Sport in Society interviews

A series of videos and podcasts about the role sport plays in our society today.

Barcelona and Real Madrid Football Clubs

Dr Gavin Reid talks about the politics of Barcelona and Real Madrid football clubs.

Child labour in sport: Protecting the rights of child athletes

Presented by Peter Donnelly, Academy of Sport Global Associate and Emeritus Professor at the University of Toronto.

Football and the community

Dr Gavin Reid talks about football and the community

Football games that changed the world

Jim Murphy, author, football fan and politician talks about football games that changed the world.

Football and international development

Jim Murphy, author, football fan and politician, talks about football charity and international development.

Global Football

Professor Grant Jarvie talks about the impact of globalization on football.

International football finance, governance and fair play

Stephen Morrow, senior lecturer in sport finance at the University of Stirling, talks about football finances, club ownership models and UEFA fair play rules.

Maradona, Brazil, and the World Cup

Alan Hansen, footballer and media analyst, talks about the Brazil 2014 World Cup.

Poverty and the Homeless World Cup

Mel Young, co-founder and director of the Homeless World Cup, talks about poverty and homelessness.

The power of football

Professor Grant Jarvie’s interview with the Scottish Football Association.

UN human rights mechanisms and mega sporting events: The road to FIFA World Cup 2022 and 2023

Presented by the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights

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