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The USA are champions! We recap the most memorable moments of the tournament; from the biggest upsets, best performances and our personal highlights.Heath and Monki also dissect the final and talk Alex Morgan’s controversial semi final celebration, Megan Rapinoe’s awards domination and equal pay.Plus, did Lucy Bronze deserve second best player of the tournament?MusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What has this World Cup meant for the women’s game?

It’s World Cup final day! Heath and Chelcee discuss their favourite game of the tournament, Megan Rapinoe’s Trump protest, and suggest some possible revisions to the offside law.And would a fourth World Cup win for the USA be good for the women’s game?Plus, we catch up with Denmark and Paris Saint-Germain striker, Nadia Nadim and take a trip to the fan zone in Lyon to speak to the travelling fans.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would it be good or bad for women's football if the USA win this World Cup?

Chelcee Grimes joins Heath to discuss Karen Carney’s decision to retire after the World Cup, driving in France and they both look ahead to England's third place play-off match against Sweden.And is it OK to support a different team in men's and women’s football?Plus, we hear from Nicole Holliday, who's been on the road presenting the #LionessesDaily show with the England squad in France.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it acceptable to support a different team in men’s and women’s football?

Heath and Monki discuss David Beckham as a style icon, welly boots and...why is there no alcohol being sold at the games of this World Cup?Heath talks returning from a harrowing injury. Is your mental recovery just as important as your physical?Plus, we hear from Manchester City and Germany forward, Pauline Bremer, who recently recovered from injury herself.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do injuries affect you mentally, long after you are back to full fitness?

We discuss life in Lyon so far, including everything from sleep quality and loud flocks of birds to electric scooters and waiting for taxis.Heath talks playing in big stadiums. How different is it as a player playing in front of a loud stadium?And Monki is still sombre after England's loss to USA. Did England deserve to win?Plus, Spanish footballer Vero Boquete tells us about the charitable organisation Common Goal.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What difference does playing in a full stadium make?

On the eve of the second semi final, Heath and Monki reflect on the big England USA match from last night, and compare experiences of taking penalties.And former US star and friend of the podcast Julie Foudy remembers a penalty she nearly took.The shaving of Heath's iconic moustache is reviewed and they pick their favourites of the COPA90 52 Icons - a key moment from every WWC19 game illustrated https://copa90.com/en/wc19/copa90-iconsSend us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are penalties a fair way to decide a big match?

Heath and Monki talk about the difficulties in choosing education over sport, supporting the opposition when the overall outcome will benefit your team, and share their top travel tips.Monki discussed when she'd prefer England to face the USA - in the semi-finals or the final - while the pair talk about their early impressions of Lyon.Plus, as part of our Icons series, we hear from Arsenal and England midfielderJordan Nobbs, who's working at the World Cup as a pundit while recovering from injury.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is it okay to support the opposition for the greater good?

As the team prepares to move the COPA90 Clubhouse from Paris to Lyon for the final week of the tournament, Heath and Monki bring you a special longform interview with the legend that is Abby Wambach, former USNWT star turned public speaker and equality campaigner.Abby reveals what it's really like to play in a long tournament, discusses how to stay sane on the road - both as a player and as a parent - and explains how hard she's working to fight for equality both on and off the pitch. Plus Heath and Monki share their five favourite moments of the World Cup experience so far.Get in touch! footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heath and Monki meet Abby Wambach

Heath and Monki discuss what bodyguards and teenage girls having in common, allergies and their personal experiences of public speaking. They also decide what COPA90 World Cup memorabilia they want to take home with them as a souvenir, as the team leave the Clubhouse in Paris.Plus we hear from football agent to several of England's Lionesses Georgie Hodge.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women's World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you room with a team-mate from hell?

Heath and Monki tackle the thorny issue of pronunciation: do we pick and choose which players' names we pronounce 'accurately'?And the greatest player in the world, Ballon d'Or winner and Lyon striker Ada Hegerberg pays a visit to the Clubhouse and discusses the award's importance for women's football and explains Jante law.Plus Heath overhears some important English slang.Send us emails, voicenotes and your ridiculous Overheards to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much emphasis should we put on pronunciation of players' names?

In today’s episode Heath is joined by Shannon, Alanna and Carly from SoccerGrlProbs. Heath and the team discuss their World Cup experiences on and off the pitch compared to Canada four years ago.How many years does it take for the human body to reset? The team take a look at the natural functions of the body, whilst managing their platform growth on social media.And we look ahead to the big quarter-final clash in Paris. Hosts France v holders USA.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comGlastonbury audio courtesy of Ellie Thomason.MusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you solve a SoccerGrlProb?

Heath & Monki choose their moment of the tournament…so far, and discuss whether the US care that they’ll be facing entirely European opposition for the remainder of tournament.As Monki will be on a plane while England face Norway, she and Heath devise a strategy for updates at 35,000ft, and talk about their dream South American football experience.Plus, we speak with FIFA’s first female General Co-Ordinator and venue director, Priscilla Janssens.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD) Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US alone in almost entirely European quarter finals - how do they feel?

