Craig Foster on Messi, Spain & the World Cup’s biggest controversies | ABC NEWS
Former Socceroos captain Craig Foster joins Afternoon Briefing to preview the World Cup final and reflect on what he calls one of the most entertaining tournaments in recent history. Foster discusses the expanded 48-team format, record goal-scoring, and off-field controversies surrounding the competition.
00:00 – Craig Foster backs Spain to win the World Cup
00:43 – Has the 48-team World Cup been a success?
01:15 – New rules speeding up the game and boosting entertainment
02:23 – Should FIFA expand the World Cup to 64 teams?
03:14 – Player welfare
04:07 – World Cup controversies on and off the pitch
05:37 – Craig Foster on football and multicultural Australia
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