# Uefa on The No Agenda Show

Uefa comes up in 7 chapters across 7 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2008 to March 2019.

- **Chapters:** 7
- **Episodes:** 7
- **Discussed:** March 2008 – March 2019
- **Related topics:** [Netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [Euro 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro-2012.md), [France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [Soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [Ajax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ajax.md), [Champions League](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champions-league.md), [Corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md), [Denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md)

## Chapters 1–7 of 7

### Ajax Victory Over Real Madrid and Soccer Culture

- **Episode:** [1118: Birth Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike.md)
- **Published:** 2019-03-08
- **Time:** 10:47–12:30
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1118-birth-strike/chapter/ajax-victory-over-real-madrid-and-soccer-culture.md

The massive upset victory of Ajax over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League caused widespread celebration across the Netherlands, marking a feat not achieved in 22 years. The intense psychological impact on the nation is observed, including sports commentators reciting poetry about the match. The segment contrasts this European fervor with the American public's historical resistance to soccer.

Keywords: [ajax](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ajax.md), [real madrid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/real-madrid.md), uefa champions league, [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), sports psychology

### Netherlands National Football Team Defeats France in UEFA Nations League

- **Episode:** [1087: Hippie Hummus](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus.md)
- **Published:** 2018-11-18
- **Time:** 1:34–4:05
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1087-hippie-hummus/chapter/netherlands-national-football-team-defeats-france-in-uefa-nations-league.md

The Netherlands national football team secured a 2-0 victory over world champions France in the UEFA Nations League following a previous win against Germany. The match concluded with a Panenka penalty goal, a specialized lob shot that humiliated the French goalkeeper. The hosts question the persistence of nationalism in sports within the context of a "United States of Europe" ideology.

Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), uefa nations league, ronald koeman, panenka, [soccer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/soccer.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md)

### French Labor Strikes, Fuel Crisis, Hiring Practices

- **Episode:** [829: quote un-quote](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/829-quote-un-quote.md)
- **Published:** 2016-05-29
- **Time:** 2:06:46–2:09:31
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/829-quote-un-quote/chapter/french-labor-strikes-fuel-crisis-hiring-practices.md

France is facing a fuel crisis as unions blockade refineries to protest new labor laws that would make hiring and firing easier. The government has tapped into strategic oil reserves to manage gas lines ahead of the UEFA Cup matches.

Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strikes.md), fuel crisis, [labor laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-laws.md), uefa cup

### FIFA Corruption and Global Leadership Scandals

- **Episode:** [814: Produce & Pipelines](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines.md)
- **Published:** 2016-04-07
- **Time:** 57:26–1:00:40
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/814-produce-pipelines/chapter/fifa-corruption-and-global-leadership-scandals.md

The Panama Papers leak has led to the resignation of FIFA ethics committee member Juan Pedro Damiani and a police raid on UEFA headquarters. The investigation centers on TV rights deals signed by Gianni Infantino, highlighting systemic corruption among global leadership figures.

Keywords: [fifa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fifa.md), gianni infantino, juan pedro damiani, [uefa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uefa.md), [embezzlement](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/embezzlement.md), [corruption](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corruption.md)

### Euro 2012 Predictions, Germany vs Greece

- **Episode:** [419: Degrowth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-21
- **Time:** 2:37:23–2:41:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/419-degrowth/chapter/euro-2012-predictions-germany-vs-greece.md

Predictions are made for the remaining Euro 2012 football matches, including the upcoming Germany vs. Greece game in Gdańsk. The hosts debate whether Greece will pull off an upset or if Germany will win to maintain political order. Other predictions include Spain beating France and Italy defeating England, with the tournament being viewed through a "geo-socio-political" lens.

Keywords: [euro 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro-2012.md), [uefa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uefa.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [spain](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spain.md), [italy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/italy.md)

### Euro 2012 Soccer Tournament, Socio-Economic Impact on Nations

- **Episode:** [416: Datapalooza](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/416-datapalooza.md)
- **Published:** 2012-06-10
- **Time:** 18:19–26:15
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/416-datapalooza/chapter/euro-2012-soccer-tournament-socio-economic-impact-on-nations.md

The Euro 2012 soccer tournament is analyzed through a socio-economic lens, focusing on how national victories provide distractions from European austerity measures. The Netherlands' loss to Denmark is noted as a blow to a country facing government instability and banking crises. Major banks like ABN AMRO are identified as primary sponsors, reinforcing the theory that the tournament outcomes are influenced by elite financial interests.

Keywords: [euro 2012](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/euro-2012.md), [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [denmark](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denmark.md), [greece](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greece.md), [uefa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uefa.md), banking sponsors

### UK Tax Code, Champions League and Wembley Arena

- **Episode:** [24: Bagging Your Own Reality](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality.md)
- **Published:** 2008-03-29
- **Time:** 44:17–46:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/24-bagging-your-own-reality/chapter/uk-tax-code-champions-league-and-wembley-arena.md

The United Kingdom's new tax code, effective April 6, has resulted in the loss of the 2010 Champions League finals at Wembley Arena. UEFA withdrew the bid because the UK government refused to waive taxes for participating players. This development is cited as evidence that the new tax laws are driving major events and businesses away from Britain.

Keywords: [tax code](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tax-code.md), [champions league](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/champions-league.md), wembley arena, [uefa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uefa.md), [united kingdom](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-kingdom.md)

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