The Athletic FC Podcast

Why do Arsenal want to sign Brentford’s David Raya and what does it mean for current number one (and fan-favourite) Aaron Ramsdale? Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Arsenal writer Art de Roché, to dig into David Ornstein's exclusive...Did something happen on tour in the US? Can a closer look at the Arsenal Women's team shed some light on Arteta's thinking and is there ever actually room for two top goalkeepers at a football club? Professional goalkeeper coach and former player David Preece shares his perspective.Plus, our data writer Mark Carey takes a closer look at Raya's numbers from last season.Produced by Adonis PratsidesAdditional Production: Jay Beale, Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adrian Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Harris introduces The Athletic's new podcast series, Access All Areas: Brentford. It's a behind the scenes look at how to build a modern Premier League team.In this episode - episode 2 of the series - Jay talks to those responsible for Brentford's famed recruitment strategy to detail how they scout and how they convince players that west London is a place for them to thrive.To listen to the full series click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What you're about to hear is a sample of our new three part narrative series; The Making of Messi.With arguably the greatest player of all time set to make his debut in MLS on Friday, we charted his extraordinary career on and off the pitch.In this episode, we explore the complexities and nuances of the deal that brought him to the US and what legacy he will leave behind.If you'd like to hear the rest, follow this link to listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/godeeperIllustration credits: Marcus Marritt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Ornstein and Adrian Clarke join host Adam Leventhal to reveal how Arsenal won the race to sign Declan Rice...How serious were Pep Guardiola and Manchester City about signing him, how Arteta helped to convince the West Ham captain and how Arsenal can afford to keep spending in transfer market.Plus, why Arsenal became determined to sign him, where he'll fit into the manager's midfield plans for next season and how West Ham will attempt to use their £100M+ windfall to replace him.Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Mike Stavrou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid a series of reported bids for unwanted Chelsea stars, host Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater, to examine the relationship between Saudi Arabia and the new owners at Stamford Bridge...Does the rapidly subscribed to 'conspiracy theory' that Chelsea are attempting to 'cheat FFP' stand up to questioning, is there a genuine conflict of interest for Newcastle's owners or are calls from rival supporters and pundits for a blanket embargo on transfers, premature?Football correspondent David Ornstein also provides an update on the Kingdom's pursuit of various PL stars and the panel assess Saudi Arabia's longer-term footballing ambition.Produced by Adonis Pratsides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Manchester City sweep all before them to win a treble, where does City’s dominant season rank in comparison with those conjured by teams across football and other sports down the years?Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton & Jack Pitt-Brooke to share the teams they think are the greatest in sporting history, the various caveats & bias we all hold plus debate the futility on agreeing on these debates in the first place!***• This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/athleticfootball and get on your way to being your best self Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Istanbul plays host to the Champions League final tonight just months after the horrific earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people in Turkey.Our reporter Adam Leventhal went to the country to see how it is recovering from the worst natural disaster in its modern history.In part one of our two-part series, Adam visits Hatayspor; the club Christian Atsu played for before he tragically passed away in the quake.To check out part two, just search for The Athletic's audio documentary feed 'Go Deeper' wherever you listen to your podcasts:https://pod.fo/e/182cacProduced by Adonis Pratsides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Manchester City head to Istanbul in search of a Treble, having already secured the Premier League and FA Cup, Inter Milan stand in their way of achieving football greatness.Pep Guardiola aims to lead City to their first European success and in doing so end his own 12-year wait for Champions League success.Dan Bardell is joined by George Elek, Tim Spiers and bet365's Steve Freeth to preview the action as well as discuss some of the week's other big issues, including Ange Postecoglou's appointment at Tottenham Hotspur, plus, there's the Trivia as ever!Produced by Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lionel Messi has opted to join Inter Miami in MLS over a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia or a romantic return to Barcelona.On this bonus episode of The Athletic Football Podcast, Adam Leventhal is joined by Felipe Cardenas in the US, Pol Ballus in Spain and Matt Slater in, err, Macclesfield to explain the intricacies of the move from every angle.How close was a return to Barcelona realistically? Why did Miami eventually win him over? Here’s all the big questions answered…Produced by Mike Stavrou. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Real Madrid won the race to sign Jude Bellingham and why he chose La Liga over the Premier League.. We also have all the detail of how much are they paying Dortmund, how Real funded the deal and why they will not be finished spending just yet.Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein - who broke the story - our German football writer Rafa Honigstein & Dermot Corrigan who is in Madrid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.