Sport Unlocked
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.
Episodes
Can the World Cup be a success? Inside FIFA's challenges, fan anger and teams' frustrations
Episode 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' frustrationsFollow the pod WhatsApp
FIFA VP ethics complaint over cash; UEFA qualifying changes; Spygate - how to investigate quickly; World Cup tickets; England's Olympics bid
Episode 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 bidFollow the pod
Football spying; Pérez Madrid outbursts; World Cup halftime show; FIFA pushes China for TV deal; PIF sports commitment to FIFA; Rugby doping coverup
Episode 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 coverupFollow the pod
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
Episode 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 pricing6 English teams in Champions League too many?IOC ends Belarus ban, drops Olympics spin-offsSarina Wiegman on women's sports investmentTable tennis world champsFollow the pod
Saudis cut LIV; Inside FIFA Congress - Infantino's Israeli-Palestinian photo op backfires, excusing Afghan discrimination, action on racism, launching re-election bid.
Episode 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 CupSaudis cut LIV Golf - what it means fo
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
Episode 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 ownersPRs controlling media & silencing athletes. Fallout from Lando Norris Guardian interview. How do influencers sell out Wembley match?Iran's cha
World Cup greed - even FIFA’s angry; Saudi sports boom ending? Can LIV survive without PIF?
Episode 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 banFollow the pod WhatsApp
Ban for disloyalty not racism; Saudi ref dispute: WC tickets; FIFA mockumentary
Episode 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
Banning betting ads; Chelsea record PL losses; Is WC qualifying fair?; Spain anti-Muslim chant
Episode 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
Problems with multiclub ownership; Premier League conflicts of interest; PSG's favourable treatment
Episode 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-upFollow the po
Football v Nigel Farage; Olympics transgender ban; Inside media - banned by stars & avoiding false reports
Episode 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 t
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;
Episode 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;
Club World Cup expansion UEFA's opposing; New Abramovich cash investigation details; FIFA's Trump Iran problem & World Cup silence; F1 races cancelled
Episode 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
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
Episode 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 pos
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
Episode 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
Crypto, Gaza & FIFA legends - Infantino & Trumps; Benfica dismiss racism; Paralympics Russia anger
Episode 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'
How Barca & Madrid made peace with UEFA; Was IOC Ukraine helmet ban fair?; Wasserman scandal sale
Episode 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 hand
Is Guardiola consistent on wars?; Should FIFA end Russia ban?; Call to fine Russia $1bn
Episode 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
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
Episode 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 do
Should club owner be sponsoring FIFA; Infantino dig's at England, Trump foreign policy support; VAR major changes; AFCON fallout - can Morocco sue?; McLaren's $12m legal win
Episode 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
African football disrespected?; FIFA sells World Cup to betting sites; Winter Olympics worker death
Episode 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
Chelsea multiclub model - damaging or dynamic?; Should Fabrizio post AI photos?; Man United chaos helps Glazers?; Did we inspire FIFA & TikTok?; Tennis farce;
Episode 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
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
Episode 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 cas
2025 winners, losers and most influential in sport: Infantino, Trump, Coventry & Al-Khelaifi
Episode 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 communic
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
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 Cup
FIFA's biggest crisis under Gianni Infantino - growing fan anger over World Cup ticket costs. Assessing FIFA's response
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 th
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
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 proceeds
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
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; No
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?
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 Vi
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
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 crash
Player power - LaLiga Miama game scrapped; NBA gambling scandal; Indonesia banned from Olympic hosting; Israeli fans row; Sheffield Wednesday administration
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 administrationFollow the pod
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
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; Josh
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
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 qualif
Saudi $55bn EA takeover?; World Cup ticket price rises; FIFA slams FIFPRO; India cricket politics; Why Super Bowl is staying in US
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
UEFA banning Israel?; 64-team World Cup talks; All change in PL meetings; Afghanistan women's team; F1 crash legal action; Rugby league interview
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; Formu
World Cup tickets on sale with dynamic pricing; Infantino challenged in Africa over entry to United States; 2026 host city funding issues
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 issuesFollow the pod WhatsApp
Power in transfer window; FA’s flawed fixing Paqueta case; Fans unite against league games overseas
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 Unive
UEFA's Israel-Gaza challenges; Infantino's World Cup draw reveal with Trump; Moving domestic football abroad; Champions League final changes
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 DunbarCan 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 Wh
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
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;Sheffie
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
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 NFLFollow the pod WhatsApp
Footballers & racist abuse - will social media firms be fined?; Taking the knee at Women's Euros; Finances of PL transfer window; Qatar v India for 2036 Olympics & Paralympics
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
FIFA eclipses 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
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 DunbarIs 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 troublesFollow the pod WhatsApp
Infantino's Trump Tower base; Crystal Palace v UEFA; Semanya's win; Women’s Euros; Reporting Jota's death
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 deathFollow the pod WhatsApp
IOC shifts on trans; Club World Cup racism, heat & crowds; Lyon; Ronaldo; Wimbledon avocado ban
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 sportClub World Cup week 2 in US - racism, heat & crowds. Assessing the scrutiny and coverage. Lyon relegated - the implications for multiclub ownership and Cry
Has FIFA cut racism warnings? Trump talks Iran during Infantino & Juve meeting ; $10bn LA Lakers
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 mediaHas FIFA cut anti-racism warnings? White House visit: Donald Trump talks Iran & trans eligi
Can Club World Cup be a success? CONMEBOL president re-elected until 2031, two years early; Sir David Beckham & how the King's honours are awarded in sport
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 sportFollow the pod
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
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 leagueFollow the pod WhatsApp
10 years since the FIFA investigation raids - reflections on Sepp Blatter's downfall and Gianni Infantino's rise
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 riseFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/ch
Impact of Man United's £100m European blow; World Cup dynamic ticket prices; UEFA backs away from Infantino criticism; Brazilian FA election chaos; NFL players for LA Olympics
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 LeagueWorld Cup dynamic ticket prices - cheaper or costlier for fans?UEFA backs away from Gianni Infantino criticism over trip with Donald Trump & FIFA Congres
UEFA v Infantino over Trump's Gulf tour & 'personal political interests' claim. FIFA chief apology for late congress arrival
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 TrumpUEFA accuses Infantino of pursuing 'personal political interests' by joining Trump on Gulf tour.FIFA president apologises for late congress arrivalIs this ju
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
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 Middle
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
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 to
Who is English football regulator?; Will UK govt help Trump get Open at Turnberry? Should sport exit X?
