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On Saturday, PSG will face Inter in the 24/25 Champions League final in Munich.
It will be the meeting of the oldest versus the youngest team from the knockout stage, will experience or youthful exuberance prevail?
The Athletic’s Italian football correspondent James Horncastle and French football specialist Tom Williams join Ayo Akinwolere to preview the game.
Can Luis Enrique’s decision to ditch the ‘superstars’ and change the culture at PSG be validated with the clubs first Champions League trophy or will Inter and Inzaghi achieve the respect they have perhaps deserved more of over the last few years?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: James Horncastle, Tom Williams
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Chelsea have won a trophy and have Champions League football next season.
So, has Enzo Maresca proven the doubters wrong?
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Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Johnson and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Sunderland are back in the Premier League after eight years away.
So how did a club who were in League One three years ago make their way back to the top table?
And crucially, can they stay there?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay, Chris Weatherspoon,Leo Pearlman
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers
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Napoli won a second Scudetto in three years as a dramatic Serie A title race went down to the final day.
So how did Antonio Conte’s side get the better of Champions League finalists Inter, despite losing their two best players?
And what part did former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay play in the title triumph?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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Aston Villa narrowly missed out on a crucial top-five finish in the Premier League—falling short after a moment of controversy at Old Trafford.
So, why couldn’t Unai Emery’s side get over the line this season? And what does failing to qualify for the Champions League mean for Villa’s summer transfer ambitions?
Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell and Villa expert Dan Bardell to unpack the highs, lows, and looming decisions facing the club this summer.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Jacob Tanswell, Dan Bardell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Nick Thomson
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On 25 May 2025, Liverpool will receive their 20th top flight crown, equaling the record set by Manchester United.
This season's victory will be defined by Mohamed Salah's goals, Arne Slot's career-defining debut, and the measured manner with which the Reds marched on.
But five years ago, when Liverpool last won English football's most prestigious trophy for the first time in 30 years, this was not the scene.
Simon Hughes has spoken to families in Liverpool to find out how this title sits five years on from the Covid-19 pandemic. You'll hear the story of the content creator who feels a disconnect with Anfield now. The former steward who never got to savour a title win. And the Hillsborough survivor for whom the Atletico match was his last.
Please note this episode includes strong language, and content some listeners may find upsetting
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Welcome to The Athletic’s end-of-season awards, for the 2024-25 season. A time to celebrate the best of the best across the Premier League, WSL and Europe.
The Athletic's Data & Tactic’s Editor Duncan Alexander, Women’s Football Writer Megan Feringa & Football Writer Jacob Whitehead join Adam Leventhal to name our Player, Young Player, Manager and team of the season in our respective categories.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Duncan Alexander, Megan Feringa, Jacob Whitehead
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Tottenham Hotspur got the job done in Bilbao with Brennan Johnson scoring the only goal in the Europa League Final win over Manchester United.
So what does the trophy mean for Spurs & Postecoglou and where does defeat leave Ruben Amorim & Manchester United?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke and Laurie Whitwell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Tonight - Spurs or Manchester United will be crowned Europa League champions
So… will it be Ange Postecoglou or Ruben Amorim that rescues a disastrous season?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Spurs writer Jay Harris and Manchester United writer Carl Anka. We also hear from The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke & Laurie Whitwell who attended the press conferences of Postecoglou and Amorim ahead of the pivotal game.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Jay Harris & Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers
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Spurs’ Europa League run has been the shining light in an otherwise disappointing season.
They have a chance to end a 17-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday night.
So what would it mean for the club and manager Ange Postecoglou if they win the Europa League?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Danny Kelly & Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson
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