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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 33 MIN

Joseph Paintsil on Ghana's rivalry with the USMNT and his PRIDE in representing The Black Stars.

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LA Galaxy winger Joseph Paintsil discussed his dream of playing in a World Cup hosted in America with Herc, viewing it as a key goal on his path to representing Ghana.The Black Stars player exposes the agent manipulation and fraud that traps young African players, before sharing how he started his European career in Belgium with Genk, the controversial reason a coach gave for his exclusion from the 2022 World Cup, and explains why he felt 'immediately' at home in the Galaxy locker room.Plus, discover on this week's VAMOS Hotline, presented by Verizon, why Herc believes Argentina and Lionel Messi could be the biggest disappointment at the FIFA World Cup 2026.SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=100:00 - (COMING UP) VAMOS with Joseph Paintsil.01:54 - Growing up in Accra, Ghana.05:36 - Joe Paintsil's passion for Music.08:37 - Where to relax in Los Angeles.09:57 - Leaving Ghana with a Dream.11:59 - Days in Belgium with KRC Genk.14:56 - Ghana's rivalry with USMNT.17:36 - Missing the 2022 World Cup.20:58 - 2026 World Cup while living in LA.23:13 - How much The Galaxy misses Riqui Puig25:20 - Words to The Galaxy fans28:59 - Reflexions for a young Joseph 29:37 - Argentina and Lionel Messi's biggest disappointment' this 2026 WC#Football #LAGalaxy #Ghana CONTACT: [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LA Galaxy winger Joseph Paintsil discussed his dream of playing in a World Cup hosted in America with Herc, viewing it as a key goal on his path to representing Ghana.The Black Stars player exposes the agent manipulation and fraud that traps young African players, before sharing how he started his European career in Belgium with Genk, the controversial reason a coach gave for his exclusion from the 2022 World Cup, and explains why he felt 'immediately' at home in the Galaxy locker room.Plus, discover on this week's VAMOS Hotline, presented by Verizon, why Herc believes Argentina and Lionel Messi could be the biggest disappointment at the FIFA World Cup 2026.SUBSCRIBE TO VAMOS! ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7FcSf44Qr-HIo3yMV8t-Q?sub_confirmation=100:00 - (COMING UP) VAMOS with Joseph Paintsil.01:54 - Growing up in Accra, Ghana.05:36 - Joe Paintsil's passion for Music.08:37 - Where to relax in Los Angeles.09:57 - Leaving Ghana with a Dream.11:59 - Days in Belgium with KRC Genk.14:56 - Ghana's rivalry with USMNT.17:36 - Missing the 2022 World Cup.20:58 - 2026 World Cup while living in LA.23:13 - How much The Galaxy misses Riqui Puig25:20 - Words to The Galaxy fans28:59 - Reflexions for a young Joseph 29:37 - Argentina and Lionel Messi's biggest disappointment' this 2026 WC#Football #LAGalaxy #Ghana CONTACT: [email protected] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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