Dan Roan

Pete Ross, BBC journalist and presenter, is joined by Dan Roan, a sports business specialist, and Bernd Debusmann, the BBC’s White House correspondent. They explore an AI self-regulation accord, rising US-China tensions over technology, and America.gov’s new chatbot. Other stories include Manchester City’s financial breaches, a death-row release after DNA analysis, Turner’s return to Rome, and Nigeria’s 168-hour dance challenge.

Dan Roan, the BBC Sports Editor with a wealth of experience in football governance, discusses the controversial awarding of the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump. He delves into the implications of Gianni Infantino's cozy relationship with Trump and what it means for both football and global diplomacy. Roan reveals the concerns within FIFA about potential political pressures affecting the World Cup, fears surrounding visa issues for fans, and the broader impact on the tournament's integrity.

Dan Roan, BBC sports editor and investigative reporter, gives a concise look at the controversial inaugural Enhanced Games. He outlines the event's rules, permitted substances, backers and funding sources. He covers sporting world backlash, ethical debates about fairness and normalisation, how drugs will be monitored, and what this could mean for athletes' careers and the future of sport.

Dan Roan, BBC sports editor reporting on the ground. Roger Bennett, Men in Blazers founder tracing US football’s rise. Marcus Cranston, retired colonel and lifelong superfan 'Eagleman'. Ruth DeWitt, Lawrence tourism lead who organized Algeria's welcome. Jonathan Lemire, political journalist on soft-power and national mood. They discuss hosting challenges, viral local welcomes, fan culture growth, FIFA controversies, and the tournament’s emotional impact.

Dan Roan, BBC sports editor and expert on FIFA politics, delves into the implications of Gianni Infantino awarding Donald Trump the FIFA Peace Prize. They discuss the unique challenges of the 2026 World Cup, including Trump's influence and possible disruptions to the tournament. Roan highlights FIFA's growing political entanglements, controversies over visa policies, and concerns from host countries. He explores how this alliance may test FIFA's neutrality and what it means for football and global diplomacy.