Comedian Godfrey pulls up on The Late Run and gives Raheem and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson the most honest take American soccer has heard: he never wants the USA to win a World Cup, and he's got reasons. He breaks down how Nigeria's government wasted a generation of talent while Pablo Escobar was out here funding Colombian soccer, crowns Pele over everybody, does a Kevin Garnett impression that needs to be studied, and finally gives Ocho his flowers for actually knowing ball.
Plus the Karl-Anthony Towns story where Godfrey takes credit for a championship, and why soccer will never grow in America without a personality leading it.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Godfrey’s Nigerian Soccer Roots + America’s “World Champions”
6:57 - Pelé Is the GOAT
7:55 - Nigeria’s Soccer FAILURE + America’s Pay-to-Play Problem
14:34 - Why Godfrey NEVER Wants USA to Win
26:27 - How Football Started Godfrey’s Comedy Career
31:51 - Vinícius, Ronaldo & the GOAT Debate
36:10 - Why American Soccer Needs a Transcendent Star
41:14 - Ocho Explains Soccer Through the NBA
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