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Messi Takes England Out of the World Cup, Plus Preparing for Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' With Ian Wright, Anthony Dabbundo, and Sean Fennessey

In this special episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, guest host Chris Ryan is joined by Arsenal legend Ian Wright to react to Argentina defeating England 2-1 in the World Cup semifinals. Then, Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to preview the World Cup final between Spain and Argenti ... Show more

. 1h 51min

Chuck Klosterman on the Cinema Revival, Sports Tsars, Owners and Commissioners, Analytics, U.S. Soccer Groundhog Day, and State of Reading

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons is joined by Chuck Klosterman to discuss why soccer has not taken off in the U.S. the same way other sports have. Then, they talk sports commissioners, eras of owners, evolving ticket prices for movies, and much more! (0:00) Intro (2:25) Soccer in the U. ... Show more

. 2h 5min

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