Love Procurement: The Podcast · 2026-07-16 · 33 min
The World Cup is more than the biggest sporting event in the world. It is also a rare global experience that brings together nations, cultures, and millions of fans around a shared passion. Beyond the action on the pitch, the tournament is a fascinating case study in logistics, commercialization, technology, and the economics of modern sport. In this episode of the #LoveProcurement podcast host Vishal Patel welcomes Philip Ideson back to the show. Both are well-known for their love of football (or soccer, depending on your location) and take this opportunity to elaborate on one of their other great 'loves' - beyond procurement, of course. Philip and Vishal discuss this year's World Cup from multiple perspectives: Why the World Cup fan experience is unlike any other sporting event The business behind football, from ticket pricing and sponsorships to commercial strategy and the growth of the game Whether technology has improved or diminished the sport. Surprising parallels between football and procurement, including teamwork, governance, logistics, and designing systems that guide behavior without getting in the way Links: Philip Ideson on LinkedIn Vishal Patel on LinkedIn
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