Stay ConnectedThe 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.
Copyright: © The Athletic
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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 - The Athletic
Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 - The Athletic
Spain’s Nico Williams serves notice – his €55m release clause looks a transfer bargain - The Athletic
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Germany have been one of the most dominant sides so far at this summer’s Euros.
They’ve already qualified for the knockout stages after impressive wins over Hungary and Scotland.
So how has Julian Nagelsmann put his Bayern Munich disappointment behind him and reinvented this Germany team so quickly?
And what could the future hold for him beyond his time with the national team?
Host: Michael Bailey
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Euros may have already exploded into action - but tonight comes Copa America!
As ever Brazil are amongst the tournament favourites - but will they deliver and what impact has the cloud hanging over Lucas Paqueta had on their preparations?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Brazilian football journalists Renato Senise and The Athletic's Thom Harris who is out in Miami ahead of the start of the tournament. Football news reporter Tom Burrows also drops in to explain the latest around Paqueta following the FA charges he is facing.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Thom Harris, Renato Senise and Tom Burrows
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
Copa America 2024 preview: The Athletic’s complete guide to the tournament - The Athletic
‘Paqueta should be banned for life if he’s guilty. Do I see it happening? Probably not’ - The Athletic
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Portugal’s Euro 2024 campaign got off to a winning start last night, with a late show from their substitutes.
But it was far from a convincing performance by Roberto Martinez’s unbalanced and chaotic side.
So, does the Spaniard know how to get the best out of this talented Portugal squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Tim Spiers and David Novo
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the transfer window now officially open, Manchester United have wasted no time in making their intentions clear, submitting a bid for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
Despite the deal being rejected, Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein brings us the latest developments alongside Everton writer Paddy Boyland.
Plus Liverpool also have their eye on a central defender who is also a target for United & Real Madrid.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: David Ornstein and Paddy Boyland
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
Related articles:
Manchester United make opening £35m offer for Jarrad Branthwaite - The Athletic
Why Jarrad Branthwaite makes sense for Man Utd – a two-footed duel winner - The Athletic
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
England’s Euro 2024 is up and running with a win over Serbia.
With their superstar talents, is there perhaps a whiff of arrogance by those who follow Gareth Soutgate’s team?
And what is the view across Europe where Kane & Bellingham have starred for Spain & Germany’s biggest clubs.
Are they drawn to the allure of the box-office stars, or is it the possibility of watching England fall short again?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Oli Kay, Jack Pitt-Brooke, James Horncastle, Dermot Corrigan, Seb Stafford-Bloor
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our TOPPODCAST Picks 
