Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is world football's most powerful man.His presidency has been marked by the controversial men's World Cups in Russia and Qatar, as well as the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. But it is the newly-expanded Club World Cup that he hopes to leave as his legacy.So, who is Gianni Infantino, where did he come from, where is he taking the game, and has he fulfilled his promises?Join Adam Leventhal as he tracks Infantino's journey from son of migrants to

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers to talk about the endless football.The Club World Cup starts this weekend with the delights of Auckland City and the new time wasting rules to look forward to. Are we excited?England are humbled 3-1 by Senegal in friendly action. Is this just history repeating itself? And what will Thomas Tuchel gain from appearing to publicly criticise Jude Bellingham?USA are also booed off after a home friendly thrashing, their 4th

What happens when the best clubs in world football collide? We're about to find out in as the Club World Cup kicks off in the USA.Big names like Lionel Messi, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich will all be there. But what about the teams you don't know so well?The Athletic was granted Access All Areas to South Africa's super club: Mamelodi Sundowns, one of the four African teams taking part in the tournament.Winners of the last eight Premierships, 15 in all, Sundowns are unstoppable. So what makes up

There’s been a lot of noise around Arsenal’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi, but the North London club regard the deal as done.Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Duncan Alexander to discuss Arsenal's summer business including the potential arrival of Kepa Arrizabalaga and their ongoing hunt for a striker. Plus, David reveals the latest on Manchester United and Liverpool's recruitment after the mini transfer window came to a close on Tuesday night. Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: David Ornstein,

Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jay Harris to discuss Thomas Frank's appointment, his tactical nouse, man management skills (he even suffered Neal Maupay) and ability to improve players.They also discuss their feelings towards the departure of Ange Postecoglou, some days after his sacking by Spurs' ruthless board.HOST: Danny KellyWITH: James Maw, Jay HarrisPRODUCER: Tom Fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joey D’Urso’s book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power plus how Rayan Ait-Nouri’s arrival may change Manchester City were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast…This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Joey D’Urso, JJ Bull & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hughes and Gregg Evans are alongside Tony Evans to get stuck into the latest Liverpool talking points, with plenty of transfer news to get stuck into.Before getting to the latest on the Reds' pursuit of Florian Wirtz the panel discuss comments made by both Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott about their respective futures, while also considering Chiesa's 'cult' status with supporters during the Premier League title celebrations.The Athletic's Bundesliga correspondent Seb Stafford-Bloor drops by

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Jimbo’s back, with Jay Harris, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke for company and lots to talk about from the world of football.With Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou dismissed, Spurs now look set to turn to Thomas Frank. What are the Brentford’s boss strengths and weaknesses ahead of the potential move to North London?Portugal are the Nations League champions after their penalty shootout win over Spain, with Cristiano Ronaldo showing he still has the knack at 40 years of age.Italy’s chances

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked the manager who delivered a first trophy in 17 years.So, why have they sacked Ange Postecoglou and why do they want Thomas Frank to replace him?Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Jay Harris and Seb Stafford-BloorExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns.Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 2011/12 season - the one where the championship was decided on goal difference.The panel discuss the enigmatic Mario Balotelli and how Tottenham were in the title race until Harry Redknapp almost got the England job.Plus Blackburn going down, Chelsea winning the Champions League and Arsenal losing

Vi tar ned träningsmatchen borta mot Bodö, och diskuterar syftet och utfallet. Dessutom tar vi DSM-kampanjen i mål och live-lottar ut vinnarna av dom finfina priserna! Tack till alla er som deltagit! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To no great surprise, Ange Postecoglu's time at Spurs has come an end, so just a few hours since they last got together, Danny Kelly, James Maw and Jay Harris return once again to reflect on Ange's two years at Tottenham. Is it the right decision to call time on the man who delivered the triumph in Bilbao (and Champions League football)? What were the highs and lows of his time in charge? And who will succeed him? Let us know your thoughts, and we'll be back in a few days - maybe with a new

After signing Wolves’ Matheus Cunha for £62.5million, Manchester United have made an opening bid of £55m to sign Bryan Mbuemo from Brentford.So, with no European football, how are United still drawing the big names - and are they at risk of breaching PSR after their lowest top flight league finish since 1974?Listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/3Ecby2zfysRaTfFZ6Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Carl Anka, Mark Critchley, Conor O'NeillExecutive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy ClarkeProducer: Jay

Host Danny Kelly is alongside The Athletic's James Maw and Jay Harris to discuss the awkward silence encompassing the Spurs community since that historic night in Bilbao. Donna-Maria Cullen's departure, Ryan Mason's legacy, the potential managerial change in the form of Jay's mate (Thomas Frank) and the future of our young loanees all discussed.HOST: Danny KellyWITH: James Maw, Jay HarrisPRODUCER: Tom Fuller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Norwich City have appointed Liam Manning, and the Beyond the Barclay team are back with a sun-soaked summer special to break it all down.Jez, Morgan and Cillian O’Grady sit down for a relaxed but insightful chat covering: • First impressions of Manning’s arrival and what it means for the club’s direction • The search for a fitting Liam Manning chant (yes, a Ford Mondeo is involved) • Jez’s lucky coin story — a matchday decision that may have changed everything • Cillian’s answer to Morgan’s

Tony Evans is back with James Pearce and Gregg Evans to round up all the transfer news swirling around Anfield. That includes the latest on the almost-completed-but-at-the-same-time-seemingly-never-ending-record-breaking move for Florian Wirtz, and also Bournemouth's left back Milos Kerkez. Plus, with the ever-reliable Caoimhin Kelleher now at Brentford, we discuss how new number two Giorgi Mamardashvili will fit in on the Reds' bench. Finally, we look at the future of Luis Diaz and other players

On this final show of the season, we’re bringing you the eagerly anticipated listener mailbag.We’ll focus on strikerless systems, wing-backs vs full-backs and much, much more.Host: Michael BaileyWith: Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam TharmeProducer: Mike StavrouOn behalf of the entire Tactics team, thank you for all of your entries and your support this season. Please complete our listener survey: https://forms.gle/atPcQnohDvRWQG2M7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The transfer window is open and Liverpool are after one European football’s brightest talents as they look to complete a deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.And it’s not just the champions who are active, Man City are making moves of their own with a fee agreed for AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders is on his way, who will be next?Listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/3Ecby2zfysRaTfFZ6Host: Adam LeventhalWith: David Ornstein, Phil Hay and James PearceExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer:

In your podcatchers a day earlier than planned, it's a transfer junkie special (especially for Andy) with news that Bruno has decided to stay at Old Trafford top of the shop.Meanwhile, the Matheus Cunha deal is done and another right-sided forward impressing in the Premier League, Bryan Mbeumo, also wants to join the club (that's according to our colleague David Ornstein).The price tags on those two forwards presumably requires some transfer income. We have a think about all the candidates but