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  The Athletic  

The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories around the Euros, Copa America and transfers told by the best journalists in the business. Cutting through the noise to tell you what’s really happening and why it matters.

The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories around the Euros, Copa America and transfers told by the best journalists in the business. Cutting through the noise to tell you what’s really happening and why it matters.

 

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#876

What now for Southgate & England?

Spain are deservedly champions of Europe. So why are England once again unable to take the final step? And will it be Gareth Southgate’s final game as manager?  Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, David Ornstein, Pol Ballus Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

48 MINS

48:37

15 Jul 2024

#875

Is Lamine Yamal the heir to Messi's throne?

Lamine Yamal turns 17 the day before Spain’s Euro 2024 final against England and he’s already produced the moment of the tournament with his wonder goal in the semi-final win over France. So how did he get so good so young?  And will his club side Barcelona be able to keep hold of him in the long term? Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who is out in Germany covering Spain at Euro 2024 as well as La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan is analyse the rise of Lamine Yamal and look ahead to what could await him on his return to Barcelona. Host: Adam Leventhal With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: [Perfection, by Lamine Yamal] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5627602/2024/07/09/perfection-by-lamine-yamal/) - The Athletic [The story behind the viral photos of Lionel Messi and a baby Lamine Yamal] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5614184/2024/07/06/lionel-messi-lamine-yamal-photo-barcelona/) - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

43 MINS

43:14

12 Jul 2024

#874

Are England good or just lucky?

England left it late, but thanks for Ollie Watkins' last minute winner are through to the final at Euro 2024. So are they now good, or just really lucky having relied on a number of big moments throughout the tournament? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay who was in Dortmund for the 2-1 win over the Netherlands as well as Jack Pitt-Brooke and Tim Spiers to analyse England's route to the final and the role of manager Gareth Southgate.  Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Tim Spiers Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: [England, a team of comebacks, late winners and finals. These are extraordinary times] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5630276/2024/07/11/england-euros-final-netherlands/) - The Athletic [Ollie Watkins, Cole Palmer and an England goal that was worth the wait] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5630246/2024/07/10/ollie-watkins-cole-palmer-england-euro-2024-goal/) - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

39 MINS

39:52

11 Jul 2024

#873

How will Liverpool benefit if FSG buy Bordeaux?

On Friday, Arne Slot was officially unveiled as head coach in a new era at Liverpool. Yesterday, The Athletic reported that the club’s owners FSG are interested in purchasing French club Bordeaux. So what is the plan, and how would it benefit Liverpool? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: James Pearce, Matt Slater Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

40 MINS

40:30

10 Jul 2024

#872

Arteta eyes Calafiori & why Man United want Zirkzee

Manchester United are working to finalise a deal for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee. His performances in Italy have earned him a spot in the Dutch squad for the Euros.  So is Zirkzee an upgrade on United’s existing forward options?  Or could they be about to make a move for a more experienced Premier League striker?  Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein and Carl Anka Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

41 MINS

41:00

09 Jul 2024

#871

Should England drop Kane?

England are through to the semi-final at Euro 2024 after seeing off Switzerland on penalties. Yet for Gareth Southgate’s side there were familiar problems in Dusseldorf with Harry Kane again struggling to make an impact. No doubt he’ll start Wednesday’s semi-final against the Netherlands but should he?  Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's senior football writer Oli Kay as well as Jacob Whitehead to discuss Kane's role ahead of Wednesday's meeting in Dortmund. Football tactics writer Ahmed Walid also drops in to join in the conversation around the rest of the semi-finalists leading forwards while Pol Ballus explains the importance of Alvaro Morata to Spain both on and off the pitch. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Jacob Whitehead and Ahmed Walid Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles [Is Harry Kane in danger of becoming England’s Cristiano Ronaldo?] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5621106/2024/07/08/harry-kane-england-euro-2024-cristiano-ronaldo/) - The Athletic [Memphis Depay vs Wout Weghorst: The striker debate which cuts to the heart of Dutch football] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599620/2024/06/29/netherlands-striker-options-euro-2024-depay-weghorst/) - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

08 Jul 2024

42 MINS

42:12

08 Jul 2024

#870

Why Ten Hag survived Man United overhaul

Just weeks after considering managerial replacements, Manchester United have extended Erik ten Hag’s contract until 2026. With so much structural change at the club, is this a genuine show of faith in the manager? And with preseason starting Monday, what are the problems that still need to be fixed before the Premier League returns? Host: Adam Leventhal With: Mark Critchley, Dan Sheldon Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

05 Jul 2024

38 MINS

38:50

05 Jul 2024

#869

Is the Ronaldo circus holding Portugal back?

