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Podcast: The Messi Effect
Episode: Lionel Messi appears to choke opponent in Argentina loss - is Taylor Swift to blame?
Description: We begin with an intense World Cup qualifying match at La Bombonera Stadium in Buenos Aires, where Uruguay clinched a 2-0 victory over Argentina. This loss was significant, marking Argentina's first home defeat since 2016 and their first at La Bombonera since 1977.Despite leading the South American qualifying group, Argentina faced a challenging game, with Messi admitting discomfort against the physicality of the Uruguayan team.In a surprising twist, we explore how Taylor Swift’s concerts in Buenos Aires led to Argentina’s venue change for this crucial match. Swift's 'Eras Tour' necessitated the use of River Plat...