Barcelona 'bet the house' on their future - will it work?

The Athletic FC Podcast

11/21/23

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33m

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It doesn’t seem that long ago, that Pep’s Barcelona were the epitome of a well-run football club.

Moving on from Messi & co was always going to be difficult, but a series of failings on and off the pitch, led to a fall from grace. Only last month however, President Joan Laporta proclaimed the crisis he ‘inherited’ was over.

But, as the reigning La Liga Champions’, net debt climbs to almost £1.2bn - is everything quite as it seems at Barca?

In the second part of our series ‘Crisis Clubs’, examining the financial states of five European football clubs, Ayo Akinwolere, Matt Slater & Dermot Corrigan dig into the numbers and plot a potential way out for Barcelona.

Produced by Adonis Pratsides and Mike Stavrou

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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What Everton’s punishment could mean for Man City & Chelsea

November 20, 2023

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50m

On Friday came the news that Everton have been hit with an unprecedented 10-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules.

Leaving Everton with only four points, and in the relegation zone, despite an up-turn in recent form on the pitch...

So today, we’ll explain why Everton have been punished, what happens next & what it might mean for clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Senior football news reporter Matt Slater, Football Correspondent David Ornstein & Everton writer Patrick Boyland.

Produced by Adonis Pratsides

Additional Production: Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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Inter Milan: Winning titles, losing money

November 22, 2023

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38m

It’s been a pretty good start to the season for Inter Milan. Ticking along nicely in the Champions League and top of Serie A as they chase silverware for a fourth consecutive season...

Behind the scenes however, the picture isn’t quite as rosy. Despite increased revenues, profits are low and debts are sky-high. Add to that an outdated stadium, an ageing squad and some high-profile departures.

So, is it enough for them to just be successful on the pitch and if a takeover is the solution, are they, or any Italian club, attractive enough to buy?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Senior football news reporter Matt Slater & our Italian football writer James Horncastle.

Produced by Adonis Pratsides and Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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