World Cup 2026: Who has qualified + are the hosts ready?
The 2026 World Cup is almost set. We now know 42 out of the 48 teams going to next year’s tournament.With the draw just around the corner, we're looking at who has qualified already, who is yet to qualify, and what a 48-team World Cup will look like.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Felipe Cardenas, Adam CraftonExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducers: Mike Stavrou, Liam Warburton, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meet the man expected to fix English football
Today we bring you an audio exclusive with David Kogan, Chair of the Independent Football Regulator.A role that makes him one of the most powerful people in English football.So what powers will he actually have, and what difference will they make to fans of clubs in the Premier League and beyond?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and David KoganExecutive Producers: Adey Moorhead and Abi PatersonProducers: Guy Clarke, Jay Beale and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The future of watching football
A week ago we released a documentary about illegal streaming. It’s fair to say, you’ve had a lot to say about it.So, today we’re going to answer your questions, and look to the future of watching football.Host: Adam LeventhalWith: Adam Crafton and Matt SlaterExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Premier League review: The biggest surprises so far
We’re eleven games into the 2025/26 Premier League season. Arsenal are top, Man City are clinging to their coat tails, Sunderland are in the Champions League places and just four points separate 2nd from 9th. Meanwhile Newcastle are languishing in 14th, Fulham’s top scorer is own goals, West Ham and Nottingham Forest are in the relegation zone and Wolves sit rock bottom, still yet to win a game. So, is this the most unpredictable the Premier League has been in recent years?Host: Matt Davies-AdamsWith: Tim Spiers & Megan FeringaExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Cesc Fabregas, data, and Disney: Inside Como
Como 1907 are one of the most intriguing clubs in modern football. They have gone from Serie D to Serie A in just six years, backed by billionaire owners they have ambitious plans to grow the Como brand and emulate a Disney model.In this show we're talking to Mirwan Suwarso, President of Como 1907 about how the club rose to the top and their plans to sustain their success. You'll hear all about manager Cesc Fabregas's involvement in succession planning, their data-led recruitment strategy, and insight into plans for their match abroad against AC Milan.We also talk fashion, Suwarso's surprising LinkedIn account, and Como's gorgeous lakeside stadium.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and Mirwan SuwarsoProducer: Mike Stavrou and Nick ThomsonExec Producers: Adey Moorhead and Abi Paterson 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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