With 2025 drawing to a close, Ted Orme-Claye, Kieran O’Connor and Callum Williams from the Insider Sport team sat down to reflect on the biggest moments and stories from the past year in sport.

The trio discuss key topics such as UEFA’s Financial Fair Play Regulations, the impact of scrapping FA Cup replays on lower league football clubs and the challenges faced by French football in securing a lucrative new broadcast deal.

They also highlight insightful interviews with industry leaders from AC Milan and Aston Villa, explore the growing influence of Saudi Arabia in sports, and examine the evolving landscape of streaming platforms in sports broadcasting.

To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

- https://insidersport.com/2024/04/19/fa-cup-spark-fury-the-football-pyramid/
- https://insidersport.com/2024/08/28/ligue-1-uk-and-ireland-streaming/
- https://insidersport.com/2024/11/15/netflix-jake-paul-mike-tyson-sports/

Host: Ted Orme-Claye
Guests: Callum Williams & Kieran O'Connor

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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Ep 420: FA Cup replays scrapped and the growing influence of Saudi Arabia