Sport Unlocked

Episode 223 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 21, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Did European clubs force African football to cut AFCON tournaments; Lower World Cup ticket prices after criticism; Will Abramovich accept UK govt cash demands?; FIFA Peace Prize White House influence; Women's Club World Cu...

Episode 222 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 15, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Is World Cup tickets pricing row FIFA's biggest crisis under Gianni Infantino with fan anger growing? Could it have been avoided by speaking more publicly about pricing? Or are there challenges around American resale sites? Follow...

Episode 221 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 21, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: New Premier League financial rules explained & who benefits; UEFA TV rights sale winners and losers; Ronaldo & MBS at White House; Infantino secures fast-track fan visas from Trump; Felipe Massa case against FIA procee...

Episode 220 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 14, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: International Olympic Committee ban on transgender women from women's events; Major League Soccer switches the season around - but is it threatened by a rival competition?; Premier League splits over new financial rules; N...

Episode 219 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 7, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: FIFA Peace Prize & Gianni Infantino's plea: "We should all support" Donald Trump; Why less cash from Roman Abramovich's forced Chelsea sale will go to war victims; Police reveal why Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from Aston...

Episode 218 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 31, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Real Madrid sue UEFA over Super League; Turkey referees betting scandal; Saudi eOlympics hosting scrapped; Fake NEOM World Cup stadium; FIFA's Afghanistan women's matches suddenly moved from UAE; WADA v leakers; F1 cras...

Episode 217 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 25, 2025 with Rob Harris, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar (Martyn Ziegler is off): Player power - LaLiga Miama game scrapped; NBA gambling scandal; Indonesia banned from Olympic hosting; Israeli fans row; Sheffield Wednesday administration Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 216 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 19, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Boston warning over safety - can Donald Trump move World Cup matches?; Banning Israeli fans from Aston Villa; Why Gianni Infantino was at Gaza peace summit; Qatar & Saudi favourable WC qualifying treatment with hosting; Jos...

Episode 215 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 10, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Hear from Gianni Infantino after Tariq joined a media scrum on moving World Cup dates due to climate, domestic games abroad & Israel-Gaza; Rob has been talking to England's first football regulator; Saudi & Qatar given qual...

Episode 214 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 2, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Saudi-led $55bn EA takeover to revive FIFA game?; World Cup ticket price rises; FIFA slams FIFPRO; India cricket politics; Why Super Bowl is staying in US Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 213 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 25, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Is UEFA banning Israel?; New talks on expanding World Cup to 64 teams; All change in Premier League meetings with exits of Arsenal & Tottenham chiefs; FIFA bringing back Afghanistan women's football team in exile; For...

Episode 212 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 9, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: FIFA puts 2026 World Cup tickets on sale with dynamic pricing; Gianni Infantino challenged in Africa and defends United States; Host city funding issues Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 211 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 4, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Lucas Paqueta's barrister, Nick De Marco, on the West Ham player being cleared of fixing and the FA's flawed case; Transfer spending & England's dominance. Analysis from football finance expert Christina Philippou from the Uni...

Episode 210 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 30, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Graham Dunbar Can UEFA stop moving domestic football abroad; UEFA's Israel-Gaza challenges; Gianni Infantino's World Cup draw reveal with Donald Trump at the White House; Champions League final changes Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 209 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 7, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Footballers seek billions in compensation over transfer rules - what's happening next? Club World Cup fallout - Saudis fine Al Hilal after rejecting fatigue concerns; Real Madrid v Javier Tebas over attempt to delay season start; She...

Episode 208 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 1, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. West Ham's Lucas Paquetá cleared of spot fixing; Textor & Marinakis; England's homegrown players challenge in WSL; 12-year-old swimming worlds medalist; Rugby star leaves NFL Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp...

Episode 207 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 26, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Footballers facing racist abuse - will social media firms be fined?; Taking the knee at Women's Euros; Finances of the Premier League transfer window; Qatar v India for 2036 Olympics and Paralympics. Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Episode 206 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 19, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar Is FIFA eclipsing UEFA at Women's Euros?; Trump's trophy lift; Major athletics doping case; Should 12-year-old compete at swimming worlds; Rugby's financial troubles Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp ⁠⁠...

Episode 205 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 12, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar. Club World Cup final - Trump & US; Around the Euros in Zurich; Crystal Palace v UEFA; Caster Semanya's win; Serie A match in Australia; Reporting Diogo Jota's death Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp...

Episode 204 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 27, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. New IOC president Kirsty Coventry starts with pledge to protect women's sport Club World Cup week 2 in US - racism, heat & crowds. Assessing the scrutiny and coverage. Lyon relegated - the implications for multiclub ownership and...

Episode 203 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 20, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Club World Cup week 1 assessed - ticket sales, heat, South American fans atmosphere & misguided claims of hostile agenda by English media Has FIFA cut anti-racism warnings? White House visit: Donald Trump talks Iran & trans el...

Episode 202 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 14, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. How the Club World Cup was created & can it be a success? COMBEOL President Alejandro Domínguez re-elected until 2031, two years early; Sir David Beckham & how the King's honours are awarded in sport Follow the pod ⁠⁠...

Episode 201 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 6, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Clubs passing/failing UEFA FFP; Qatar's biggest sporting success; Club WC ticket sales challenges; CL final influencers; World Aquatics tough on doping games; Rugby breakaway league Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsAp...

Episode 200 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 30, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. 10 years since the FIFA investigation raids - reflections on Sepp Blatter's downfall and Gianni Infantino's rise Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WhatsApp ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whats...

Episode 199 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 23, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Impact of Man United's £100m European blow after missing out on Champions League World Cup dynamic ticket prices - cheaper or costlier for fans? UEFA backs away from Gianni Infantino criticism over trip with Donald Trump & FIFA Con...