Podcast appearances and mentions of matt slater

Wrexham are now just one step away from the Premier League having now achieved three successive promotions from National League to Championship.How have they managed to climb so quickly and when can we expect to see them in the top flight?Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Richard Sutcliffe, Matt Slater and Felipe CardenasExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wrexham are now just one step away from the Premier League having now achieved three successive promotions from National League to Championship. How have they managed to climb so quickly and when can we expect to see them in the top flight? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Richard Sutcliffe, Matt Slater and Felipe Cardenas Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's Manchester City, Chelsea or even Bournemouth more and more Premier League clubs are sitting as part of multi-club ownership portfolios.But why?How do multi-club ownership groups work, are they purely about making money, or do they help guarantee success on-the-pitch?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater for the first of our three-part series in multi-club ownership including Matt speaking with AJ Swoboda, Managing Director in the Americas for consultancy firm Twenty First Group about the role of MCOs within the global game.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt SlaterFeaturing: AJ SwobodaExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's Manchester City, Chelsea or even Bournemouth more and more Premier League clubs are sitting as part of multi-club ownership portfolios. But why? How do multi-club ownership groups work, are they purely about making money, or do they help guarantee success on-the-pitch? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater for the first of our three-part series in multi-club ownership including Matt speaking with AJ Swoboda, Managing Director in the Americas for consultancy firm Twenty First Group about the role of MCOs within the global game. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater Featuring: AJ Swoboda Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're joined by UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy to discuss the introduction of an independent football regulator within English football.Whether it's financial mismanagement, questionable ownership, or lack of accountability - football in England has faced some huge challenges in recent years which is why the British government, wants to appoint an independent regulator.So why are the Premier League and its member clubs unhappy with the plan and are the concerns of fans really at the heart of all this, as all sides claim?Ayo Akinwolere is also joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and Phil Hay, lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Lisa Nandy MP, Matt Slater and Phil HayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by UK Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy to discuss the introduction of an independent football regulator within English football. Whether it's financial mismanagement, questionable ownership, or lack of accountability - football in England has faced some huge challenges in recent years which is why the British government, wants to appoint an independent regulator. So why are the Premier League and its member clubs unhappy with the plan and are the concerns of fans really at the heart of all this, as all sides claim? Ayo Akinwolere is also joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and Phil Hay, lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Lisa Nandy MP, Matt Slater and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an emergency episode of Full Time. On Sunday, Chelsea officially announced the transfer of U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma from the San Diego Wave for a record fee of $1.1 million. Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the deal, from the timeline of Girma's transfer request to the chain reaction around the globe. Jessy Parker Humphreys joins from Stamford Bridge where Girma was unveiled ahead of Chelsea's WSL match against Arsenal. Then, Matt Slater unpacks the business and economics of this historic transfer. Before closing out, Tamerra and Meg discuss listeners' burning questions about the stunning move, and what it means to see one of the biggest USWNT players leave the NWSL. _______________Articles mentioned on the show:Chelsea and San Diego finalizing record $1.1 million transfer for USWNT's Naomi Girma: SourcesUSWNT's Naomi Girma completes Chelsea move for record transfer fee in women's soccerThe first $1m female footballer will be a defender and that feels just rightUSWNT defender Naomi Girma as $1m transfer pioneer should surprise nobody_______________HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra GriffinGUESTS: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Matt SlaterPRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-HughesVIDEO PRODUCER: Lia GriffinEXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen_______________Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.comFollow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltimeSubscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's an emergency episode of Full Time.  