![]() You probably know Ceylon by its modern name, Sri Lanka. In the mid-1800s, the British colony of Ceylon was a major exporter of coffee. How is that possible? Well, let me take you back to the 19th century-the golden age of fungus. ![]() I cannot prove this, but it’s possible-it’s very possible-that the World Cup owes its existence to a fungus. ![]() Today’s story involves Lucien Laurent, a French factory worker who scored the first goal in World Cup history. Every Wednesday, until the end of Qatar 2022, we’ll publish an adapted version of each 22 Goals episode. The Ringer ’s 22 Goals: The Story of the World Cup, a podcast by Brian Phillips, tells the story of some of the most iconic goals and players in the history of the men’s FIFA World Cup.
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