La Liga have announced a bold move to hold games in the US but at the risk of alienating domestic fans as we discuss the increasing globalisation of the beautiful game. We look ahead to the start of the new La Liga and Serie A domestic seasons as well, and much to one listener’s relief, Carl van Rosenveldt delivers a comprehensive preview of the Rugby Championship. Plus, there’s the small matter of a world champ in studio, Emirati motocross hero Mohammed Al Balooshi