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The episode discusses FIFA corruption, sexual violence in sports, and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on trans athletes.

**CW: This episode contains discussions of sexual violence.** In this episode of Out of Left Field, we are joined by Daniel Sailofsky to explore corruption in FIFA, sexual violence and the MAGA World Cup, the role of athletes in political activism, and the recent Supreme Court decision on trans athletes, highlighting issues of fairness, justice, and systemic bias in sports. For more of Daniel on this topic, see recent interviews here (Belgium) and here (Spain). Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:29 World Cup Controversies and Corruption 04:44 Fairness in Sport and Political Implications 12:08 Athletes' Responsibilities and Silence 30:21 Sexual Violence in Sports and Athlete Accountability 34:57 The Impact of Accusations on Athletes 39:01 Navigating Legal and Ethical Boundaries in Sports 43:04 FIFA's Role and Policies on Athlete Conduct 50:49 Trans Rights and Sports: Supreme Court Decisions 01:00:05 The Intersection of Gender, Race, and Sports Keywords: FIFA corruption, sports activism, Supreme Court trans rights, international sports law, sports ethics, gender equality in sports Hosts in this episode: Anna, Johanna, Derek ________________________________________ Support…

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