Season 3 Opener: Israel, Women’s Football, FIFA and Saudi Power Plays

THE FOOTPOL PODCAST

FootPol is back for a brand new season — and we’re hitting the ground running. In this season opener, we recap the biggest political battles shaping the beautiful game and give you a taste of what’s to come.

We start with Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza and the mounting grassroots calls to expel Israel from world football — alongside the deafening silence from FIFA and UEFA. From there, we shift to the women’s game, exploring the politics laid bare in the Women’s Euros, the African Cup of Nations, and the Copa América Femenina.

We also dive into the controversies around the Club World Cup: Gianni Infantino’s curious friendship with Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia’s expanding influence at the CONCACAF Gold Cup, and what all this means for football’s future.

This season, FootPol moves to a biweekly schedule — and we explain why. As ever, we want your input: like, share, and review the podcast, suggest future guests and topics, and connect with us on Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, or by email at footpolpodcast [at] gmail [dot] com.

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