Business of Sport

They unpack Mohamed Salah’s surprising exit and what it reveals about Liverpool’s recruitment, contracts and identity. They unravel Chelsea’s latest punishment, self-reporting dilemmas and possible sanctions. They scrutinize England cricket’s decision to keep Brendon McCullum and the leadership tensions that follow. Spurs’ slide and lower-league relegation risks also get a sharp mention.

Pat Cummins, Australian Test captain known for leading the Ashes and IPL stints, shares big-picture stories. He discusses captaining through Ashes pressure and the role of individual flair in team success. He digs into the IPL’s commercial pull, player exposure and franchise dynamics. He also talks bowling tactics in a batter-dominant era and balancing cricket with family, investing and life beyond the game.

They unpack how the US–Iran conflict is reshaping the international sporting calendar and what cancelled Middle East races mean for economics and logistics. They debate whether constant managerial churn actually moves the needle and explore deeper club issues beyond sackings. They also break down the staggering commercial scale of US college sports and why March Madness matters globally.

Carlos Ezpeleta, Chief Sporting Officer for MotoGP who oversees rules, teams, circuits and global operations. He discusses MotoGP’s global growth strategy, how Liberty Media can scale the sport without losing its soul, and the balance between manufacturers, cost controls and competitive racing. He also covers content, audience-building and expansion into markets like the US and Asia.

Charlie Methven, sports executive and racing expert, breaks down horse racing’s scale, structure and commercial stakes ahead of Cheltenham. He explores the UK racing governance fight, why scarcity and marquee meetings matter, and the economic tug-of-war between courses. Short takes on Scottish football’s shifted title race and the brewing Horner-Wolff F1 drama round out the conversation.

Julia Chapman, CEO of Northampton Saints, leads the club’s commercial, operational and strategic direction. She discusses stadium ownership as a competitive edge, the financial realities of running a top club, the link between spend and performance, using player personalities to grow reach, academy pathways and innovative revenue ideas like hospitality upgrades and memorial fan initiatives.

Chelsea’s staggering €407m pre-tax loss and the accounting that hid it. How takeover timing, poor signings and stalled stadium plans worsened the balance sheet. Premiership rugby’s shift to a closed, franchised model and why that could unlock investment. Aston Martin’s preseason woes, Lawrence Stroll’s F1 journey and the broader impact of cost caps and regulation on team value.

Noel Mooney, CEO of the Football Association of Wales and architect of recent Welsh football growth. He discusses turning World Cup qualification into £40–50m for grassroots and facilities. He explains a conservative budget model, why Wales benefits from not owning a national stadium, the Wrexham investment effect, plans to revive the domestic league, and balancing elite performance with community participation.

A lively clash over Eileen Gu’s nationality and commercial motives sparks debate on athletes switching countries for sponsorship. Rumours swirl about Indian-owned Hundred teams possibly snubbing Pakistani players and the cultural fallout in local communities. Tech tensions heat up as referees question VAR and semi-automated offside, weighing accuracy against live spectacle.

Matt Richards, double Olympic gold medallist and entrepreneur who founded Sponza to help athletes monetise sponsorship. He discusses the financial reality behind Olympic success, the tight commercial window after the Games, balancing building a business while training, and why athletes must learn to market themselves to secure income.