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Episode 258 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 16, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler Tariq Panja. Did fractious FIFA meeting strengthen or weaken Gianni Infantino? What we learned in Joshua Why the Joshua Wander/777 fraud should be a wake-up call to football and media after attempt to buy Everton. Javier Tebas' offensive rant and Spain's anti-Muslim abuse punishment from FIFA. State of English football finance & Man City punishment update with our trip to see the regulator Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates Follow the Sport Unlocked channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z …
Episode 258 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 16, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler Tariq Panja. Did fractious FIFA meeting strengthen or weaken Gianni Infantino? What we learned in Joshua Why the Joshua Wander/777 fraud should be a wake-up call to football and media after attempt to buy Everton. Javier Tebas' offensive rant and Spain's anti-Muslim abuse punishment from FIFA. State of English football finance & Man City punishment update with our trip to see the regulator Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates Follow the Sport Unlocked channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z …
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Infantino offers more cash; Tebas Nazi rant; English football regulator report; Wander/777 fraud
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 258 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 16, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler Tariq Panja. Did fractious FIFA meeting strengthen or weaken Gianni Infantino? What we learned in Joshua Why the Joshua Wander/777 fraud should be a wake-up call to football and media after attempt to buy Everton. Javier Tebas' offensive rant and Spain's anti-Muslim abuse punishment from FIFA. State of English football finance & Man City punishment update with our trip to see the regulator Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates Follow the Sport Unlocked channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z …
How to reform FIFA: analysing Infantino's openness to change & what's needed
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 257 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Gianni Infantino says he's open to reforms, so we assess how FIFA could change to avoid more scandals Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Will Wenger challenge Infantino?; New WC player eligibility dispute; Evidence undermine City appeal?
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 256 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 9, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler Tariq Panja. FIFA - Infantino's fightback but will Wenger challenge?; What's UEFA's plan as Ceferin confirms new presidential term?; New World Cup player eligibility dispute How Man City handled a manager news conference dominated by the Premier League verdict? Who will host 2036 Olympics? The new deadline Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
Inside Man City verdict fallout: appeal argument undermined, encountering CEO, and PL's reputation
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 255 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 3, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler Tariq Panja. Inside Man City verdict fallout: What's next for the club, the Premier League and football Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Future of Saudi sports funding after LIV Golf's bankruptcy; Kenya for first world athletics champs in Africa & assessing Coe's new ultimate champs
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 254 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 15, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler Tariq Panja. Future of Saudi sports funding after LIV Golf's bankruptcy; Future of athletics as Kenya is awarded first world champs in Africa & the new ultimate champs assessed 2030 Winter Olympics leadership turmoil in France Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
Encounter with Infantino & are opponents' tactics working?; FIFA exec deployed to Caribbean; Trump cash handout inspired by FIFA Forward Enterprise?
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 253 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 12, 2026 with Rob Harris and Tariq Panja. Rob's encounter with Gianni Infantino and a curious interview through a window Are opponents' tactics working? European league divide as Javier Tebas turns on Premier League. Fans only mobilise 45,000 for petition The FIFA exec deployed to Caribbean Is Donald Trump's cash handout to Americans inspired by FIFA Forward Enterprise? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
Infantino hits back at UEFA legal action; How to complete a complex sports investigation - Clippers punished in NBA
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 252 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on September 4, 2026 with Rob Harris, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar. FIFA's 'smears' fightback - can they beat UEFA's legal action?; Dutch FA proposes FIFA reforms as history repeats itself. How to complete a complex sports investigation - LA Clippers punished in NBA Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
Infantino faces legal action - UEFA’s major escalation and Monaco meetings on future of FIFA
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 251 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 28, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja UEFA escalates with Gianni Infantino legal action; Monaco meetings on future of FIFA Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Infantino crisis: Where it’s gone wrong at FIFA over years
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 250 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on August 24, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Graham Dunbar. Gianni Infantino crisis: Where it's gone wrong & how he's trying to survive at FIFA Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
World Cup assessed: Success or overshadowed by politics of Trump & Infantino? Our 6 weeks across North America
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 249 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on July 24, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja at the World Cup: Was the World Cup a success or did the politics of Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump overshadow it? What we saw flying around North America for six weeks. Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
World Cup: Iran, ticketing, fans and all the politics
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 248 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 18, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja at the World Cup: Assessing FIFA and Gianni Infantino's handling of World Cup week 1 - from Iran to ticketing Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
World Cup lookahead: Inside FIFA's challenges, fan anger and teams' frustrations
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 247 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on June 5, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Can the World Cup be a success? Inside FIFA's challenges, fan anger and teams' frustrations Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
UEFA qualifying changes; Spygate; World Cup tickets; England Olympics bid
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 246 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 22, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: FIFA VP Dominguez ethics complaint over cash; UEFA qualifying changes; Spygate - ELF shows how to investigate quickly and be open; Ceferin on WC tickets; England's Olympics bid Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Football spying; Pérez Madrid outbursts; World Cup halftime show; FIFA pushes China for TV deal; PIF sports commitment to FIFA; Rugby doping coverup
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 245 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 15, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Football spying; Pérez Madrid outbursts; World Cup halftime show; FIFA pushes China for TV deal; PIF's sports commitment to FIFA; Rugby doping coverup Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
FIFA's new critic - Trump but who controls ticket pricing?; 6 English teams in CL too many?; IOC ends Belarus ban, drops Olympics spin-offs
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 244 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 8, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: FIFA's new critic - Donald Trump but who controls ticket pricing 6 English teams in Champions League too many? IOC ends Belarus ban, drops Olympics spin-offs Sarina Wiegman on women's sports investment Table tennis world champs Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
Saudis cut LIV; Inside FIFA Congress - Infantino's Israeli-Palestinian photo op backfires, excusing Afghan discrimination, action on racism, launching re-election bid.
