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The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic FC Podcast

By: The Athletic
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 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.

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  • The Preview: Man City vs Liverpool

    The Preview: Man City vs Liverpool
    Apr 3 2026

    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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    36 mins
  • Are Chelsea’s players losing faith in the project?

    Are Chelsea’s players losing faith in the project?
    Apr 2 2026

    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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    38 mins
  • Italy and the World Cup: The curse continues

    Italy and the World Cup: The curse continues
    Apr 1 2026

    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

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