Who Owns Football's Data?

<p>Data. As the world evolves data is becoming increasingly important. Performance data, medical data, tracking data, financial data, the list seems to never end. In football, players' personal data is increasing at a seemingly exponential rate. </p> <p>But who owns this data? Who is responsible for holding it? And who can make money on it commercially? Ex-manager Russell Slade, 400 players and a global sports company are seeking to find out. The group are preparing to sue gaming and betting companies over the use of player data.</p> <p>Today we explain Project Red Card and what it means for the future of data in football.</p> <p><strong>Guests:</strong></p> <p>Richard Dutton is the director of the data advisory company Elias Partnership which is consulting Project Red Card.</p> <p>Mike Clohisy is the President of Beasy- Blockchain made easy and has worked as a sports lawyer in the United States for more than 25 years.</p> <p><strong>Support Us:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/FootballToday</a></p> <p><strong>Follow Us:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/FT_Podcast_" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@FT_Podcast_</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.footballtodaypodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.FootballTodayPodcast.com</a></p> <p><strong>Music:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">'Kirkus' from <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">'Coulis Coulis' from <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">'Cirrus' from <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">'Aourourou' from <a href= "http://www.sessions.blue/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Dot Sessions</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">'Arizona Moon' from