Sport Unlocked
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFrom the pitches to the boardrooms, the stories behind the big decisions by sports leaders affecting every fan. Featuring sports news insiders Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and more
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Miami Copa America final mayhem - World Cup concerns; Argentina racism; Euros verdict; Club World Cup struggles; Chelsea & Everton finances; IShowSpeed v Sport Unlocked; Infantino's wedding dancing
July 20, 2024 09:36 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBEpisode 159 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 19, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Heated moment when Tariq & Rob encountered influencer IShowSpeed at the Euro 2024 final Miami Copa America final chaos - concerns for 2026 and would other future World Cup hosts have faced more scrutiny? Simon Evans joins us from Miami. How have Argentina, Chelsea & FIFA responded to Enzo Fernández racism investigation Club ...
Inside Miami Copa America final mayhem & World Cup concerns; Argentina racism; Euros verdict; Club World Cup struggles; Chelsea & Everton finances; IShowSpeed encounter; Infantino's wedding dancing
July 20, 2024 09:36 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBEpisode 159 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 19, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Heated moment when Tariq & Rob encountered influencer IShowSpeed at the Euro 2024 final Miami Copa America final chaos - concerns for 2026 and would other future World Cup hosts have faced more scrutiny? Simon Evans joins us from Miami. How have Argentina, Chelsea & FIFA responded to Enzo Fernández racism investigation Club ...
Euro 2024 Germany-Türkiye-UEFA diplomatic tensions; UK election sports fallout; World Cup qualification slipped out?; Olympic disinformation?; Chinese swimmers case; AI & sports reporting
July 07, 2024 10:05 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBEpisode 158 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 7, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Euro 2024 Germany-Türkiye-UEFA diplomatic tensions; UK election sports fallout; World Cup qualification slipped out?; Olympic disinformation?; Chinese swimmers case; AI & sports reporting [email protected] and Twitte...
Euro 2024 - Georgia joy, influencers & logistics; PL transfers & spending rules; Man United women's team issues; Can new series boost athletics?; Dutch volleyball Olympics controversy; WADA comms
June 28, 2024 16:54 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBEpisode 157 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 28, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Euros - Georgia joy, influencers & logistics; PL transfer deals & rule compliance; Man United women's team issues; Can new series boost athletics?; Dutch volleyball Olympics controversy; WADA's communications [email protected] and ...
Euros - Georgia joy, influencers & logistics; PL transfer deals & rule compliance; Man United women's team issues; Can new series boost athletics?; Dutch volleyball Olympics controversy; WADA comms
June 28, 2024 16:54 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBEpisode 157 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 28, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Euros - Georgia joy, influencers & logistics; PL transfer deals & rule compliance; Man United women's team issues; Can new series boost athletics?; Dutch volleyball Olympics controversy; WADA's communications [email protected] and ...
Players' unions sue FIFA over men's Club World Cup; Saudi Arabia's new lavish boxing plans
June 18, 2024 16:02 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBEpisode 156 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 14, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. From Euro 2024 in Germany Footballers' unions sue FIFA over men's Club World Cup - should players have more of a say on competitions or is FIFA helping raise players' profiles? Saudi Arabia's new lavish boxing plans What's happening to the 2026 Commonwealth Games? [email protected] ...
Man City's new legal battle with PL, 115 charges update & spending rules explained; Germany football poll - racism; Lucrative athletics event; Cricket in US; Pakistan football plan; AFCON; Salt Bae
June 08, 2024 13:54 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBEpisode 155 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 7, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Man City's new legal battle with PL, 115 charges update & spending rules explained Germany football poll slammed for racism ahead of Euros; Juve back in ECA; Fenerbahce public on Mourinho salary African Cup of Nations without dates Infantino at Palestine game Pakistan's football plans Why was Salt Bae with UEFA VIPs at ...
