ICONS https://www.goal.com/en en GOAL Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities. Some you already know, others you’ll never forget after hearing their story. This podcast uncovers the moments, symbols, items and people that shaped football and World Cup history. From Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt to Ronaldo’s legendary 2002 haircut. Not just what happened, but why it became iconic. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/80774e32-cb0b-11f0-9e49-27bdce533b64/image/6b76fd3b5537f69268e064f66a75cfe4.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress ICONS https://www.goal.com/en no episodic GOAL Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities. Some you already know, others you’ll never forget after hearing their story. This podcast uncovers the moments, symbols, items and people that shaped football and World Cup history. From Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt to Ronaldo’s legendary 2002 haircut. Not just what happened, but why it became iconic. Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities. Some you already know, others you’ll never forget after hearing their story. This podcast uncovers the moments, symbols, items and people that shaped football and World Cup history. From Argentina’s improvised 1986 away shirt to Ronaldo’s legendary 2002 haircut. Not just what happened, but why it became iconic.

]]> GOAL podcastgoalenglish@gmail.com Icons 2022: ‘I dreamed of this so many times’, how Lionel Messi fulfilled his destiny at the World Cup, delivering Argentina the perfect ending At the end of 2022, under the bright lights of Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lived the moment he had imagined his whole life. After years of pressure, frustration, and extremely painful runner-up finishes, the Argentine captain exceeded all expectations on football's biggest stage to give his country the perfect ending—and fulfill his own destiny. This story, based on a report by Ryan Tolmich, is an episode of Icons—GOAL's podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back, with intensity, the spirit of each tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full GOAL At the end of 2022, under the bright lights of Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lived the moment he had imagined his whole life. After years of pressure, frustration, and extremely painful runner-up finishes, the Argentine captain exceeded all expectations on football's biggest stage to give his country the perfect ending—and fulfill his own destiny. This story, based on a report by Ryan Tolmich, is an episode of Icons—GOAL's podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back, with intensity, the spirit of each tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices At the end of 2022, under the bright lights of Qatar, Lionel Messi finally lived the moment he had imagined his whole life. After years of pressure, frustration, and extremely painful runner-up finishes, the Argentine captain exceeded all expectations on football's biggest stage to give his country the perfect ending—and fulfill his own destiny. This story, based on a report by Ryan Tolmich, is an episode of Icons—GOAL's podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back, with intensity, the spirit of each tournament.

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]]> 1216 no Icons 2018: How the Kylian Mbappe twice emulated Pele in Les Bleus’ World Cup triumph Kylian Mbappé was only nineteen when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world — breaking France’s records, matching feats last seen in Pelé’s era, and powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. This episode, based on the feature written by Krishan Davis, is part of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full GOAL Kylian Mbappé was only nineteen when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world — breaking France’s records, matching feats last seen in Pelé’s era, and powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. This episode, based on the feature written by Krishan Davis, is part of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Kylian Mbappé was only nineteen when he turned the 2018 World Cup into his personal announcement to the world — breaking France’s records, matching feats last seen in Pelé’s era, and powering Les Bleus to a title that felt like the beginning of something historic. This episode, based on the feature written by Krishan Davis, is part of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life.


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]]> 1057 no Icons 2014: The story behind Germany's shirt in the historic 7-1 defeat of Brazil in the World Cup In 2014, Germany not only won the World Cup on Brazilian soil—it left behind one of the most powerful and unexpected symbols of unity that football has ever seen. Beyond the unforgettable semi-final victory against the hosts, a match that shocked the world, a red and black jersey came to represent something deeper than victory or defeat. This story, based on a report written by Nino Duit, is one of the episodes of Icons—a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back the spirit of each tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 GOAL In 2014, Germany not only won the World Cup on Brazilian soil—it left behind one of the most powerful and unexpected symbols of unity that football has ever seen. Beyond the unforgettable semi-final victory against the hosts, a match that shocked the world, a red and black jersey came to represent something deeper than victory or defeat. This story, based on a report written by Nino Duit, is one of the episodes of Icons—a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back the spirit of each tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In 2014, Germany not only won the World Cup on Brazilian soil—it left behind one of the most powerful and unexpected symbols of unity that football has ever seen. Beyond the unforgettable semi-final victory against the hosts, a match that shocked the world, a red and black jersey came to represent something deeper than victory or defeat. This story, based on a report written by Nino Duit, is one of the episodes of Icons—a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing back the spirit of each tournament.

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]]> 1009 no Icons 2010: Vuvuzelas, Jabulani and the other Hand of God, the drama and controversies of the greatest World Cup of all time The 2010 World Cup was chaos, noise, heartbreak, and pure spectacle — a tournament that shaped football’s modern era in ways few could have predicted. This story, based on the feature written by Steve Blues, is one of the episodes of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 GOAL The 2010 World Cup was chaos, noise, heartbreak, and pure spectacle — a tournament that shaped football’s modern era in ways few could have predicted. This story, based on the feature written by Steve Blues, is one of the episodes of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2010 World Cup was chaos, noise, heartbreak, and pure spectacle — a tournament that shaped football’s modern era in ways few could have predicted. This story, based on the feature written by Steve Blues, is one of the episodes of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life.


