A World Cup Special - Dirty Money, Beautiful Game

Welcome to Episode 8 of Silent Eight Talks! The World Cup is upon us and whilst many of you around the world are enjoying the beautiful game, James and Oonagh discuss the not so beautiful side of the game!Join James and Oonagh as they discuss how the dark side of football has quietly become one of the most complex financial crime challenges in the world. Football is no longer just a sport, it is a global financial ecosystem, and where the money flows, criminals follow.From multi-million pound transfers and record agent commissions to opaque ownership, image-rights structures, match-fixing and the rise of crypto sponsorship, they explore why the game is so attractive to those looking to launder money, commit fraud, evade sanctions and move funds in the shadows.Along the way they dig into the cases everyone remembers, the lessons the industry keeps having to relearn, and what the closing regulatory net, from the EU's new AML rules to the UK's Independent Football Regulator, means for clubs, agents and the people charged with protecting the game.Two financial crime experts, one and a half football fans, one honest conversation about money laundering, fraud, sanctions and terrorist financing in the world's favourite sport.Kick off with us, and enjoy the episode.