From UCL final - Dortmund arms sponsor; FIFA facing player strikes & boycotts?; Saudi 2034; Super League ruling; PL financial rules; Olympic terror plot; French Open alcohol ban
May 31, 2024 22:14 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBEpisode 154 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 31, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Dortmund's arms sponsor European trophy triumph for Greece & UEFA GS Player strikes? Boycott? New Club World Cup threats to FIFA as FIFPRO raises burn-out concerns Another Super League court case verdict - what does it mean? Saudi-backed sports conference media ban Premier League new financial rules & new tech Referee safe...
Investigating Roman Abramovich; Manager quits after racist abuse of ref; Premier League spot-fixing case - Paqueta; Inter Milan ownership; Saudi's new tennis deal with WTA
May 27, 2024 15:50 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBEpisode 153 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 24, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Investigating Roman Abramovich; Manager quits after racist abuse of ref; Premier League spot-fixing case - Paqueta; Inter Milan ownership; Saudi's new tennis deal with WTA Send any questions to the team [email protected] and Twitter...
From Bangkok FIFA Congress - anti-racism plans; domestic matches overseas; Infantino's media snub; Women's Club WC; Israel ban decision delayed; football chiefs for life with term limits scrapped
May 17, 2024 22:46 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBEpisode 152 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 17, 2024 with Rob Harris joined by Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Gianni Infantino's media snub - our unanswered questions on tackling racism & women's Club World Cup plans Backlash over anti-racism strategy from Kick It Out Domestic matches heading overseas under FIFA's new policy Women's World Cup to Brazil Israel ban decision delayed P...
FIFA threatened over new Club World Cup by players & leagues; Private equity investment in NFL?; Everton's 777 takeover turmoil; Man City deal for 14-year-old; IOC ban for Kuwaiti sheikh
May 11, 2024 20:55 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBEpisode 151 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 10, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Trump & Infantino at Miami GP FIFA comedy TV series - what will storylines be? Do players back FIFPRO against FIFA & Club World Cup? How Manchester City have pre-agreement for 14-year-old American Girona in Champions League - could playing MCFC be an issue? Will NFL accept private equity investment in franchises? Everton's...
Infantino in DC but no Biden meeting; Premier League's new financial rules; Women's WC hosting; How independent is WADA's China case investigator?; Qatar & rugby
May 04, 2024 20:20 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBEpisode 150 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 3, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Gianni Infantino goes to Washington - but no Biden meeting after Trump White House visits. Women's World Cup hosts - US/Mexico out of 2027 Anchoring & squad cost controls - Premier League's new rules Asian Football Confederation removes term limits Why it's now President André Villas-Boas How independent is WADA's China case...
Is FIFA harming football? Premier League's concerns; World Cup Saudi sponsor; Infantino on agents; Spain warned by FIFA & UEFA; LaLiga games overseas; Chinese swimmers - WADA investigation update
April 28, 2024 21:17 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBEpisode 149 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 26, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Is FIFA harming football? Premier League's concerns; Infantino singles out English agent spending World Cup Saudi sponsor Spain warned by FIFA & UEFA LaLiga games overseas Chinese swimmers - WADA investigation update Send any questions to the team [email protected] and ...
Doping scandal - why weren't Chinese swimmers banned?; New Club World Cup on Apple?; FIFA's new committees going back on corruption reforms?; When clubs rage against refs & VAR; Olympics AI; Everton
April 24, 2024 13:01 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBEpisode 148 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 23, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Doping scandal - why weren't Chinese swimmers banned?; New Club World Cup on Apple?; FIFA's new committees going back on corruption reforms?; When clubs rage against refs & VAR; Olympics AI; Everton Send any questions to the team [email protected] and ...
State of Chelsea finances; Agent spending; Cash for Olympic gold - should ever sport follow athletics?; Opposition to Russians competing collapses; Israel shift to SAmerican football?; Running Africa
April 13, 2024 21:27 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBEpisode 147 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 13, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. State of Chelsea finances & Premier League rules; Agent spending; Cash for Olympic medals - should ever sport follow athletics?; Opposition to Russians at Olympics collapses; Israel shift to South American football?; Fenerbahce chaos; Terror threats; Reporting a run across Africa. Send any questions to the team ...