On Sunday, Chelsea officially announced the transfer of U.S. women's national team defender Naomi Girma from the San Diego Wave for a record fee of $1.1 million.  Hosts Tamerra Griffin and Meg Linehan break down the deal, from the timeline of Girma's transfer request to the chain reaction around the globe.  Jessy Parker Humphreys joins from Stamford Bridge where Girma was unveiled ahead of Chelsea's WSL match against Arsenal. Then, Matt Slater unpacks the business and economics of this historic transfer.  Before closing out, Tamerra and Meg discuss listeners' burning questions about the stunning move, and what it means to see one of the biggest USWNT players leave the NWSL.  _______________ Articles mentioned on the show: Chelsea and San Diego finalizing record $1.1 million transfer for USWNT's Naomi Girma: Sources USWNT's Naomi Girma completes Chelsea move for record transfer fee in women's soccer The first $1m female footballer will be a defender and that feels just right USWNT defender Naomi Girma as $1m transfer pioneer should surprise nobody _______________ HOSTS: Meg Linehan, Tamerra Griffin GUESTS: Jessy Parker Humphreys, Matt Slater PRODUCER: Theo Lloyd-Hughes VIDEO PRODUCER: Lia Griffin EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Emily Olsen _______________ Get in touch: fulltime@theathletic.com Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @tafulltime Subscribe to the Full Time newsletter here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, The Athletic's Matt Slater joined us to discuss Manchester United's lack of spending power as part of a wider INEOS trend. Finn Harps' manager and CEO joined us to share their ambitious plans for the Donegal club. And after facing his former side at the Aviva on Saturday, Ross Molony dialled in from Bath. And that's where we take our Bite this morning, with the start of that Ross Molony chat, and then into a discussion around the social media abuse that's forced Leinster to take action. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning on the show, The Athletic's Matt Slater joined us to discuss Manchester United's lack of spending power as part of a wider INEOS trend. Finn Harps' manager and CEO joined us to share their ambitious plans for the Donegal club. And after facing his former side at the Aviva on Saturday, Ross Molony dialled in from Bath. And that's where we take our Bite this morning, with the start of that Ross Molony chat, and then into a discussion around the social media abuse that's forced Leinster to take action. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Another week, another beaten opponent and another milestone notched for Nottingham Forest. They made history with six wins on the bounce with their 3-0 victory away at Wolves. So how have Nuno Espirito Santo's side gone from fighting relegation & PSR last campaign to being one of the very best sides in the Premier League this season? Host: Ian Irving Guests:  Paul Taylor, Tim Spiers, Matt Slater, Mark Carey Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Video Producer: Liam Warburton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, another beaten opponent and another milestone notched for Nottingham Forest. They made history with six wins on the bounce with their 3-0 victory away at Wolves.So how have Nuno Espirito Santo's side gone from fighting relegation & PSR last campaign to being one of the very best sides in the Premier League this season?Host: Ian IrvingGuests:  Paul Taylor, Tim Spiers, Matt Slater, Mark CareyExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Mike StavrouVideo Producer: Liam Warburton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week across The Athletic we're focusing on the people that own the 20 clubs that make up the Premier League.So who are they? How much does it cost? and what do they get in return?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater and Adam Crafton is assess and debate how the nature of Premier League ownership has changed since the league's inception.Phil Buckingham also drops in to discuss his article on how much each ownership group has invested since taking control of their respective clubs as well as the impact the likes of Abu Dhabi's wealth has had at Manchester City.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Phil BuckinghamExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week across The Athletic we're focusing on the people that own the 20 clubs that make up the Premier League. So who are they? How much does it cost? and what do they get in return? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by Matt Slater and Adam Crafton is assess and debate how the nature of Premier League ownership has changed since the league's inception. Phil Buckingham also drops in to discuss his article on how much each ownership group has invested since taking control of their respective clubs as well as the impact the likes of Abu Dhabi's wealth has had at Manchester City. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater, Adam Crafton and Phil Buckingham Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Tuchel is set to become the new manager of England. The news broke on Tuesday night, but Jack Pitt-Brooke pounced into action, he joins us to explain the thinking.  