{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/8af0c347-5e6e-48e2-8fae-3f4e765c84ab/6850277968b0c25e38365311?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Mailbag: Who can - and should - actually host a World Cup?","description":"<p>With increasing scrutiny placed on the likes of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and even the United States, we wonder which countries could viably host a World Cup without any of the political or social controversies that have marred recent editions. Is that even possible? </p><p><br></p><p>Marcus, Jim and Vish also return to our ‘defining figures of the decade’ discourse, turning our attentions to managers this time. Plus: our favourite commentary teams, goalkeepers playing outfield and Premier League managers joining the Ramble!</p><p><br></p><p>Please fill out Stak's listener survey! It'll help us learn more about the content you love so we can bring you even more - you'll also be entered into a competition to win one of five PlayStation 5's! Click here: <a href=\"https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://bit.ly/staksurvey2025</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: <a href=\"mailto:show@footballramble.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">show@footballramble.com</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows, extended Wednesday episodes, access to our Discord and early access to tickets and merch for just $5 per month: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/footballramble\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/footballramble</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!***</p>","author_name":"Stak"}