Try as he might, Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first goal at Euro 2024, despite having 20 shots at goal during the tournament so far. Maybe, time is finally catching up with the 39 year old. If that’s the case - is the power and influence Ronaldo has on this Portugal side still worth it? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Oli Kay, who was in the Frankfurt Arena for Portugal's last 16 tie with Slovenia on Monday night, as well as Tim Spiers to analyse what Ronaldo brings both on and off the pitch ahead of Friday's quarter-final against France. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay and Tim Spiers Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: [Cristiano Ronaldo cannot rage against the dying of the light forever ] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5610554/2024/07/02/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-euro-2024-penalty/) - The Athletic [The cult of Cristiano Ronaldo] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594564/2024/07/01/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-fans-euro-2024/) - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

04 Jul 2024

43 MINS

43:19

04 Jul 2024

#868

Why have Spurs spent £40m on Archie Gray?

Tottenham have won the race for teenage sensation Archie Gray, seeing off competition from the likes of Brentford and Borussia Dortmund. Leeds United said they were heartbroken after seeing him go - so why did they let their academy star leave? And what does the signing of Gray tell us about Spurs’ summer transfer policy?  Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Nancy Froston and Jay Harris Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

03 Jul 2024

34 MINS

34:35

03 Jul 2024

#867

Can Newcastle spend now PSR issues are fixed?

Less than a month into this summer’s transfer window, one crucial deadline has already passed as club’s scrambled to comply with PSR. Amongst those were Newcastle United, so how did they find a way to balance the books? And what is the situation at St James’ Park for the rest of the summer transfer window? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's football correspondent David Ornstein and Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh to analyse a frantic weekend of dealing. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: David Ornstein and Chris Waugh Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke [Inside Newcastle’s frantic attempts to sell players and comply with PSR] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5599305/2024/07/01/newcastle-psr-player-sales/) - The Athletic [Manchester United agree deal with Newcastle to appoint Dan Ashworth as new sporting director] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5416244/2024/07/01/dan-ashworth-manchester-united/) - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

02 Jul 2024

37 MINS

37:20

02 Jul 2024

#866

Does it matter how England play if they win?

England have squeezed through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 thanks in part to a moment of genius from who else but Jude Bellingham. It was an underwhelming performance, but post match the England midfielder silenced critics. So, does it matter how England play as long as they win? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jacob Whitehead Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

01 Jul 2024

34 MINS

34:02

01 Jul 2024

#865

Why have France been so boring?

After three lacklustre displays - France failed to top their group at a major tournament for the first time in 12 years. Their two goals so far at Euro 2024 have consisted of an own goal and a penalty, so what is going wrong for Didier Deschamps’ side?  And how much good will is left in the bank from their 2018 World Cup triumph? Host: Adam Leventhal With: Tom Williams, Pierre-Etienne Minonzio Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

28 Jun 2024

39 MINS

39:34

28 Jun 2024

#864

Has Rangnick made Austria genuine contenders?

At Euro 2024, there is one team everyone seems to have a soft spot for, and they have probably been the most impressive. Ralf Rangnick's Austria finished top of their group and are into the knock out stages. The German manager seems to have put his difficult spell at Manchester United behind him, so how has he transformed this Austrian team and how far can they go? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Mark Carey, Mark Critchley Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

27 Jun 2024

34 MINS

34:50

27 Jun 2024

#863

Have England gone stale under Southgate?

So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further? And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: [Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591279/2024/06/25/england-slovenia-gareth-southgate/) - The Athletic [Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5592003/2024/06/26/euro-2024-draw-england-favourites/) - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

26 Jun 2024

43 MINS

43:36

26 Jun 2024

#862

Have Premier League clubs found a PSR loophole?

Welcome to the latest edition of The Transfer DealSheet, our guide to the summer transfer window. David Ornstein brings us the latest developments across the Premier League and beyond. And after a flurry of homegrown transfer deals emerged over the weekend ahead of that June 30th financial deadline. Have Premier League clubs found a PSR loophole? Host: Adam Leventhal  With: David Ornstein, Liam Twomey & Peter Rutzler Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

25 Jun 2024

31 MINS

31:00

25 Jun 2024

#861

Is Spain's tiki-taka era over?

Having grown synonymous with their tiki-taka style of play, Spain have so far shown another side at Euro 2024, in beating both Croatia and Italy. So why have Spain moved away from their patient, possession-based approach and will this summer's transfer window see clubs take advantage of the release clause in the contract of one of their most promising stars Nico Williams? Michael Bailey is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who's in Germany covering Spain during the Euros as well as our La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan. Host: Michael Bailey With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: [Spain’s tiki-taka era might be over – but its legacy continues to divide] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5575629/2024/06/20/spain-tiki-taka-possession-euros/) - The Athletic [Spain’s Nico Williams serves notice – his €55m release clause looks a transfer bargain] (https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5580002/2024/06/21/nico-williams-spain-italy-euros/) - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit [megaphone.fm/adchoices] (https://megaphone.fm/adchoices) ... Read more

24 Jun 2024

42 MINS

42:46

24 Jun 2024