Episode 3600: An Argentinian Remontada, Leo Messi As Religious Experience, Egypt Get VARd

Argentina looked dead and buried twice in this game but were saved once by VAR ruling out an Egypt goal, and the second time by Messi turning into a Demi God.

We chat to Ken in Atlanta about where this comeback came from, Leo Messi as Religious Experience, the bizarre decision to rule out Zico’s wonder goal and what makes this Argentinian team so special.

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