Ep. 138: LDG Dissects The Ballon D'Or Results, Questions Whether Or Not This Award Will Systematically Be Euro-centric, While Reframing The Discussion Around Honoring The Work Of Players At WAFCON, Copa America + NWSL! — The Women’s Soccer Podcast

The Women's Soccer Podcast di Liam Greco

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Welcome back to The Women's Soccer Podcast! In this episode, LDG rambles about the results of the Ballon d'Or in this impromptu, fun, and loaded conversation about the intersectionality of women's sports and award culture emerging, when the voting base isn't backing the hype up with their ballots!

He breaks down the nationalities of the Ballon d'Or voting base, bemons the voters prioritizing the Euros over Copa America + WAFCON, and explains why nominations for African players like Barbra Banda can help grow the African game.

Liam goes over his take on the rankings and what he would change, alongside his thoughts on the players left off the 30-player shortlist.

Additionally, he throws on his judge hat and analyzes the discourse surrounding the award, and explains the unfortunate reality of an award built for men failing to provi ... 

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