13 | Lucien Laurent (1930)

Brian revisits the first goal ever scored at a World Cup. We'll explore the origins of the tournament, palace intrigue between FIFA and the English FA, and the French factory worker who sailed across the Atlantic in 1930 to write his name in World Cup history. Also: how a virulent form of coffee fungus accidentally helped create the greatest sporting event on earth. Host: Brian Phillips Producers: Devon Renaldo, Mike Wargon, Conor Nevins and Vikram Patel  Sound Design and Original Music: Devon Renaldo  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Match footage from FIFA   Also available in Spanish and Portuguese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices