The Last Cup: Part 4

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🗓️ 22 November 2022

⏱️ 35 minutes

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With the disappointment of the 2010 World Cup behind them, Argentines are hopeful that Lionel Messi might break their losing streak at the 2011 Copa America, the largest tournament in South America. Messi is prepared to give his all, looking for a way to deliver a victory for his home country. Meanwhile, host Jasmine Garsd makes the long journey back to Argentina after many years away and faces an unexpected tragedy.

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0:30.1	Before we begin today's show, a quick language advisory,
0:33.4	today's episode contains explicit language.
0:38.5	I'm going to tell you a secret.
0:41.1	Something that I've been holding in for a really long time.
0:46.4	It's me.
0:48.6	I'm the reason Argentina lost against the Germans
0:52.1	in the 2014 World Cup Final.
0:56.8	Yes, the one where Leonel Messi almost, almost,
1:01.6	turned us into champions of the world.
1:04.5	So there's these really disgusting socks I have, right?
1:07.5	They're ancient.
1:08.7	They're lime green with avocados printed on them.
1:13.3	They might have actual guacamole stains on them
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