Business of Sport

THE BREAKDOWN: The FA Need to Stand Up to FIFA, McCullum Gone & The Rise of Jannik Sinner (E28)

July 17, 2026·1h 7m
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After a stacked weekend of World Cup and Wimbledon, The options this week were endless. But having touched on the misdemeanours of FIFA last week, we were inundated with messages on the role the FA have to play in Infantino’s Presidency, so it is time to take a proper look at the relationship between England & FIFA. Add to that an update on McCullum’s inevitable departure from the England test set up, the incredible rise of Jannik Sinner alongside the Grand Slam nations struggles to produce their own champions, and a venture into the world of showjumping, and we have ourselves a breakdown.Disclaimer:The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at ⁠charlie@20vc.com⁠ and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly.We're delighted to also partner with the Global Institute Of Sport:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gis.sport/BoS⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Substack for bonus content:⁠⁠https://substack.com/@businessofsport⁠⁠If you’re interested in partnering with the show, please reach out to us at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bos@20vc.com⁠⁠

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