Tech helping or hindering sport? Interview - Hawk-Eye founder behind VAR, GLT & more; Premier League club finances analysed; IOC hoax call
April 06, 2024 00:55 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBEpisode 146 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 5, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Tech helping or hindering sport? Interviewing Hawk-Eye founder Paul Hawkins behind VAR, GLT & more; Premier League club finances analysed; IOC hoax call Send any questions to the team [email protected] and Twitter @SportUnlocked...
World Cup host nation concerns - Spain racism & Mexico homophobia; Media's selective discrimination outrage?; Abramovich-era Chelsea investigations; UEFA's Liverpool fans' dispute; Bach IOC future
March 29, 2024 19:21 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBEpisode 145 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 29, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. World Cup host nation concerns - Spain's racism Mexico's homophobia; Media's selective widespread outrage?; Abramovich-era Chelsea under investigation; UEFA's Liverpool fans' dispute; Euro 2024 qualifying ends; Bach's IOC future; Any legitimacy to doping games? Send any questions to the team sportunlockedpod@gmail....
FIFA finances - Infantino 33% salary rise; Spain's Saudi deal investigated; Russia's hoax call to IOC?; Transgender policies; European football racism
March 24, 2024 16:03 - 43 minutes - 40 MBEpisode 144 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 22, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. FIFA revenue rise & Gianni Infantino 33% salary increase; Spain's Saudi football deal investigated; Russia's hoax call to IOC and warning over Putin's rival Olympics; Transgender policies; European football racism; England's Football Black List awards; Probe into MLB interpreter; English football flag flap. Send any question...
UEFA automated Champions League draws; FIFA gives Qatar & Morocco 5 years of World Cups; States can own English football teams but not papers?; Can FIFA produce an anti-racism plan?; Paris Olympics
March 17, 2024 13:51 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBEpisode 143 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 15, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Will UEFA's automated draw spark conspiracies? Who can use the name "Super League?" Why did FIFA award Qatar & Morocco U17s World Cups annually for 5 years? Can FIFA produce an anti-racism plan? When will more follow Austria's lead on discrimination as players are dropped for homophobia? Should states own football clubs w...
Chelsea's financial challenges; Paris 2024 issues & IOC speaking out on Russia; Dangerous playing conditions for U20s Women's Asian Cup; Women's Euros draw a month before games; UK Women's WC bid plan
March 09, 2024 18:52 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode 142 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 8, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Chelsea's financial losses & complexity of Leicester's case. Women's football issues - Euros qualifying draw just a month before matches; dangerous playing conditions in U20s Asian Cup; Spanish FA fined by government; UK World Cup bid plans. Saudi sports week - F1, boxing, athletics & snooker Paris 2024 - opening ceremony do...
Chelsea's financial challenges; Paris 2024 issues & IOC speaking out on Russia; Women’s football - dangerous playing conditions for U20s Asian Cup, Euros draw a month before qualifiers, UK WWC bid
March 09, 2024 18:52 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBEpisode 142 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 8, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Chelsea's financial losses & complexity of Leicester's case. Women's football issues - Euros qualifying draw just a month before matches; dangerous playing conditions in U20s Asian Cup; Spanish FA fined by government; UK World Cup bid plans. Saudi sports week - F1, boxing, athletics & snooker Paris 2024 - opening ceremony do...
Are Premier League financial rules broken?; Why has former Saudi critic Javier Tebas become a backer?; Is sport overlooking China concerns?; Does football need FIFA Series?; Who is watching athletics?
March 03, 2024 21:54 - 33 minutes - 31 MBEpisode 141 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 2, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Are the Premier League's financial regulations broken? Discussing the Everton appeal verdict and the views of Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor La Liga president Javier Tebas and the changing views on Saudi Did Seb Coe unwittingly feed the PR of a publicity stunt? Is sport overlooking China issues? Can Christian Horner h...