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
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 allianceIslamophobia in Spain Is Mapi Leon's 1-match ban too lenient for alleged inappropria
Mbappé sues PSG; Chelsea owners' £1bn losses; Infantino on World Cup visa concerns; Brazil FA issues
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; E
Newcastle's Saudi influencer fans; Man City ticket protest; Chelsea & Barca finances; Women’s World Cup hosts decided
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 in
Athletics sex testing; Doping contamination; Angel City chief on salary cap scandal & team's growth; Club World Cup prize money
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 athletics
FIFA case verdicts: Blatter & Platini cleared of fraud. Where does it leave their legacies?
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 bothFollow the podWhatsApp 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
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 LeonTennis players challenge authoritiesGeorge Foreman's impact - and the Rumble
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
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 preview2034 World Cup matches to be shared with Egypt?Pa
FIFA halftime show; Infantino, Trump & crypto; Women's WC hosting; Saudi funds tennis maternity pay
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 planWill 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 interviewerFIFA ad
Infantino takes our Qs; FIFA rejects trans ban calls for now; IFAB reforms; Inside football summit; Rugby league in Vegas
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 podWhatsApp channel for updateshttps://www.whatsapp.com/chan
Rubiales guilty of sexual assault; Russia's sporting return?; DAZN's Saudi funding arrives; Sinner verdict fallout
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? POT
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
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
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 podWhatsApp chan
24-hr Olympics? More engagement with media? IOC presidential election preview - hear from candidates
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 planssportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.
Champions League new format analysed; UFC hate speech without punishment; Norway split on VAR; Infantino meets FIFPRO
Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Z/101Episode 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 free
MAGA Infantino's Inauguration joy; Football Money League; 24-hr Olympics; Man City v PL
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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 Foo
Klopp against Club World Cup; Chelsea settling PL probe?; DAZN-Saudi windfall; Dementia in football
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 windfal
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?
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?
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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
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
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
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
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Infantino name on Club WC trophy; FIFA uses Fabrizio for ads; Should referees be drug tested?; Influencer plays in Argentina league; PL clubs sue?
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 soc
Trump re-elected: Impact on World Cups, Olympics in US & LIV Golf. PL financial rule changes; Club WC's new challenges
Episode 173 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 7, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
Donald Trump re-elected: Impact on World Cups, Olympics & LIV Golf.
Hear from the president-elect on FIFA, head injuries, PGA-Saudi golf deal. And hear Gianni Infantino's praise of Trump.
Club World Cup sponsor challenges &
How FIFA got Messi & Inter Miami to Club WC; Infantino wants football more global than domestic
Episode 172 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 25, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
Football local or global? Gianni Infantino's dig at those who "keep to themselves"
How FIFA got Lionel Messi to Club World Cup & undermined the MLS playoffs;
Arsene Wenger changes tune on FFP (audio from beIN Sports)
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Paris FC's Louis Vuitton takeover; Chelsea's locked sale cash; Nigeria ordeal in Libya; Should national teams have foreign coaches?
Episode 171 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 18, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
Why Chelsea sale cash remain locked
Paris FC's Louis Vuitton takeover
Nigeria national team's ordeal in Libya
Another FIFA World Cup sponsor not signing up for Club World Cup. Infantino in Seattle
FIFA seeks transfer chang
Future of PL financial rules & global transfers; European clubs' summit; FIFA's gaming deal but no FIFA game; Rugby in gulf; IPL auction in Saudi?
Episode 170 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 13, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
Future of Premier League financial rules & global transfers
What the European Club Association discussed at Athens gathering
FIFA's gaming deal but still no FIFA game - and why aren't they shouting about it?
Rugby's gulf
Man City v Premier League - tribunal verdict & financial rules explained. Who won & what's next?
Episode 169 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 8, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
Manchester City v Premier League - tribunal verdict & financial rules explained. Who won & what's next?
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Transfers ruling - what it means; World Cup decisions - how transparent is FIFA?; Doping stories pulled after WADA media chief's golf access; Kick It Out founder Lord Ouseley remembered
Episode 168 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 5, 2024 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
Transfers ruling - what it means; World Cup decisions - how transparent is FIFA?; Club World Cup changes to player contracts; News agency's doping stories pulled after WADA media chief's golf accreditation; Kick It Out founder Lord
