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• Poison, Putin & Abramovich: Where is the Chelsea sale money?

  Gabby and Mark hear the behind the scenes story of the attempted poisoning of former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the snap sale of the London football club. Abramovich very rarely speaks publicly but broke his silence in a new book and we’re joined today by the author, Nick Purewal. When Abramovic sold Chelsea for £2.5bn, the money was meant to go to victims of conflict - a huge sum that could change the face of global humanitarian aid. But three years later it's still frozen in a UK bank account. To explain why we're joined by the man who'll be heading up the foundation to give out that money, former Executive Director of Unicef UK, Mike Penrose. Plus, Britain's most successful female racing driver, Jamie Chadwick, tells us about the realities of racing the 24 hours of Le Mans, with 30 minutes sleep, night driving through BBQ smoke and more. And Mark & Gabby's early verdict on the Club World Cup and Wales women's Euros squad announcement from the top of Snowdon. In response to the comments made in this podcast Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Foreign Secretary David Lammy said: “The Government is determined to see the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine, following Russia’s illegal full-scale invasion. We are deeply frustrated that it has not been possible to reach agreement on this with Mr Abramovich so far. While the door for negotiations will remain open, we are fully prepared to pursue this through the courts if required, to ensure people suffering in Ukraine can benefit from these proceeds as soon as possible.”You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel here. "Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC" is out now.Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

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• SPECIAL REPORT: How to train a Royal Ascot winner

  As Royal Ascot starts, Gabby and Mark take you behind the scenes at one of the best stables in the country - Park House Stables in Kingsclere. Trained by Claire Balding's brother, Andrew Balding, the horses from Park House won over £5m in prize money domestically last year, putting them second in the Trainers Championship, and they've got 25 horses racing at Royal Ascot. Gabby and Mark hear about visits from the late Queen Elizabeth II and horse passports as we watch the horses ride out and take a tour with Anna-Lisa Balding. We meet top jockeys Hollie Doyle and Rob Hornby, to chat about the physical demands of racing and sweating to hit the right weight. Lead trainer Andrew Balding blows our minds by knowing all 250 horses inside out and explains how he prepares them to win the biggest races. Plus, Mark gets on an Equicizer horse simulator, guided by young rider trainer, Leanne White. You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel here. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

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• Soccer Aid Special: Habana talks Lions, Wilshere on Tuchel's tactics & Defoe on sacking Big Ange

  Mark heads down to Soccer Aid training to meet up with some of the biggest names in sport. What does ex-England goalkeeper Jo Hart make of Man City's transfer business and how seriously is he taking Soccer Aid? (Very!) Is Bryan Habana still almost as fast as a cheetah and how does he think the Lions will fare? How do Steph Houghton and Jack Wilshere rate England at the moment heading into the Women's Euros and after that Senegal defeat? And who are they most intimidated by at Soccer Aid?Plus, Jill Scott and Leonardo Bonucci trade threats and share what they learnt from becoming European Champions. Former Spurs players Jermaine Defoe and Aaron Lennon, and former Australia and Liverpool player Harry Kewell, talk about Tottenham sacking Ange Postecoglou and whether Thomas Frank could be a good replacement. And former boxer Tony Bellew gets emotional about the last Everton game at Goodison. Soccer Aid for UNICEF will be broadcast live at 6pm on Sunday 15th June on ITV1, ITVX, STV And STV player. You can donate to UNICEF ahead of the match at socceraid.org.uk/donateThis year, thanks to the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, every donation made to Soccer Aid for UNICEF will be doubled – up to £5 million. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

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• Should Paqueta get a life ban for spot-fixing?

  As Lucas Paqueta’s spot-fixing trial comes to an end and we wait for the verdict, Gabby and Mark welcome convicted match-fixer, Moses Swaibu, to the studio. Swaibu went from scholar of the year at Crystal Palace to a 16-month sentence for match-fixing at non-league Bromley. He reveals how rife match fixing is now, what he did to fix games and what he wants to see change. With lower pay is the women’s game more susceptible to match fixing? The Telegraph’s Sonia Twigg tells us about her investigation into betting in women’s cricket. Plus we react to Hull KR and Wigan Warriors lifting the men’s and women’s Challenge Cup trophies, and Billy Boston’s long overdue knighthood. “Fixed: My Secret Life as a Match Fixer” is out on June 12thExecutive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

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• Will NBA ever win over the UK? & Lee Mack's Soccer Aid secrets

  With the NBA Finals tipping off, Gabby and Mark talk about Michael Jordan returning to our screens to set the record straight, the great NBA draft conspiracy and why basketball is a bigger hit in Europe than the UK. That's with international basketball coach and host of The Athletic's NBA Daily podcast, Dave DuFour. Comedian Lee Mack, or Mark's doppelganger, joins us to spill Soccer Aid secrets from playing with the legends and slate Gabby's sport. Plus, Gabby and Mark react to the big dropouts for the Lionesses' Euros squad, wildcard Lois Boisson's record run at the French Open and calls from the likes of Mo Farah and Kelly Holmes for the UK to host the World Athletics Championships. Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producer: Bogdan BriceagSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Kirsty GiddingsTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

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