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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories from the world of football, told by the best journalists in the business. Cutting through the noise to tell you what’s really happening and why it matters.
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Should Mainoo start at the Euros?
A few months ago Kobbie Mainoo had not played a minute for his club at senior level let alone his country.
Now at just 18, he is one of Manchester United’s best players - and after a man of the match performance for England last night Gareth Soutgate was full of praise
So how has one so young been able to establish himself at the highest level so quickly?
And in terms of Euro 2024, has it gone beyond Mainoo just being in the squad for England - does he need to start?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Manchester United writer Carl Anka, who is also on our Talk of the Devils podcast, data writer and part of The Athletic Football Tactics Podcast, Mark Carey, and Michael Bailey, who was at Wembley for us last night.
Produced by Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Is Thiago Motta the next great coach?
Thiago Motta, the mastermind behind Bologna's unlikely push for a Champions League spot, is seen as one of the most impressive up-and-coming managers.
With plenty of clubs looking for a new head coach this summer — could Motta be ready for a move to one of European football’s elite?
Also where might Roberto De Zerbi end up & how much will his style influence the roles he could be offered?
Produced by Jay Beale.
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Will Endrick be football's next superstar?
For anyone that didn’t know about him already, 17-year-old wonderkid Endrick introduced himself with a winner against England at Wembley on Saturday.
So how good is Brazil's next big thing - and where will he fit in at Real Madrid when he completes his move to the Bernabeu this summer?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Brazilian football writer Jack Lang, Nick Miller, who conducted Endrick's first interview with a UK media outlet as well as Junior Spanish Football Editor Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to discuss.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Related articles:
Endrick delivers a preview showing of history to leave Brazil salivating for more - The Athletic
Meet 15-year-old Endrick: 5ft 6in tall, left-footed and the next big thing in Brazilian football - The Athletic
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Can anyone stop England or France at Euro 2024?
It’s just 84 days until the European Championships begin in Germany - so we are looking ahead to Euro 2024, with a particular focus on two of the favourites; France & England.
Host Michael Bailey is joined by England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke, PSG and Fulham writer Peter Rutzler, plus data writer Thom Harris.
Produced by Mike Stavrou.
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Is PSR doing more harm than good?
Following Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules earlier this week, Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater as well as Tim Spiers.
The panel debate the sanction handed down to Forest, following on from Everton's own six-point deduction with the Goodison Park outfit set to receive a further punishment in due course.
Plus, there's analysis of the impact of points deductions through the course of an ongoing season before assessing the impact the regulations could have on the summer's transfer window before getting to the role an independent regulator could have on the game.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Related articles:
The season of asterisks – PSR rulings have created a Premier League campaign like no other - The Athletic
What is the independent football regulator? Why has it been brought in? What powers does it have? - The Athletic
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How long will Newcastle's faith in Eddie Howe last?
Once again Newcastle United will finish the season trophyless, and currently sit 10th in the Premier League.
There have been question marks over finances, transfers and team selection.
But if the belief in manager Eddie Howe remains strong, how long will the faith remain?
Producer: Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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