Chapter
Selling Citizenship for Olympic and World Cup Athletes
12:18 - 15:53 (03:35)
The idea of selling citizenship to professional athletes and essentially buying success in international competitions has been tossed around for years, as it creates a loophole in eligibility rules.
Clips
Two professional or overage players could be included in Olympic soccer teams to reflect the high ratings and ad rates of the sport.
12:18 - 13:54 (01:36)
Summary
Two professional or overage players could be included in Olympic soccer teams to reflect the high ratings and ad rates of the sport. An under-23 tournament would differentiate Olympic soccer from the World Cup and the amateur athletes that participate.
ChapterSelling Citizenship for Olympic and World Cup Athletes
Episode"Megan Rapinoe"
PodcastSmartLess
The difficulties faced by professional athletes in organizing and fighting for their labor rights within the framework of the league structure.
13:54 - 15:00 (01:06)
Summary
The difficulties faced by professional athletes in organizing and fighting for their labor rights within the framework of the league structure.
ChapterSelling Citizenship for Olympic and World Cup Athletes
Episode"Megan Rapinoe"
PodcastSmartLess
The hosts discuss a hypothetical scenario where a team of football players sells their services to a country and guarantees that they will win the World Cup every time.
15:00 - 15:53 (00:53)
Summary
The hosts discuss a hypothetical scenario where a team of football players sells their services to a country and guarantees that they will win the World Cup every time. They also consider the timing of their contract negotiations in relation to the next World Cup.