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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · 23d

We are, indeed, back for a third season!

Guy Burton @guyburton.net · 23d

Yes, we're back for a third season! @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social and I are looking forward to bringing in plenty of guests over the coming months to talk football and politics over at @footpolpodcast.bsky.social. But for this first one, you'll have to listen to us both go over the summer's events!

The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · 23d

We’re back! Season 3 of the FootPol Podcast kicks off: new format, new guests & Football Land’s summer politics—Gaza protests, women’s football struggles, FIFA & Saudi at the Club World Cup &CONCACAF Gold Cup. Subscribe, share & send us your best (and worst) ideas. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Cross Stitch Shirts @crossstitchshirts.bsky.social · Jul 13

Well, I think it's turned out quite well, what about you @claptoncfc.co.uk 😉? #CrossStitch ⚽️🪡🏳️‍⚧️

Cross stitch image of Clapton CFC trans solidarity gk shirt, on top of the real thing. A checked pattern with diagonal stripe effect on the colours of the trans flag

Cross stitch image of Clapton CFC trans solidarity gk shirt. A checked pattern with diagonal stripe effect on the colours of the trans flag

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Jul 25

"There are other more incendiary options. One would be for the UK and others to properly adhere to their obligations under international law." @profmabon.bsky.social on the Gaza genocide.
theconversation.com/gaza-is-star...

Gaza is starving – how Israel’s allies can go beyond words and take meaningful action

Israel’s allies should look at what was done to isolate South Africa during the apartheid years.

theconversation.com

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Guy Burton @guyburton.net · Jul 7

Yes, the @footpolpodcast.bsky.social is taking a break for the summer. But @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social and I won't be disappearing entirely. We're going to be working on new episodes and welcome suggestions for episode topics, guests and possible collaborations with like minded podcasters!

The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 7

That's it! Our last episode for the 2024-25 season is done! Hosts @guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social review the episodes and the themes that came up within them. We also take a look at what to expect when we return in September. Thanks for listening! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Jun 25

Glad to see some of our recent guests on the list!

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Jun 14

Could still get worst...

Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · May 26

Ciao! Il primo episodio d FootPol in italiano e' qui! Abbiamo intervistato Maurizio Affuso di RAGE Sport che ci ha raccontato la storia del brand di abbigliamento sportivo, il legame col @claptoncfc.co.uk e perche' sport e politica sono strettamente connessi!
www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · May 21

What a duo!

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Clapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · May 21

New limited edition Clapton CFC trans solidarity goalkeeper shirt is available to pre-order now 🔥

All profits go to the Trans Legal Clinic ✊

The one-off window to buy closes on May 30 then they will be manufactured.

www.claptoncfc.co.uk/2025/05/20/c...

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · May 20

It's out! Our latest episode on football and politics in Indonesia with Andy Fuller is here!

The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · May 19

Our new episode is out! Podcaster, publisher and researcher Andy Fuller talked about football and politics in Indonesia. For Guy, this was one he's long wanted to do, having spent some of his youth in the country. A fascinating conversation and worth your time! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · May 12

Starmer's Britain.

Not even subtle.

They found ourselves made strangers in their own country. Enoch Powell. We risk becoming an island of strangers. Keir Starmer.

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · May 13

With @leogoretti.bsky.social and Bluesky-less Emidio Diodato, we are putting together a panel on sport and international relations for next SISP in Naples. Deadline is 25th of May. All details are available here: www.sisp.it/en/conferenc...
Please get in touch if you want to discuss!

Call for papers 2025 – SISP

www.sisp.it

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The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · May 12

With it being non-league finals day in England yesterday, this week's episode is a highly topical one, looking at the issues and challenges associated with non-league football with journalist Paul Caulfield. Have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · May 12

And as an aside, hosts @guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social were in the Wembley crowd that saw @theshots.bsky.social win the Trophy. Guy is still celebrating this morning!

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The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 21

Our latest episode is now out where we talk to the @sepad.bsky.social team at @lancasteruni.bsky.social about their new report on politics and identity and football in the Middle East. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

Football and identity in the MENA region ft. the SEPAD research group - The FootPol Podcast

This week, Francesco switches seats—co-hosting and guesting—as he and Guy dive into a lively discussion about football in and from the Middle East, inspired by a brand-new report from the Sectarianism...

www.buzzsprout.com

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Clapton CFC @claptoncfc.co.uk · Apr 14

Great! Do you have a link?

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Apr 12

Please help if you can! Cardiff Dragons do so much for inclusivity in football ♥️🏳️‍🌈

Charl Galloway @charlgsport.bsky.social · Apr 4

My club Cardiff Dragons 🏳️‍🌈⚽️🏳️‍⚧️ are urgently calling for donations as our training venue has added £85 per week costs without informing us!

We currently have £170 in our account- training now costs over £200 per week so anything you can offer is appreciated more than you know 🙏

gofund.me/8d34f0ab

Donate to Support Cardiff Dragons FC ️‍⚽️️‍⚧️, organised by Charl Galloway

Football is for everyone! We are raising funds so that we can continue to play … Charl Galloway needs your support for Support Cardiff Dragons FC ️‍⚽️️‍⚧️

gofund.me

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Apr 8

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Even mainstream media has now admitted that Israel was lying. Medics were executed in cold blood. This is the umpteenth time it happens, and the media is allowing this to happen by knowingly failing to report/hiding the truth.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Israeli military changes account of Gaza paramedics’ killing after video of attack

Phone footage contradicts IDF claims vehicles were not using emergency lights when troops opened fire

www.theguardian.com

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The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · Apr 7

Our new episode is out! We talked to @seanmccaba.bsky.social sky.social of member-owned Irish club @bfcdublin.bsky.social about what it's doing for climate justice in its community as well as other social and political issues it cares about. Do check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Apr 6

Words can't describe what we are allowing to happen. Shame, shame, shame.
www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

Israel says 10 projectiles fired from Gaza after it killed 43 people today

Residential buildings and makeshift tents sheltering forcibly displaced families targeted in latest Israeli attacks.

www.aljazeera.com

Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Apr 5

Ahah yes exactly on the release date 😂

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NYCosmosSC @nycosmossc.bsky.social · Mar 31

cosmopolitismo 💚✊🏾

Noi siamo cosmopoliti

e @footpolpodcast.bsky.social is a treasure.

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Mar 31

Pleasure to host @charlgsport.bsky.social on FootPol. Today marks International Transgender Day of Visibility, and we should really not forget the daily struggle of our LGBTIQA+ friends and comrades in the current political climate. Their battles are our battles.

The FootPol Podcast @footpolpodcast.bsky.social · Mar 31

Our latest episode is out and examines LGBTIQA+ inclusivity in football and the need for further activism with activist @charlgsport.bsky.social. Appropriately enough, it falls on the same day as the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...

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Francesco Belcastro @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social · Mar 31

You are tooooo kind! But people please listen and do follow @footpolpodcast.bsky.social in particular!

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