Do shirt numbers still matter?

On Sunday, The Athletic broke the world exclusive that USA striker Folarin Balogun's ban for the USMNT's round of 16 tie against Belgium had been suspended.Adam Crafton and Dan Sheldon, who broke the news, join Ian Irving and Cerys Jones to look back on the controversy, which inc ...  Show more

Argentina are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after an incredible comeback win against Egypt.Emma Paton is in the studio alongside The Athletic’s Mark Critchley and Liam Twomey to discuss how Lionel Scaloni’s side are able to look unconvincing, yet still win. James ...  Show more

Who would you start, sub or sell between Mbappe, Haaland & Vini Jr? We cover this and many more in this episode!<hr>

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Hugh Woozencroft is joined by Gregor Robertson, Alyson Rudd and Jonathan Northcroft. In a big week for both North London sides, they debate whether Gareth Bale's impending move back to Tottenham suits both parties and whether Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang re-signing with Arsenal s ...

The Athletic's Amy Lawrence and James McNicholas join host Ian Stone to discuss Freddie Ljungberg's first week in caretaker charge of Arsenal. Plus, Arsenal's original Super Swede Anders Limpar joins them with the inside track on the new boss.Subscribe to The Athletic using the s ...  Show more

Has Pep ruined football? Arsenal’s proper squad, the leagues most adaptable players and ‘treadmill to oblivion’.

Martin Samuel, Gregor Robertson and Henry Winter join Tom Clarke to reflect on a show of squad strength from Arsenal and City. Are the G ...