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 | 33 mins.
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 | 34 mins.
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.
Who should England take to the World Cup?
27/03/2026 | 35 mins.
We're into the final international break before this summer’s World Cup.
Harry Maguire and Kobbe Mainoo are back in the England squad while Trent Alexander-Arnold was left out by Thomas Tuchel.
So, who should be on the plane come June?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Stu James & Jack Pitt-Brooke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What makes a good Premier League owner?
26/03/2026 | 36 mins.
The Premier League currently and historically has seen a wide range of ownership models from local businessmen to sovereign wealth funds.
But what actually makes a good owner?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater and Andy Mitten Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Nick Thomson 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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