Heath and Monki talk performing in front of small crowds, goal celebrations and answer more of your fan mail.And we discuss their experiences of referees. What is it like as a player when the referee loses control of the game?Plus, we speak to rapper, Ms Banks, and daughter of Brazilian legend, Pele, Kely Nascimento-DeLuca.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should you react when the referee loses control of a game?

Heath and Monki discuss their first pair of football boots and Marta’s impassioned plea to the next generation, after Brazil's extra time exit against France.And Heath discusses the cultural surprises he experienced when playing abroad. Should it be up to you to buy your own birthday cake?Plus, we speak to ex-professional player turned coach, Jasmine Henderson.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do players handle cultural differences abroad?

Monki and Heath discuss being a tourist in Paris and dealing with the extreme hot weather.And Is personal brand now equally as important to players as their on-field performance?Plus, USA legend Julie Foudy shares her thoughts on sportsmanship in a World Cup and we hear from Swedish striker Fridolina Rolfo.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does sportsmanship matter at a World Cup?

Heath and Monki talk playing with injuries and we delve into mindset of a player preparing for the knockout stages. Could there be a dramatic exit for one of the tournament favourites?Plus, Reading midfielder Fara Williams and director of Girl Power Organisation, and former captain of the Afghanistan women’s team, Khalida Popal, tell us their inspirational stories.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet us using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should teams be worried about peaking in the group stages?

Heath and Monki recap the tournament so far. Who are the stand out players, dark horses and surprise teams...and what is still to come?We hear from goalkeeper Almuth Schult all about her journey to become the German number 1. Can the loss of a crucial game have more impact on a player than a big win?Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comMusicHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Work It (Weapons)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you hate losing more than you love winning?

Heath and Monki talk being under attack by mosquitoes and using football to communicate with strangers. And how do you deal with playing in extreme weather conditions? Is playing on an all weather pitch in the heat like playing on hot coals?Plus, we hear from USA legend Abby Wambach and New Zealand head coach Tom Sermanni.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)VONDA7 - That's What Counts (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you cope with playing football in extreme conditions?

In this episode, we bid farewell to the group stages. Monki gives Heath a lesson about Jungle music and they discuss the best ways to slip into a conversation that your uncle knows George Best.And we look into the role of brands in the rise of women’s football.Plus, we hear from England defender Abbie McManus and Eli has the Inside Score on USA and Sweden.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What responsibility do brands have towards growing women’s football?

In today’s episode, Monki discusses limiting her use of social media and how football is the best form of meditation.And what if football was more like Formula 1? Could a football club owner place their own son/daughter in the starting line up?Plus, Shannon Lynn takes us through her journey to becoming the Scottish number 1 and Eli has the Inside Score on Japan and Argentina.[This episode contains a brief mention of suicide.]Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is competitive sport a form of meditation?

In this episode, Susannah Collins, host of “MLS:The Call Up" steps in for Monki.She joins Heath in the Copa90 Clubhouse to discuss a possible conspiracy theory about the USA team. Was Carli Lloyd’s muted celebration a response to the 13-0 controversy?And is Chilean goalkeeper Christiane Endler the player of the tournament, even though her team may not make the knockout stages?Plus, we hear from the Football Ferns’ forward Sarah Gregorius and Eli has the Inside Score on Jamaica and Australia.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women’s World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you win the player of the tournament if your team doesn’t make the knockout stages?

On today’s podcast, Heath and Monki discuss some of the unhealthy vices of their former teammates. And what motivates a team to play on, despite no longer having a chance to make it through the group stages?Chelsea goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger tells us the amazing story of her journey back to football after she beat cancer.Plus, Eli has the Inside Score on Spain and South AfricaSend us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women's World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you stay motivated when you know you're already out of the World Cup?

Heath and Monki talk nightmarish defeats. What are the scores that still haunt you? And how do you deal with stress eating as a professional athlete? Heath makes a sour candy related confession.Plus, we hear from Scottish forward Lisa Evans and Eli has the Inside Score on Thailand and Chile.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women's World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we haunted by our biggest sporting failures?

In today's podcast, discussion turns again to the most controversial subject of the tournament: VAR. Should its use be regulated in a different way, as it is in other sports such as the NFL? Heath and Monki respond to a listener email.And post-career choices: what options are open to players after they retire from professional football? Heath and Monki share their experiences of education and discuss what footballers usually do after the game, and whether we'll see that change as the industry progresses.There's an interview with the Netherlands' Vivianne Miedema and Eli has the Inside Score on the team too.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show. And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutMake sure you check out the COPA90 store for the latest drops and merch around the Women's World Cup. Search Store.copa90.comHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could VAR take a leaf out of the NFL's book?

