Rob is back from his South American adventure and can’t stop banging on about it! He’s even beamed a new friend into the clubhouse from Rio de Janeiro! Rob is joined by FIFA’s Philip Carpinteiro Zimmerman, who is part of the Global Football Development team led by Arsene Wenger and, during major global tournaments like the Men’s FIFA World Cup, is the Football Technology and Innovation Venue Manager…don’t worry all will be explained!

In a truly fascinating discussion, Rob and Philip chat about the important outreach work that happens beyond the cameras at FIFA through its charity work and developing football around the world, making sure it stays the number one global sport. They also talk about all the work that goes into preparing for tournaments, especially around match day technology, including Goal Line Technology, VAR and the evolution of semi, and now fully, automated offside, which will be debut at this summer’s World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

They also talk about Rob’s World Cup plans, charging footballs, players claiming goals and even taking a shower in Kaka’s hotel room!

Enjoy today’s fascinating episode, ask questions, add comments and stay in touch @stagedooratheltic on Instagram and TikTok. 

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Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron

Guest: Philip Zimmermann

Producer: James Court

Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron

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