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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episode
-
Goodbye Goodison
On 18th May 2025, Everton will play their final Premier League game at Goodison Park against Southampton. For the men’s team, it will no longer be their home.In this special episode allow yourself to be transported to the stadium, as Th… -
What would a first ever trophy mean for Palace?
Crystal Palace have the chance to win their first major trophy on Saturday as they face Manchester City in the FA Cup Final. So how has Oliver Glasner transformed Palace and would silverware take the Eagles to the next level? -
What does Kane's first trophy prove?
Harry Kane’s trophy drought is over having helped Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga in his second season in Germany.But is one Bundesliga trophy enough for the England captain - and is silverware the only marker of success?Host… -
Is it ever OK to boo your own players?
On Sunday afternoon Trent Alexander-Arnold was booed at Anfield. So why do supporters boo their own players and is it ever acceptable?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: James Pearce, Oli Kay, Carl AnkaFeaturing: Art… -
Will Brentford lose Mbeumo & Wissa this summer?
Brentford’s dynamic duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have lit up the Premier League once again this season.But with Thomas Frank admitting Mbeumo could be sold this summer - what does the future hold for him and strike partner Wissa? -
Real Madrid have collapsed - can Alonso fix them?
Real Madrid are in chaos following the latest El Clasico, throwing away at 2-0 lead before falling to a 4-3 defeat.Knocked out of the Champions League and defeat to Barcelona makes another league title unlikely.So where has i… -
Man United & Spurs book this season's unlikeliest final
On Thursday night both Manchester United and Spurs got the job done in the Europa League to book their place in Bilbao.One of them will be the Champions League next season - but who will be joining them via the Premier League? -
Why can't Arsenal get over the line?
Arsenal’s European journey is over after losing 3-1 on aggregate to Paris Saint-Germain.So where does this leave Mikel Arteta’s process and why can’t Arsenal get over the line?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Art De Roche, Ph… -
Have Inzaghi's Inter proven how good they really are?
Inter are through to the Champions League final after a breathtaking semi-final against Barcelona.So where does that rank among the best knockout matches in the competition's history?And are Inter favourites to lift the troph… -
Will Wirtz headline Man City's summer rebuild?
