Napoli’s Aurelio De Laurentiis is one of European football’s most outspoken and recognisable owners and this week he’s been telling Adam Crafton all about his plans to revolutionise football - including a European Super Championship.
They also discuss his relationship Antonio Conte - who guided Napoli to last season's Serie A title the subject of Filmauro's 'Ag4in' documentary.
Plus, De Laurentiis shares his thoughts on the influence agents have within the game whilst also discussing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's move from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain.
This interview is also available to watch on The Athletic FC Podcast YouTube channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Preview: Man City vs Arsenal
17/04/2026 | 44 mins.
The top two face off in a massive game in the title race.
Will Man City continue their excellent recent form, or can Arsenal spring a surprise at the Etihad?
Host: Matt Davies-Adams Guests: Cerys Jones & Art De Roché Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Jay Beale & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How broken are Real Madrid?
16/04/2026 | 37 mins.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ornstein latest: Iraola, Slot's future & Liverpool transfers
15/04/2026 | 42 mins.
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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why is the World Cup such a rip-off?
14/04/2026 | 43 mins.
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 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.
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