Are Premier League matches heading to the U.S.?

The Athletic FC Podcast

04/17/24

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Last night were were reminded why the Champions League is the biggest draw in world football.

Meanwhile, FIFA seem to be stepping back in the battle to stop competitive games being taken abroad.

So, could we one day see the Premier League or La Liga decided in the USA? Or the UEFA Champions League final in Saudi Arabia?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater and Adam Crafton

Producer: Mike Stavrou

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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Why Leverkusen's title is just the beginning

April 16, 2024

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On Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen won the first league title in their 120-year history, and the celebrations were wild.

Still to play for this season; a potential treble and the chance to go the entire season unbeaten.

But is Xabi Alonso staying enough to keep his squad together next season?

Is it still even possible for this team to go to the next level and break into Europe's elite?

Or, is this as good as it gets for Leverkusen?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Raphael Honigstein, Seb Stafford-Bloor

Producer: Mike Stavrou

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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How ruthless can Arsenal be this summer?

April 18, 2024

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On Wednesday night, Arsenal's Champions League hopes were ended in Munich, in their first quarter-final at that level in 14 years.

Afterwards Mikel Arteta was left lost for words in how to console his side, while they also remain in the Premier League title race.

So how can the Spaniard ensure the Gunners season doesn't peter out, how ruthless can they be in this summer's transfer window - or should Arteta be able to get more from the squad already at his disposal?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and Art de Roche to discuss and analyse how different Arsenal could look the other side of the summer transfer window.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and Art de Roche

Producer: Guy Clarke

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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