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The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really hap...
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The 10 greatest World Cup moments
As excitement builds for the 23rd edition of the World Cup, it’s time to look back on the defining moments in the competition's recent history.
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World Cup Draft: Picking our Best XIs ever... with a twist
With the 2026 World Cup just around the corner, four of our writers were tasked with creating an all-time World Cup draft.
From your Yashin’s t...
What next for Arsenal? & Is Iraola better than Slot?
After a “painful” defeat in the Champions League final.
What do Arsenal need to do to close the gap on PSG next season?
And what next for...
The Preview: Champions League Final
Arsenal and PSG face off in Budapest in the 2026 Champions League final.
Can Arsenal capture their first ever Champions League trophy, or will P...
How do Palace build on Glasner's legacy?
A year after winning the FA Cup - Crystal Palace have yet more silverware!
Oliver Glasner’s parting gift was to deliver the Conference League.
Where next for Iraola?
After ending the season 18 games unbeaten, Andoni Iraola leaves Bournemouth with Europa League football to come.
But without a job lined up, has...
Will Champions League save Slot at Liverpool?
Liverpool will play Champions League football next season
Despite finishing closer in points to the relegation zone - than champions Arsenal!
How much will relegation cost West Ham?
West Ham have been relegated from the Premier League just three years after winning the Europa Conference League.
But just how costly will the d...
The Athletic's 2025/26 season awards
Welcome to The Athletic’s end-of-season awards, for the 2025/26 season. A time to celebrate the best of the best across the Premier League, WSL and Eu...
Spurs or West Ham's relegation fate + England squad reaction
Who will beat the drop - Spurs or West Ham? Spurs need a draw against Everton to confirm safety, while West Ham must beat Leeds at the London Stadium....
How Spygate cost Southampton Premier League football
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship Play-Off Final after being caught spying on opponents.
They’ll also start next season with...
How Arteta's Arsenal finally became champions
After 22 years, Arsenal have finally won the Premier League title.
So how did Mikel Arteta transform the Gunners from pretenders to champions?
Ornstein latest: Guardiola leaving, is Maresca the answer?
Pep Guardiola is set to leave Manchester City this summer.
And with former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca the man expected to replace him.
How does Xabi Alonso fix Chelsea?
Xabi Alonso has been announced as Chelsea’s next manager.
As their campaign peters out, is he the man to reignite them next season?
Host:...
The Preview: Chelsea vs Man City
It's FA Cup Final weekend. Can City avoid a third consecutive FA Cup Final defeat? Could this be Pep's final trip to Wembley? Can Chelsea end the seas...
Are FIFA exploiting World Cup fans?
The World Cup is just four weeks away!
From tickets to hotels, broadcast agreements to squads - there’s a lot still to sort out.
But are F...
Ornstein latest: Chelsea want Alonso & Carrick done deal?
Chelsea are exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as head coach.
So could he bring calm to the chaos at Stamford Bridge?
David Ornstein...
Why do Spurs keep hitting the self-destruct button?
The relegation race looks set to go to the wire after Tottenham’s draw against Leeds.
So have West Ham been given a lifeline?
And why do S...
How Real Madrid descended into violence and chaos
After a week of chaos at Real Madrid, involving in-fighting, things got even worse.
Defeat at the Camp Nou meant Barcelona were crowned La Liga...
The Preview: West Ham vs Arsenal
A big game in the title and relegation fight as 1st faces 18th - could this game crown Arsenal and relegate West Ham?
And Spurs could take a big...
Why Luis Enrique is PSG's biggest star
Paris Saint-Germain are through to a second successive Champions League final.
Luis Enrique will be aiming to win his third European Cup as a ma...
Are Arsenal finally embracing the pressure?
Arsenal are into their first Champions League final in 20 years after beating Atletico Madrid.
Mikel Arteta’s side are on the brink of a histori...
Have Man City blown the title?
It’s advantage Arsenal in the title race after Man City’s slip-up at Everton.
The Gunners are five points clear with three to play
So… hav...
How will Man United cope in the Champions League?
Manchester United have confirmed their place in next season's Champions League.
So, what do the club need to handle being back amongst Europe’s...
The World Cup and War
This summer's World Cup in North America is the biggest in size and scale and now, arguably, the most controversial. The tournament kicks off in less...
Keith Andrews: Set-piece coach to Premier League manager?
Brentford are in the running to secure European football for the first time in the club’s history.
On this special episode of The Athletic FC Po...
The Preview: Man United vs Liverpool
Manchester United could secure their return to the Champions League with a win against their biggest rivals Liverpool.
Elsewhere, it’s Aston Vil...
Are Newcastle's Saudi owners losing interest?
Newcastle United’s Saudi owners are set to pull their funding of LIV Golf while uncertainty is rife at St James’ Park.
With the ownership in tow...
Mourinho & Madrid: Why? What? How?
Jose Mourinho could be set for a dramatic return to the Bernabeu.
So is the Special One really the man to save Real Madrid?
Plus, the pan...
How will Liverpool replace Salah?
As the curtain comes down on Mo Salah’s time at Anfield.
How prepared are Liverpool for his departure?
And will it be another big summer o...
Who should be Chelsea's next manager?
Last week Chelsea sacked Liam Rosenior. On Sunday they reached an FA Cup Final.
But the question remains, who should be their next manager?
Bruno Fernandes: Creative genius
On this week’s Athletic FC Tactics podcast, the panel discuss Bruno Fernandes, who is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assis...
The Preview: Wolves vs Spurs
Already relegated Wolves host relegation-threatened Tottenham - can De Zerbi's side finally pick up some momentum against the league's bottom team?
How did Leicester go from miracle to misery?
10 years after winning the Premier League title Leicester City have been provisionally relegated to England’s third tier.
So, how have the Foxes...
Chelsea sack Rosenior - reaction
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Liam Twomey, reacting to the news that Chelsea have parted ways with head coach Liam Ros...
How has Chelsea become so toxic?
Champions League football is slipping further from Chelsea’s grasp after a damaging 3-0 defeat to Brighton.
They’ve now lost five league games i...
Have Spurs left it too late?
Spurs’ nightmare season shows little sign of improving.
After West Ham’s draw with Crystal Palace - they remain two points from safety with five...
How can Arteta reignite Arsenal?
After defeat at the Etihad, Arsenal have lost control of the title race.
Man City can go top of the Premier League with a win at Burnley on Wedn...
Guardiola vs Arteta: Tactical breakdown
This week, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast diiscuss the huge Premier League title clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Can Mikel Arteta fi...
Napoli owner De Laurentiis: How to fix football
Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis is one of European football’s most outspoken and recognisable owners and this week he’s been telling Adam Crafton all a...