Meeting Jim Ratcliffe - hearing plans for Manchester United; Protests force Bundesliga u-turn; Russia’s football friends; Putin's Games; Kiptum, Betani & Brehme tributes
February 25, 2024 20:44 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 140 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 25, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Meeting Jim Ratcliffe - hearing plans for Manchester United and what happened to rival bids; Fans force Bundesliga u-turn of investment stake; How Russia is playing international football; Putin's Games - getting phygital; Remembering Kelvin Kiptum, Norin Betani and Andreas Brehme; Saudi football's new off-field recruit Se...
Ceferin UEFA exit plan - term limits & test of loyalty; UEFA rebuffs Israel ban; Blue card frenzy; PL rules row; PSG leaving stadium; Paris 2024 pay probe; LIV's consultants; Super Bowl conspiracies
February 10, 2024 00:07 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBEpisode 139 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 9, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Aleksander Ceferin UEFA exit plan in 2027 - term limits & test of loyalty analysed. Panja-Ceferin news conference clash - was it a good use of questions? UEFA rejects Israel ban call; Blue card frenzy in football; Premier League splits over related-party deals regulations; PSG leaving stadium; Paris 2024 CEO pay probe; Sau...
World Cup 2026 final venue; Can sports chiefs accept term limits?; Why transfer spending was low in Premier League; Valieva doping - can a 15-year-old be liable?; Paris 2024 challenges; Fans as media
February 05, 2024 23:08 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBEpisode 138 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 5, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. World Cup 2026 final venue pick & reviewing Gianni Infantino's fashion Term limits - create lame duck presidents or prevent all-powerful leaders? Why January transfer window spending was so low in England? Kamila Valieva doping - should a 15-year-old be liable? Paris 2024 challenges John Henry's golf deal AFCON clampdo...
Why Boban quit UEFA & what's the impact on Ceferin? Klopp & Xavi exits; Man United's new CEO; Shevchenko becomes Ukraine FA chief; Cricket drama; Trans athletes - swimmer's challenge & golfer's win
January 30, 2024 00:03 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBEpisode 137 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 28, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Why Boban quit UEFA & what's the impact on Ceferin? Klopp & Xavi exits; Man United's new CEO; Shevchenko becomes Ukraine FA chief; Premier League chief Masters challenged by MPs; Cricket drama; Transgender athletes - swimmer's challenge & golfer's win Send any questions to the team [email protected] and ...
How Premier League handles financial investigations into Man City, Everton, Nottingham Forest; Man United sale details revealed; Around FIFA awards; Saudi's golden snooker ball; Rugby players to NFL
January 20, 2024 18:59 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBEpisode 136 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 19, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Premier League financial investigations - hear from CEO Richard Masters. New charges and Man City update Manchester United stake sale details revealed Around the FIFA Best awards Saudi: Henderson's departure and snooker's new golden ball Rugby players switching to NFL Send any questions to the team sportunlockedpod@g...
Beckenbauer tributes & troubles - the media challenge; Where FIFA has opened up transparency; Stars leaving Saudi?; Asian Cup & AFCON; Newcastle finances; Doping corruption case; Cricket racism
January 13, 2024 18:05 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBEpisode 135 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 12, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Franz Beckenbauer - tributes and troubles. How to honour a footballing great in the media and not overlook investigations. Why the death of another World Cup winning player and coach, Mario Zagolla, was covered less in Europe; Where FIFA has become more transparent - a database of clubs with transfer bans How FIFA can hel...
2024 big issues: Super League fallout; PL financial probes; Man U ownership; UEFA CL revamp & Euros; Saudi World Cup countdown; Russia FIFA ban; Paris Games challenge; Darts lessons for other sports
January 06, 2024 17:49 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBEpisode 134 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 5, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Big sports news issues for 2024: Super League fallout; Premier League financial investigations; Manchester United ownership; UEFA's Champions League revamp & Euros; World Cup decisions; Russia's football ban; Paris Olympics and Paralympics challenge; What sports can learn from the huge darts coverage. And on FIFA - the Paris...
