Why have no Premier League managers been sacked yet?

The Athletic FC Podcast

11/01/23

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Last season in the Premier League it felt like there was a manager being sacked every week. This season, it feels like the writing’s on the wall for a few struggling clubs already...

So is it a surprise that no head coaches have paid the price. And will November once again prove to be the start of 'sacking season'?

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by he Athletic’s Dom Fifiled, Duncan Alexander & Jay Harris to discuss.

Produced by Adonis Pratsides & Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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Are Real Madrid leaving Barcelona behind?

October 31, 2023

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38m

Are Real Madrid about to leave Barcelona behind, both on and off the pitch?

After losing Saturday’s El Clasico and then seeing Lionel Messi collect a record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, you can bet there were a few people at Barcelona, hankering for the old days..

Add to that, Jude Bellingham’s goals, and last night’s Kopa Trophy win — the award for the best under-21 player - it's clear Real Madrid are looking towards the future.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic’s Barcelona writer Pol Ballus, Spanish football editor Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero & tactics writer Michael Cox...

Produced by Adonis Pratsides

Additional production: Jay Beale

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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Saudi World Cup: What does it mean for football?

November 2, 2023

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33m

Following Australia's withdrawal to host the 2034 World Cup on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia has been left as the sole bidder to stage world football's showpiece event.

Matt Slater and Adam Crafton join Ayo Akinwolere to analyse how Saudi Arabia became the only bidder for the tournament, what benefit the Gulf state hosting the tournament brings to FIFA and the impact it could have on the wider football world.

Plus the panel debate the discussion around Human Rights, following the scrutiny the Qatar World Cup came under, before debating the impact it could have for the Saudi Pro League over the next 11 years before the tournament is played.

Produced by Guy Clarke

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

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