Roger Bennett

founder of Men in Blazers, co-host of the podcast “World Corrupt”

Guest

Cohost of ESPN's Men in Blazers, a radio show celebrating the sport of soccer, and director of Inside US Soccer's March to Brazil, ESPN's six part series following every minute of the United States World Cup preparation for the tournament

Roger Bennett on KCRW

Billions will watch the World Cup as kicks off on Sunday. But this year’s event is plagued with scandals and allegations of human rights abuses.

World Cup in Qatar: On-field explosive plays, off-field human rights abuses

Billions will watch the World Cup as kicks off on Sunday. But this year’s event is plagued with scandals and allegations of human rights abuses.

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The nation that invented soccer has a love-hate relationship with the World Cup.

Britain's love-hate relationship with the World Cup

The nation that invented soccer has a love-hate relationship with the World Cup.

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