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The FootPol Podcast: Where Football Meets Politics.
Episodes out every other Monday on all podcast platforms. We also link here!
Hosted by Dr Guy Burton and Dr Francesco Belcastro,
https://bsky.app/profile/guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social
Why does a women’s football match feel so different from a men’s one?
Lydia Crudge of Lunar Insights on positivity, diversity and who’s in the stands. #FootPol
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
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As money pours into women’s football, will its biggest stars stop putting fans and principles first?
Lydia Crudge from Lunar Insights on why they haven’t, at least not yet, in the FootPol Podcast's latest episode.
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
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Want to watch our latest episode with Lunar Insight's Lydia Crudge where she breaks down women's football and the challenge to maintain its authenticity amongst growing commercialisation? Then check it out on our new YouTube channel! youtu.be/YezwjvMVraM?...
It’s the World Cup. Then it’s the Women’s World Cup. Nobody says the Men’s World Cup.
In our new episode today, researcher Lydia Crudge on why women’s football is political, why Barça fans are switching sides, and what Brazil 2027 could change. New episode: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
FIFAe postponed, AFC Asian Cup in doubt: football is caught up in Saudi Arabia’s shifting priorities. Our co-creator @guyburton.net was on @france24.com explaining why Houthi attacks are the trigger, not the cause, of a wider rethink in Riyadh. Football and politics, as ever. #FootPol #SaudiArabia
Anfield: banners demanding City’s relegation
No 10: worried about losing City’s owners
UAE: £30bn invested in the UK in 5 years
Sportswashing or sport diplomacy? Our co-host @guyburton.net & @professorchadwick.bsky.social in the @scmpnews.bsky.social
What do you think? www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
Spain v Argentina in Qatar: cancelled ❌
Gulf Cup in Jeddah: on, 60,000 fans ✅
2027 Asian Cup in Saudi: next big test ❓
2034 World Cup: …?
Our co-host @guyburton.net in the @scmpnews.bsky.social on Gulf football in the shadow of war. Will 2034 kick off as planned? 🎙️⚽️ www.scmp.com/week-asia/po...
What does Manchester City’s legal battle mean for the UAE–UK relationship?
Our second FootPol clip looks at Manchester City, Abu Dhabi, British politics and the wider debate over sportswashing — when football, money and geopolitics collide.
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/hlyqlqEtpnA?...
Why is Russia banned from UEFA competitions while Israel continues to play?
Our first FootPol clip looks at the contrasting treatment of Israel and Russia — and what it tells us about the politics of FIFA and UEFA.
Full episode: youtu.be/hlyqlqEtpnA?...
FootPol is back for Season 4! ⚽️🎙️
FIFA vs UEFA, Israel & Russia, Manchester City & the UAE, Saudi Arabia, women’s football and more. Plus, you can now WATCH us on YouTube.
New episode out now. 🎧📺
Watch: youtu.be/hlyqlqEtpnA?...
Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
What can football tell us about politics? Quite a lot. ⚽️ We're coming back for Season 4, where we'll be exploring how football reflects society — and how politics, money and power shape the game. We're also be on YouTube too. Which means Francesco’s shirt collection is finally on display. 🎙️📺
