The Athletic FC Podcast

With so many big clubs potentially in the market for a new manager this summer.

So, what actually is the hardest coaching job in football?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero, Jack Pitt-Brooke and Carl Anka
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League play-off first-leg win at Benfica on Tuesday night was overshadowed by alleged racist abuse suffered by goalscorer Vinicius Junior.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jay Harris and Dermot Corrigan to break down what happened, discuss the reaction and what might happen next.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Jay Harris, Dermot Corrigan
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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Marseille’s season is in danger of spiralling after the departure of Roberto De Zerbi as head coach.

So why did his spell come to an end so suddenly?

And could the Italian return to the Premier League?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Tom Williams, Liam Tharme
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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Spurs have appointed Igor Tudor as interim head coach.

So why him, and how does it affect their summer plans?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Horncastle, Jay Harris, Adam Crafton
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale
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This week — The Athletic FC Tactics podcast are talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.

Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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