First Touch Dispatch | James Rodriguez Retires, VAR Controversy & the Ballon d’Or

Step by step

1. Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
2. Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
3. Browse the full podcast. Jump to the First Touch | World Soccer page for the rest of the catalog.
4. Or subscribe in any podcast app. First Touch | World Soccer ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?

September 15, 2026.

How long is this episode?

16 min.

What podcast is this from?

First Touch | World Soccer. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.

What does this episode cover?

First Touch | World Soccer covers soccer. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

Sources

• Get the Spot Sports app
• First Touch Dispatch | James Rodriguez Retires, VAR Controversy & the Ballon d’Or
• First Touch | World Soccer