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The music for this episode was provided under the Creative Commons license by Blue Dot Sessions.

‘House of Grendel - Lemuel’ from Blue Dot Sessions

‘Minutes - Pacha Faro’ from Blue Dot Sessions

‘Kalsted - Lillehammer’ from Blue Dot Sessions

‘Paramo Ocho - El Baul’ from Blue Dot Sessions

‘Lakkalia - Banana Cream’ from Blue Dot Sessions

Replacing a Superstar in 2020 Sep 08, 2020

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Welcome to a bonus episode of Football Today. On yesterday's episode, we made the case for why Barcelona should sell Lionel Messi. Today we step back and take a look at the role of star players more generally in the transfer window. How important are they and how easy are they to replace?

Guest:

Omar Chaudhuri (@OmarChaudhuri) is the Chief Intelligence Officer at 21st Club and 15th Club.

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The Cyber Threat to Sports Organisations

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‘Boston Landing’ from Blue Dot Sessions

‘Peacetime’ from Blue Dot Sessions

‘Refraction’ from Podington Bear

Should Barcelona Sell Messi? Sep 07, 2020

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On August 25th Lionel Messi declared his intent to leave FC Barcelona. Then, last Friday, he shocked the world by saying he would return to Barca for one last season. Many fans and pundits have looked at this as a 'win' for the club. But what if Barcelona is better off without Messi?

Today we make the case for why Barcelona should sell Messi. This was recorded on Thursday before Messi made his decision.

Guest:

Dermot Corrigan (@dermotmcorrigan) covers La Liga for The Athletic.

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'Gra Hovedvei' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Charcoal Lines' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Cicle DR Valga' from Blue Dot Sessions

'True Blue Sky' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Pastel de Nata' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Setting Pace' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Thread of Clouds' from Blue Dot Sessions

The American Migration to the Women's Super League Aug 27, 2020

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For many of us in the UK, the closest we get to seeing the US women’s national team players in the flesh is when there is an international tournament in Europe.

This is about to change though. With the news that Sam Mewis and Rose Lavelle are joining Manchester City and Tobin Heath and Christen Press could be joining Manchester United, the US women’s national team is now feeling much less distant.

In this episode, we ask: why are American players migrating to the United Kingdom? And what impact will it have on the English game?

Guest:

Tim Stillman (@Stillberto) writes about Arsenal and Arsenal Women for arseblog (@arseblog) and talks about Arsenal on the Arsenal Vision Podcast (@ArsenalVPodcast)

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'Wax Paper Jewel - Origami' from Blue Dot Sessions

'McCarthy - Glacier Quartet - Araby' from Blue Dot Sessions

'House of Grendel - Lemuel' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Towboat Theme - Towboat' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Cab Ride - Pasha Faro' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Peacetime - TinyTiny Trio' from Blue Dot Sessions

Who Owns Football's Data? Aug 24, 2020

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Data. As the world evolves data is becoming increasingly important. Performance data, medical data, tracking data, financial data, the list seems to never end. In football, players' personal data is increasing at a seemingly exponential rate.

But who owns this data? Who is responsible for holding it? And who can make money on it commercially? Ex-manager Russell Slade, 400 players and a global sports company are seeking to find out. The group are preparing to sue gaming and betting companies over the use of player data.

Today we explain Project Red Card and what it means for the future of data in football.

Guests:

Richard Dutton is the director of the data advisory company Elias Partnership which is consulting Project Red Card.

Mike Clohisy is the President of Beasy- Blockchain made easy and has worked as a sports lawyer in the United States for more than 25 years.

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'Kirkus' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Coulis Coulis' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Cirrus' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Aourourou' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Arizona Moon' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Darn that Weasel' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Warn the Fingers' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Peacetime - TinyTiny Trio' from Blue Dot Sessions

Transfer Rumours in a Social Media Age Aug 20, 2020

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When the football season draws to a close and the summer arrives, it can only mean one thing…

The transfer window is upon us and that brings with it the phenomenon of the transfer rumour

But where do these rumours come from? Are they even real to start with?

In this episode, we trace a transfer rumour back to its origin and ask: can anything be done about rumour-mongering?

Guests:

Colin Millar (@Millar_Colin) is editor of Football Espana and author of The Frying Pan of Spain: Sevilla v Real Betis - Spain's Hottest Football Rivalry

Matt Slater (@mjshrimper) is football news and investigations reporter at The Athletic

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'Flashing Runner - Resolute' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Dash and Slope - Castro' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Leela - Marble Run' from Blue Dot Sessions

'An Unknown Visitor - Cold Case' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Le Marais - The Sweet Hots' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Slate Tracker - Glacier Quartet' from Blue Dot Sessions

'Peacetime - TinyTiny Trio' from Blue Dot Sessions

What Does the New Salary Cap Mean for English Football? Aug 17, 2020

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I don't know about you, but May feels like a lifetime ago. Back then there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the future of football and nowhere was this feeling stronger than in the EFL. With dozens of clubs at risk of bankruptcy, many within the game thought structural change was necessary

After months of talk, Leagues One and Two have finally agreed on hard salary caps for their respective leagues starting this season.

Today we explain the new rules and ask, what do they mean for English football?

Guests:

Kieran Maguire (@KieranMaguire) is a football finance expert working at Liverpool University and co-host of the Price of Football Podcast (@POF_POD).

Noah Croom worked in the NBA for more than 20 years and he is currently General Counsel and Partner at the Beautiful Game Group.

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Vik Fence Haflak by Blue Dot Sessions

Gaddy by Blue Dot Sessions

One Quiet Conversation by Blue Dot Sessions

Sunday Lights by Blue Dot Sessions

The Provisions by Blue Dot Sessions

Naptime by Blue Dot Sessions

On Early Night by Blue Dot Sessions

Peacetime by Blue Dot Sessions

Is Gianni Infantino a Criminal? Aug 13, 2020

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I don’t know about you but I find my eyes glazing over when I hear that FIFA is in the news again for something less than salubrious…

When it was announced that Swiss prosecutors had opened proceedings on Gianni Infantino, then, you’d be forgiven for raising an eyebrow and continuing scrolling through your feeds.

But this case is a little different…

In this instance, Infantino is being charged as an individual not as president of FIFA. But despite this, FIFA seem very, very concerned...

In this episode, we ask: why is Gianni Infantino going to court? And why are FIFA so nervous about it?

Guest:

Paul Nicholson’s work can be found at Inside World Football (@InsideWorldFoo1).

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