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In the 4th episode of our Web3 series, we have the outrageous privilege of hearing England footballer Phil Jones talk about his vision for building his modern sports community in the Metaverse. Listen to a very articulate elite athlete thinking intelligently about what Web3 can offer.

The Groundsmen this week talk with sports investment banker Fausto Zanetton. As an active bidder for Chelsea, with Luca Vialli, and an advisor to many major sports deals, who better to talk sport and finance, valuations and exits.

On the 3rd episode of the Antourage Renaissance 3.0 Roger and Johan were joined by Charles Read (@ChatWithCharles), a founding partner at Rarestone Capital - a fund investing to create impact for ambitious web3 teams. With money flowing into crypto, NFTs, blockchain, and the metaverse, Charles provides his ear-to-the-ground commentary into what is on the web3 horizon.

The lads welcome venture capitalist Manoj Badale, to discuss his vision and outlook for sport and sporttech. Famously, he owns the Rajasthan Royals IPL team, so he talks from both sides of the table. How to invest in sport, what kinds of capital, governance? We discuss racism in English cricket, and the evolution of sports sponorship, in a rich rich show. The captain on top form. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.

Grant and Roger continue the analysis of the Russian dominoes. From Chelsea to Newcastle to Qatar. What are sports assets worth in a world of hyper inflation? This along with some laughs about Aussie sledging in New York. Coz it's Goal Own Goal.

On the Groundsmen Conversations this week, we are joined by one of the most influential television executives & British businessmen - Jeremy Darroch. Jeremy was CEO of Sky TV from 2007 to 2018 culminating in Comcast's successful $31 billion takeover.  His influence in sport was immense. Premier League, Cricket, F1, Rugby Union and Darts were all huge beneficiaries of Sky investment.  A proud Newcastle United fan and a true  titan of modern broadcasting. It is a pleasure to welcome Jeremy to the show. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.

Grant and Roger showcase the uniqueness of AYNE this week. World class geopolitical analysis from Grant, and the black swans now facing sport, on the one hand, to why Bielsa had to go, via asking whether Phil Mickleson is a swinger. Its Goal Own Goal.

On The Groundsmen Conversation this week we are joined by Simon Barnes - one of the world’s most respected sports-writers in the last 50 years.  We discuss the concept of why sports create myths, heroes and villains, why sports matter to mortal fans and how the sports industry - and sport - is changing.  To those that care for sport - and worry about where sport may be heading - this show will be worth listening to. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.

On the 2nd episode of the Antourgage Renaissance 3 docuseries, Roger challenges two real experts on NFTs and tokens, @PetBerisha from Copa90, and @illsun from Rarible, on what is not working in Web3 and sport.

The Groundsmen with their usual conversation around the crazy world of sport. Then welcoming this week's guest Juan Arciniegas from 777, to discuss buying FC Genoa, and debate the marriage of finance and sport, within the role of tradition.