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Chris Greenacre joins the show for a pre-season update, plus Infantino tries to sell the FIFA World Cup!? | Studs Up! Podcast | 29/7/26
29/07/2026 | 44 mins.
Daniel is once again running the ship by himself as Riccardo is still on holiday. We start the show by updating the latest news and transfers from the A-League, including a wrap on Auckland FC's 2-0 loss to Spurs at Eden Park.

We then hear from Wellington Phoenix head coach Chris Greenacre for an update on how the team is tracking in pre-season, as well as talking about Alex Rufer's re-signing and Luke Brooke-Smith heading to Portsmouth.

Daniel then has his say on Gianni Infantino's proposed plan to sell the World Cup to private equity firms.

We round out the show by bringing you some transfer news and updates.
A 2026 FIFA World Cup review through audio | Studs Up! Podcast | 22/7/26
22/07/2026 | 44 mins.
Daniel and producer Brayden have grabbed the most memorable commentary clips from the tournament to relive the last month of football.

Daniel also chats to Fred de Jong to look back on the tournament as a whole, including how the All Whites performed in the group stages.
Studs Up! World Cup Final Review: A win for football
20/07/2026 | 34 mins.
Highlights | World Cup Final: Spain v Argentina | FIFA World Cup 2026
20/07/2026 | 5 mins.
Highlights | France v England | FIFA World Cup 2026
18/07/2026 | 6 mins.
Catch highlights of the World Cup third-place playoff match between France and England at Miami Stadium. Jordan Kounelis and Paul Wade with the call.

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Football is all about rivalries and we have a big one right on our doorstep - Auckland FC and Wellington Phoenix – and Sport Nation wants to plug you right into it! Studs Up is a podcast hosted by Auckland born and bred Riccardo Ball and Wellington’s loudest son Daniel McHardy. They’ll be going head-to-head on all the big football issues from the EPL, Champions League, the A Leagues and more. And if the Auckland v Wellington connection wasn’t enough, did we mention their English club allegiances? That’s right, it’s Manchester United against Liverpool. There will be tears, beers, and lost bets, but neither will hold back - they’ll go in Studs Up!

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