Super League case verdict - can there be a breakaway & what the ruling means for UEFA & the future of football; From Saudi Arabia on Club World Cup & Infantino's FIFA meetings; Women's WC fallout
December 23, 2023 17:53 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBEpisode 133 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 22, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja joined by Graham Dunbar in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Interviews with ex-FIFA governance chief & EU law expert Miguel Maduro on the Super League case and Women In Football chair Ebru Köksal on the Women's World Cup fallout. European Court of Justice Super League ruling analysed - what the ruling means for UEFA and the future of c...
European football unrest: Turkish ref punch & Greece shuts out fans; Ceferin's UEFA future; FIFA move to Paris and Miami; Money game: Football agents $888m, Ohtani $700m, Rahm $500m; 1st PL female ref
December 17, 2023 17:47 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBEpisode 132 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 15, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja - joined by Women In Football chair Ebru Köksal: European football unrest: Turkish ref punch & Greece shuts out fans Ceferin's UEFA future FIFA move to Paris and Miami Money game: Football agents' $888m, Ohtani's $700m, Rahm's $500m Rebecca Welch history-maker: Premier League's first female referee Send any questions to...
Premier League TV rights; Asian men's CL becomes Saudi tournament; UEFA women's CL revamp; Rubiales - new details; Infantino at COP; No Commonwealth Games host; Brazilian football drama
December 09, 2023 00:12 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBEpisode 131 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 7, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Premier League TV rights deals - industry analysis with Francois Godard from Enders Analysis. New Asian men's Champions League final 8 tournament in Saudi for 5 seasons Rubiales - new evidence from FIFA case UEFA Women's CL revamp Infantino at COP28 - what's the FIFA climate change plan? Brazilian league - Santos of Pel...
Inside summit of football lawmakers & ref chiefs; Cristiano Ronaldo crypto; Sheikh Mansour newspaper bid; Olympic hosts decided; Paris2024 issues; Venables & media; Women's leagues changes in England
December 03, 2023 10:49 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBEpisode 130 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 1, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Inside meeting of football lawmakers IFAB & refeereing chiefs; Cristiano Ronaldo crypto case; Sheikh Mansour newspaper bid; Olympic hosts revealed without votes; Paris 2024 issues; Terry Venables' relationship with media; Women's football future in England Send any questions to the team on Twitter...
PL clubs' big split & how proportionate is Everton's sanction; Does Wembley arch now not being lit vindicate FIFA on armbands?; Brazil fan violence; Ukraine frustration with UEFA; Bulgaria FA turmoil
November 25, 2023 18:16 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBEpisode 129 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 24, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Is Everton's Premier League punishment proportionate or harsh? Inside the PL clubs' split on player loans from related clubs Ukrainian journalist Andrew Todos joins us to discuss how football is played during the war, frustrations with UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin over comments ahead of the key Euros qualifier, the p...
Man City finances examined; Real Madrid AGM - new Super League push; Abramovich's Chelsea dealings investigated; FIFA's new Saudi sponsor - new questions over 2034 World Cup process; F1 Vegas chaos
November 19, 2023 00:06 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBEpisode 128 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 17, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Recorded before the Premier League's Everton verdict Man City finances examined; Real Madrid AGM - new Super League push; Abramovich leaks - Chelsea dealings investigated; FIFA's new Saudi sponsor - new questions over 2034 World Cup process; F1 Vegas chaos Send any questions to the team on Twitter...
How Saudi Arabia secured 2034 World Cup - alliance with Infantino, Bin Salman's success, helpful curtailed FIFA process, side-lining congress and difficulties caused for FIFA comms team by Insta posts
November 03, 2023 21:54 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 127 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 3, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: How Saudi Arabia secured 2034 World Cup - alliance with Gianni Infantino, Mohammed bin Salman's success, helpful curtailed FIFA process, side-lining the FIFA congress and difficulties caused for the FIFA comms team by Infantino's Instagram posts and speeches. Plus how consistent are critics? Changes at Inside the Games Sen...
