S104E2: The Brazillians Have Always Called It 'Soccer' - Emmy Hikins On Soccer As Opposed To Football

S104E1: We Call It Soccer Here In The USA It Doesn't Make Sense - Emmy Hikins On President Trump

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 104 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  Joined by Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: This was an episode of "The Football Referee" podcast where Emmy Hickens and Jerome (referred to as "The Brummie King") discussed various football topics including World Cup updates, player performances, and recent news stories. They discussed Donald Trump's comments about renaming American football, debated whether Jeremy Doku made the right decision to leave the World Cup to attend his child's birth, and reviewed players who scored braces during the tournament including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The conversation covered team progressions in the World Cup, with several teams including Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, and Norway advancing to the round of 32. They also discussed manager appointments, particularly Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, and debated whether players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Andre Onana should still be in their respective teams. The episode concluded with a brief discussion about Alexander Isak's performance for Sweden in the World Cup. American Football Naming Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Donald Trump's suggestion to change the name of American football to avoid confusion with the international sport known as football. Jerome expressed skepticism about the need for a name change, arguing that the current system works well and has never caused issues. Both agreed that while the distinction between American football and international football is clear, there is no immediate need to modify the existing naming conventions. Doku's World Cup Controversy Emmy and Jerome discussed a controversy surrounding Man City player Jeremy Doku's decision to leave Belgium's FIFA World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child. A French journalist named France Pierron criticized this decision, leading to Doku being suspended from his job. Jerome defended Doku's choice, arguing that family comes first and that players should be supported in personal matters, especially when their country, teammates, and coach provide understanding and support. World Cup Performance Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Vinicius Junior's claim about a promise made by coach Anceletti to give him a gift if he scored a header, which he did. They agreed that if the coach made such a promise, it should be fulfilled. The conversation then shifted to notable World Cup performances, including goals scored by various prominent players like Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Ronaldo, and Vinicius Junior, with Jerome noting that the competition for the Golden Boot is becoming very competitive. Football Tournament Progress Update Emmy and Jerome discussed football tournament progress, focusing on players who haven't scored braces yet and highlighting teams that have advanced to the Round of 32. They confirmed several teams that have progressed including Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Cote d'Ivoire, Netherlands, and Japan, with Emmy noting that Germany had already advanced before their last game. The discussion ended mid-conversation about Scotland's status. World Cup Football Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Scotland's football team, noting their recent loss to Brazil and their chances of advancing in the tournament. They also talked about France's strong squad and potential to win the competition, though Jerome emphasized that surprises can happen in football. The conversation concluded with a discussion about Lionel Messi's record-breaking World Cup goals. Football Performance and Strategy Analysis Emmy and Jerome discussed various football topics including record-breaking performances, player selections, and team strategies. They analyzed the competitive dynamics between younger and older players, particularly focusing on potential record breakers like Kylian Mbappe. The conversation also covered coaching decisions, with Jerome emphasizing that team selection and strategy ultimately depend on the coach's game plan rather than individual player preferences. They discussed specific players including Andre Onana's transfer situation and Cristiano Ronaldo's continued effectiveness at his age, concluding that coaching decisions and team strategies are the key factors determining player performance and team success. The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S104E2: The Brazillians Have Always Called It 'Soccer' - Emmy Hikins On Soccer As Opposed To Football

