The Athletic FC Podcast

Two years on from Senegal ending their wait for glory, AFCON returns this weekend.Does this year's tournament represent Mohamed Salah’s best chance to finally lay claim to being King of the Continent?...

11 Jan 202441min

Last summer, the list of high-profile players leaving some of Europe’s biggest clubs to join the Saudi Pro League seemed to get longer by the day…What started with a multi-million-pound pursuit of Cri...

10 Jan 202430min

So Tottenham have agreed a loan deal for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner.A player who  - it’s fair to say - was a disappointment at Chelsea.But if the German international fits the profile and style Sp...

9 Jan 202432min

Arsenal were beaten 2-0 at home yesterday by Liverpool in the FA Cup. That was despite creating a number of good chances and having relative ‘control’ of the game throughout...Something Gunners' fans ...

8 Jan 202435min

The Weekend Preview returns for 2024 with an FA Cup special.Headlining the show is the first Tyne-and-Wear derby since 2016, as a wounded Newcastle head to their local rivals Sunderland.Meanwhile, the...

5 Jan 202445min

Victory last night means Real Madrid have reached the halfway stage of La Liga as league leaders on goal difference.But in terms of stability, resources and recruitment they look miles ahead of everyo...

4 Jan 202439min

Now that Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment in Manchester United has finally been confirmed, how will this impact the club’s January window?Even if players are sold, is spending even possible given FFP co...

3 Jan 202438min

Adam Leventhal returns to preview the last set of games before Christmas.First up, a Christmas cracker at the top of the table, with Arsenal visiting Anfield. The Gunners lead the league but are witho...

22 Des 202351min