Infantino back in Saudi Arabia & Swiss investigation dropped; African Football League launch; Rugby World Cup changes & impact of France 2023; Everton investigation; Sir Bobby Charlton remembered
October 28, 2023 23:46 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBEpisode 126 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 27, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Gianni Infantino's week - launching an African league, returning to Saudi Arabia and celebrating an investigation being dropped in Switzerland. Sir Bobby Charlton & Bill Kenwright remembered Everton ownership & investigation Rugby changes - effectively a biennial men's World Cup & what impact has France 2023 had? Send an...
Football's struggle mourning Israel-Hamas war victims; Interview - FIFA VP Montagliani on World Cup host changes, 2034 Saudi deal, comms, inside decisionmaking; UEFA Russia reversal; Bach's IOC future
October 20, 2023 21:41 - 51 minutes - 47 MBEpisode 125 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 20, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Football's struggle mourning the massacre launched from Gaza on Israel, the Israel-Hamas war and the Sweden fans shot dead ahead of the Belgium game in Brussels as terror hangs over sport. Interview with CONCACAF President and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani at the Leaders conference on how football grapples with com...
FIFA's sudden 2030 & 2034 World Cup decisions - behind-the-scenes deals & Saudi's loyal support; FIFA relaxes Russia ban; Comms analysed; UEFA VP loses Swedish role over Russia; Euros; Beckham Qatar
October 07, 2023 22:21 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBEpisode 124 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 6, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: FIFA's sudden 2030 & 2034 World Cup decisions - behind-the-scenes deals & Saudi's loyal supporters FIFA relaxes Russia ban; Communications in football governing bodies analysed with no news conferences UEFA VP loses Swedish role over pro-Russia vote Euro 28 & 32 dealmaking so no losers VAR Premier League issues Kevin K...
Russia's readmission - UEFA splits European football; Osimhen abuse - why is it turned into transfer speculation?; English club's 17bn on social media claim; Marathon shoes; Running from drug testers
October 03, 2023 16:57 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBEpisode 123 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 1, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Russia's readmission - UEFA splits European football; Osimhen abuse - why is it turned into transfer speculation?; English club's 17bn on social media claim; Marathon shoes; Running from drug testers Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the in...
FIFA focus: 2026 World Cup struggles; Infantino at UN; Where's FIFA game as EA launches FC?; Samoura's award. MBS on sportswashing. 777 & Everton. PL TV rights. Spain update.
September 23, 2023 17:13 - 47 minutes - 44 MBEpisode 122 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 23, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: FIFA focus: 2026 World Cup struggles; Gianni Infantino at the UN; Where's FIFA game as EA launches FC?; Fatma Samoura's award; 2022 WC betting - criminal gang busted. Saudi Arabia: Mohammed bin Salman on sportswashing Premier League finances: 777 & Everton; Tottenham open to investment; PL TV rights growth Spain scandal...
Spain scandal - missing leadership from football's male leaders; Jordan Henderson struggles with Saudi issues; UEFA cash deal with clubs; Man United's decision-making woes; Quicker English FFP cases
September 08, 2023 10:18 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode 121 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 7, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Spain scandal - missing leadership from football's male leaders; Jordan Henderson struggles with Saudi issues; UEFA cash deal with clubs; Man United's decision-making woes; Quicker English FFP cases Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the inter...
Spain scandal - missing outcry from football's male leaders; Jordan Henderson struggles with Saudi issues; UEFA cash deal with clubs; Man United's decision-making woes; Quicker English FFP cases
September 08, 2023 10:18 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBEpisode 121 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 7, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Spain scandal - missing leadership from football's male leaders; Jordan Henderson struggles with Saudi issues; UEFA cash deal with clubs; Man United's decision-making woes; Quicker English FFP cases Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the inter...
