FutbolEkonomi Talks

In this podcast, inspired by an article by Tuğrul Akşar, we take a critical look at the deep connection between football, global politics, and identity-building through the lens of the 2026 World Cup. The episode highlights how Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again” ideology runs into a kind of intellectual collapse when faced with the multicultural and hybrid reality on the field. It also unde...

In this episode, we take inspiration from Prof. Dr. Fuat Tanhan’s article to discuss how psychological support programs in football clubs should move beyond individual interventions. We explore why true progress in sports psychology requires not only personal resilience but also organizational commitment, leadership, and a healthy club culture.

In this episode, we dive into Prof. Dr. Sebahattin Devecioglu’s analysis of the FIFA and its stated human rights commitments and its inaction regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict , specifically concerning Israeli football clubs operating in the occupied West Bank. This podcast offer an analysis of the  conflict between FIFA's stated human rights commitments and its inaction regarding the...

Is football still “the beautiful game” when financial power decides who gets to compete? This episode spotlights Tuğrul Akşar’s  The Price of Inequality in Football , through the lens of Prof. Dr. Ahmet Talimciler’s critical commentary. We examine how wealth gaps, UEFA’s policies, and the dominance of Europe’s elite leagues have tilted the balance of global football.

In this episode, we dive into Tuğrul Akşar’s analysis of the Turkish Süper Lig at the dawn of its 68th season. While rising broadcast revenues, a stronger UEFA ranking, and record-breaking transfers paint an optimistic picture, mounting debts, widening transfer deficits, and a fragile financial framework tell another story. Can Turkish football balance its growing revenues with long-term sustainab...

In this episode, inspired by Alp Ulagay’s analysis, we dive into the financial heartbeat of Türkiye’s Süper Lig and its chase for success on the European stage. The Süper Lig is one of Europe’s most aggressive spenders in the transfer market. Broadcasting revenues have nearly doubled, sponsorship deals are growing, and merchandising sales rank among the best in Europe. Yet, despite this financial...

In our first episode, we take a look at Galatasaray’s decision to fully repay its restructured bank loans from the consortium — a financial move that has sparked major discussion. Based on Tuğrul Akşar’s in-depth analysis, we explore whether this bold step marks the beginning of true financial sustainability for the club, or if it’s just a temporary fix to relieve mounting pressure. Is Galatasaray...