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 y...
Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad selection has raised a few eyebrows, most notably the inclusion of both Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker.
During media duties this week, the England manager put an emphasis on physicality and pressing, a tactic not commonly associated with international football. He also voiced that he felt England were more afraid to drop out of Euro 2024 than having the hunger and excitement to win it.
So is Tuchel's first squad a step forward or step back, and can his more proactive style of management win England the World Cup?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams
With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Tim Spiers
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Jay Beale
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Mark Clattenburg on refereeing conspiracies
From the evolution of the profession to the impact of VAR, the pressures officials face has never been greater.
Today we’re joined by a man who’s refereed at the highest level of European football - both in the club and international game.
With fan-fueled conspiracies on the rise and scrutiny at an all-time high, how difficult is it to be a referee?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by former Premier League and FIFA referee Mark Clattenburg as well as The Athletic's senior writer Rory Smith to discuss Mark's career, his time at Nottingham Forest as well as the impact conspiracy has on officiating.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Mark Clattenburg and Rory Smith
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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Is Raphinha the Ballon d’Or favourite?
Raphinha is having an incredible season for Barcelona.
After being pushed towards the Nou Camp exit door in the summer the Brazilian has grown into one of Hansi Flick’s most important players.
So how has Raphinha reinvented himself to become one of Europe’s most effective players?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Phil Hay, Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero & Laia Cervello Herrero
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson
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Are Liverpool running out of steam?
It’s been a disappointing week for Liverpool.
Just days after their Champions League exit at the hands of PSG, came a hammer blow at Wembley.
After an abject display in the League Cup final defeat to Newcastle, we’re asking if Liverpool have run out of steam.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Simon Hughes, Andy Jones & Phil Hay
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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45:18
Newcastle's trophy drought is over - what next?
After 70 years of waiting, Newcastle United finally have their hands on domestic silverware after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.
So how did Eddie Howe’s side make such light work of Liverpool?
And will success at Wembley kick start a new era of success on Tyneside?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Chris Waugh and Jacob Whitehead, who were both at Wembley, to discuss the significance of the occasion, and the role of a number of Newcastle's individual players. Later, they ask whether League Cup success can provide the launchpad to greater riches.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Chris Waugh, Jacob Whitehead and Mark Carey
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Guy Clarke
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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.
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