Spain scandal - Rubiales yet to resign and assessing football's response to the forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso. Saudi Arabia transfer splurge & World Cup bid plan; World Athletics Champions impact
September 04, 2023 18:42 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBEpisode 120 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 31, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja in Monaco: From the UEFA season launch on the Luis Rubiales scandal and the World Cup final fallout from the non-consensual kiss on Jenni Hermoso. Saudi Arabia - transfer splurge & 2034 World Cup bid plan World Athletics Championships - assessing the impact of the event and Noah Lyles stoking debate over what's a global titl...
Infantino - fair scrutiny?; Challenge reporting FIFA funding; UEFA FFP decisions lack detail; Euro 2028-32 bidding; Interview with British Cycling chief; End of Commonwealth Games?
August 08, 2023 05:43 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBEpisode 119 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 5, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Infantino: Cult of personality around FIFA presidency? Challenge reporting how FIFA helps nations Chelsea settlement: UEFA FFP decisions lack detail Euro 2028-32 bidding Interview with British Cycling chief End of Commonwealth Games? Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked...
Infantino leaves World Cup; FIFA tries to block sexual abuse questions; Mbappe rejects Saudi; Kuwaiti Olympic powerbroker banned; World Aquatics HQ to Hungary; Who owns Tottenham? Joe Lewis indicted
July 29, 2023 11:18 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBEpisode 118 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 28, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Gianni Infantino's early World Cup departure & Australia snub - for now; FIFA tries to block sexual abuse questions; Kylian Mbappe rejects Saudi; Kuwaiti Olympic powerbroker banned in ethics case; Why World Aquatics HQ moving to Hungary matters; Who owns Tottenham? Joe Lewis indicted Send any questions to the team on ...
World Cup pay battles, Infantino & sponsor shortcomings; Jordan Henderson & Saudi; Commonwealth Games future after Australian rejection; Olympics climate change impact; Messi in Miami - assessing MLS
July 21, 2023 11:57 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBEpisode 117 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 21, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Women's World Cup pay battles, Gianni Infantino & sponsor shortcomings; Jordan Henderson's LGBTQ backing & Saudi move; Commonwealth Games future after Australian hosting rejection in Victoria; Olympics climate change impact & IOC clash with Britain over banning Russians; Messi in Miami - assessing MLS; Broadcasting - Viaplay's ...
Saudi sports investment - golfers respond; UEFA multiclub ownership changes; Women's WC pay & armbands; PL gaining FA Cup control?; PSG owner troubles; Russians return to Wimbledon; Cricket's future
July 08, 2023 11:31 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBEpisode 116 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 7, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Saudi sports investment - hear from golfers about PIF, LIV and the lack of details on the golf merger UEFA multiclub ownership changes Premier League gaining FA Cup control? PSG owner's latest troubles Women's World Cup armband and pay disputes Russians return to Wimbledon After our Ashes visit - discussing cricket's futur...
New New Manchester City allegations; English cricket racism, sexism, elitism; Sports events for dopers?; UEFA acts on long contracts; Is UEFA too close to a fans' group?
July 01, 2023 18:34 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode 115 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 30, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: English cricket racism, sexism and elitism Enhanced Games - championships for dopers? Manchester City - new allegations UEFA acts on long contracts for players Is a European fans' group too close to UEFA? Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the interviews ...
Saudi transfer spree; Is Man City's group worth $6bn?; What's happening to cash from Chelsea's sale; Racism & homophobia in football - what's FIFA doing?; Raid on Paris 2024 Olympics HQ
June 24, 2023 22:35 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBEpisode 114 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 23, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Can Saudi Arabia become a footballing power?; Is Manchester City's group worth $6bn?; FIFA's new anti-racism committee 6 years after disbanding task force; World Cup co-host Mexico's homophobia; What's happening to the cash from Chelsea's sale?; Why agents are challenging new regulations; Raid on Paris 2024 Olympics HQ. Send a...