Argentina in trouble, Mexico jubilant in early World Cup action | Learn English expression ‘over the top’

Lionel Messi has been but a bystander in this World Cup as Argentina fought Iceland to a draw and fell to Croatia in its first two games, putting the soccer powerhouse in danger of elimination. Mexico’s team—and its fans—have made an impression so far. Video review reversed a penalty call for the first time in World Cup history. And tiny Iceland’s hopes are still alive. Learn how to use the expression, “over the top.”Read the full transcript of this episode at http://www.plainenglish.com/59     Transcripts are always free and available now!Connect with Jeff on Twitter (@PlainEnglishPod) and Facebook (PlainEnglishPod). Or e-mail [email protected] you like the program, please leave a review or rating wherever you listen. It will help others discover the program.Never miss an episode! Sign up to receive updates from Plain English at http://www.plainenglish.com/mail  Subscribers get exclusive links for further reading and additional practice with common English words and phrases.Learn English the fun way! Listen to an American English podcast that you enjoy and understand -- all at a slower speed than normal. | Aprende inglés gratis en línea con nuestro curso. Se habla a una velocidad lenta para que todos entiendan. ¡Aprende ingles con nosotros ahora! | Aprenda Inglês online grátis com o Plain English, a uma velocidade menor, para que todos possam entender.Mentioned in this episode:Ready to improve your listening?Ready to listen fast? Improve your listening with the fast version of this and every episode. The full-speed version is a fresh recording and it sounds just like someone speaking to a native speaker (with no AI or computer manipulation!) You can even listen on a podcast app Sign up for a free 14-day trial at PlainEnglish.com