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By Association presents... World Cup Stories Nathen McVittie is the Art Director and co-founder of Where Is Football and Common Goal. He speaks with James about the Brazil World Cup in 2014, which he was lucky enough to attend. Nathen shares stories of the cultural experience in Brazil and some of the matches he was able to witness. Links: Nathen McVittie on Twitter whereisfootball.com commongoal.co worldcupstories.com Subscribe to By Association

By Association presents... World Cup Stories Eli Mengem is a presenter and director for football YouTube channel, Copa90. He speaks with James about Germany 2006, a World Cup in which Australia made just their second appearance on the world stage after a 32-year absence. Plus a whole lot more, thanks to Eli's encyclopedic knowledge of international football.    Links: Eli Mengem on Twitter Copa90 worldcupstories.com Subscribe to By Association

By Association presents... World Cup Stories Paolo Bandini is a football journalist for The Guardian, ESPN and The Athletic, among others. He speaks with James about the Italy World Cup in 1990; his personal connection to the tournament, growing up an Italy and England fan, the magic of 'Nessun Dorma' and more. Links: Paolo Bandini on Twitter worldcupstories.com Subscribe to By Association

By Association presents... World Cup Stories Jason Davis is the host of the United States of Soccer radio program on SiriusXM. He speaks with James about the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan; the USMNT's run to the Quarter Finals, South Korea's home soil performance, Ronaldo's haircut and so much more. Get your '02 nostalgia fix! 🇰🇷 🇯🇵 Links: Jason Davis on Twitter Compass Football worldcupstories.com Jason Davis on By Association Subscribe to By Association

By Association presents... World Cup Stories David Goldblatt is a journalist, author, broadcaster, academic and the host of the excellent podcast, Game of Our Lives from Jetty Studios (Al Jazeera). He speaks with James about the South Africa World Cup in 2010 - a tournament which he attended in person - sharing stories of culture, travel, politics and of course football. Dust off your vuvuzela, we're off to Africa! 🇿🇦 Links: David Goldblatt on Twitter Game of Our Lives podcast worldcupstories.com David Goldblatt on Russia 2018 Subscribe to By Association

World Cup Stories is a brand new series from By Association, in celebration of the 2018 World Cup. Every four years the greatest football tournament on the planet captivates fans around the globe. Join host, James Parkinson as he speaks with football writers, broadcasters and creatives about their favourite World Cup tournament; their fondest memories, their experiences and what the world's biggest sporting event means to them. Episode 01 drops on 11 June. Learn more at worldcupstories.com 🖌Cover art by Agne Ziukaite