Italy misses FIFA World Cup again: A dynasty in decline

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This week on the show, hosts Vinayakk and Mihir are joined by Shashank Nair to discuss Italy’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup and how it compares to the decline of other sporting dynasties. They also talk about soaring World Cup prices that could deter travelling fans, and share the storylines they’re looking forward to in the 48-team tournament starting June 11.Produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

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