Dave Roberts is one the primary architects of FIFA+, the football governing body’s newly launched global streaming service. It’s an opportunity to peak below the surface, at what the initial plan was; how it works and how that’s evolved; who’ll watch it and what they’ll watch; how and when it will be commercially viable; and what it says about how sports go ... Show More
Feb 6
UP532 Inside Edge: County Cricket Beyond The Hundred
Pete Fitzboydon, former CEO of Sussex County Cricket Club, reveals the stark financial realities facing non-Test hosting counties. With only 7 out of 50-60 annual playing days generating profit, counties survive primarily on ECB funding - approximately £3m of a £5-10m turnover. T ... Show More
59m 9s
Feb 3
UP531 Winter Olympic Special: Lottery funding, Medals, Rule 40 and Private Schools
Sally Munday is CEO of UK Sport, one of the most influential positions in the sports industry. On Friday the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games begins in Milan-Cortina. How many medal will Team GB win? How much will each medal cost? And why does that matter?UK Sport distrib ... Show More
56m 4s
Feb 2021
Director of eFootball & Gaming at FIFA on why esports is vital to them
In this week's episode, Nathan is joined by Christian Volk, Director of eFootball & Gaming at FIFA, the international governing body of association football.They discussed FIFA’s intentions for FIFAe in 2021 and an overview of what’s to come, why esports is important for FIFA and ... Show More
16m 9s
Dec 2022
Episode 706 - FIFA Uncovered
<p>With the World Cup ongoing, I chat to Miles Coleman, the writer and producer of FIFA Uncovered – a four part documentary series available now on Netflix. We chat about the origins of both the film itself and FIFA as an organisation, as well as decisions that were made and mome ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2022
Laporta's Pitch to the Socios, Major Changes to Barcelona B, and the Effect of the 2022 World Cup
On episode 361, Dan and Emile discuss the upcoming assembly and Laporta's tenure as President so far! They talk about the stakes of the decisions, the major changes to Barça B, the effect of the 2022 World Cup on the squad, and much more!Running Order:How has Laporta done so far? ... Show More
54m 10s