Sports News Insiders

Sport Unlocked

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From 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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UEFA v Infantino over Trump's Gulf tour & 'personal political interests' claim. FIFA chief apology for late congress arrival 17.05.2025 37:41

Episode 198 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 16, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Inside FIFA Congress dispute between UEFA and Gianni Infantino over Donald Trump UEFA accuses Infantino of pursuing 'personal political interests' by joining Trump on Gulf tour. FIFA president apologises for late congress arrival Is th...

White House warns World Cup fans - don't outstay welcome; Women's WC expanded; World cricket boss fighting talk on India-Pakistan; Pope Leo's sports team; English football regulator questioned by MPs 10.05.2025 47:20

Episode 197 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 9, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. White House World Cup task force meets. What Donald Trump said to Gianni Infantino. JD Vance's warning/reminder for World Cup fans not to outstay visas. FIFA Council meeting brought forward so Infantino can travel with Trump to the Midd...

Banning trans women from women's football; How much should a sports CEO be paid?; FIFA warning on $60k World Cup tickets; Infantino at Pope's funeral; Barca finances; Nottingham Forest ownership 02.05.2025 34:53

Episode 196 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 2, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. $60,000+ being sold for the 2026 World Cup final online. FIFA's warning against unofficial ticket exchanges. Gianni Infantino's Instagram post from the Pope's funeral - providing an insight into his working life or a video edit unsuited...

Who is English football regulator?; Will UK govt help Trump get Open at Turnberry? Should sport exit X? 26.04.2025 29:51

Episode 195 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 26, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Should sports leave X?; Who the person appointed the English football regulator? Agent payment demand for transfer; Trump back in control at Scottish golf club; Corruption claims at club supported by Pope Francis. Follow the pod ⁠⁠ ⁠...

Will 64 teams ruin World Cups?; Islamophobia in Spain; Lenient ban for inappropriate touching?; Is Instagram's boss challenged on online abuse?; French TV rights turmoil; Boban back in football 19.04.2025 30:12

Episode 194 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 19, 2025 with Rob Harris and Tariq Panja. Martyn Ziegler's away. Leaders from Asia and CONCACAF oppose 64-team World Cup proposal from South America. 10 years on from the raids, FIFA and the FBI now in alliance Islamophobia in Spain Is Mapi Leon's 1-match ban too lenient for alleged inappro...

Mbappé sues PSG; Chelsea owners' £1bn losses; Infantino on World Cup visa concerns; Brazil FA issues 11.04.2025 54:18

Episode 193 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 11, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Plus Jonathan Tannenwald from Philadelphia on the Club World Cup buildup. Why Mbappé is suing PSG; Can Chelsea avoid UEFA ban over losses?; Inside Infantino's Club World Cup ticket sales tour; Ruling paves way to LaLiga games in US;...

Newcastle's Saudi influencer fans; Man City ticket protest; Chelsea & Barca finances; Women’s World Cup hosts decided 05.04.2025 43:12

Episode 192 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 4, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. UEFA against 64-team World Cups; Infantino announces Women's World Cup hosts; Chelsea financial manoeuvres; Newcastle Saudi influencer fans; Man City fans' ticket protests; Barca FFP compliance; Marinakis Greece case; Mourinho raging...

Athletics sex testing; Doping contamination; Angel City chief on salary cap scandal & team's growth; Club World Cup prize money 30.03.2025 38:03

Episode 191 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 28, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Club World Cup prize money; Manchester City investigation; Angel City chief speaks to us about side payments controversy and the team's growth; What's happening to the Chelsea sale cash? WADA contamination; World athletic...

FIFA case verdicts: Blatter & Platini cleared of fraud. Where does it leave their legacies? 25.03.2025 19:59

Episode 190 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 25, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Trial verdict: Sepp Blatter & Platini Platini cleared of fraud over FIFA payment despite serving football bans. Where does it leave their legacies? Hear from them both Follow the pod ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠WhatsApp⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ channel for updates...

Future of Olympics - Kirsty Coventry elected IOC president. Impact on sport, Trump & Russia; FIFA's Club World Cup disarray; Tennis players challenge authorities; George Foreman remembered 23.03.2025 40:00

Episode 189 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 22, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. From Greece inside the IOC presidential election - What Kirsty Coventry's win means for sport, Trump & Russia; Club World Cup disarray - FIFA kicks out Leon Tennis players challenge authorities George Foreman's impact - and the R...

Man Utd - Ratcliffe assessed; US before World Cup - Homophobic chants. Death by firing squad; IOC election preview; 2034 WC games in Egypt?; Motsepe welcomes scrutiny; Influencers sell out Wembley 16.03.2025 57:08

Episode 188 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 14, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Homophobic chants. Death by firing squad. Is US getting the same scrutiny as previous World Cup hosts? Finances of Man Utd stadium plan & Jim Ratcliffe's strategy IOC election preview 2034 World Cup matches to be shared with Egyp...

