CD 115 • Martín del Palacio: "Quizá la FIFA pone en riesgo su influencia en el centro del futbol"

The world is experiencing weeks of football obsession. In this episode, León Krauze talks with sports journalist Martín del Palacio about the World Cup, how it has become part of the current cultural landscape, and what it reveals about athletic performance, geopolitics, perspectives on diversity and migration, and other topics. • Follow León Krauze: X: https://x.com/LeonKrauze Facebook:   / krauzeleon   Instagram:   / leonkrauze   TikTok:   / leonkrauze   • Follow Letras Libres: Website: www.letraslibres.com X: x.com/Letras_Libres Facebook:   / revistaletraslibres   Instagram:   / letraslibres   TikTok:   / revistaletraslibres   • Subscribe to Letras Libres! https://letraslibres.com/subscribe • Listen to this interview also as a podcast: Acast: https://bit.ly/33i2ReL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PUqXJy Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vJ09uT Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3vJ0ldB 0:59 Introduction 4:12 What the World Cup Reveals About the Current Cultural Moment of the Planet 6:53 The World Cup Has Established a Kind of Truce 8:26 The Cup and the Narrative on Security in Mexico 11:01 Morocco, France, and the Worst Passions Regarding Immigration 14:34 Football and the Myths About Nationality 17:23 Did the United States Deserve to Lose the World Cup Host? 24:19 Is the New FIFA Good for Football? 27:49 Will Football Survive the FIFA of Voracious Capitalism? 30:50 Where to look for the footballers of the future 36:04 Is Mexican football improving?