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Get ready for the World Cup through the lens of Soccernomics. It's a New York Times Bestseller, but it's also a way of looking at the game that uncovers its hidden truths. Featuring Simon Kuper, Stefan Szymanski and Ashish Malhotra.

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Since we last recorded, the pressure has been mounting on Gianni Infantino. Though he retreated from his botched World Cup sell-off plan, many want more - his resignation.

From the internal dissent within FIFA, to the opposition to Infantino's lead... more

Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. Though we promise, this is ultimately an uplifting and hopeful story.

As the fallout from Gianni Infantino's botched attempt to sell a share of the World Cup continues, we'll be coming t... more

In a shock move on Tuesday, FIFA announced plans to create FIFA Forward Enterprises (FFE), a new subsidiary which would sell all of FIFA’s commercial rights and run its major events, such as the World Cup. But the most significant part of the plan is... more

We're taking a little breather this week, catching our breath from the World Cup. But we'll be back with new episodes very soon. Until then, we thought we'd republish an episode we did before the tournament began. It's one that seems very relevant ag... more

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Recent Guests

Ignacio Palacio Suerta
Economist, penalty-shot data researcher, advisor
Chicago School/ Athletic Bilbao board member (Basque region)
Episode: Game Theory: The Hidden Science Behind Penalty Shootouts
Stefan Szymanski
Author, Soccernomics co-author
University of Michigan (Berkeley? as inferred from public profiles)
Episode: Introducing: The Soccernomics Podcast
Simon Kuper
Author, Soccernomics co-author
Financial Times (as a journalist/author)
Episode: Introducing: The Soccernomics Podcast

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Ashish Malhotra
Host of The Soccernomics Podcast
Stefan Szymanski
Co-host discussing the transfer market / Co-hosts
Simon Kuper
Host/Co-host, journalist and author

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Decent

    The last 15 min of the first episode is one of the dumbest conversations I’ve ever heard smart people have

    Apple Podcasts
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    DDJ2543789
    United States2 months ago
  • nerd out

    perfect for people who can’t get enough soccer content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pastapretty
    United States3 months ago

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#137
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Apple Podcasts
#141
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#73
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#21
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Apple Podcasts
#62
Singapore/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#65
Brazil/Sports/Soccer

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Game Theory: The Hidden Science Behind Penalty Shootouts
Q: Why did going first become less of an advantage over time?
As teams began using penalty reports and data analytics, both sides could anticipate and prepare for each other's tendencies, reducing the psychological edge of shooting first and making the outcome more a product of data-driven preparation than pure chance.
Game Theory: The Hidden Science Behind Penalty Shootouts
Q: Tell us what game theory is and how it applies to penalties?
Game theory is about understanding how players' choices depend on each other; in penalties, both the taker and the keeper must anticipate the other's possible actions, leading to a need for mixed strategies and unpredictable sequences to avoid being exploited.
Why the Transfer Market is a Form of Human Trafficking (Part 2)
Q: Could Europe implement a collective bargaining framework to change the transfer market?
There could be a European-level arrangement where player representatives bargain with authorities to secure benefits like redistribution and solvency guarantees, but it would require player buy-in.
Why the Transfer Market is a Form of Human Trafficking (Part 2)
Q: What exactly is antitrust and how does it relate to soccer's transfer system?
Antitrust laws prohibit agreements that restrain trade; in soccer, the transfer system is viewed as such a restraint, and recent court actions challenge it by emphasizing player rights and freedom of movement.

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The show provides a data-driven, economist's lens on football, blending rigorous analysis with storytelling to explain why global soccer works the way it does. Episodes frequently explore topics like transfer markets, league structures, talent pipelines, and the political economy behind the game, often using game theory, network analysis, and historical case studies to challenge conventional wisdom. Listeners likely include professionals who want actionable insights on sports finance, data analytics, and policy implications in football, along with fans who enjoy a thoughtful, evidence-based take on the sport's biggest questions. A standout trait is the integration of economics and data with accessible storytelling, creating a compelling mix... more

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