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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 happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:32

Why are Chelsea signing players already?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/28

The summer transfer window doesn’t open until mid-June, yet Chelsea are not waiting around, having already agreed deals for Dario Essugo, and Geovany Quenda. So why are Chelsea doing their business so early, and should other clubs be following suit? Host: Adam Leventhal With: Simon Johnson, Tim Spiers Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale We want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:17

Why are Chelsea signing players already?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/28

The summer transfer window doesn’t open until mid-June, yet Chelsea are not waiting around, having already agreed deals for Dario Essugo, and Geovany Quenda. So why are Chelsea doing their business so early, and should other clubs be following suit? Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Simon Johnson, Tim SpiersExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Jay BealeWe want your feedback. Go to: theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:31

Why is Trent set to leave Liverpool for nothing?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/27

One of football’s worst kept secrets could soon be resolved as Real Madrid look to close a deal to sign Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.So how did it get to this, the Reds losing a homegrown asset in the prime of his career on a free transfer and where will he fit at the Bernabeu? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein, Liverpool correspondent James Pearce and Phil Hay to delve into the detail around the increased activity regarding Alexander-Arnold’s

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40:16

Why is Trent set to leave Liverpool for nothing?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/27

One of football’s worst kept secrets could soon be resolved as Real Madrid look to close a deal to sign Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold.So how did it get to this, the Reds losing a homegrown asset in the prime of his career on a free transfer and where will he fit at the Bernabeu?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s football correspondent David Ornstein, Liverpool correspondent James Pearce and Phil Hay to delve into the detail around the increased activity regarding Alexander-Arnold’s

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42:18

Is multi-club ownership here to stay?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/26

This is the third and final part of our multi-club ownership series. We’ve learned how multi-club operations work and provided some practical examples from the world of football.Today - we answer your questions on the effectiveness and future of MCOs.So, can we say for certain multi-club ownership is here to stay?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater Executive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike StavrouWe want to hear about your podcast habits. Go to theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 to fill out a

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50:33

Is multi-club ownership here to stay?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/26

This is the third and final part of our multi-club ownership series. We’ve learned how multi-club operations work and provided some practical examples from the world of football. Today - we answer your questions on the effectiveness and future of MCOs. So, can we say for certain multi-club ownership is here to stay? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou We want to hear about your podcast habits. Go to theathletic.com/athletic/survey25

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49:41

Inside the world of multi-club ownership

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Yesterday we heard part one of our multi-club ownership eries, as we learned about how MCOs work - and their purpose. Today, we get some real-world examples, hearing from inside the operations whose clubs include sides from the Premier League and Major League Soccer. So what is it like to own and manage multiple clubs in different leagues and sometimes in different sports? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater, Tim Bezbatchenko & Larry Berg Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike

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41:26

Inside the world of multi-club ownership

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Yesterday we heard part one of our multi-club ownership eries, as we learned about how MCOs work - and their purpose.Today, we get some real-world examples, hearing from inside the operations whose clubs include sides from the Premier League and Major League Soccer.So what is it like to own and manage multiple clubs in different leagues and sometimes in different sports?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater, Tim Bezbatchenko & Larry BergExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou

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46:31

How is multi-club ownership reshaping football?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Whether it’s Manchester City, Chelsea or even Bournemouth more and more Premier League clubs are sitting as part of multi-club ownership portfolios.But why?How do multi-club ownership groups work, are they purely about making money, or do they help guarantee success on-the-pitch?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater for the first of our three-part series in multi-club ownership including Matt speaking with AJ Swoboda, Managing Director in the Americas for consultancy firm Twenty First Group about

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54:46

How is multi-club ownership reshaping football?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Whether it’s Manchester City, Chelsea or even Bournemouth more and more Premier League clubs are sitting as part of multi-club ownership portfolios. But why? How do multi-club ownership groups work, are they purely about making money, or do they help guarantee success on-the-pitch? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater for the first of our three-part series in multi-club ownership including Matt speaking with AJ Swoboda, Managing Director in the Americas for consultancy firm Twenty First Group

