The Athletic FC Podcast

Manchester United are working to finalise a deal for Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.His performances in Italy have earned him a spot in the Dutch squad for the Euros. So is Zirkzee an upgrade on Unite...

9 Jul 202436min

England are through to the semi-final at Euro 2024 after seeing off Switzerland on penalties. Yet for Gareth Southgate’s side there were familiar problems in Dusseldorf with Harry Kane again strugglin...

8 Jul 202437min

Just weeks after considering managerial replacements, Manchester United have extended Erik ten Hag’s contract until 2026.With so much structural change at the club, is this a genuine show of faith in ...

5 Jul 202434min

Try as he might, Cristiano Ronaldo is still waiting for his first goal at Euro 2024, despite having 20 shots at goal during the tournament so far.Maybe, time is finally catching up with the 39 year ol...

4 Jul 202439min

Tottenham have won the race for teenage sensation Archie Gray, seeing off competition from the likes of Brentford and Borussia Dortmund.Leeds United said they were heartbroken after seeing him go - so...

3 Jul 202430min

Less than a month into this summer’s transfer window, one crucial deadline has already passed as club’s scrambled to comply with PSR.Amongst those were Newcastle United, so how did they find a way to ...

2 Jul 202433min

England have squeezed through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 thanks in part to a moment of genius from who else but Jude Bellingham.It was an underwhelming performance, but post match the England ...

1 Jul 202429min

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,...

28 Jun 202435min