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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's Amy Lawrence, Raphael Honigstein and Ed Malyon to look at the future of the mother of all football tournaments - the FIFA World Cup. Will Qatar hosting in winter and the expansion to 48 teams in 2026 ruin the World Cup as we know and love it? With yet more allegations of corruption surfacing can we really take the tournament seriously anymore? Or will the W...

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Mark Chapman is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Ed Malyon for a look at how broadcasters and the billions they pour into the game will emerge from this period of uncertainty, how reliant the clubs are upon them, whether the Premier League are ready to innovate to safeguard their future by going direct to consumers, and how all of the above may effect our community clubs lo...

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In a brand new show brought to you by The Athletic Mark Chapman is joined by David Ornstein, George Caulkin and Ed Malyon to discuss the current state of football, debate some of the biggest issues affecting our favourite sport, and hopefully work out how it could be improved upon its return. We start with the Premier League, and in particular the so-called big six.  Has the league created a power...

The Athletic's Mark Chapman, David Ornstein & Matt Slater discuss the latest detail they have from inside the game in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. Hear how players now broadly accept the idea of playing behind closed doors and understand the role they can play in the community. David also reveals that many players are open to wage deferrals whilst players lower down the pyramid are be...

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The Athletic's David Ornstein, Mark Chapman & Matt Slater discuss how the Coronavirus could effect football clubs at all levels, from Liverpool lifting the Premier League trophy in an empty stadium to the possibility of lower league clubs folding and the Italian league being cancelled all together. The Athletic's Tim Spiers adds to David's story on Wolves’ pursuit of a new sporting director an...

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In an exclusive interview the former Liverpool & Tottenham Sporting Director Damien Comolli speaks to The Athletic's David Ornstein and they cover:   Why he signed Jordan Henderson and how the signing played a part in him eventually being sacked His regret at how he and Liverpool handled the Suarez racism case Why Spurs should erect a statue of Daniel Levy What Mourinho needs to do to avoid it...

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In an exclusive interview, Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein speak to the CEO of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor about a range of issues affecting the game, the professional players he represents and the organisation he leads. Topics discussed included; his salary, the winter break, the plight of clubs such as Bury & Bolton, dementia...

Mark Chapman and The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein sit down with Chris Hughton to discuss how the role of a top level manager has evolved, recent job offers, his surprise with how it ended at Brighton and what a manager does when out of work. In an exclusive, David speaks to the Premier League's hottest striker - Danny Ings - about his chances of playing for England at Euro 2020...

The Athletic's David Ornstein gives Mark Chapman the inside track on how Manchester United went from flirting with Josh King only to end up with Odion Ighalo on deadline day. There is also an update from inside Arsenal including detail on what Arteta is doing to unite the squad, the players that have made the best impression on their new boss so far, and some insight into their evolving relationsh...

Adam Leventhal wraps up all the big headlines from one of the most eventful and surprising Deadline Day's in recent memory. To catch up with all of today's Deadline Day hourly podcast updates, featuring in-depth discussions about Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham and more; use the promo code 'transferpod' for a 40% discount and subscribe to The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

It's Deadline Day and Adam Leventhal checks in with David Ornstein to find out exactly which clubs he'll be keeping a close eye on...Remember, all-day from 9AM up until the close of the window, Athletic subscribers will receive an HOURLY podcast update from Adam and our network of reporters across the UK and beyond! You can still subscribe to The Athletic for a 40% discount by using the promo code...

1. Liverpool transfers that never happened - 1:52 2. How much is Richarlison worth? - 6:50 3. Wolves latest - 9:20 4. Can Bruno stand the heat? - 10:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1. Bruno Fernandes breakthrough - 00:01 2. Ed Woodward & protests - 6:40 3. Pablo Mari - 9:50 4. Steven Bergwijn - 14:30 5. Takeover at St James Park? - 15:40 6. In Other News - 20:10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacqui Oatley is joined by The Athletic's Norwich writer Michael Bailey and West Brom writer Steve Madeley, to discuss how two clubs, separated by only one place in the football league pyramid, have approached the January transfer window... Plus updates on Giovani Lo Celso at Spurs, Fernandinho's future at Manchester City and movement at West Ham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

The Athletic's Football Correspondent David Ornstein exclusively reveals to Mark Chapman how Manchester United's enquiry to sign Kévin Augustin was too late and not strong enough to see off Leeds United's bid for the player. There is also an update on United's pursuit of Bruno Fernandes and other targets. A new name is linked to the proposed takeover at Newcastle and The Athletic's Liam Twomey joi...

1. Edinson Cavani - 00:01 2. Where does the blame lie? - 5:20 3. Fallen Angel Gomes - 8:40 4. Bruno Fernandes update - 12:30 5. Raul Jimenez? - 17:00 6. Pablo Mari - 19:50 7. Eriksen out Bergwijn in? - 21:50 8. Daniel Sturridge - 23:25 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can players ever get their dream move just by being nice?... Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's senior writers Stuart James and Dominic Fifield to shed some light on the lengths players/agents will go to engineer moves away in the transfer window... Robbie Savage downing tools, Arsene Wenger's change of heart and more... Plus, will Liverpool be forced into the market by Sadio Mane's injury...

Adam Leventhal quizzes The Athletic's Leicester writer Rob Tanner on the club's plans for life after Jamie Vardy! Find out how their recruitment has changed since that fairytale title-winning season and if the Foxes are prepared for a summer of interest in breakthrough stars like James Maddison and Wilfred N'Didi... Plus, could Dimitri Payet really be on his way back to West Ham, is Danny Rose lea...