Welcome to The SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.

This week, Gavin Hamilton makes his podcast debut with sharp insights into Real Madrid’s proposal to sell off an ownership stake to external investors and what such a sale could earn.

Duncan Griffiths Nakanishi presents the 2025 edition of The Long Game, SportBusiness’ big picture look at what comes next for sport, and what it could – and should – be doing to remain at the forefront of culture in the 21st century.

Martin Ross offers a first-hand account of Host City 2025 in Glasgow and weighs in, alongside Ben Cronin, on the latest stadium naming rights deals after Barclays’ landmark Hampden Park agreement.

Plus, MLS Cup attendance details with a twist, Ally Pally beer sales at PDC World Darts and the Fifa World Cup draw.

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Host: Catherine Davies

Contributors: Gavin Hamilton, Duncan Griffiths Nakanishi, Martin Ross, Ben Cronin

Editor: Lumi Lehmuskallio

Sources: 

1. Pérez proposes Real Madrid minority stake sale

2. Host City 2025 announces final speaker line-up

3. Barclays invests in Hampden naming rights

4. London Olympic Park naming rights on market

5. World Darts Championship in Paddy Power extension 

The Long Game, SportBusiness’ big-picture look at what comes next for sport. Explore here!

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