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The Sports Agents

by Global · English

Gabby Logan & Mark Chapman, two of the UK’s top sports broadcasters, host a twice-weekly podcast exploring the biggest stories from the world of sport... From the Premier League to the Olympics, rugby's future, boxing's identity crisis, the latest Formula 1 soap opera, the NFL and beyond... you name it, The Sports Agents have got it covered - and will bring you behind the scenes at some of the greatest sporting events from around the world too. Drawing on their wealth of experience and insight, with exclusive interviews and expert analysis, Gabby & Mark tackle the big questions and explain not just what’s happening, but why. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. The Sports Agents is a Global Player Original Podcast. 📩 Got a question? Send it here: https://forms.gle/9SBbW1SYWqXLKnRT7 💭 Tell us your thoughts in our listener survey: https://forms.gle/YMUvajQktqBuimgh6 🖥️ Watch our full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SportsAgentsPod 📱Follow us on socials: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thesportsagents Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesportsagents/ X - https://x.com/sportsagentspod 📥 Email: thesportsagents@global.com And we have merch! To get yours, head to: https://store.global.com/collections/the-sports-agents For advertising opportunities on this podcast, email: GlobalStudiosSales@global.com

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Is the Premier League about to eat itself? | Man City VERDICTThe episode argues that the Premier League could “eat itself” if Manchester City is found guilty of financial-rule breaches, triggering legal action by other clubs and possible compensation claims.28 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 9 chapters
Andy Murray, Andre Agassi, Arthur Fery: Laver Cup All-Access Pass | The Sports AgentsThe Laver Cup “All-Access Pass” at London’s O2, framed as tennis’s Ryder Cup, with guests discussing retirement, rivalries, and how team competition changes the “loneliest sport” mindset.24 Sep 2026 · 49 min · 18 chapters
Has Prem Rugby finally got its STARS back? | LRZ, Maro Itoje & Finn Russell exclusivePreview of Gallagher Premiership Rugby’s return at Twickenham, focusing on how tough the league is, what makes rugby mentally and tactically different, and what Red Bull’s Newcastle takeover could…21 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Meet Hull City's Acun Ilıcalı - The Premier League’s most UNUSUAL owner!Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı (joining from Istanbul) explains how his media empire and “family” philosophy shape Hull’s Premier League approach, recruitment, fan relations, and coaching decisions.17 Sep 2026 · 42 min · 15 chapters
Is VAR CHAOS masking Man United's mess?The episode debates whether VAR chaos is masking Manchester United’s problems, after a match at Old Trafford where controversy “distilled” the game into offside/reds/graphics and an apology.14 Sep 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
Why I TURNED DOWN Chelsea & Owe Mikel Arteta EVERYTHING! | Granit Xhaka ExclusiveGranit Xhaka’s exclusive interview on Sports Agents covers his Sunderland move, leadership philosophy, the 2019 Arsenal captaincy controversy (shirt-off moment), dressing-room culture under coaches…11 Sep 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
The REASON so many boxers take PEDs? | Garcia x BennWhy many boxers take PEDs, how widespread doping is in boxing, and whether the Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn fight should happen given both have had positive drug tests and the sport’s limited testing.10 Sep 2026 · 48 min · 22 chapters
'Dear Katie, How FAR we've come!'... Katie Taylor’s FAIRYTALE HOMECOMINGDeirdre Gogarty’s journey from being shunned as a teenage woman boxer in Ireland to helping set the stage for women’s boxing’s mainstream breakthrough, culminating in her fight with Christy Martin on…3 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 21 chapters
Should fans ever get to VETO a transfer? | Everton's Deadline Day U-Turn EXPLAINEDThe episode debates whether football fans should have a veto over transfers, focusing on Everton’s “Deadline Day U-Turn” over Harrison Armstrong.31 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 12 chapters
Does every Transfer SAGA need a villain? | Alvarez, Martinelli, WatkinsThe Sports Agents debate football transfer-window “sagas,” focusing on who holds blame and power when players want to leave.27 Aug 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
Man United, Aston Villa, Spurs... are the WARNING signs there already?Early-season trouble and rebuilds across Premier League clubs, plus standout performances in Newcastle-Liverpool and Aston Villa’s post-trophy collapse.24 Aug 2026 · 46 min · 18 chapters
Can Team GB's Golden generation conquer the world next? | Georgia Hunter Bell exclusiveThe episode covers three main areas: athletics, football anniversaries, and tennis.17 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 12 chapters
Is English Cricket failing the REAL test?England cricket’s Test reset after New Zealand, focusing on Stephen Fleming’s delayed start as head coach, Joe Root’s return as captain, and whether England can fix “Bazball” hangovers ahead of the…13 Aug 2026 · 39 min · 18 chapters
Mo Salah's FINAL ACT... Why Turkey?The episode mixes two threads: (1) athletics coverage ahead of the European Championships in Birmingham, and (2) a football segment about Mo Salah’s surprise move to Turkey.10 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 14 chapters
The toughest Championship season ever?Football’s ownership and commercialization—whether it “belongs to fans” or to billionaires, big business, and broadcast companies—plus how clubs like Lincoln City build success within modern football…6 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 14 chapters
YOU’RE FIRED! Did the FIFA President just get Trumped?!The episode argues Gianni Infantino’s FIFA leadership is collapsing amid European anger over a proposed sell-off of FIFA to private investors, secrecy around the plan, and his unusually close ties to…3 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Eddie Howe quits Newcastle... Why now?The episode discusses Eddie Howe quitting Newcastle United and what the club’s near-term future looks like.30 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 19 chapters
Klopp, Zidane, Pep: Why every nation wants their IDENTITY back?The episode argues that “football identity” talk is often a post-hoc story driven by trauma and national expectations, not a literal DNA trait.28 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 11 chapters
Xavi Simons: TRUTH about Barcelona, the original WONDERKID & Why Spurs feel differentXavi Simons discusses his journey from Barcelona prodigy to PSG/PSV/Spurs, the mental cost of fame, his ACL injury and rehab, and how he’s reframed his future—especially aiming to bring joy and…23 Jul 2026 · 37 min · 22 chapters
Argentina's SHAME, Trump's Circus... A fitting end to toxic World Cup?The episode is a post-World Cup final discussion plus awards and a separate interview.20 Jul 2026 · 45 min · 21 chapters
Did Thomas Tuchel cost England a World Cup Final?Debate over England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina, focusing on Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions/timeout decisions, England’s “freezing” after taking a lead, and whether mentality or…16 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 13 chapters
Is Thomas Tuchel trying to rattle Bellingham?The episode discusses England’s gritty World Cup quarterfinal win over Norway, the controversy around refereeing/VAR-style rules (including a “Wiregate”/Bellingham-related incident and a separate…13 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 15 chapters
The day Infantino & Trump BROKE the World CupThe episode of Sports Agents focuses first on World Cup politics: claims that FIFA president Gianni Infantino and U.S.9 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 19 chapters
England's 4 AM Mayhem, Trump's FIFA call & Why Norway's not JUST HaalandThe episode centers on England’s dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico in hostile Azteca conditions, including tactical praise for Jude Bellingham’s timing with Harry Kane, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka’s…6 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 11 chapters