This weekend see's FA Cup quarter-final action as squads return from the international break.
Manchester City host Liverpool in a mouthwatering tie, and one that will be Mohammed Salah's final trip to the Etihad Stadium as a Red.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Cerys Jones & Andy Jones Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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Are Chelsea’s players losing faith in the project?
02/04/2026 | 38min
Marc Cucurella has lamented Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca.
He joins Enzo Fernandez who earlier this month said he ‘did not understand the decision’.
So, are Chelsea’s players now losing faith in the club’s ownership?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Pol Ballus, Liam Twomey, Chris Weatherspoon Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale and Paul Iliffe
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Italy and the World Cup: The curse continues
01/04/2026 | 45min
The 48-team line-up for the World Cup has now been determined, after a night of drama in the play-offs.
And for the third successive tournament, Italy miss out…
So what now for the four-time champions?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Felipe Cardenas, Carl Anka Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
AFCON chaos: Will Senegal keep the trophy?
31/03/2026 | 33min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is De Zerbi the man to save Spurs?
30/03/2026 | 34min
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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