The FootPol Podcast: Where Football Meets Politics. Available on all the main apps Hosted by @DrFrancescoBelc and @guyjsburton.
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And it's out! The Beautiful Game in Troubled Times: Iraq’s Football Saga ft. Hassanane Balal of @IraqFootballPod available on all platforms and here:
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Fellow @Dr_Ulrichsen joined the @FootPolPodcast to discuss how football is being used as a tool of power and influence in the #Gulf and unpack the strategic playbook behind #SaudiArabia, #Qatar and the #UAE’s deep dive into the game.
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🎙️ It was great to speak to FootPol about Iraq and the politics involved in Iraqi football. We discussed what the national team means for the country and how proud we are to be represented by different sects and ethnicities in Iraq
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And it's out! The Beautiful Game in Troubled Times: Iraq’s Football Saga ft. Hassanane Balal of @IraqFootballPod available on all platforms and here:
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Guest announcement! Dropping Monday great episode on football and politics in Iraq with Hassan Balal of @IraqFootballPod. Don't miss it, all episodes available here (and on all the main apps):
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For those who want to know more about how politics and football mix in Ukraine, Russia, and Georgia, buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…. For more football and politics, see @FootPolPodcast
Our new episode is now out! We spoke to @YacovZohn about football in the Soviet Union and after, in the successor states of Russia, Ukraine and Georgia. A really informative chat. We hope you think so too!
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Our latest episode is now out! We talked with Edinburgh University's Jung Woo Lee about football and politics in North and South Korea. Well worth a listen from a very informed figure if you want to learn about the subject! Check it out! buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…
We're back! Happy New Year to all our listeners! Check out our start of the year chat where we talk about what football/political issues stood out for them in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Think Women's Euros, World Club Cup and Euro Super League. buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…
We'll be bringing out new content soon, but until then, check out our back catalogue of episodes, including this one we published a year ago today, with Helen Dichter on football diplomacy! buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…
We hope you're all enjoying the holiday season. But if you're at a loss for things to listen to, why not mark the 2nd anniversary of Pele's death by listening to our episode on the great man and race in Brazilian football? buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…
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Must listen!
We've taken a deep dive into the FIFA decision last week to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. We spoke to @AzizAlghashian to learn how it's seen from the Saudi side and @Amnesty's sport head, @stevecockburn about human rights issues. Do listen! buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…
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Always a pleasure joining you.
I thought there were few who live life in the nexus of politics and football, but we are spreading 🙏🏽💪🏾⚽️
We've taken a deep dive into the FIFA decision last week to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. We spoke to @AzizAlghashian to learn how it's seen from the Saudi side and @Amnesty's sport head, @stevecockburn about human rights issues. Do listen! buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…
We've taken a deep dive into the FIFA decision last week to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. We spoke to @AzizAlghashian to learn how it's seen from the Saudi side and @Amnesty's sport head, @stevecockburn about human rights issues. Do listen! buzzsprout.com/2253650/episo…