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Daniel Roan is the sports editor for BBC News, currently employed by BBC Sport.

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Fallout from football's 'no deal' could rumble on for years BBC sports editor Dan Roan explores why the Premier League and the EFL remain unable to agree a 'new deal' over funding. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2024
Passion and steel - what Ratcliffe showed in first interview New Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe did not duck difficult questions - but will be judged by fans on results, not words, writes BBC sports editor Dan Roan. BBC Sport - Published on February 22, 2024
It's not a simple fix at Man Utd - Ratcliffe Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan after buying a 27.7% stake in Manchester United. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2024

Ratcliffe 'understands sport' and is 'switched on' - Ainslie Speaking to BBC's sport editor Dan Roan, Ineos Team UK principal Ben Ainslie says Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a "a great backer" who "understands sport". BBC Sport - Published on December 24, 2023
Why is Saudi Arabia spending so much on sport? BBC sports editor Dan Roan visits Saudi Arabia to look into why it is investing so much money into global sport. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2023
Saudi World Cup sportswashing claims 'very shallow' Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal defends Saudi Arabia's right to host the 2034 World Cup in exclusive interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan. BBC Sport - Published on December 8, 2023

Rugby World Cup final referee Barnes on social media abuse Former rugby union referee Wayne Barnes speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about the impact of social media abuse towards him and his family. BBC Sport - Published on November 8, 2023
Why Saudi 2034 World Cup should not surprise anyone Hosting a men's World Cup has long been an ambition for Saudi Arabia writes BBC sports editor Dan Roan, but questions and intense scrutiny will remain. BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023
Uefa sustainability chief on impact of 177 more games BBC Sport editor Dan Roan speaks to Uefa's sustainability chief Michele Uva about plans for 177 more games from next season and what impact it will bring to the environment. BBC Sport - Published on October 24, 2023
Everyone is united at Man Utd - Ten Hag Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan "everyone is united" at the club despite a poor start to the season. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2023

'England's Lionesses on brink of defining moment' As England prepare to face Spain in the Women's World Cup final, BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks at the impact of the Lionesses success on, and off, the pitch. BBC Sport - Published on August 19, 2023
'Tumultuous week for cricket in summer that shows best & worst of game' The controversy at Lord's during the second men's Ashes Test has been part of a tumultuous week for cricket, writes BBC sports editor Dan Roan. BBC Sport - Published on July 4, 2023
Why Man City's domination provokes questions as well as praise BBC sports editor Dan Roan explores why Manchester City's domestic and European dominance raises further questions for football, as well as praise. BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2023	'Reputations at stake as cricket awaits judgement' One of the most divisive and damaging episodes English cricket has seen approaches a conclusion, but judgement will not bring closure, says Dan Roan. BBC Sport - Published on March 8, 2023
Which goal changed Motson's BBC career? Legendary commentator John Motson speaks to Dan Roan in 2017 after announcing his BBC career was coming to an end. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023	Criticism made me consider walking away - Southgate Gareth Southgate talks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about his decision to remain England manager, the team's performance in Qatar and why he has no regrets. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2023
'A desert World Cup and a dust-storm of controversy' With the World Cup set to begin in Qatar, BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks at why the tournament is so controversial. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2022	Premier League: 'Let the soap opera begin', says CEO Richard Masters Premier League chief executive Richard Masters talks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan before the start of the new season. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2022
How can England's Euro 2022 win help grow the game? Improving attendances and tackling inequalities over pay, prize money, coverage and sponsorship will be no quick-fix, reports BBC sports editor Dan Roan. BBC Sport - Published on August 2, 2022	British Triathlon chief executive explains 'open' category for transgender athletes British Triathlon chief executive Andy Salmon tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan why the governing body created an 'open' category for transgender athletes, becoming the first UK sport to do so. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2022
Ben Stokes the best man for England captaincy, says men's managing director Rob Key England men's managing director Rob Key tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan why Ben Stokes is the right man to succeed Joe Root as the captain. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2022	Qatar 2022 World Cup: Harry Kane says important for players to 'shine a light on things' England captain Harry Kane tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan that is important for footballers to help "shine a light on things" when the World Cup comes to Qatar BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2022
Breakaway Super League, Tokyo's 'Covid Games', cricket's racism crisis - a huge year for sports news BBC sports editor Dan Roan says 2021 has included two of the most dramatic, fastest-moving stories he has covered in two decades of sports reporting. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2021	Max Verstappen: Red Bull driver reflects on first Formula 1 world title win Red Bull driver Max Verstappen talks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan after winning his first Formula 1 world title on the last lap of a thrilling season finale in Abu Dhabi. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2021
Azeem Rafiq: 'Cricket's racism scandal forces society to confront its issues' BBC sports editor Dan Roan discusses the racism scandal in English cricket and how it forces society to confront its most important issues. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2021	Azeem Rafiq inquiry: Ex-chairman Roger Hutton says no-one at Yorkshire 'racist' Outgoing Yorkshire chairman Roger Hutton tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan there is no-one he would consider racist at the club. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2021
Newcastle takeover: Amanda Staveley talks about hopes for club, investment plans and Saudi involvement New Newcastle United part-owner Amanda Staveley speaks to BBC sports editor Dan Roan about her hopes and ambitions for the club. BBC Sport - Published on October 7, 2021	Arsene Wenger on biennial World Cup plan: 'The risk is to make football better' Arsene Wenger talks to the BBC's Dan Roan about his proposals to change the global football calendar and hold a World Cup every two years. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2021