He scored 13 goals in one game a world record and still never made the World Cup squad.
Archie Thompson is a straight-up legend of Australian football. A Socceroo icon, a fan favourite, and the man behind one of the wildest performances the game has ever seen.
But this episode goes way deeper than goals. Archie opens up about being overlooked, what it’s like to carry a record no one ever touched and still feel forgotten and the identity crisis that comes with being remembered for just one thing.
Legacy, ego, regret, redemption.. this one is elite 🤌
🔥 Here's what is inside:
- The untold story behind Archie’s 13-goal world record
- Why he was never picked for the World Cup
- What it feels like to be remembered for just one game
- Behind the scenes of Australia’s football golden era
- Ego, identity, and life after being “the big fish”
- What every young athlete needs to hear
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