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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Manchester City charged: The Premier League's financial wrongdoing case against the Premier League champions explained & analysed. What the commission will assess & potential actions against the club 06.02.2023 41:52

Episode 98 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 6, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Manchester City charged: The Premier League's financial wrongdoing case against the Premier League champions explained and analysed. More than 100 charges against the club with accusations going back to 2009. What the commiss...

Transfers window finances & rules - La Liga chief attacks England & Chelsea splurge; Sponsorship backlash - Saudi-Women's World Cup & South Africa-Spurs; Transgender policies; Olympic boycott threats 04.02.2023 41:59

Episode 97 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 3, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Transfers finances & rules analysis - La Liga chief attacks England & Chelsea splurge Sponsorship backlash - Saudi-Women's World Cup & South Africa-Tottenham Transgender policies update Olympic boycott threatened...

IOC plans for Russians at Olympics; Norway FA chief Lise Klaveness interviewed on Ukraine's plea being snubbed, concerns about Infantino, Club World Cup expansion & why she's running for UEFA ExCo 28.01.2023 43:53

Episode 96 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 27, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja - joined by Norway Football Federation President Lise Klaveness She discusses running for election for a seat on UEFA's executive committee, Russians in sport with the IOC open to their athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, her...

Juventus docked points; Inside IFAB meeting; Ratcliffe's Man United interest; English football racism case; Rights for pregnant players; Bolt's missing money; Snooker fixing; Olympic coach charged 21.01.2023 40:07

Episode 95 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 21, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Juventus docked points; Concussion subs - inside the IFAB meeting; Ratcliffe's Man United interest; English football racism case; Rights for pregnant players; Deloitte money list analysed; Usain Bolt's missing money; Snoo...

French controversy - FA chief Le Graet steps down; Infantino investigated; Qatar buying into PL?; Snooker match-fixing cases; Pique ends Davis Cup partnership; WWE for sale 14.01.2023 42:26

Episode 94 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 13, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: French FA chief Noel Le Graet steps down after facing harassment allegations and criticism over Zinedine Zidane comments Gianni Infantino: TV orders to show him at World Cup; Swiss investigation into FIFA president FIFA Counci...

Pele remembered - interviews & encounters; Infantino's selfie at the wake. Ronaldo’s Saudi move. 2023 lookahead - football politics battles; club takeovers; Russians in sport 06.01.2023 41:53

Episode 93 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 6, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Pele remembered - interviews & encounters; Gianni Infantino's selfie at the wake & stadium renaming request Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia 2023 lookahead - football politics battles; Manchester United and Liv...

Qatar World Cup verdict; Salt Bae disrupts trophy celebrations - why is Infantino so close to him?; Infantino in power until 2031?; FIFA's disbanded human rights board; Row over 32-team Club WC plan 22.12.2022 35:27

Episode 92 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 22, 2022 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Qatar World Cup verdict; Salt Bae disrupts trophy celebrations - why is Gianni Infantino so close to him?; Infantino finds way to stay in power until 2031; FIFA's disbanded human rights board; Row over 32-team Club WC plan Send any...

From Qatar World Cup: Tributes to Grant Wahl; Worker death; No room for Islamophobia armbands; 48-team WC issues. Plus British tennis fined for banning Russians; US rowing transgender policy 13.12.2022 29:48

Episode 91 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 12, 2022 with Rob Harris and Tariq Panja in Doha and Martyn Ziegler: From Qatar World Cup: Tributes to Grant Wahl; Worker death; No room for Islamophobia armbands; 48-team WC issues. Plus British tennis fined for banning Russians; US rowing transgender policy Send any questions to the team...

Inside World Cup week 2: New Qatar death numbers; Free tickets?; Doha Olympics 2036?; Infantino & Salt Bae. Plus Juventus turmoil; Arsenal finances 04.12.2022 32:11

Episode 90 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 3, 2022 with Rob Harris and Tariq Panja in Doha and Martyn Ziegler: Inside World Cup week 2: New uncertainty over Qatar death numbers; Fans blocked by security; Free tickets?; Doha Olympics 2036?; Infantino & Salt Bae Plus Juventus turmoil; Arsenal finances Send any questions to the te...

Inside World Cup week 1: Infantino's outburst; FIFA's messaging; One Love armbands row; Qatar issues; Saudi sports minister interview analysed, Man United for sale 25.11.2022 50:01

Episode 89 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 25, 2022 with Rob Harris and Tariq Panja in Doha and Martyn Ziegler: Inside World Cup week 1: Infantino's outburst; FIFA's messaging; One Love armbands row; Qatar issues; Saudi sports minister interview analysed, Man United for sale Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked...

New boss for Super League breakaway bid; Reporting anonymous briefings; Qatar wins another football bid & eyes 2036 Olympics; Paris 2024 plans Paralympic opening among landmarks; Halep doping positive 22.10.2022 40:33

Episode 88 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues.  On the agenda on October 21, 2022 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: New boss for Super League breakaway bid; Reporting anonymous briefings amid Liverpool-Manchester City feuding; Qatar wins another football bid & eyes 2036 Olympics; Paris 2024 plans Paralympics opening ceremony among landma...

Qatar World Cup build-up latest from Doha; Inside UEFA meetings as Ceferin seeks another term as president; South America backs Infantino to stay as FIFA president; English rugby union turmoil 16.10.2022 21:29

Episode 87 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 14, 2022 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. From Doha on Qatar World Cup preparations as the tournament CEO speaks Updates from the UEFA meetings and Euro 2024 draw in Frankfurt as Ceferin confirms plans for another term running European football. Infantino gets the backing of...

