Chelsea have been fined more than £10m and handed a suspended transfer ban for making secret payments in relation to transfers.
So does the punishment fit the crime?
And what precedent does this for future cases such as the 115 charges Manchester City face?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater and Simon Johnson Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Is Rosenior losing the Chelsea fans already?
18/03/2026 | 34 mins.
Chelsea are out of the Champions League after an 8-2 humbling at the hands of PSG.
So where does such a damaging defeat leave head coach Liam Rosenior?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: James Allcott, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jay Harris Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou & Paul Iliffe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Will Newcastle ever be an elite club?
17/03/2026 | 34 mins.
With 12 wins, six draws and 12 defeats in the Premier League - Newcastle have been struggling to find consistency this season.
So a year on from their historic Carabao Cup win at Wembley - are Eddie Howe’s side actually progressing?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Jacob Whitehead & George Caulkin Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Mike Stavrou & Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who is to blame for Liverpool's decline?
16/03/2026 | 36 mins.
Once again, boos rang around Anfield as Liverpool drew 1-1 with Spurs.
After missing the chance to go 4th, is it Champions League qualification or bust for Arne Slot?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Adam Crafton & Simon Hughes Executive Producer: Guy Clarke & Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview: Man United vs Aston Villa
13/03/2026 | 44 mins.
Manchester United welcome Aston Villa to Old Trafford for a massive game in the race for Champions League football.
Can the Red Devils bounce back from their first loss of the Michael Carrick era against the out of form Villains?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Tim Spiers & Mark Critchley Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Zealand