FIFA halftime show; Infantino, Trump & crypto; Women's WC hosting; Saudi funds tennis maternity pay 07.03.2025 50:06

Episode 187 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 7, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. 64-team World Cup plan Will FIFA expand HT for 2026 final? Gianni Infantino pitches crypto coin to Donald Trump during White House visit & POTUS turns soccer interviewer. Infantino in Oval Office - Trump turns soccer interviewer F...

Infantino takes our Qs; FIFA rejects trans ban calls for now; IFAB reforms; Inside football summit; Rugby league in Vegas 03.03.2025 35:20

Episode 186 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 2, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Gianni Infantino takes our questions - hear his answers; Football rejects trans ban calls for now; IFAB reforms; Inside FT summit; Rugby league in Vegas Follow the pod ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠WhatsApp⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.whatsapp.co...

Rubiales guilty of sexual assault; Russia's sporting return?; DAZN's Saudi funding arrives; Sinner verdict fallout 22.02.2025 37:48

Episode 185 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 21, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja joined by Moya Dodd. World Cup sexual assault : Luis Rubiales convicted over non-consensual kiss on Jenni Hermoso. Gianni Infantino-Donald Trump: Does FIFA president supporting a speech attacking Ukraine promote peace & unity?...

PL rules void - Man City legal win; Tennis anger at Sinner's 3-month doping ban; Cricket's £1bn month-long competition; Rubiales trial; Al-Khelaifi investigation; Kerr cleared; DAZN issues 16.02.2025 49:46

Episode 184 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 15, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja joined by Elizabeth Ammon. Premier League financial rules void - what does Man City's legal win mean? Future of PSR. Jannik Sinner's 3-month doping ban - why is tennis enraged? Will FIFA Club World Cup teams get enough...

Trump's trans ban; Forced trades in NBA; Transfer spending analysis; Rwanda sponsorship 09.02.2025 39:36

Episode 183 of Sport Unlocked , the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 7, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Man City's new PL case; Trump's trans ban; Forced NBA trades & football transfer window spending; Should sport take Rwanda sponsorship?; Kenyan football issues; England's Hundred cricket team auction. Follow the pod ⁠WhatsApp⁠...

24-hr Olympics? More engagement with media? IOC presidential election preview - hear from candidates 04.02.2025 27:05

Episode 182 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 2, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Inside the race to win the Olympics - hear from the IOC candidates & their plans ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sportunlockedpod@gmail.com ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.yout...

Champions League new format analysed; UFC hate speech without punishment; Norway split on VAR; Infantino meets FIFPRO 02.02.2025 15:19

Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z/101 Episode 181 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 31, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. - Should UFC punish fighter's Hitler praise, antisemitism, homophobia & transphobia? Dana White condemns it but defends fr...

MAGA Infantino's Inauguration joy; Football Money League; 24-hr Olympics; Man City v PL 25.01.2025 41:02

Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z/101 Episode 180 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 24, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. MAGA Infantino's Inauguration love-in: Does backing Trump agenda help or harm FIFA? Jennifer Haskel of Deloitte on the Footbal...

Klopp against Club World Cup; Chelsea settling PL probe?; DAZN-Saudi windfall; Dementia in football 18.01.2025 33:05

Episode 179 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 16, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. New Red Bull supremo Jurgen Klopp against Club World Cup despite Salzburg's participation Are Chelsea settling Premier League investigation without points deduction? And PL PSR cases update Betting controversies. DAZN’s Saudi windfa...

Sports politics 2025 preview: FIFA v players; PL spending battle; doping funding fights; Afghanistan & Russia future in sport. And what happened to the Super League reboot? 11.01.2025 46:11

Episode 178 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 10, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Sports politics 2025 preview: FIFA v players; Premier League spending battle; doping funding fights; future of Afghanistan & Russia in sport. And what happened to the Super League reboot? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for up...

2030 & 2034 World Cup hosts confirmed without vote; MBS-Infantino alliance key to Saudi; Italy's Winter Olympics in US; Australia uses rugby for diplomacy 14.12.2024 35:11

Episode 177 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 14, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. 2030 & 2034 World Cup decisions - why FAs don't challenge Infantino's process; MBS key to Saudi 2034; Italy's Winter Olympics in US; Australia uses rugby for diplomacy Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Guinea stadium disaster; Trump's Club WC promotion; WADA's China investigators 08.12.2024 36:27

Episode 176 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 6, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Guinea stadium disaster; World Cup hosts; Club World Cup draw, TV deal and Trump appearance; WADA's China investigators Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z...

PL financial rule changes; Newcastle/PIF chief Al-Rumayyan with Trump; FIFA challenged over Club WC spot 24.11.2024 33:01

Episode 175 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 22, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Premier League meeting - financial rule changes explained Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan with President-elect Donald Trump at UFC Club World Cup place change? FIFA challenged over club ownership rules Follow the pod WhatsAp...

Infantino name on Club WC trophy; FIFA uses Fabrizio for ads; Should referees be drug tested?; Influencer plays in Argentina league; PL clubs sue? 16.11.2024 41:55

Episode 174 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 15, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Gianni Infantino's name on Club WC trophy as "founding president"; FIFA uses Fabrizio Romano for ads; Should referees be drug tested?; Influencer plays in Argentina league; PL clubs sue over Man City; Assessing information on socia...