Indonesia stadium disaster; US soccer abuse; From Rio on football, Brazil's presidential election & World Cup splits; Ukraine's 2030 WC bid; Saudi's winter sports event; Rugby finances; Boxing scandal 07.10.2022 42:09

Episode 86 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 7, 2022 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja - featuring US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone. Indonesia football stadium disaster - policing blamed US Soccer President Cindy Parlow Cone American interviewed on the sexual misconduct and emotional abuse scandal investigation. Als...

Live panel at Leaders conference: Qatar World Cup sponsorship issues, UEFA power battles, future of boxing at Olympics and more 30.09.2022 53:12

Live panel from the Leaders in Sport conference at Twickenham for Episode 85 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 28, 2022 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined on stage by: European Club Association CEO Charlie Marshall on the power and money talks around the future of UEFA club competitions. Amar Singh - Senior Vice...

Spanish football racism & women's team dispute; Olympics corruption; European Club Association meets in Turkey; UEFA tournament plans; English football regulator plans to be dropped? 24.09.2022 43:28

Episode 84 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 16, 2022 with Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar Spanish football racism & women's team dispute Olympics corruption UEFA tournament plans  European Club Association meets in Turkey Could new prime minister drop plans for a regulator for English football?  Sports J...

David Dein interviewed; NBA team owner's racism & sexism; Chelsea chair Boehly's ideas for football; PSG player charged linked to attack on teammate; UEFA on anthem singing; Man City's new investment 17.09.2022 1:02:50

Episode 83 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 16, 2022 with Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and former Arsenal vice chair David Dein NBA team owner's racism & sexism; Chelsea chair Boehly's ideas for football; PSG player charged linked to attack on teammate; Man City's new investment Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast...

Sport responds to the Queen's death; 50 years since Munich massacre; 2030 World Cup in Saudi-Greece-Egypt?; No Qatar rights Q to Mbappe; WC alcohol policy; Chelsea chiefs make biggest decision 11.09.2022 48:34

Episode 82 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 9, 2022 with Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar. Mourning the Queen: Football halted as other sports resume 50 years since Munich Olympics massacre Chelsea's new leadership and their coaching change 2030 World Cup Saudi Arabia-Greece-Egypt bid? Qatar World Cup alcohol policy Wh...

Transfer window analysis & big-spending Premier League; AC Milan takeover; $3bn cricket rights for Indian TV; Paris Olympics cost-cutting; Ryder Cup & LIV Golf 03.09.2022 46:12

Episode 81 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 2, 2022 with Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Jon Rest from Transfer Room. Transfer window analysis & big-spending Premier League; AC Milan takeover; $3bn cricket rights for Indian TV; Paris Olympics cost-cutting; Ryder Cup & LIV Golf. Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podc...

European clubs' cash talks; Why did PSG chief Al-Khelaifi avoid UEFA action; Where could the 2036 Olympics be held?; New golf plans; Football returns in Ukraine 26.08.2022 47:21

Episode 80 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 26, 2022 with Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar. European clubs' cash talks; Why did PSG chief Al-Khelaifi avoid UEFA action; Where could the 2036 Olympics be held?; New golf plans; Football returns in Ukraine. Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronz...

Future of Glazers & Man United investment; English refereeing row; Boxing in Saudi Arabia; When should Russians return to sport? 20.08.2022 27:35

Episode 79 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 19, 2022 with Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Future of Glazers & Man United investment; English refereeing row; Boxing in Saudi Arabia; When should Russians return to sport? Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner. Send any questions to the team on...

Qatar World Cup starting earlier; Barcelona's financial turmoil; LIV Golf's legal defeat; Serena Williams retiring and her impact 13.08.2022 50:19

Episode 78 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. On the agenda on August 12, 2022: Qatar World Cup starting earlier; Barcelona's financial turmoil; LIV Golf's legal defeat; Serena Williams retiring Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner. Send any que...

Heatwave safety; Brain injuries in rugby; Football cuts headings; World athletics champs; LIV Golf; Unjabbed Djokovic misses US Open; Pulisic sidesteps guns Q; TV channels combine; Euros audience high 24.07.2022 42:08

Episode 77 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. On the agenda on July 22, 2022: Heatwave safety; Brain injuries in rugby; Football cuts headings; World athletics champs; LIV Golf; Unjabbed Djokovic missing US Open; Pulisic sidesteps gun control question; TV channels combine; Euros audien...

Super League battle in court; Is PGA action against LIV golf anticompetitive?; Platini & Blatter cleared of fraud; Naming suspects; Jim Thorpe's gold reinstated; Russia loses ban appeals; Heatwave 16.07.2022 41:50

Episode 76 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. On the agenda on July 15, 2022: Football's Super League battle reaches European court LIV Golf: Now US investigates PGA for alleged anticompetitive conduct Russia's war: Football ban appeals lost; Cycling backs oligarch Platini & Blatte...

Chelsea death - investigation into club's culture; Champions League TV rights sale; Preventing "progress washing" around Women's Euros; Everton investment; Scene at Wimbledon 02.07.2022 38:03

If you are affected by anything discussed in this week's podcast you can contact samaritans.org papyrus-uk.org in the UK and suicidepreventionlifeline.org in the US Episode 75 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. On the agenda on July 1  2022: Chelsea death - investigation into club...

Transgender swimmers banned from women's competitions; Premier League club finances analysed; Cricket racism; Chelsea chiefs exit; PSG's leadership; Saudi Arabia - boxing & golf updates 25.06.2022 35:56

Episode 74 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. On the agenda on June 24, 2022: Transgender swimmers banned from women's competitions; Premier League club finances analysed; Cricket racism investigation latest from Martyn at Yorkshire; Chelsea chiefs exit; PSG's leadership; Saudi Arabia...