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 104 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  Joined by Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: This was an episode of "The Football Referee" podcast where Emmy Hickens and Jerome (referred to as "The Brummie King") discussed various football topics including World Cup updates, player performances, and recent news stories. They discussed Donald Trump's comments about renaming American football, debated whether Jeremy Doku made the right decision to leave the World Cup to attend his child's birth, and reviewed players who scored braces during the tournament including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The conversation covered team progressions in the World Cup, with several teams including Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, and Norway advancing to the round of 32. They also discussed manager appointments, particularly Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, and debated whether players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Andre Onana should still be in their respective teams. The episode concluded with a brief discussion about Alexander Isak's performance for Sweden in the World Cup. American Football Naming Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Donald Trump's suggestion to change the name of American football to avoid confusion with the international sport known as football. Jerome expressed skepticism about the need for a name change, arguing that the current system works well and has never caused issues. Both agreed that while the distinction between American football and international football is clear, there is no immediate need to modify the existing naming conventions. Doku's World Cup Controversy Emmy and Jerome discussed a controversy surrounding Man City player Jeremy Doku's decision to leave Belgium's FIFA World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child. A French journalist named France Pierron criticized this decision, leading to Doku being suspended from his job. Jerome defended Doku's choice, arguing that family comes first and that players should be supported in personal matters, especially when their country, teammates, and coach provide understanding and support. World Cup Performance Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Vinicius Junior's claim about a promise made by coach Anceletti to give him a gift if he scored a header, which he did. They agreed that if the coach made such a promise, it should be fulfilled. The conversation then shifted to notable World Cup performances, including goals scored by various prominent players like Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Ronaldo, and Vinicius Junior, with Jerome noting that the competition for the Golden Boot is becoming very competitive. Football Tournament Progress Update Emmy and Jerome discussed football tournament progress, focusing on players who haven't scored braces yet and highlighting teams that have advanced to the Round of 32. They confirmed several teams that have progressed including Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Cote d'Ivoire, Netherlands, and Japan, with Emmy noting that Germany had already advanced before their last game. The discussion ended mid-conversation about Scotland's status. World Cup Football Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Scotland's football team, noting their recent loss to Brazil and their chances of advancing in the tournament. They also talked about France's strong squad and potential to win the competition, though Jerome emphasized that surprises can happen in football. The conversation concluded with a discussion about Lionel Messi's record-breaking World Cup goals. Football Performance and Strategy Analysis Emmy and Jerome discussed various football topics including record-breaking performances, player selections, and team strategies. They analyzed the competitive dynamics between younger and older players, particularly focusing on potential record breakers like Kylian Mbappe. The conversation also covered coaching decisions, with Jerome emphasizing that team selection and strategy ultimately depend on the coach's game plan rather than individual player preferences. They discussed specific players including Andre Onana's transfer situation and Cristiano Ronaldo's continued effectiveness at his age, concluding that coaching decisions and team strategies are the key factors determining player performance and team success. The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S104E3: I Think What She's Put Out There Is A Bit Too Harsh - Jerome Agbaru-John On The French Journalist

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 104 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  Joined by Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: This was an episode of "The Football Referee" podcast where Emmy Hickens and Jerome (referred to as "The Brummie King") discussed various football topics including World Cup updates, player performances, and recent news stories. They discussed Donald Trump's comments about renaming American football, debated whether Jeremy Doku made the right decision to leave the World Cup to attend his child's birth, and reviewed players who scored braces during the tournament including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The conversation covered team progressions in the World Cup, with several teams including Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, and Norway advancing to the round of 32. They also discussed manager appointments, particularly Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, and debated whether players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Andre Onana should still be in their respective teams. The episode concluded with a brief discussion about Alexander Isak's performance for Sweden in the World Cup. American Football Naming Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Donald Trump's suggestion to change the name of American football to avoid confusion with the international sport known as football. Jerome expressed skepticism about the need for a name change, arguing that the current system works well and has never caused issues. Both agreed that while the distinction between American football and international football is clear, there is no immediate need to modify the existing naming conventions. Doku's World Cup Controversy Emmy and Jerome discussed a controversy surrounding Man City player Jeremy Doku's decision to leave Belgium's FIFA World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child. A French journalist named France Pierron criticized this decision, leading to Doku being suspended from his job. Jerome defended Doku's choice, arguing that family comes first and that players should be supported in personal matters, especially when their country, teammates, and coach provide understanding and support. World Cup Performance Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Vinicius Junior's claim about a promise made by coach Anceletti to give him a gift if he scored a header, which he did. They agreed that if the coach made such a promise, it should be fulfilled. The conversation then shifted to notable World Cup performances, including goals scored by various prominent players like Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Ronaldo, and Vinicius Junior, with Jerome noting that the competition for the Golden Boot is becoming very competitive. Football Tournament Progress Update Emmy and Jerome discussed football tournament progress, focusing on players who haven't scored braces yet and highlighting teams that have advanced to the Round of 32. They confirmed several teams that have progressed including Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Cote d'Ivoire, Netherlands, and Japan, with Emmy noting that Germany had already advanced before their last game. The discussion ended mid-conversation about Scotland's status. World Cup Football Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Scotland's football team, noting their recent loss to Brazil and their chances of advancing in the tournament. They also talked about France's strong squad and potential to win the competition, though Jerome emphasized that surprises can happen in football. The conversation concluded with a discussion about Lionel Messi's record-breaking World Cup goals. Football Performance and Strategy Analysis Emmy and Jerome discussed various football topics including record-breaking performances, player selections, and team strategies. They analyzed the competitive dynamics between younger and older players, particularly focusing on potential record breakers like Kylian Mbappe. The conversation also covered coaching decisions, with Jerome emphasizing that team selection and strategy ultimately depend on the coach's game plan rather than individual player preferences. They discussed specific players including Andre Onana's transfer situation and Cristiano Ronaldo's continued effectiveness at his age, concluding that coaching decisions and team strategies are the key factors determining player performance and team success. The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S104E4: So He's Probably Scored 4 Then - Emmy Hikins On The Brazilian Star Player Vinicious Jr

