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Footballers Unfiltered - Road to the World Cup

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The 2026 World Cup is coming. And there’s only one podcast taking fans inside it through the voices of the players living it. Season Three of FIFPRO’s Footballers Unfiltered launches with a new host, a new World Cup backdrop and the same unfiltered honesty that has made the award-winning podcast one of football’s most authentic player-led conversations. A new host takes the hotseat: Jackson Irvine... more

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Latest Episodes

Ryan Christie joins Jackson Irvine to discuss Scotland’s return to the FIFA World Cup, facing Brazil on the biggest stage, and what it means to represent a country heading to its first World Cup since 1998.

In Episode 4 of Footballers Unfiltered Sea... more

Amir Murillo joins Jackson Irvine to discuss Panama’s journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fighting for his place just months before the tournament, and what it means to represent a country still carving out its place on the world stage.

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Wataru Endo joins Jackson Irvine to discuss Japan’s rise on the world stage, his race to be fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and why he believes Japan can surprise the world.

In Episode 2 of Footballers Unfiltered Season 3, Japan captain and Liverpo... more

Footballers Unfiltered returns for third season – this time, the players are taking you to the World Cup. The 2026 World Cup is coming. And there’s only one podcast taking fans inside it through the voices of the players living it.

Season Three of F... more

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Ryan Christie
Attacking midfielder for Bournemouth and Scotland
Bournemouth FC; Scotland National Team
Episode: Ryan Christie: No Scotland, No Party at the World Cup
Amir Murillo
Beşiktaş and Panama fullback, former World Cup participant
Beşiktaş J.K.
Episode: Amir Murillo: The Panama World Cup Promise to His Grandmother
Wataru Endo
Captain of the Japan national team, professional footballer
Japan National Team, Liverpool FC
Episode: Wataru Endo: Japan Can Surprise the World
Roberto Pico Lopes
Captain of Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde International
Cape Verde National Team; Shamrock Rovers
Episode: Pico Lopes: From LinkedIn to the World Cup
Christiane Endler
Professional goalkeeper and advocate for women's football
Lyon
Episode: Christiane Endler: You can’t be what you can’t see
Leon Balogun
Professional football player, former Nigerian international
RSFC (Cyprus)
Episode: Leon Balogun: Why we need to talk about player safety
Gotcha Michel
Deputy to the Chief Executive in the Indonesian Players Union
FIFPRO
Episode: Leon Balogun: Why we need to talk about player safety
Victoria Williams
A player services executive at the PFA, working in the women's football department.
PFA
Episode: Lucy Bronze: My Responsibility To Share My Experience
Jackson Irvine
Co-president of PFA Australia and captain of his national team
PFA Australia
Episode: Jackson Irvine: I’ve never been scared of pushing boundaries

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Joe Hart
Host of Footballers Unfiltered

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Apple Podcasts
#235
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#36
Japan/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#203
Japan/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#243
Belgium/Sports/Soccer

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Wataru Endo: Japan Can Surprise the World
Q: Tell me a little bit about your relationship with the World Cup, not just as a player, but going back to your childhood, especially Korea-Japan.
Endo reflects on childhood memories, identifying his early inspirations and his dream to play in the World Cup, and notes how growing up in Japan shaped his enthusiasm for the tournament.
Amir Murillo: The Panama World Cup Promise to His Grandmother
Q: What impact did coaches like Kompany and De Zerbi have on you?
They taught me to combine technique with intelligent defending, raise the tempo of my game, and bring leadership qualities to both club and country.
Amir Murillo: The Panama World Cup Promise to His Grandmother
Q: How did the playoff drama in 2017 shape your career and mindset?
It showed me we could rise from the brink, reinforced the importance of belief and resilience, and set the tone for pursuing European opportunities to strengthen the national team.
Amir Murillo: The Panama World Cup Promise to His Grandmother
Q: What does the World Cup mean to you personally and for Panama?
It means a dream realized and a responsibility to help my country make history, especially given our recent generation changes and the push to perform on the world stage.
Pico Lopes: From LinkedIn to the World Cup
Q: Why is union work important to you and how has it shaped your perspective on football?
Union work provided a platform to influence issues like minimum wage and insurance, offering backing and structure for players to advocate responsibly for the game and themselves.

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Across recent episodes, the show centers on the human side of professional football—from performance and leadership to welfare, safety, and the business of the sport. Conversations frequently foreground player welfare, representation, and the impact of social media on athletes, with guests ranging from elite players who've advocated for gender equality in the women's game to leaders shaping player unions and safety standards. The format blends personal storytelling with industry-wide issues, offering listeners practical insights into how players navigate career progression, mental health, and safety, while also highlighting advocacy work, philanthropy, and governance in football. A notable strength is its emphasis on unfiltered honesty and ... more

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4. Roberto Pico Lopes
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6. Leon Balogun
7. Gotcha Michel
8. Victoria Williams

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