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]]> 1051 no Icons 2006: From reserve to protagonist, how the 'unknown' Fabio Grosso became the hero of Italy's fourth World Cup title A few nights transformed Fabio Grosso from an outsider to national hero. From his decisive left-footed strike against Germany to his perfect penalty in the final in Berlin, Grosso’s is an incredible story of humility, courage, and destiny. This story, based on the feature written by Federico Zanon, is one of the episodes of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 6 GOAL A few nights transformed Fabio Grosso from an outsider to national hero. From his decisive left-footed strike against Germany to his perfect penalty in the final in Berlin, Grosso’s is an incredible story of humility, courage, and destiny. This story, based on the feature written by Federico Zanon, is one of the episodes of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices A few nights transformed Fabio Grosso from an outsider to national hero. From his decisive left-footed strike against Germany to his perfect penalty in the final in Berlin, Grosso’s is an incredible story of humility, courage, and destiny. This story, based on the feature written by Federico Zanon, is one of the episodes of Icons — a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups through the moments, characters, and controversies that defined them, bringing the spirit of each tournament vividly back to life.

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]]> 1147 no Icons 2002: How the Cascão Haircut Changed Everything for Ronaldo and Brazil in the 2002 World Cup Triumph Amidst a cloud of tension, before a World Cup semi-final, Brazil's star player made a simple decision that went down in history. This episode, inspired by a special report by Tauan Ambrosio, is part of ICONS — GOAL's podcast that revisits, from unique perspectives, the last ten World Cups, reviving the spirit of the greatest tournament of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 5 GOAL Amidst a cloud of tension, before a World Cup semi-final, Brazil's star player made a simple decision that went down in history. This episode, inspired by a special report by Tauan Ambrosio, is part of ICONS — GOAL's podcast that revisits, from unique perspectives, the last ten World Cups, reviving the spirit of the greatest tournament of all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Amidst a cloud of tension, before a World Cup semi-final, Brazil's star player made a simple decision that went down in history. This episode, inspired by a special report by Tauan Ambrosio, is part of ICONS — GOAL's podcast that revisits, from unique perspectives, the last ten World Cups, reviving the spirit of the greatest tournament of all.

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]]> 831 no Icons 1998: Zidane and the troubled rise of a French genius At the 1998 World Cup, a shy midfielder from the city of Marseille became the face of a new nation, transforming pain into pride and silence into legend. This story, based on a report by Naim Beneddra, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing back the spirit of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 4 GOAL At the 1998 World Cup, a shy midfielder from the city of Marseille became the face of a new nation, transforming pain into pride and silence into legend. This story, based on a report by Naim Beneddra, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing back the spirit of the tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices At the 1998 World Cup, a shy midfielder from the city of Marseille became the face of a new nation, transforming pain into pride and silence into legend. This story, based on a report by Naim Beneddra, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast that revisits the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing back the spirit of the tournament.

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]]> 1186 no Icons 1994: The seminal World Cup that made America believe in the beautiful game From stadium anthems to sweltering afternoons in packed arenas, the summer of 1994 marked the moment football - or soccer - truly crashed the American party. It was the World Cup that changed everything: where global passion met US showtime, and two sporting cultures began to merge. This story, based on the feature written by Tom Hindle, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 3 GOAL From stadium anthems to sweltering afternoons in packed arenas, the summer of 1994 marked the moment football - or soccer - truly crashed the American party. It was the World Cup that changed everything: where global passion met US showtime, and two sporting cultures began to merge. This story, based on the feature written by Tom Hindle, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices From stadium anthems to sweltering afternoons in packed arenas, the summer of 1994 marked the moment football - or soccer - truly crashed the American party. It was the World Cup that changed everything: where global passion met US showtime, and two sporting cultures began to merge. This story, based on the feature written by Tom Hindle, is part of Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from unique perspectives, bringing the spirit of the tournament back to life.

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]]> 1325 no Icons 1990: a walk into the light, Franz Beckenbauer at the 1990 World Cup On a magical night in Rome, as Germany celebrated their third world title in 1990, one man quietly stepped away from the chaos. Franz Beckenbauer - hands in his pockets, gold medal around his neck - walked alone across the Stadio Olimpico pitch, lost in thought while his players rejoiced. This story - inspired by the feature written by Filippo Cataldo - is one of ten episodes in Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from a unique perspective, to bring the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 GOAL On a magical night in Rome, as Germany celebrated their third world title in 1990, one man quietly stepped away from the chaos. Franz Beckenbauer - hands in his pockets, gold medal around his neck - walked alone across the Stadio Olimpico pitch, lost in thought while his players rejoiced. This story - inspired by the feature written by Filippo Cataldo - is one of ten episodes in Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from a unique perspective, to bring the spirit of the tournament back to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices On a magical night in Rome, as Germany celebrated their third world title in 1990, one man quietly stepped away from the chaos. Franz Beckenbauer - hands in his pockets, gold medal around his neck - walked alone across the Stadio Olimpico pitch, lost in thought while his players rejoiced. This story - inspired by the feature written by Filippo Cataldo - is one of ten episodes in Icons, a GOAL podcast revisiting the last ten World Cups from a unique perspective, to bring the spirit of the tournament back to life.

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]]> 1451 no Icons 1986: From Tepito to the Azteca, the incredible story of Argentina’s jerseys in Mexico Maradona’s brilliance was written in jerseys hastily bought from a street market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 04 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000 full 1 1 GOAL Maradona’s brilliance was written in jerseys hastily bought from a street market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Maradona’s brilliance was written in jerseys hastily bought from a street market.

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]]> 1050 no Icons Teaser Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:22:00 -0000 trailer GOAL Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Whether they’re rebels, rising talents or idols who transcend generations, our Icons are true football entities

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