Sport Unlocked

By Sports News Insiders

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... more

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How many episodes does Sport Unlocked have?

The podcast currently has 242 episodes available.

Sport Unlocked episodes:

June 10, 2022 At the inaugural Saudi golf series event, questioning the breakaway players; French admissions over Champions League final failures; Blatter & Platini on trial; Ecuador keeps World Cup spot
Episode 72 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on June 10, 2022: Inside the inaugural Saudi golf series event - questioning the LIV's breakaway players & analysing the criticism; French admissions over Champions League final failures; Blatter & Platini on trial; Ecuador keeps World Cup spot.
Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
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41min
June 02, 2022 Inside Champions League final disarray in Paris - hear from the fans & what went wrong; French Open sexism & scheduling; Golfers sign up for Saudi golf series; AC Milan takeover
Episode 71 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Ronan Evain, executive director of Football Supporters Europe.
On the agenda on June 2, 2022: Inside Champions League final disarray in Paris - hear from the fans & what went wrong; French Open sexism & scheduling; Golfers sign up for Saudi golf series; AC Milan takeover.
Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
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51min
May 28, 2022 From Paris: Mbappe's PSG stay sparks new Franco-Spanish football feud; Boehly's Chelsea deal finally done; Fallout from Wimbledon's Russia ban & changes to the Ladies' winners' board
Episode 70 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on May 28, 2022:
From Paris: Mbappe's PSG stay sparks new Franco-Spanish football feud; Boehly's Chelsea deal finally done; Fallout from Wimbledon's Russia ban & changes to the Ladies' winners' board

Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
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24min
May 21, 2022Equal pay for US soccer teams; Gay footballers; Female refs for men's WC; Pitch invasion unrest in England; No ranking points at Wimbledon over Russia ban; Departure from Saudi-backed golf series
Episode 69 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by FIFPRO's Sarah Gregorius, a 100-cap star of New Zealand's football team.
On the agenda on May 20, 2022:Pitch invasion unrest in England
Equal pay for US national soccer teams

Trailblazing announcement from gay English player Jake Daniels

Men's WC first: Female refs

Amnesty & Infantino on Qatar

Pitch invasion unrest in England

Everton's financial losses scrutinised by rivals

Wimbledon stripped of ranking points for banning Russians

The Russian hack on ex-WADA chief Craig Reedie

Saudi-backed golf series: Commercial chief quits

Should reporters applaud a manager?

Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
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54min
May 13, 2022New-look UEFA Champions League; Future of football gaming as FIFA splits with EA; Saudi controversies in golf and football; Rugby World Cups head to US; Wagatha Christie update
Episode 68 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on May 13, 2022:
New-look UEFA Champions League; Future of football gaming as FIFA splits with EA; Saudi controversies in golf and football; Rugby World Cups head to US; Wagatha Christie update
Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4
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42min
April 30, 2022Agent Mino Raiola's death & premature reporting; Champions League format changes to be scaled back?; Football regulator for England?; Latest on Saudi-funded golf series
Episode 67 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on April 30, 2022:
Mino Raiola's death: The agent's impact and exploring the initial premature reporting of his death

Champions League backlash: Will the new format change?

Football regulator for England?

Latest on Saudi-funded golf series

Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4
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31min
April 23, 2022Was Wimbledon right to ban Russians?; Furious response to questioning Fury; Audio leaks embroil Spanish FA chief Rubiales & Pique in Saudi controversy; 1 year since Super League, the Madrid ruling
Episode 66 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on April 22, 2022:
Should Wimbledon have banned Russians?; Furious reaction for questioning Fury on accused gang boss; Audio leaks embroil Spanish FA chief Rubiales & Pique in Saudi controversy; 1 year since the Super League attempt & UEFA receives favourable ruling in Spain; Newcastle & Saudi ownership celebrate; Wagatha Christie update

Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4
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45min
April 16, 2022Boxing & crime gangs - promoter Daniel Kinahan sanctioned; FIFA launches streaming platform as top exec exits; Blatter & Platini trial; Sale of Chelsea & AC Milan; Russia update
Episode 65 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on April 15, 2022:
Organised crime gangs and sport - boxing promoter Daniel Kinahan is sanctioned. We hear rom authorities and what happened when Tyson fury faced the media.

Update on the sale of Chelsea and interest in buying AC Milan emerges.

FIFA: Date set for the trial of Blatter and Platini; a top current FIFA executive departs and the governing body launches a streaming platform.

Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
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42min
April 09, 2022Man City investigation claims; Playing during Ramadan with Premier League doctors' chief; New UEFA financial rules; More Qatar worker abuses uncovered; Transgender policies in cycling under scrutiny
Episode 64 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.
On the agenda on April 8, 2022:
New claims about Manchester City's sponsorship deals from Der Spiegel and the Premier League investigation; Analysing the overhaul of FFP and the new UEFA financial rules; Playing during Ramadan with Premier League doctors' chief - Zafar Iqbal of Crystal Palace; More Qatar worker abuses uncovered by Amnesty; Transgender policies in cycling under scrutiny as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks out; Boxing & Russia
Listen to a more in-depth discussion of transgender policies in sport https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-transgender-athlete-qualifies-for-olympics-euro/id1550459674?i=1000526946661
Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
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50min
April 01, 2022From Qatar: World Cup draw & song; Scrutiny of worker & gay rights; FIFA VP Montagliani interviewed on biennial WC plans being dropped, 2026 WC, future of football & Infantino's presidency
Episode 63 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja in Qatar for the World Cup draw.
On the agenda on April 1, 2022:
Politically-charged draw with the United States to face Iran.

What has the draw & FIFA Congress week told us about Qatar's readiness to welcome fans for the World Cup?

Scrutiny of rights for workers and gay fans coming to Qatar - with contrasting views from the Norwegian FA president & a Qatari security chief.

Gianni Infantino now distancing himself from the opposed biennial World Cup plans.

In-depth interview with FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani on that biennial campaign, the shape of the 2026 World Cup, 2030 bidding, the future of football and assessing Infantino's presidency.

Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner.
Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked
Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages
Music
No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4
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47min

FAQs about Sport Unlocked:

How many episodes does Sport Unlocked have?

The podcast currently has 242 episodes available.

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