![]() ![]() It’s an island in the Indian Ocean, just off the southeastern tip of the Indian subcontinent. 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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