With fewer than 60 days before the World Cup begins - the eye-watering cost of tickets remains a contentious issue.
So will this be the most expensive football tournament ever?
And if so, who is this World Cup actually for?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, Henry Bushnell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are Arsenal losing their nerve, again?
13/04/2026 | 36 min
After Arsenal slumped to defeat Man City closed the gap at the top of the Premier League with a statement win on Sunday.
Defeat to Bournemouth now makes it three losses in four in all competitions for Mikel Arteta's side.
So, are Arsenal losing their nerve, again?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton & James McNicholas Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Patrice Evra interview: Sir Alex Ferguson, Suarez and Carrick's Man United
12/04/2026 | 35 min
Coming up today, we have a truly special interview. Manchester United legend Patrice Evra in conversation with The Athletic’s Adam Crafton.
They cover a huge amount of ground, including his relationship with ‘the boss’ Sir Alex Ferguson, the highs and lows of his Champions League final appearances and his take on whether Michael Carrick should be handed the United job permanently.
Host: Adam Crafton Guest: Patrice Evra Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview: Chelsea vs Man City
10/04/2026 | 52 min
Chelsea welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge. Can the Citizens keep the pressure on in the title race?
Elsewhere Arsenal host Bournemouth, Manchester United face local rivals Leeds, and Roberto De Zerbi begins his Tottenham tenure away to Sunderland.
Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Tim Spiers & Mark Critchley Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers
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Why Barcelona want Julian Alvarez
09/04/2026 | 34 min
After more than 20 years of waiting - Atletico Madrid have won at Camp Nou and it was Barca target Julian Alvarez who played a starring role!
So - does his performance underline their determination to sign the Argentine?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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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