Episodes

  • Why have France been so boring?

    Why have France been so boring?
    Jun 28 2024
    After three lacklustre displays - France failed to top their group at a major tournament for the first time in 12 years. Their two goals so far at Euro 2024 have consisted of an own goal and a penalty, so what is going wrong for Didier Deschamps’ side? And how much good will is left in the bank from their 2018 World Cup triumph? Host: Adam Leventhal With: Tom Williams, Pierre-Etienne Minonzio Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Has Rangnick made Austria genuine contenders?

    Has Rangnick made Austria genuine contenders?
    Jun 27 2024
    At Euro 2024, there is one team everyone seems to have a soft spot for, and they have probably been the most impressive. Ralf Rangnick's Austria finished top of their group and are into the knock out stages. The German manager seems to have put his difficult spell at Manchester United behind him, so how has he transformed this Austrian team and how far can they go? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Seb Stafford-Bloor, Mark Carey, Mark Critchley Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Have England gone stale under Southgate?

    Have England gone stale under Southgate?
    Jun 26 2024
    So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further? And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw - The Athletic Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Have Premier League clubs found a PSR loophole?

    Have Premier League clubs found a PSR loophole?
    Jun 25 2024
    Welcome to the latest edition of The Transfer DealSheet, our guide to the summer transfer window. David Ornstein brings us the latest developments across the Premier League and beyond. And after a flurry of homegrown transfer deals emerged over the weekend ahead of that June 30th financial deadline. Have Premier League clubs found a PSR loophole? Host: Adam Leventhal With: David Ornstein, Liam Twomey & Peter Rutzler Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Is Spain's tiki-taka era over?

    Is Spain's tiki-taka era over?
    Jun 24 2024
    Having grown synonymous with their tiki-taka style of play, Spain have so far shown another side at Euro 2024, in beating both Croatia and Italy. So why have Spain moved away from their patient, possession-based approach and will this summer's transfer window see clubs take advantage of the release clause in the contract of one of their most promising stars Nico Williams? Michael Bailey is joined by The Athletic's Pol Ballus, who's in Germany covering Spain during the Euros as well as our La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan. Host: Michael Bailey With: Pol Ballus and Dermot Corrigan Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: Spain’s tiki-taka era might be over – but its legacy continues to divide - The Athletic Spain’s Nico Williams serves notice – his €55m release clause looks a transfer bargain - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Is Nagelsmann the best coach at the Euros?

    Is Nagelsmann the best coach at the Euros?
    Jun 21 2024
    Germany have been one of the most dominant sides so far at this summer’s Euros. They’ve already qualified for the knockout stages after impressive wins over Hungary and Scotland. So how has Julian Nagelsmann put his Bayern Munich disappointment behind him and reinvented this Germany team so quickly? And what could the future hold for him beyond his time with the national team? Host: Michael Bailey With: Seb Stafford-Bloor and Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Can Brazil's new generation win without Neymar?

    Can Brazil's new generation win without Neymar?
    Jun 20 2024
    The Euros may have already exploded into action - but tonight comes Copa America! As ever Brazil are amongst the tournament favourites - but will they deliver and what impact has the cloud hanging over Lucas Paqueta had on their preparations? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Brazilian football journalists Renato Senise and The Athletic's Thom Harris who is out in Miami ahead of the start of the tournament. Football news reporter Tom Burrows also drops in to explain the latest around Paqueta following the FA charges he is facing. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Thom Harris, Renato Senise and Tom Burrows Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Copa America 2024 preview: The Athletic’s complete guide to the tournament - The Athletic ‘Paqueta should be banned for life if he’s guilty. Do I see it happening? Probably not’ - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Does Martinez know what he's doing with Portugal?

    Does Martinez know what he's doing with Portugal?
    Jun 19 2024
    Portugal’s Euro 2024 campaign got off to a winning start last night, with a late show from their substitutes. But it was far from a convincing performance by Roberto Martinez’s unbalanced and chaotic side. So, does the Spaniard know how to get the best out of this talented Portugal squad led by Cristiano Ronaldo? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Tim Spiers and David Novo Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 mins