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The fallout from the AFCON final in January continues to rumble on.
On Saturday - Senegal paraded the trophy in Paris …. despite having their title stripped and handed to Morocco.
So what happens next?
And how much has this saga damaged the reputation of AFCON?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Simon Hughes, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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Igor Tudor has left Tottenham Hotspur, after just one win from seven games in charge.
They’re now pursuing Roberto De Zerbi to replace him.
So, can he save them from relegation?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle & Dan Kilpatrick
Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke & Jay Beale
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We're into the final international break before this summer’s World Cup.
Harry Maguire and Kobbe Mainoo are back in the England squad while Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out by Thomas Tuchel.
So, who should be on the plane come June?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Stu James & Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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The Premier League currently and historically has seen a wide range of ownership models from local businessmen to sovereign wealth funds.
But what actually makes a good owner?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater and Andy Mitten
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson
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After nine years and more than 250 goals, Mohamed Salah is set to leave Liverpool.
The Egyptian King has helped fire the Reds to Champions League & Premier League glory.
So how much of a loss will he be, and can Liverpool replace him?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein, Oli Kay, Mark Carey
Featuring: John Gibbons
Executive Producers: Guy Clarke & Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou & Jay Beale
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From players and managers to executives and owners, the Premier League is made up of some big personalities.
But who are the most influential?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Matt Slater and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Manchester City claimed the first silverware of the season, thanks to a Nico O’Reilly brace.
For Arsenal it was another opportunity missed, but what impact will it have on the title race?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton & Art de Roché
Executive Producers: Guy Clarke & Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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On this episode of The Athletic FC Tactics podcast, the panel discuss an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.
From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern and Madrid really are.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Duncan Alexander
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Ahead of the Carabao Cup final, Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus sits down with The Athletic FC for an exclusive interview.
In conversation with Mario Cortegana Santos and Jack Lang, they get into how his move to Arsenal came about, the team’s mentality after three consecutive 2nd places finishes and how they’re coping with the current title race.
Plus, the narrative around set pieces, the differences between Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, his love for R9 and much more.
Hosts: Mario Cortegana Santos & Jack Lang
Guest: Gabriel Jesus
Exec Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & Rachael Tinde
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Arsenal and Manchester City take to Wembley for the Carabao Cup final.
Will Arsenal pick up their first major trophy since 2020, or will Pep Guardiola get his hands on his fifth League Cup with the Citizens?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
Guests: Tim Spiers & Cerys Jones
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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