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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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British gymnast on abuse scandal review; 2026 World Cup host cities selected; MLS & IPL TV rights deals; Barcelona finances; UCI transgender policy; Russians allowed at US Open tennis 17.06.2022 44:44

Episode 73 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 17, 2022:  The suffering of young gymnasts in Britain. We're joined by Nicole Pavier, one of the athletes who sparked the review that has now set out the culture of physical and emotional abuse by coaches in Briti...

At the inaugural Saudi golf series event, questioning the breakaway players; French admissions over Champions League final failures; Blatter & Platini on trial; Ecuador keeps World Cup spot 10.06.2022 41:00

Episode 72 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 10, 2022: Inside the inaugural Saudi golf series event - questioning the LIV's breakaway players & analysing the criticism; French admissions over Champions League final failures; Blatter & Platini on trial; Ec...

Inside Champions League final disarray in Paris - hear from the fans & what went wrong; French Open sexism & scheduling; Golfers sign up for Saudi golf series; AC Milan takeover 02.06.2022 50:25

Episode 71 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Ronan Evain, executive director of Football Supporters Europe. On the agenda on June 2, 2022: Inside Champions League final disarray in Paris - hear from the fans & what went wrong; French Open sexism & scheduling; Golfers...

From Paris: Mbappe's PSG stay sparks new Franco-Spanish football feud; Boehly's Chelsea deal finally done; Fallout from Wimbledon's Russia ban & changes to the Ladies' winners' board 28.05.2022 23:35

Episode 70 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 May 28, 2022: From Paris: Mbappe's PSG stay sparks new Franco-Spanish football feud; Boehly's Chelsea deal finally done; Fallout from Wimbledon's Russia ban & changes to the Ladies' winners' board Sports Journalism Asso...

Equal pay for US soccer teams; Gay footballers; Female refs for men's WC; Pitch invasion unrest in England; No ranking points at Wimbledon over Russia ban; Departure from Saudi-backed golf series 21.05.2022 53:54

Episode 69 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by FIFPRO's Sarah Gregorius, a 100-cap star of New Zealand's football team. On the agenda on May 20, 2022:Pitch invasion unrest in England Equal pay for US national soccer teams Trailblazing announcement from gay English player Jake...

New-look UEFA Champions League; Future of football gaming as FIFA splits with EA; Saudi controversies in golf and football; Rugby World Cups head to US; Wagatha Christie update 13.05.2022 41:06

Episode 68 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 May 13, 2022: New-look UEFA Champions League; Future of football gaming as FIFA splits with EA; Saudi controversies in golf and football; Rugby World Cups head to US; Wagatha Christie update Sports Journalism Association Aw...

Agent Mino Raiola's death & premature reporting; Champions League format changes to be scaled back?; Football regulator for England?; Latest on Saudi-funded golf series 30.04.2022 30:13

Episode 67 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 April 30, 2022: Mino Raiola's death: The agent's impact and exploring the initial premature reporting of his death Champions League backlash: Will the new format change? Football regulator for England? Latest on Saudi-funde...

Was Wimbledon right to ban Russians?; Furious response to questioning Fury; Audio leaks embroil Spanish FA chief Rubiales & Pique in Saudi controversy; 1 year since Super League, the Madrid ruling 23.04.2022 44:58

Episode 66 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 April 22, 2022: Should Wimbledon have banned Russians?; Furious reaction for questioning Fury on accused gang boss; Audio leaks embroil Spanish FA chief Rubiales & Pique in Saudi controversy; 1 year since the Super Leag...

Boxing & crime gangs - promoter Daniel Kinahan sanctioned; FIFA launches streaming platform as top exec exits; Blatter & Platini trial; Sale of Chelsea & AC Milan; Russia update 16.04.2022 41:54

Episode 65 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 April 15, 2022: Organised crime gangs and sport - boxing promoter Daniel Kinahan is sanctioned. We hear rom authorities and what happened when Tyson fury faced the media. Update on the sale of Chelsea and interest in buying...

Man City investigation claims; Playing during Ramadan with Premier League doctors' chief; New UEFA financial rules; More Qatar worker abuses uncovered; Transgender policies in cycling under scrutiny 09.04.2022 49:43

Episode 64 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 April 8, 2022: New claims about Manchester City's sponsorship deals from Der Spiegel and the Premier League investigation; Analysing the overhaul of FFP and the new UEFA financial rules; Playing during Ramadan with Premier...

From Qatar: World Cup draw & song; Scrutiny of worker & gay rights; FIFA VP Montagliani interviewed on biennial WC plans being dropped, 2026 WC, future of football & Infantino's presidency 01.04.2022 46:13

Episode 63 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja in Qatar for the World Cup draw. On the agenda on April 1, 2022: Politically-charged draw with the United States to face Iran. What has the draw & FIFA Congress week told us about Qatar's readiness to welcome fans for the World Cup? Scru...

Does trans swimmer Lia Thomas have an unfair advantage? Sharron Davies debates; Ex-Finland captain Tim Sparv on human rights; FFP overhaul; FIFA & crypto; Russia bids for Euros; Attack near Saudi GP 26.03.2022 53:58

Episode 62 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Sharron Davies and Tim Sparv. On the agenda on March 25, 2022: Gulf issues come to the door of sport with attack from Yemen near the Saudi GP circuit Russia launches shock bid for Euros. What will UEFA do and what does it mean for...

