Why Barcelona want to keep Rashford
Marcus Rashford has been enjoying his football in Spain.Scoring goals and creating goals - as he did in Champions League on Wednesday night.So will Rashford be able to stay at Barcelona permanently?We...
22 Jan 32min
Why Florentino Perez is club football's most powerful man
On Saturday Real Madrid players and president Florentino Perez were booed by the fans.Last night they put on a show in the Champions League that seemed to turn the stadium in their favour - but is Per...
21 Jan 39min
Ask Ornstein: Nwaneri, Guehi and Glasner's future
We’re already halfway through the January transfer window.So what moves should we be looking out for in the final weeks of the window?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: David Ornstein, Jack Pitt-BrookeExecut...
20 Jan 43min
Is Carrick more than a short-term fix for Man United?
The Michael Carrick era at Old Trafford started with a win.Carrick himself labelling it “a dream start” after beating Manchester City 2-0 in the Manchester derby.So, are Manchester United back already...
19 Jan 38min
The Preview: Man United vs Man City
Welcome to The Preview on The Athletic FC, where this week our main focus is the Manchester derby. Michael Carrick will take charge of his first game back at Manchester United as interim manager while...
16 Jan 41min
How Mane ended Salah's AFCON dream again
The AFCON 2025 final line-up is set: 2021 winners Senegal v hosts MoroccoBut what does defeat in the last four mean for both Nigeria and Mohamed Salah’s Egypt?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Jay Harris and ...
15 Jan 38min
How long can Frank survive at Spurs?
Tottenham are out of both domestic cups and are struggling in the league.So how much longer does Thomas Frank have to turn the ship around?Host: Ayo AkinwolereGuests: Danny Kelly & Jack Pitt-BrookeExe...
14 Jan 37min
Why have Real Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso?
Last week, David Ornstein told us “the managerial market is about to explode”.Cue Real Madrid sacking Xabi Alonso.So what next for him and Madrid? And what reverberations will Alonso's sacking have on...
13 Jan 42min
