The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic FC Podcast

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Are Roma Europe's most chaotic club?

Roma have sacked a second manager in less than two months and are now in talks to bring former coach Claudio Ranieri out of retirement.So… can Ranieri stabilise the turbulent Italian club?And what is the latest on Roma’s owners, The Friedkin Group, and their proposed takeover of ...  Show more

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Are Roma Europe's most chaotic club?

Roma have sacked a second manager in less than two months and are now in talks to bring former coach Claudio Ranieri out of retirement.So… can Ranieri stabilise the turbulent Italian club?And what is the latest on Roma’s owners, The Friedkin Group, and their proposed takeover of ...  Show more

Is Project Messi working in the U.S.?

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami crashed out of the MLS Cup in the first round of the playoffs. So what now for Messi and Miami after being granted a place in the Club World Cup? Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Felipe Cardenas and Phil HayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike Stavr ...  Show more

Is Angeball working at Tottenham?

After another defeat Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou was quick to accept responsibility following their 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town.So why are the Spurs so inconsistent and what can they do to fix it? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Charlie Eccleshare and Phil Hay ...  Show more

The Preview - Liverpool vs Aston Villa

Liverpool take on Aston Villa at Anfield. One team flying high, the other begging for the international break to come just a little bit quicker. Will we see Luis Diaz down the middle again? Can Ollie Watkins actually take a big chance? And has someone explained to Tyrone Mings ho ...  Show more

Is Viktor Gyokeres ready for the Premier League?

As demonstrated in the Champions League this week Viktor Gyokeres is European football's in-form striker.The Sporting striker's hat-trick against Man City puts him on 23 goals in all competitions already this season.So, after failing to break through at Brighton, could Gyokeres f ...  Show more