup history, best football teams, Joga Bonito, greatest teams never to win, Brazil vs Italy 1982, Paolo Rossi, Telê Santana, football podcast, classic World Cup moments.
