# @bizofsport on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Is2PxBATcU4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68584061-bizofsport-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/152ce35e36.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-02T08:00:33.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Business of Sport (@bizofsport) — https://gondola.cc/bizofsport

## Caption

Charlie and Charlie break down County Mayo's historic All-Ireland Senior Football Championship triumph, ending one of sport's longest-running hoodoos after more than 70 years of heartbreak. But beyond the fairytale ending, they take a deep dive into the remarkable world of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the amateur organisation behind Ireland's biggest sporting events.

From sold-out crowds of 82,000 at Croke Park and a sporting culture built around county identity rather than clubs, to a governing model that generates millions while remaining proudly amateur, this is a fascinating look at one of the world's most unique sporting institutions. Why has the GAA preserved its amateur ethos in the modern era? How does its financial model work? And what can professional sports learn from a system that puts community, tradition and identity ahead of commercial success?

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Disclaimer:

The content of this podcast is intended as commentary and opinion on matters of public interest in the sports industry. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, figures, statistics, and financial data referenced may be based on publicly available estimates and could be subject to error or change. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as a statement of fact. If you believe any information is inaccurate, please contact us at charlie@20vc.com and we will endeavour to correct the record promptly.

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## Stats

- **Views:** 18,423
- **Likes:** 276
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 224

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Business of Sport | @bizofsport | https://gondola.cc/bizofsport | Podcast |

## Tags

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