The Upshot

The Upshot
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The Upshot pulls back the curtain on your favourite sports and dives into all the stuff BBC and Sky wouldn’t touch with a bargepole: drunken antics, dressing room squabbles and the simmering sexual tension of the French football team.

  1. 9 hr ago

    Gianni Infantino: today I feel gay (part two)

    Welcome back…. Gianni Infantino has fallen out with his best friend, noshed off a load of Qatari sheikhs and let the world know what a massive bell end he is. But the scandals are only just getting started.  Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers  If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship Links from the show: Saudi Arabia host announcement - https://inside.fifa.com/organisation/congress/media-releases/extraordinary-congress-appoints-hosts-of-2030-and-2034-editions-of-fifa-world-cup  Infantino dancing at wedding - https://tinyurl.com/3vdpnzky  Maniac laugh - https://www.tiktok.com/@dailymail/video/7462344937317879086  Shiny Panini Club sticker - https://tinyurl.com/36cevnjr  Mbappe AI fans - https://www.instagram.com/p/DLvne9ptfAG/?img_index=1&utm_source=www.upshot.email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=a-spot-of-light-dogging&_bhlid=ea54ae81b3511615c4ce324ef97001b9633da563  World Cup draw chant - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DR49wDjj-tt/  Gianni takes a corner - https://www.instagram.com/p/DKj9uQ3O8xi/?hl=en&utm_source=www.upshot.email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=king-of-soccer&_bhlid=7c65eccbfe90133133b4341fcde4fe96b9b68752  Posing with a guitar - https://www.tiktok.com/@metrosportuk/video/7618146787760655649?utm_source=www.upshot.email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=he-spooked-the-horses&_bhlid=fdff96c25db06361fc4a9f2f0a40d4be154e2967  ‘Shake hands’ - https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/apr/30/israel-fa-delegate-snubbed-by-palestinian-counterpart-at-fifa-congress  ‘Chill’ - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c3dyegz0z8jo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 1 day ago

    Argentina turns on Gary Neville: a semi final special

    On the show today: - Naked England fans cartwheeling in Benidorm - Gary Neville’s slapped down in Argentina - Lee Andrews back in the slammer If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship Subscribe to our Patreon: ⁠www.patreon.com/upshottowers⁠  JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834 Links from the show: Alfie Haaland swearing - https://x.com/utdZaiire/status/2076635626917806249 Posh spice goal reaction - https://shorturl.at/YYNgQ  Ed Sheeran - https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dak_f22BX-4/   Norwegian fan won’t row - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1uspmxd/norwegian_fan_on_skysports_explains_why_he/  Achtung - https://shorturl.at/7nGuZ  Godoy Cruz flags, balaclavas and Durham fans - https://shorturl.at/byLK0, https://shorturl.at/sbEz9, https://shorturl.at/tzUb8  Chinese prayers - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DasqTPwNdTY/  Zach cat video - instagram.com/reel/Daawq94s41a/?igsh=MTN4OWgzZHhpMDV5cw==  Neymar mobility scooter - https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/39719962/neymar-mobility-scooter-universal-studios-world-cup-brazil/  Vosinha sea slug - https://shorturl.at/nK5Br  Alkali refuses comment - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/clywe81xe3lo  Lee Andrews cameo - https://www.cameo.com/leeandrews1111/feed/6a37eebd7c6792f197eec10a?t=1  Lee Andrews’ dog - https://shorturl.at/1c7I6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. 9 Jul

    Gianni Infantino: the most hated man in football (part one)

    In a parallel universe, Gianni Infantino is a faceless functionary in a drab Glattbrugg lawyers’ office. But somehow this charmless blazer has wooed Donald Trump, partied with the Kardashians and wormed his way into the Middle East peace process. He did kick ups with Putin, cosied up to Salt Bae and carved his own name on the trophy. Twice. From FBI raids to $25,000 tickets, this is the story of the most hated man in football… Get part 2 instantly when you subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers  If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship Links from the show: Young Infantino - https://shorturl.at/yU3Cu  Infantino family - https://static.india.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MixCollage-13-Jul-2024-10-06-AM-7379.jpg?impolicy=Medium_Resize&w=1200&h=800  Infantino ‘07 Champions League final - https://shorturl.at/9Thxo  Infantino gives Trump shirt - https://shorturl.at/slZLq Infantino and Putin - https://shorturl.at/Ppfr6  Keepie-uppies - https://www.instagram.com/reels/C4zofzpuxHz/  FIFA FIFA FIFA - https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1508452970828025867  Today i feel… - https://youtu.be/zy9jaX9RAbA?si=gJnhRrsJWjZmclu0&t=9  Al Thani combatting corruption prize - https://shorturl.at/nI0UL  Salt Bae visit - https://x.com/TelemundoSports/status/1346885110495383554?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1346885110495383554%7Ctwgr%5Eabb69268fd4caa92cc894b2aa484919210f46bfe%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.telegraph.co.uk%2Ffootball%2F2022%2F12%2F22%2Ffifa-launches-investigation-salt-baes-gatecrashing-argentinas%2F  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 7 Jul

