The Soccer rules no one understands

22/05/2025 58 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12
The Soccer rules no one understands

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This week’s episode dives into two referee decisions that confused even the pros. Christina breaks down why only holding qualifies as a continuation foul — and what makes a handball in the box “accidental.” Is it a Red? A Yellow? Or a mess?Then, our surprise guest: former Mexican international, TV commentator, and trailblazing voice in the women’s game, Janelly Farías. She opens up about the moment she knew it was time to retire — the injury, the heartbreak, and the family tragedy that made her choose love over the game. Janelly also pulls back the curtain on locker room life in Mexico: low salaries, unequal treatment, and how money can fracture a team with players stopping passing — or even speaking — to each other.⏱️ Time Stamps – Key Moments00:00 – Cold open, referee talk begins immediately01:45 – The “continuation foul” confusion: Jill Loyden’s penalty box dilemma04:50 – Why only holding counts as continuation (and why everyone gets this wrong)07:00 – Lori's game: handball, bracing arm, and the “new DOGSO interpretation”13:20 – The “quadruple punishment” rule and how it's evolved18:40 – Christina's hilarious rant: “I can’t stand kids’ birthday parties”22:39 – Surprise guest enters: Janelly Farias27:11 – “How did you know it was time to retire?”28:40 – Shoulder dislocation + family tragedy — the moment it became clear31:20 – Salaries in Mexico: from $300 a month to $300k a year34:10 – Locker room resentment and the psychology of unequal pay37:52 – Christina calls for unions in women’s soccer — and explains why41:07 – Janelly’s second career: broadcasting, a new book, and a maybe-cookbook48:00 – “Complacency kills the game”: Why mindset still matters54:00 – Lori and Christina reflect on chasing adrenaline vs. taking time to grieve the game56:00 – Closing updates: where the hosts are headed this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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