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 243 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 2, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Inside FIFA Congress: Gianni Infantino's re-election bid launched, Israeli-Palestinian photo-op stunt backfires, excusing Afghan discrimination, action on racism; King Charles on the World Cup Saudis cut LIV Golf - what it means for other sports Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
How not to run clubs? Chelsea & Leicester; PRs silencing athletes; How influencers sell out Wembley; Iran's new World Cup stance; Ex-FIFA security chief's film role
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 242 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 24, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: How not to run clubs? What Chelsea & Leicester struggles tell us about owners PRs controlling media & silencing athletes. Fallout from Lando Norris Guardian interview. How do influencers sell out Wembley match? Iran's changing World Cup stance Ex-FIFA security chief's film role and Qatar role Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
World Cup greed - even FIFA’s angry; Saudi sports boom ending? Can LIV survive without PIF?
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 241 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 18, 2026 with Rob Harris, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar: World Cup price gouging outrage - from FIFA; Saudi focuses spending in Saudi - how long PIF will back LIV Golf; World Aquatics ends Russia ban Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Ban for disloyalty not racism; Saudi ref dispute: WC tickets; FIFA mockumentary
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 240 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 11, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Punished for disloyalty not racism in football; Saudi Arabia’s refereeing favouritism row; World Cup ticket prices row; Gianni Infantino's 10 years documentary and early re-election backing from South America; BBC's FIFA mockumentary reviewed; Sir Craig Reedie tribute Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
Banning betting ads; Chelsea record PL losses; Is WC qualifying fair?; Spain anti-Muslim chant
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 239 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 3, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Inside Chelsea & Newcastle finances; Is World Cup qualifying fair?; Spain anti-Muslim chants; Italy's failings; Australia betting ads ban; Are fans against VAR? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Problems with multiclub ownership; Premier League conflicts of interest; PSG's favourable treatment
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 238 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 28, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: PSG preferential treatment? Why Lens are annoyed; Who decides Premier League chief's pay?; Multi-club ownership - John Textor loses control; Qatar cutting sponsorship plans?; Iran's war deaths protest at World Cup warm-up Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Football v Nigel Farage; Olympics transgender ban; Inside media - banned by stars & avoiding false reports
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 237 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 27, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: We speak to IOC President Kirsty Coventry about the Olympics ban on transgender women from women's events and the return of sex testing. What links the IOC to the controversy over Ipswich Town hosting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the FA takes on Reform over encouraging more diverse coaches What led to false claims about the 1976 AFCON and Morocco being spread by media. Should all media have walked out when Max Verstappen threw out Guardian reporter at F1 Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
Did PL go soft on Chelsea?; Should Senegal have been stripped of AFCON title; FIFA's Israel sanctions; Will Iran World Cup games move to Mexico?; New women's coaching requirements;
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 236 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 20, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Did Premier League go soft on punishing Chelsea over years of wrongdoing in the Abramovich era?; Should Senegal have been stripped of AFCON trophy and will Morocco keep the title handed to them two months later? FIFA's Israel sanctions; Will Iran games move to Mexico at World Cup? FIFA's new women's coaching requirements Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
Club World Cup expansion UEFA's opposing; New Abramovich cash investigation details; FIFA's Trump Iran problem & World Cup silence; F1 races cancelled
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 235 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 14, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Gianni Infantino's Trump Iran problem & FIFA World Cup silence; Zohran Mamdani now quieter on ticket complaints publicly after Infantino meeting? New Roman Abramovich cash investigation details & Chelsea finances; UEFA opposing Club World Cup expansion English teams struggle in Europe F1 races cancelled India-owned Hundred franchise in England does draft a Pakistani player after row Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
Fabrizio's Saudi ad; Will conflict hit Gulf investment in sport; Messi embroiled in Trump's war talk; Iran's women at Asian Cup; Women's AFCON postponed
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 234 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 6, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Middle East war World Cup & investment impact; Messi embroiled in Trump's war talk; Should sports stars have to speak out on politics?; Iran's women at Asian Cup; Is IOC backing away from Olympic Truce?; Women's AFCON in Morocco postponed 12 days before it was due to start; Fabrizio Romano's Saudi advert Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