    Thomas Tuchel’s MILF summer

    On the show today: - Thomas Tuchel’s MILF summer. - The Norwegian stars who had an orgy on the pitch.  - We hear from England fans caught in car tipping chaos in Mexico If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit ⁠https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship⁠ JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834 Links: Hendo breaks arm - https://x.com/arsenalfami1y/status/2073973243568935166  Kane voice - https://x.com/arsenalfami1y/status/2073973243568935166  Anthony Gordon fuck off - https://x.com/arsenalfami1y/status/2073973243568935166  Scary Mexico fans - https://x.com/The_Forty_Four/status/2074030302712771013  David Bentley dance - https://www.instagram.com/p/DabVBSkBdV2/?hl=en-gb Tuchel Mumsnet - https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5549319-to-find-thomas-tuchel-strangely-attractive  Tuchel modelling - https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fs1lhimdxtyi91.jpg  Belgium Trump dance - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1upjdmz/during_the_celebrations_of_lukakus_goal_belgian/  Balogan red - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmAX7zw41CQ  Ted Cruz - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1uoymvh/no_politics_in_sport_senator_ted_cruz_to_trump_on/  Casemiro crying - https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2073955232652943533  Sad fans on Copacabana - https://x.com/bbkigalifm/status/2074011024064184572  Bloke in Barcelona - https://shorturl.at/Cg3YW Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. 6 Jul

    The secrets & scandals of France's 2010 World Cup squad

    France’s 2010 World Cup squad was absolutely full of wrong’uns. From illegal organ harvesting to sex tape blackmail, meet the mutinous French mob who had a meltdown in South Africa. Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers  If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. 30 Jun

    David Beckham’s awkward reunion

    On the show today: - Hysteria and backstabbing as big dogs crash out the World Cup - David Beckham’s awkward reunion - Ben Stokes’ big moment is overshadowed by a pundit’s shagging JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834 If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit ⁠https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship⁠ Links: Beckham awkward encounter - https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/comp-1782750686.png?w=646  Botham on England cricket behaviour - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3FKSCVCjypk Jaded Stokes - https://shorturl.at/EH0tL    Bielsa - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1ugs4j3/heated_interview_from_marcelo_bielsa_after_being/  Hong Myung Bo banned from shops - https://shorturl.at/wrnn9  Hong Myung Bo blurred in interview - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1558002462427954  Hong Myung Bo bows to reporters - https://shorturl.at/Q8Xcs  Ruggeri - https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comments/1uilkbr/fabrizio_corona_matteo_ruggeri_allegedly_pays/  Garnacho hair - https://shorturl.at/Jv82D  JP hair - https://shorturl.at/ZAZgp  Townsend eating eggs on plane - https://www.instagram.com/p/DaDobq6gVm_/?hl=en Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. 29 Jun

    The secrets & scandals of England's 2006 World Cup squad

    The England squad that flew to Germany 20 years ago was packed with absolute wrong'uns. From shagging grannies to battering DJs, meet England's last golden generation… If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834 #football #England #worldcup2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. 24 Jun

    World Cup 2026 gets its first sex scandal

    On the show today: - England fans robbing post offices - The real reason Roberto Martinez stuck with Ronaldo - Aaaand World Cup’s get its first sex scandal - more on that later JPs Gossip Hotline - 07354079834 Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers  If you’ve had an accident that wasn’t your fault, contact InjuryLawyers4U on 0330 127 8437 or visit https://www.injurylawyers4u.co.uk/?utm_source=theupshot&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=theupshot_sponsorship Links: Ghana witch doctor - https://shorturl.at/KvYF4  Lion prediction - https://www.facebook.com/reel/1983902578920572  Ronay account of Dallas - https://www.instagram.com/p/DZrf1UxTIz6/  Spanish drug shack - https://www.instagram.com/p/DZxuDiLi0Yr/  Drug shack street view - https://shorturl.at/OlBSZ  Mexico ‘86 wrong’uns doc - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GI6xxaRUvY   One Direction in Gothenburg - https://shorturl.at/jAk35  Xaud restaurant - https://shorturl.at/iMgiz  Germany 2010 photoshoot - https://bodypainting-arts.de/bodypainting-mit-der-fussball-national-elf-2010/  Harry Kane’s dad - https://shorturl.at/SI9UH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Upshot pulls back the curtain on your favourite sports and dives into all the stuff BBC and Sky wouldn’t touch with a bargepole: drunken antics, dressing room squabbles and the simmering sexual tension of the French football team.

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  • Creator
    The Upshot
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    284
  • Rating
    Explicit
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