The Athletic FC Podcast
By The Athletic
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.
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Transfers that shook the world: Ashley Cole to Chelsea
Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.Today we’re heading back to the summer of 2006, and a saga that saw rival lines cr… -
Ornstein transfer latest: Liverpool move for Isak & Ekitike
On Tuesday Liverpool made an approach to sign Alexander Isak.And now they have also made a move for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, who is also being targeted by Newcastle United.So could Liverpool get both? -
Was the Club World Cup worth it?
Chelsea are the new Club World Cup champions beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.Gianni Infantino says the competition has marked a new era for club football.But has the Club Worl… -
Transfers that shook the world: Tevez to Man City
Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.Today we’re heading back to July 2009 when Carlos Tevez swapped the red half of Ma… -
Thomas Partey charges explained and questions for Arsenal
On Friday July 4th, news broke that former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey had been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The allegations relate to three different women who reported the incidents which took place bet… -
How do Man United shift their unwanted players?
Marcus Rashford is one of five players Manchester United told didn’t need to report for the start of pre-season but showed up anyway.So where does his future lie - and how difficult will it be for United to move on their unwanted stars?… -
Ornstein transfer latest: Arsenal move for Gyokeres
Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres.So what could the Swede offer Mikel Arteta’s side?And is he the missing piece in the title puzzle for the Gunners?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWi… -
At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer
There's been two football tournaments in the United States this summer, the Club World Cup and the Gold Cup. Both with an ostensible Saudi feel, all part of grand plan to invest heavily in sport backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. -
Remembering Diogo Jota
Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes reflect on the tragically sad news Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 along with his brother Andre Silva.The brothers were travelling by car in Spain when their vehicle left … -
Ornstein transfer latest: Will Chelsea keep spending?
Chelsea wanted to get the majority of their transfer business done by the end of June and they have been busy! Coming up we’ll break down the signings so far and find out who else could arrive at Stamford Bridge before the window c…
