The Athletic FC Podcast

A Champions League knockout classic, that Real Madrid for once lost out in!

Elimination at the hands of Bayern Munich, they’re staring at a second successive trophyless season for the first time in 16 years.

So just how broken are Real Madrid?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Dermot Corrigan and Guillermo Rai
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe
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The managerial merry-go-round has started up again!

The latest mover is Andoni Iraola, who is leaving Bournemouth at the end the season.

So what next for Iraola and the Cherries?

And how will this move impact the managerial market?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: David Ornstein, James Horncastle
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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With fewer than 60 days before the World Cup begins - the eye-watering cost of tickets remains a contentious issue.

So will this be the most expensive football tournament ever?

And if so, who is this World Cup actually for?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
Guests: Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, Henry Bushnell
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson
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After Arsenal slumped to defeat Man City closed the gap at the top of the Premier League with a statement win on Sunday.

Defeat to Bournemouth now makes it three losses in four in all competitions for Mikel Arteta's side.

So, are Arsenal losing their nerve, again?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton & James McNicholas
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Jay Beale & Guy Clarke
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Coming up today, we have a truly special interview. Manchester United legend Patrice Evra in conversation with The Athletic’s Adam Crafton.

They cover a huge amount of ground, including his relationship with ‘the boss’ Sir Alex Ferguson, the highs and lows of his Champions League final appearances and his take on whether Michael Carrick should be handed the United job permanently.

Host: Adam Crafton
Guest: Patrice Evra
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producers: Liam Warburton and Grayson Moody
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