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 104 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  Joined by Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: This was an episode of "The Football Referee" podcast where Emmy Hickens and Jerome (referred to as "The Brummie King") discussed various football topics including World Cup updates, player performances, and recent news stories. They discussed Donald Trump's comments about renaming American football, debated whether Jeremy Doku made the right decision to leave the World Cup to attend his child's birth, and reviewed players who scored braces during the tournament including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The conversation covered team progressions in the World Cup, with several teams including Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, and Norway advancing to the round of 32. They also discussed manager appointments, particularly Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, and debated whether players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Andre Onana should still be in their respective teams. The episode concluded with a brief discussion about Alexander Isak's performance for Sweden in the World Cup. American Football Naming Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Donald Trump's suggestion to change the name of American football to avoid confusion with the international sport known as football. Jerome expressed skepticism about the need for a name change, arguing that the current system works well and has never caused issues. Both agreed that while the distinction between American football and international football is clear, there is no immediate need to modify the existing naming conventions. Doku's World Cup Controversy Emmy and Jerome discussed a controversy surrounding Man City player Jeremy Doku's decision to leave Belgium's FIFA World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child. A French journalist named France Pierron criticized this decision, leading to Doku being suspended from his job. Jerome defended Doku's choice, arguing that family comes first and that players should be supported in personal matters, especially when their country, teammates, and coach provide understanding and support. World Cup Performance Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Vinicius Junior's claim about a promise made by coach Anceletti to give him a gift if he scored a header, which he did. They agreed that if the coach made such a promise, it should be fulfilled. The conversation then shifted to notable World Cup performances, including goals scored by various prominent players like Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Ronaldo, and Vinicius Junior, with Jerome noting that the competition for the Golden Boot is becoming very competitive. Football Tournament Progress Update Emmy and Jerome discussed football tournament progress, focusing on players who haven't scored braces yet and highlighting teams that have advanced to the Round of 32. They confirmed several teams that have progressed including Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Cote d'Ivoire, Netherlands, and Japan, with Emmy noting that Germany had already advanced before their last game. The discussion ended mid-conversation about Scotland's status. World Cup Football Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Scotland's football team, noting their recent loss to Brazil and their chances of advancing in the tournament. They also talked about France's strong squad and potential to win the competition, though Jerome emphasized that surprises can happen in football. The conversation concluded with a discussion about Lionel Messi's record-breaking World Cup goals. Football Performance and Strategy Analysis Emmy and Jerome discussed various football topics including record-breaking performances, player selections, and team strategies. They analyzed the competitive dynamics between younger and older players, particularly focusing on potential record breakers like Kylian Mbappe. The conversation also covered coaching decisions, with Jerome emphasizing that team selection and strategy ultimately depend on the coach's game plan rather than individual player preferences. They discussed specific players including Andre Onana's transfer situation and Cristiano Ronaldo's continued effectiveness at his age, concluding that coaching decisions and team strategies are the key factors determining player performance and team success. The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear

S104E5: If You're Listening Harry Kane We Need To Get You On This List - Emmy Hikins On Goal Scorer

