The SportBusiness Podcast

Gold rush? Latest Netflix move ignites FTA debate

16 Apr 2026

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This week on The SportBusiness Podcast, co-hosts Martin Ross and Jonathan Rest delve into the topics and trends shaping an eventful week for the sports industry:THE NEWSROOM: Maria Kholodova joins as we discuss Netflix’s surprise and controversial Concacaf Gold Cup move in Mexico amid political calls for the government to defend free access to major sports events. Plus, Alibaba’s impending Uefa sponsorship, IMG leadership changes and more profits for Matchroom Sport.INSIDE THE DEAL: Matthew Williams gets under the bonnet of Ford’s new MLB sponsorship and its Independence Day activation, but also the league’s sponsorship appeal further afield.AOB: A challenge to the Belgian Pro League’s planned format and some bog-standard suggestions for additions to the new Matchroom Talent Agency.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and YouTube.Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount here.Co-hosts: Martin Ross, Jonathan RestContributors: Maria Kholodova, Matthew WilliamsEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Netflix nets exclusive Gold Cup rights in MexicoListed events call made to Mexican governmentNetflix outmuscles rivals for Women’s World CupEXCLUSIVE: Alibaba nears expansive Uefa dealCBO role for Francis in IMG leadership changesMatchroom profits uptick spurred by darts, boxingZDF ends Tour de France exile in new rights dealFord backs MLB’s Fourth of July pushPODCAST - Netflix blows rivals out of the water to land Women’s World Cup in US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gold rush? Latest Netflix move ignites FTA debate

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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