The Athletic FC Podcast

On the eve of the World Cup getting underway there are many outstanding off-field issues to discuss.

Ahead of the tournament Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and Jay Harris to explore issues such as visas, ticketing and what success represents to each of the host nations.

Host: Adam Leventhal
With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Jay Harris
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton
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Today we're continuing our build up to The World Cup. as we assess the favourites to win the tournament - and even make some predictions too.

So who are the contenders, and who could spring a surprise this summer?

Plus, we ask former England goalkeeper Rob Green what it’s actually like to play at a World Cup.

Host: Emma Paton
Guests: Rob Green, Mark Critchley, Liam Twomey
Exec Producer: Guy Clarke
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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As the World Cup gets underway on Thursday, we're here to look ahead to which deals could happen this summer.

David Ornstein joins The Athletic FC's new signing Emma Paton as well as Jay Harris and Mark Critchley to discuss a number of the big deals that could be completed.

There's the latest on Man City's pursuit of Elliot Anderson as well as Liverpool's interest in RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande.

Plus, who are the players to watch out for at the World Cup this summer - and which are the best World Cup signings of years gone by?

Host: Emma Paton
With: Jay Harris, Mark Critchley and David Ornstein
Executive Producer: Guy Clarke
Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton
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We're delighted to welcome Emma Paton to The Athletic FC Podcast team for the World Cup.

Emma is a renowned presenter and broadcaster in the UK having worked as a presenter at Sky Sports since 2019 and will join the rest of the team, including Adam Leventhal, David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater, James Horncastle and many more from the biggest sports newsroom ever assembled.

Join us from Monday June 8th!
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With the World Cup right around the corner, The Athletic FC Tactics podcast discuss the most tactically interesting teams at this summer’s tournament.

Plus, how the favourites are looking — and… how to build a successful World Cup squad.

Host: Michael Bailey
Guests: Michael Cox, Conor O’Neill & Liam Tharme
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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