This is a Sports Talkshow and a Podcast mainly Focusing on the beautiful game of Football This is the Season 104 of The Football Referee with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins), and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD,  Joined by Jerome John a system analyst from Birmingham In This Season Of The Football Referee Podcast we discuss: This was an episode of "The Football Referee" podcast where Emmy Hickens and Jerome (referred to as "The Brummie King") discussed various football topics including World Cup updates, player performances, and recent news stories. They discussed Donald Trump's comments about renaming American football, debated whether Jeremy Doku made the right decision to leave the World Cup to attend his child's birth, and reviewed players who scored braces during the tournament including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland, and Cristiano Ronaldo. The conversation covered team progressions in the World Cup, with several teams including Mexico, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, and Norway advancing to the round of 32. They also discussed manager appointments, particularly Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid, and debated whether players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Andre Onana should still be in their respective teams. The episode concluded with a brief discussion about Alexander Isak's performance for Sweden in the World Cup. American Football Naming Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Donald Trump's suggestion to change the name of American football to avoid confusion with the international sport known as football. Jerome expressed skepticism about the need for a name change, arguing that the current system works well and has never caused issues. Both agreed that while the distinction between American football and international football is clear, there is no immediate need to modify the existing naming conventions. Doku's World Cup Controversy Emmy and Jerome discussed a controversy surrounding Man City player Jeremy Doku's decision to leave Belgium's FIFA World Cup camp to attend the birth of his first child. A French journalist named France Pierron criticized this decision, leading to Doku being suspended from his job. Jerome defended Doku's choice, arguing that family comes first and that players should be supported in personal matters, especially when their country, teammates, and coach provide understanding and support. World Cup Performance Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Vinicius Junior's claim about a promise made by coach Anceletti to give him a gift if he scored a header, which he did. They agreed that if the coach made such a promise, it should be fulfilled. The conversation then shifted to notable World Cup performances, including goals scored by various prominent players like Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Ronaldo, and Vinicius Junior, with Jerome noting that the competition for the Golden Boot is becoming very competitive. Football Tournament Progress Update Emmy and Jerome discussed football tournament progress, focusing on players who haven't scored braces yet and highlighting teams that have advanced to the Round of 32. They confirmed several teams that have progressed including Mexico, South Africa, Switzerland, Brazil, Morocco, USA, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Cote d'Ivoire, Netherlands, and Japan, with Emmy noting that Germany had already advanced before their last game. The discussion ended mid-conversation about Scotland's status. World Cup Football Discussion Jerome and Emmy discussed Scotland's football team, noting their recent loss to Brazil and their chances of advancing in the tournament. They also talked about France's strong squad and potential to win the competition, though Jerome emphasized that surprises can happen in football. The conversation concluded with a discussion about Lionel Messi's record-breaking World Cup goals. Football Performance and Strategy Analysis Emmy and Jerome discussed various football topics including record-breaking performances, player selections, and team strategies. They analyzed the competitive dynamics between younger and older players, particularly focusing on potential record breakers like Kylian Mbappe. The conversation also covered coaching decisions, with Jerome emphasizing that team selection and strategy ultimately depend on the coach's game plan rather than individual player preferences. They discussed specific players including Andre Onana's transfer situation and Cristiano Ronaldo's continued effectiveness at his age, concluding that coaching decisions and team strategies are the key factors determining player performance and team success. The discussion concluded with analysis of Mark Cucurella's transfer to Real Madrid, with both participants expressing skepticism about the move, and an evaluation of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez's performance, where Tony criticized Martinez's temperament and noted his history of own goals. The Football Referee would also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms. Music: Play Right (singles) by Drem TGI &  Let's Do it Again (from the Album "Hold my Hand") by Trevor Gear  Appearances In This Season: Emmy Hikins (drem tgi), Trevor Gear, Jerome Agbaru-John and Tony Gusani Sources and pictures credit: Sportskeeda.com, google.com, bbc sports, and Wikipedia, Kickoff, sky sports, bt sports / TNT, Athletic, football daily, tall football, football world ent, fox sports Argentina, opta, fabrizio Romano, times sports, telegraph, Palermo official, L’Equipe, @petehall86, Barcelona official fc, Liverpool Echo news, @JoanPoquiEraso, transfer news live twitter, Santi Aouna / Foot Mercato, @yagosabuncuoglu, Cadena SER, Daily Star Sports, sky sports, Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-football-referee--6204198/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss]. The Football Referee Was Brought To You By Deepstuff Radio Of Deepstuff Records Ltd. The Football Referee Is A Weekly Talkshow And A Podcast. The Football Referee Is Available In Audio Format On Amazon Audible And Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, youtube.com and The Visual Format is available on youtube music. Both the visual and audio versions of the show is hosted by drem tgi (Emmy Hikins) and co-host Trevor Gear