Weekend Preview: Can returning Palmer derail City's title charge?
The Athletic FC Podcast
02/16/24
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Michael Bailey and co breakdown matchweek 25 of the Premier League.
The headline clash is Saturday's late game between Manchester City and Chelsea. The last meeting was a 4-4 classic, but can Chelsea take anything away this time?
Elsewhere Luton host in-form Manchester United, who are going for their 5th win in a row, while Arsenal and Liverpool travel to Burnley and Brentford respectively hoping to keep pace at the top.
Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Tim Spiers, Nick Miller, JJ Bull
Producer: John Rogers
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Why China and Hong Kong turned on Messi
February 15, 2024
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Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami appeared to be a marketing dream for all concerned, that was before their pre-season tour of Asia.
After playing just seven minutes in Saudi Arabia and missing a ‘last dance’ with Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi failed to feature in Hong Kong with the fallout still rumbling on.
So why has Messi’s no-show caused geo-political tensions to rise and is the GOAT in danger of becoming a show pony in the final stages of his illustrious career?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton and Paul Tenorio to analyse the episode as well as dissect the wider impact on the growth of MLS.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Additional Production by Mike Stavrou
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Further reading:
‘A thuggish flamingo’: Why China turned on Lionel Messi - The Athletic
Hong Kong uproar, Messi injured and just one win: Inside Inter Miami’s Asian tour - The Athletic
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Man United want Dan Ashworth to be their new sporting director.
He has been placed on gardening leave after informing Newcastle of his desire to leave the club.
But Newcastle want a huge fee of 20 MILLION pounds to release Ashworth from his contract.
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Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Manchester United writer Laurie Whitwell and Newcastle correspondent Chris Waugh.
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