Heather O'Reilly joins Heath and Monki in the studio to discuss the best crêpes in Paris....and tournament highlights and upsets. She and Heath compare experiences of playing in the US national team; what's it like to be the underdog? Plus find out what could have been in the Heather O-Pie-ly.There's some quick-fire questions with England star Nikita Parris and Eli has the Inside Score on Italy.Send us emails and voicenotes to footballinsideout@copa90.com - we’d love to share your thoughts on the show.And tweet using the hashtag #Copa90insideoutHarry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the underdog mentality a positive thing?

Brazil's Formiga plays this year in what is unbelievably her seventh World Cup. But how do veteran players know when it's time to call it a day? Heath and Monki talk about players' lifespans, and how their games change as their bodies - and minds - age.We've got an interview with fiercely proud Matilda Lisa De Vanna ahead of Australia's game against Brazil; hear about what still puts fire in her belly as a footballer.Plus: playing clean vs playing mean. And Eli has the Inside Score on Brazil and China.Harry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do you know when your time is up as a player?

The world's eyes are on the players in this tournament; and that means the media scrutiny is greater than ever. Do we talk enough about the expectations around opening up to the media about difficult or personal issues?Retired Norway player Hege Riise shares her experiences of playing on the team.Monki and Heath compare experiences of playing in goal...with varying success.Plus how a new generation of US-style football documentaries are giving fans around the world a new insight into how teams function. And Eli has the Inside Score on controversy-stricken Germany. Music:Harry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Work It (Weapons)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How should players handle difficult questions from journalists?

New Zealand's Ali Riley talks about how she ended up captain of the Football Ferns despite being a born and bred Californian. Like many players in this tournament she isn't a native of the country she plays for: is it a difficult decision for athletes like her to make?Plus Heath explains an unexpected linguistic side effect of his international football career.Plus Eli has the Inside Score on New Zealand ahead of their Netherlands game.Music:Harry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do dual nationals decide which national team to play for?

Ahead of tonight’s Canada v Cameroon game we hear from Canada’s Erin McLeod, sadly missing this tournament due to injury, who shares her passion for campaigning for the rights of players and individuals around the world. But are our expectations of players to use their platforms to advocate for change too high?Heath and Monki discuss the differences in US and UK sports academies and universities; and whether there’s such a thing as TOO young when it comes to signing new professional talent. Plus Eli Mengem has the Inside Score: everything you really need to know about Canada and Cameroon.Music:Harry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is there too much pressure on players to use their platforms for change?

Ahead of tonight’s England v Scotland game Monki and Heath discuss the enormous pressure on the excellent England squad. Historically the country’s fans fans aren’t always the kindest to the team if things don’t go as planned. Will the Lionesses face the same scrutiny as the men’s team?Plus England international Beth Mead reveals what it was like to get THAT email from Phil Neville. And Monki explains what international squad selection and pirate radio have in common; and Heath reveals how close he once came to ‘going Cantona’ on a fan.Eli has the Inside Score on England and Scotland; it’s unbelievably Scotland’s first World Cup and, looking at the squad, expectation is extremely high.Music:Harry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Electricity (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will England’s fans stay loyal to the Lionesses?

In this episode Nigeria and Barcelona star Asisat Oshoala predicts major upsets in this year's tournament. Will it happen in tonight's game against Norway?Monki shares her history of teenage protest against the FA and Heath reveals why the Scandinavia Law of Jante landed him in the tabloids during his time in Copenhagen.Plus Eli has the lowdown on two teams to watch in the tournament today: find out why the Nigerian national team held a trophy hostage and what a Norwegian TV programme is doing for women’s football in the country.Music:Harry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Nigeria bring their continental success to the world's biggest stage?

Could it be two victory years in a row for this tournament’s hosts France? Ahead of today's first game between France and Korea Republic, Heath and Monki discuss why it could be, and share what they're looking forward to over the Women's World Cup 2019, and also what - and who - they'll miss seeing.Eli Mengem has the Inside Score on why you should care about all the teams in the tournament this year: in this episode find out what France's Gilet Jaunes protestors have to do with football, and what connection K-Pop and the #MeToo movement have to Korea Republic's women's national team.And Danish national player Nadia Nadim, who's one of the players we'll miss seeing this year, reminds us why we are not worthy of people like her on this planet by telling us just a few of the incredible accomplishments in her extraordinary life.Music:Harry Parsons - Eden (&Friends)Monki - ENG98 (DFTD)Monki - Love Magic (&Friends)Monki - Voices (&Friends) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can France win the World Cup two years in a row?

Get to know your Football Inside Out hosts; Former professional footballer and US International Heath Pearce and international DJ, tastemaker & broadcaster Monki. From their best (and frankly quite bizarre) travel experiences, to their ones to watch in this year’s Women’s World Cup in France. They also talk a certain footballing legends’ teeth - any guesses whose? Music:Monki - Work It (Weapons) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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