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Welcome to episode 4 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
22-year-old USA international Folarin Balogun’s every move has been watched with intrigue since his permanent move from Arsenal to Monaco.
After a somewhat difficult start to life on the Côte d'Azur - will he make the number 9 jersey his own this summer prove his worth to the US men’s national team on home soil?
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Welcome to episode 3 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
Paris Saint Germain’s Warren Zaïre-Emery has had a meteoric rise since rewriting the record books when he became the club’s youngest player and goalscorer when he was just 16 years old.
Now 18 and already regarded as one of the most technically gifted midfielders in the world - could he be the next face of French football for years to come?
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The summer transfer window officially opens on June 14 as clubs look to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2024/25 season.
So what kind of business is your club likely to do this summer?
Which big players could be on the move?
How restricted will Premier League clubs be by PSR? And what impact could this - and the summer tournaments - have on the market?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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Welcome to episode 2 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
17-year-old Endrick burst onto the international scene with goals against England and Spain and will join Real Madrid after playing a potentially pivotal role for Brazil out in the USA.
He’s already been compared to legendary strikers Ronaldo, Pelé and Romário - but does he really have what it takes to follow in their illustrious footsteps?
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Welcome to episode 1 of The Radar, where The Athletic's unrivalled range of global football experts will profile some of the game's most exciting up and coming talents who look set to star at this summer’s European Championships and Copa América.
Prodigal 16-year-old Lamine Yamal has already broken a number of records for Barcelona and Spain in his short career so far.
Will the precocious attacker cement his status as one of the most talented young footballers in the world out in Germany?
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After a three month search, Bayern Munich have finally secured a new head coach having appointed former Burnley manager Vincent Kompany.
So why have Bayern chosen Kompany? How influential were his links to Pep Guardiola in their decision and how will the Belgian adapt to life in Bavaria after Burnley?
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones to analyse how the move came about and whether the Belgian will be a success in Munich.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Andy Jones
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
Related articles:
Bayern Munich, Vincent Kompany and the summer’s strangest managerial appointment - The Athletic
Why do Bayern Munich want Vincent Kompany? - The Athletic
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On Tuesday, Mauricio Pochettino left his position as Chelsea head coach by mutual consent after less than 11 months in the job.
After a poor start he led his side to a sixth place finish in the Premier League, but the upturn in form wasn’t enough.
So, why did the Pochettino project fail, and who will Chelsea turn to next?
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Simon Johnson, Jack Pitt-Brooke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou & Jay Beale
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Manchester City have created English football history by winning a fourth consecutive top flight title.
But do Pep Guardiola’s side get the recognition their achievements deserve?
Does future dominance depend on how long the manager stays and is the whole debate overshadowed by the 115 charges they face for alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Man City writer Sam Lee, senior football writer Oli Kay and Manchester football writer Mark Critchley to discuss.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Sam Lee, Oli Kay and Mark Critchley
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
Related articles:
Inside Manchester City’s history-making fourth Premier League title in a row - The Athletic
Manchester City’s wonderful team and the 115 charges – can the two be separated? - The Athletic
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It’s matchday 38 in the Premier League and the title race is down to the final day with Man City taking on West Ham and Arsenal up against Everton.
The race for Europe involves the following matches: Sheffield United vs Spurs, Chelsea vs Bournemouth, Brentford vs Newcastle and Brighton vs Manchester United.
Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Tim Spiers and Jon Mackenzie
Producer: Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Ange Postecoglou was clearly furious after Tottenham’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City.
But what made him so upset after what was one of Spurs’ better performances in recent months?
And was he right to be so angry?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Tottenham writers Charlie Eccleshare & Jack Pitt-Brooke who are also on our Spurs pod View From The Lane..
Producer Guy Clarke
Executive Producer Adey Moorhead
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