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British Olympic chief Anson will fight biennial World Cups: Business of Sport
British Olympic chief Anson will fight biennial World Cups: Business of Sport
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52 minutes
Released:
Feb 17, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Mark Chapman & The Athletic's Matt Slater are joined by Andy Anson, CEO of the British Olympic Association to discuss what the future holds for the Winter & Summer Games. Andy tells us why FIFA’s plan to stage the men’s World Cup every two years will threaten the Olympics and be “terrible” for football.
Also on the pod, Andrew Zimbalist, an author and economist whose research has led him to raise questions about the value to cities of hosting the Olympics — and influenced some cities to back away from bidding.
Also on the pod, Andrew Zimbalist, an author and economist whose research has led him to raise questions about the value to cities of hosting the Olympics — and influenced some cities to back away from bidding.
Released:
Feb 17, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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