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36:27

Can Tuchel's approach win England the World Cup?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad selection has raised a few eyebrows, most notably the inclusion of both Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker. During media duties this week, the England manager put an emphasis on physicality and pressing, a tactic not commonly associated with international football. He also voiced that he felt England were more afraid to drop out of Euro 2024 than having the hunger and excitement to win it. So is Tuchel's first squad a step forward or step back, and can his more

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28:12

Can Tuchel's approach win England the World Cup?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad selection has raised a few eyebrows, most notably the inclusion of both Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker. During media duties this week, the England manager put an emphasis on physicality and pressing, a tactic not commonly associated with international football. He also voiced that he felt England were more afraid to drop out of Euro 2024 than having the hunger and excitement to win it. So is Tuchel's first squad a step forward or step back, and can his more

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58:47

Mark Clattenburg on refereeing conspiracies

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/20

From the evolution of the profession to the impact of VAR, the pressures officials face has never been greater.Today we’re joined by a man who’s refereed at the highest level of European football - both in the club and international game.With fan-fueled conspiracies on the rise and scrutiny at an all-time high, how difficult is it to be a referee?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by former Premier League and FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg as well as The Athletic's senior writer Rory Smith to discuss Mark's

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67:02

Mark Clattenburg on refereeing conspiracies

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/20

From the evolution of the profession to the impact of VAR, the pressures officials face has never been greater.Today we’re joined by a man who’s refereed at the highest level of European football - both in the club and international game. With fan-fueled conspiracies on the rise and scrutiny at an all-time high, how difficult is it to be a referee? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by former Premier League and FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg as well as The Athletic's senior writer Rory Smith to discuss

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32:12

Is Raphinha the Ballon d’Or favourite?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Raphinha is having an incredible season for Barcelona.After being pushed towards the Nou Camp exit door in the summer the Brazilian has grown into one of Hansi Flick’s most important players.So how has Raphinha reinvented himself to become one of Europe’s most effective players? Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Phil Hay, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero & Laia Cervello HerreroExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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40:27

Is Raphinha the Ballon d’Or favourite?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/19

Raphinha is having an incredible season for Barcelona.After being pushed towards the Nou Camp exit door in the summer the Brazilian has grown into one of Hansi Flick’s most important players. So how has Raphinha reinvented himself to become one of Europe’s most effective players? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero & Laia Cervello Herrero Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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37:03

Are Liverpool running out of steam?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/18

It’s been a disappointing week for Liverpool.Just days after their Champions League exit at the hands of PSG, came a hammer blow at Wembley.After an abject display in the League Cup final defeat to Newcastle, we’re asking if Liverpool have run out of steam.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones & Phil HayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:18

Are Liverpool running out of steam?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/18

It’s been a disappointing week for Liverpool.Just days after their Champions League exit at the hands of PSG, came a hammer blow at Wembley. After an abject display in the League Cup final defeat to Newcastle, we’re asking if Liverpool have run out of steam. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones & Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:37

Newcastle's trophy drought is over - what next?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/17

After 70 years of waiting, Newcastle United finally have their hands on domestic silverware after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley. So how did Eddie Howe’s side make such light work of Liverpool? And will success at Wembley kick start a new era of success on Tyneside? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead, who were both at Wembley, to discuss the significance of the occasion, and the role of a number of Newcastle's individual players

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40:22

Newcastle's trophy drought is over - what next?

The Athletic FC Podcast ·

2025/03/17

After 70 years of waiting, Newcastle United finally have their hands on domestic silverware after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.So how did Eddie Howe’s side make such light work of Liverpool?And will success at Wembley kick start a new era of success on Tyneside?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead, who were both at Wembley, to discuss the significance of the occasion, and the role of a number of Newcastle's individual players. Later,

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