Infantino's 10 years - what's the future?; Iran war, FIFA & World Cup; Premier League launches streaming service; Paramount buying Warner Bros Discovery; IFAB insights
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 233 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 28, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Iran war, FIFA & World Cup; Infantino's 10 years - what's the future for the FIFA president?; Premier League launches streaming service; Warner Bros Discovery takeover; IFAB insights. Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Crypto, Gaza & FIFA legends - Infantino & Trumps; Benfica dismiss racism; Paralympics Russia anger
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 232 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 20, 2026 with Rob Harris, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Infantino & Trumps - from crypto to Gaza investments. Hear from Donald Trump on football stars going to Gaza, Gianni Infantino and Kirsty Coventry. Inside Milan Cortina Olympics controversies; Russia's Paralympics return Did Jose Mourinho show how not to respond to racism report after Vinicius' new abuse concerns? Hear from Vincent Kompany. Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
How Barca & Madrid made peace with UEFA; Was IOC Ukraine helmet ban fair?; Wasserman scandal sale
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 231 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 14, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Graham Dunbar at the Winter Olympics in Italy. UEFA congress analysis: Is this the end of Super League ambitions as Barcelona & Real Madrid make peace with UEFA?; Epstein files - Casey Wasserman selling agency; How was Kirsty Coventry's handling of Ukraine helmet row at Olympics?; France World Cup TV rights controversy; Will Ireland play Israel? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com…
Is Guardiola consistent on wars?; Should FIFA end Russia ban?; Call to fine Russia $1bn
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 230 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 7, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar at the Winter Olympics in Italy. Is Pep Guardiola consistent speaking out on wars? Ex-IOC marketing chief Michael Payne tells us why Russia should have been fined $1bn by the Olympics & why "crass" FIFA shouldn't have created Peace Prize for Trump. What Gianni Infantino's backing of Russia tell us about where the sports bans are heading Epstein scandal hits IOC during Congress How enlarged penises to cheat became the talk of Milan Cortina Games How was Kirsty Coventry's first opening ceremony as IOC president? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
Saudi sports cuts; World Cup boycott - how credible is Blatter?; China corruption; FIFA struggle promoting new women's tournament; England's Champions League dominance; ICE at Olympics
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 229 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 30, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. Saudi sports boom in decline with NEOM cuts and Asian Winter Games postponement?; How credible is Sepp Blatter's World Cup boycott call?; China corruption; FIFA struggle promoting new women's tournament; England's Champions League dominance; ICE agents at Winter Olympics. Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Infantino dig's at England, Trump foreign policy support; VAR major changes; AFCON fallout - can Morocco sue?; McLaren's $12m legal win
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 228 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 23, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja. - 5 years of Sport Unlocked. Has anything changed for the better in sports governance? - The multiclub owner now sponsoring FIFA's new competition - Gianni Infantino in Davos - admission over ticket prices, dig's at England & Trump foreign policy support - England's concerns about Women's Club World Cup scheduling harm - Inside IFAB meeting and major VAR changes - AFCON fallout - can Morocco sue? McLaren's $12m legal win over racing contract Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
African football disrespected?; FIFA sells World Cup to betting sites; Winter Olympics worker death
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 227 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 17, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Yaw Ofosu in Morocco. - Betting unites the world? FIFA puts World Cup live on gambling sites for the first time. And who made 500m ticket requests? - Was the Africa Cup of Nations a success for Morocco? And is CAF president Patrice Motsepe right to feel disrespected as the row over reducing the frequency of AFCON continues. - Winter Olympics buildup in Italy sees death of worker in freezing conditions - 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ticketing update - 2036 Switzerland's Olympic bid Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
Chelsea multiclub model - damaging or dynamic?; Should Fabrizio post AI photos?; Man United chaos helps Glazers?; Did we inspire FIFA & TikTok?; Tennis farce;
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 226 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 9, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Chelsea multiclub model - damaging or dynamic?; Are AI football photos misleading?; Man United chaos helps Glazers?; Did we inspire FIFA & TikTok?; Tennis farce; Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…
2026 Preview: Man City verdict; FIFA scraps Best & next Peace Peace winner; No football in 150 countries without World Cup cash?; Will Russia return & Ukraine get Chelsea cash? Olympics trans ban
