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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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  • How broken are Real Madrid?

    How broken are Real Madrid?
    Apr 16 2026

    A Champions League knockout classic, that Real Madrid for once lost out in!


    Elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, they’re staring at a second successive trophyless season for the first time in 16 years.


    So just how broken are Real Madrid?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    With: Dermot Corrigan and Guillermo Rai

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe

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    37 mins
  • Ornstein latest: Iraola, Slot's future & Liverpool transfers

    Ornstein latest: Iraola, Slot's future & Liverpool transfers
    Apr 15 2026

    The managerial merry-go-round has started up again!


    The latest mover is Andoni Iraola, who is leaving Bournemouth at the end the season.


    So what next for Iraola and the Cherries?


    And how will this move impact the managerial market?


    Host: Ayo Akinwolere

    Guests: David Ornstein, James Horncastle

    Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

    Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson

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    42 mins
  • Why is the World Cup such a rip-off?

    Why is the World Cup such a rip-off?
    Apr 14 2026

    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

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    44 mins
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