Chelsea bids; Saudi questions for Newcastle/Howe; Wimbledon ban for Russians not denouncing Putin?; CAS Russia rulings; Barca's Spotify deals; Blackmore's landmark racing win; Rugby & F1 rule changes 19.03.2022 41:37

Episode 61 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 March 18, 2022 including the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine: Latest on the Chelsea takeover bids; Saudi questions from Tariq & Rob uneasy for Newcastle manager Eddie Howe; Saudi golf league upda...

What's the future for Chelsea & Abramovich after being sanctioned by UK govt?; Infantino silent on Russia but visits Saudi crown prince; UEFA disciplinary case into PSG president Al-Khelaifi 12.03.2022 42:31

Episode 60 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner. On the agenda on March 11, 2022 including the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine: What's the future for Chelsea & Roman Abramovich after being...

Abramovich's Chelsea exit; Premier League CEO Masters & Newcastle's Staveley on CFC sale; Paralympics Uturn to ban Russians. Super League row resurfaces between Ceferin & Agnelli at FT summit 04.03.2022 47:42

Episode 59 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on March 4, 2022 including the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine: Roman Abramovich's Chelsea exit assessed; Premier...

Russia banned from world football; UEFA drops Gazprom; IOC gets tough on Putin; Abramovich's plans for Chelsea control & peacemaker claims 01.03.2022 27:20

Episode 58 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on February 28, 2022 with a special edition with the latest sporting impact of Russia's war on Ukraine: Why FIFA and UEFA suspended...

Russia invades Ukraine: Sporting implications of war in Europe with concerns about players, events moved & sponsors cut. Infantino questioned on cozying up to Putin. How Russia corrupted sport 26.02.2022 34:17

Episode 57 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on February 25, 2022 - the sporting implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine as events are moved & sponsors cut. FIFA Pr...

Doping verdicts from Tokyo Olympics; 15-year-old Russian's doping case at Beijing Olympics; UEFA's crypto fan tokens; Rugby future & investment; Djokovic breaks silence but still Qs; F1 changes 19.02.2022 52:03

Episode 56 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on February 18, 2022: Doping verdicts from Tokyo Olympics; 15-year-old Russian's doping case at Beijing Olympics; UEFA's crypto fan...

Premier League overseas cash surpasses domestic TV; World Cup & Euros bidding; Russian Olympic doping case; Comm Games esports; Barca resignation; Zouma cat controversy; the Rooneys; F1 sponsorship 11.02.2022 42:59

Episode 55 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on February 10, 2022: Russian doping scandal at Beijing Olympics; Premier League overseas cash surpasses domestic TV; World Cup &am...

Saudi golf cash splits; BT-Discovery sports TV partnership; Barcelona financial investigation; Beijing Olympics; Players forced to freeze in US World Cup qualifier; Transgender swimming policies 05.02.2022 45:47

Episode 54 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on February 4, 2022: Champions League pizza banned lifted Freezing football: Why did the US play a World Cup qualifier in -15C? Mis...

AFCON deadly stadium crush; Infantino offends w/African migrants comments; FIFA sexual harassment case; Staveley's Newcastle funding scrutinised; China latest before Olympics; PL clampdown on NFTs 29.01.2022 56:58

Episode 53 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja joined by Juliet Bawuah from the African Cup of Nations in Cameroon. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on January 28, 2022: African Cup of Nations - investigation int...

Qatar World Cup tickets prices revealed as ballot opens; Curious FIFA Best decisions; Infantino's player talks on workload; UEFA €5bn rights sale; Newcastle to Saudi; Beijing Olympics right issues 22.01.2022 36:05

Episode 52 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on January 14, 2022: Newcastle heads to Saudi Arabia for training camp How Martyn voted in the FIFA awards and the curious players'...

From Australia, Andy Murray's agent on Novak Djokovic's damaging visa case & why Murray won't take Saudi cash; Man City finances; AFCON refereeing; US Olympics doping probe; Andrew Jennings remembered 14.01.2022 51:22

Episode 51 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on January 14, 2022: The Novak Djokovic deportation latest. Andy Murray's agent, Matt Gentry, joins us from Melbourne ahead of the...

Djokovic Australia deportation saga; Man United leadership change as Woodward's replaced by Arnold; Barca finances; UK-Ireland out of World Cup bidding; $550M takeover by NYT of The Athletic 08.01.2022 58:07

Episode 50 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Jacquelin Magnay. Vote for us in the Sports Podcast Awards via https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/categories/10 On the agenda on January 7, 2022: The Novak Djokovic saga. The first 25 minutes of the pod discuss whether he should...

2021 analysed - FIFA, Super League & Olympics. Plus Chelsea financial results; Qatar hotel shortage; Chinese football tattoo ban; NFL great John Madden dies; No NHL players at Winter Olympics 31.12.2021 1:07:47

Episode 49 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 December 31, 2021: The first 30 minutes is this week's sports news analysed: Chelsea financial results released; Qatar World Cup hotel shortage revealed; Chinese footballers face tattoo ban; NFL great John Madden dies; No N...