E370: Amanda Staveley

How Saudi Money is Taking Over Football: Amanda Staveley Breaks Down Newcastle’s $300M Deal (E370)

Amanda Staveley is one of the most influential figures in modern football, best known for helping steer the takeover that transformed Newcastle United.

In this episode, Amanda opens up about what it takes to build something lasting in football and in life. From being underestimated in high finance to proving herself in one of the toughest industries, she reflects on the quiet power of persistence and the importance of surrounding yourself with people you can trust.

She talks candidly about what it means to keep going in the face of uncertainty, how her Huntington’s disease has sharpened her priorities, and why empathy and vulnerability have become such central parts of her journey.

This episode is about more than football, it’s about life, hope, and the meaning of legacy.