Why Leverkusen's title is just the beginning
The Athletic FC Podcast
04/16/24
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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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Why is Klopp's Liverpool farewell faltering?
April 15, 2024
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At Anfield on Sunday, Liverpool’s terrible week got a whole lot worse.
A shock 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace has dealt a blow to Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of a second Premier League title and they have a mountain to climb in the Europa League, trailing Atalanta 3-0.
So why are Liverpool faltering at the business end of the season?
And can they still turn it round?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and James Pearce to assess and analyse where things have gone wrong for Jurgen Klopp's side having gone from potential quadruple winners to seeing his reign possibly end with a whimper.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: James Pearce and Oli Kay
Producer: Guy Clarke
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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Are Premier League matches heading to the U.S.?
April 17, 2024
•42m
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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