AFCON 2025: 'Fired up' Salah, favourites and surprise packages
Excitement is building for the start of Africa Cup of Nations this weekend.The tournament kicks off this Sunday, 21st December and runs until the final on Sunday, 18th January.So will hosts and favour...
17 Joulu 202542min
Man United’s wild night and why Bruno feels ‘hurt’
Another week of chaos at Manchester United, what’s new?Bournemouth came from behind three times to draw 4-4 with Ruben Amorim’s side in the game of the season so far at Old Trafford.Carl Anka and Adam...
16 Joulu 202547min
What next for Salah and Liverpool?
Mohamed Salah shone brightly, coming off the bench for Liverpool in their 2-0 win over Brighton, grabbing an assist along the way.Now he heads off to AFCON with Egypt.So will Salah be back in favour a...
15 Joulu 202536min
Are FIFA exploiting fans with World Cup ticket prices?
Welcome to The Insiders, The Athletic FC’s new show digging into the off-pitch forces shaping the 2026 World Cup. Matt Slater and Adam Crafton unpack a World Cup draw that went from the surreal to the...
13 Joulu 202542min
The Preview: Sunderland vs Newcastle
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is Sunderland vs Newcastle.After nine years, the Tyne-Wear derby returns to the Premier League, with the two sides separated b...
12 Joulu 202552min
Is Alonso still facing Real Madrid sack?
Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid reign is in the balance.They’ve won just two of their last eight - and player power is threatening to undermine himSo, is he on his way out?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Dermot C...
11 Joulu 202536min
Is ‘sacking season’ still a thing?
December is traditionally sacking season. But things feel a little different this season.So have clubs become more patient? And why?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Jack Pitt-Brooke and Mark...
10 Joulu 202535min
Why Villa can (and can't) challenge for the title
Aston Villa failed to win any of their first five league games this season, but have since won nine of the next 10.They’re now third in the table. So can they actually compete with Arsenal, Manchester...
9 Joulu 202531min