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 225 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 7, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: 2026 Preview: When the Manchester City verdict will come; FIFA quietly scraps Best Awards - the Dubai deal to replace them & the next Peace Peace winner; Would there be no football in 150 countries without World Cup ticket cash as Gianni Infantino claims?; Will Russia return to sport? Will Ukraine get the Chelsea cash as Roman Abramovich's legal squad sparks a UK political row? How is Italy looking for the Winter Olympics and is a transgender ban coming? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z…
2025 winners, losers and most influential in sport: Infantino, Trump, Coventry & Al-Khelaifi
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 224 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 26, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: 2025 review - our trips to FIFA and UEFA meetings, the IOC election and the biggest sports news events. Infantino, Trump, Coventry & Al-Khelaifi - who was most influential in sport in the year? How can sports bodies communicate better with media? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Did Europe force major AFCON change; Fans get World Cup prices cut; Will Abramovich accept UK govt demands?; Women's Club WC calendar clash; FIFA Peace Prize White House influence
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 Cup calendar clash; Grand Slam Track athletics administration; Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
FIFA's biggest crisis under Gianni Infantino - growing fan anger over World Cup ticket costs. Assessing FIFA's response
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…
New Premier League financial rules explained; UEFA TV rights sale winners & losers; Ronaldo & MBS at White House; Infantino secures fast-track fan visas from Trump; Felipe Massa case v FIA
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 proceeds Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…
IOC prepares trans ban; MLS changes season with threat from rival competition; Turkey betting scandal; PL splits over new financial rules; Euro 28 no dynamic pricing
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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; No dynamic pricing for Euro28; Who in football did Vladimir Putin apparently sing to? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
FIFA Peace Prize & Infantino plea: "We should all support" Trump; Less Chelsea sale cash to war victims; Police reveal why Israeli fans banned; Islamic Solidarity Games - Saudis readying Olympic bid?
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 Villa; Issues with football regulator appointment in England; Are Islamic Solidarity Games the Saudis preparing for Olympic bid; Premier League Hall of Fame Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Real Madrid sue UEFA; Refs betting scandal; Saudi eOlympics hosting scrapped; Fake NEOM World Cup stadium; WADA v leakers; F1 crash court case; What's FIFA+ audience?; World Athletics theft claims
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 crash court case; What's FIFA+ audience?; World Athletics theft claims Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
Player power - LaLiga Miama game scrapped; NBA gambling scandal; Indonesia banned from Olympic hosting; Israeli fans row; Sheffield Wednesday administration
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…
Can Trump move World Cup matches?; Banning Israeli fans; Why Infantino was at Gaza peace summit; Qatar & Saudi favourable WC qualifying treatment; Josh Wander indicted
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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; Josh Wander indicted after trying to buy Everton Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…
Hear Infantino on Saudi winter World Cup switch, domestic games abroad & Israel-Gaza; England's first football regulator on his powers; Saudi & Qatar given qualifying advantages?; ECA becomes EFC
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 qualifying advantages?; European Club Association becomes European Football Clubs. Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…
Saudi $55bn EA takeover?; World Cup ticket price rises; FIFA slams FIFPRO; India cricket politics; Why Super Bowl is staying in US
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlocked…
UEFA banning Israel?; 64-team World Cup talks; All change in PL meetings; Afghanistan women's team; F1 crash legal action; Rugby league interview
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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; Formula One crash legal action. Plus, what's it like coaching in rugby league? Matthew Peet of Wigan Warriors joins us Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…
World Cup tickets on sale with dynamic pricing; Infantino challenged in Africa over entry to United States; 2026 host city funding issues
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlocked…
Power in transfer window; FA’s flawed fixing Paqueta case; Fans unite against league games overseas
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 University of Portsmouth. Fans unite against games overseas - what is UEFA doing? Commonwealth Games bidding will have a contest for 2030 hosting Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com …
UEFA's Israel-Gaza challenges; Infantino's World Cup draw reveal with Trump; Moving domestic football abroad; Champions League final changes
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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 WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social https://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlocked…
Billions for players over transfer breaches?; Al Hilal fined after Club World Cup fatigue complaint rejected; Madrid v Tebas; Sheffield Wednesday turmoil; Italy pay cuts after relegation to Serie B
ΑκούστηκεEpisode 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; Sheffield Wednesday turmoil Italy pay cut after relegation to Serie B Crystal Palace at CAS over European demotion Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z sportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.social…