{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ba369ffa05c89378e8b46f/69e106e60b4baf3bf2d9437e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Gold rush? Latest Netflix move ignites FTA debate","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ba369ffa05c89378e8b46f/1776353101214-523de94f-043e-436b-9b6a-d8c9e48b913c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on <strong>The&nbsp;SportBusiness&nbsp;Podcast</strong>, co-hosts Martin Ross and Jonathan Rest delve into the topics and trends shaping an eventful week for the sports industry:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THE NEWSROOM</strong>: Maria Kholodova joins as we discuss Netflix’s surprise and controversial Concacaf Gold Cup move in Mexico amid political calls for the government to defend free access to major sports events. Plus, Alibaba’s impending Uefa sponsorship, IMG leadership changes and more profits for Matchroom Sport.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INSIDE THE DEAL</strong>: Matthew Williams gets under the bonnet of Ford’s new MLB sponsorship and its Independence Day activation, but also the league’s sponsorship appeal further afield.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>AOB</strong>: A challenge to the Belgian Pro League’s&nbsp;planned&nbsp;format and some bog-standard suggestions for additions to the new Matchroom Talent Agency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on </strong><a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sportbusiness-podcast/id1804579275\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Apple Podcasts</strong></a><strong>,</strong><a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/4Vsc2tHkTF8hxm4w3UFEEX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> Spotify</strong></a><strong>, </strong><a href=\"https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/b3420d4a-5387-4e2e-bf43-f88e859c00c2/the-sportbusiness-podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Amazon Music</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@sportbusiness_group\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YouTube</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Enter SBPODCAST30 at checkout for monthly and annual </strong><a href=\"http://sportbusiness.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>SportBusiness.com</strong></a><strong> subscriptions for a 30-per-cent discount </strong><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/subscription-options/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Co-hosts:</strong> Martin Ross, Jonathan Rest</p><p><strong>Contributors:</strong>&nbsp;Maria Kholodova, Matthew Williams</p><p><strong>Editor:</strong> Lumi&nbsp;Lehmuskallio</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Sources:</strong></p><ol><li><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/netflix-nets-exclusive-gold-cup-rights-in-mexico/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix nets exclusive Gold Cup rights in Mexico</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/listed-events-call-made-to-mexican-government/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Listed events call made to Mexican government</a></li><li><a href=\"https://media.sportbusiness.com/2025/11/netflix-outmuscles-rivals-for-womens-world-cup/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Netflix outmuscles rivals for Women’s World Cup</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/exclusive-alibaba-nears-expansive-uefa-deal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">EXCLUSIVE: Alibaba nears expansive Uefa deal</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/cbo-role-for-francis-in-img-leadership-changes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CBO role for Francis in IMG leadership changes</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/matchroom-profits-uptick-spurred-by-darts-boxing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Matchroom profits uptick spurred by darts, boxing</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/zdf-ends-tour-de-france-exile-in-new-rights-deal/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ZDF ends Tour de France exile in new rights deal</a></li><li><a href=\"https://sponsorship.sportbusiness.com/2026/04/ford-backs-mlbs-fourth-of-july-push/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ford backs MLB’s Fourth of July push</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.sportbusiness.com/2025/11/netflix-blows-rivals-out-of-the-water-to-land-womens-world-cup-in-us/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">PODCAST - Netflix blows rivals out of the water to land Women’s World Cup in US</a></li></ol><p><br></p>","author_name":"SportBusiness"}