There was some Nations League football too. Pol Ballus watched Spain beat Serbia,while I greatly enjoyed another battling performance from Scotland and their fans' merciless treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo. Plus, in words that sports writers have never before been able to type, Sir Alex Ferguson is going to lose his job at Manchester United. Adam Crafton has more on his big story.  And Arsenal are looking for a new manager of their women's team. Charlotte Harpur broke that one for us and she explains why it's all over for Jonas Eidevall.   Need something to read? La Liga president Javier Tebas has been sounding off about FIFA and Matt Slater is here to explain all:  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5845608/2024/10/15/club-world-cup-fifa-criticism/  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Pol Ballus, Carl Anka, Adam Crafton and Charlotte Harpur  Producer: Tom Fuller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo takes Jack Lang, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams on a voyage across the international break.Plenty of news in the world of club football with Jurgen Klopp becoming the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull. It hasn't gone down well. We speak to the man who wrote the book on Klopp - Raphael Honigstein.Man City's case against the Premier League on associated party transactions reaches a conclusion. Matt Slater tells us who came out on top and whether this means anything for the 115 charges.We also pay tribute to the retiring Andres Iniesta and examine what seems to be a bit of a mess in France revolving around Griezmann and Mbappe.Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: England Greece memories (05.30)• PART 2a: Klopp joins Red Bull, with Raphael Honigstein (14.00)• PART 2b: Andres Iniesta retires (28.00) • PART 2c: Griezmann versus Mbappe (31.00)• PART 2d: Wales and Scotland's hopes this weekend (39.00)• PART 3: Man City's APT case with Matt Slater (46.00)• PART 4: CONMEBOL - the Paqueta case (55.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo takes Jack Lang, Charlie Eccleshare and Tom Williams on a voyage across the international break. Plenty of news in the world of club football with Jurgen Klopp becoming the Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull. It hasn't gone down well. We speak to the man who wrote the book on Klopp - Raphael Honigstein. Man City's case against the Premier League on associated party transactions reaches a conclusion. Matt Slater tells us who came out on top and whether this means anything for the 115 charges. We also pay tribute to the retiring Andres Iniesta and examine what seems to be a bit of a mess in France revolving around Griezmann and Mbappe. Produced by Charlie Jones and Jay Beale. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: England Greece memories (05.30) • PART 2a: Klopp joins Red Bull, with Raphael Honigstein (14.00) • PART 2b: Andres Iniesta retires (28.00)  • PART 2c: Griezmann versus Mbappe (31.00) • PART 2d: Wales and Scotland's hopes this weekend (39.00) • PART 3: Man City's APT case with Matt Slater (46.00) • PART 4: CONMEBOL - the Paqueta case (55.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme cast their eye over a smorgasbord of football issues.After the confirmation that Rodri has damaged knee ligaments, Man City travel to Newcastle on Saturday. How will Pep cope without arguably his most important player for the majority of the season?Arsenal's youngsters shine in the Carabao Cup. Leicester are the next visitors to the Emirates as we ask ‘how do you stop the Gunners from corners?'Everton's takeover drama appears to finally be nearing a conclusion. The Athletic's Matt Slater tells us why the Friedkin Group are set to invest.Plus Di Canio, Chelsea v Brighton and Raphael Varane's retirement.Produced by Charlie Jones.RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Newcastle v Man City - how will City cope without Rodri? (04.30)• PART 2: Carabao Cup 3rd round round-up (16.00)• PART 3: Arsenal v Leicester, corners and time-wasting (25.00)• PART 4a: Friedkin's Everton takeover with Matt Slater (35.00)• PART 4b: Twente then Tottenham for Man United (42.00)• PART 5a: On This Day - Di Canio pushes Alcock (49.00)• PART 5b : The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo, Charlie Eccleshare, Tom Williams and Liam Tharme cast their eye over a smorgasbord of football issues. After the confirmation that Rodri has damaged knee ligaments, Man City travel to Newcastle on Saturday. How will Pep cope without arguably his most important player for the majority of the season? Arsenal's youngsters shine in the Carabao Cup. Leicester are the next visitors to the Emirates as we ask ‘how do you stop the Gunners from corners?' Everton's takeover drama appears to finally be nearing a conclusion. The Athletic's Matt Slater tells us why the Friedkin Group are set to invest. Plus Di Canio, Chelsea v Brighton and Raphael Varane's retirement. Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Newcastle v Man City - how will City cope without Rodri? (04.30) • PART 2: Carabao Cup 3rd round round-up (16.00) • PART 3: Arsenal v Leicester, corners and time-wasting (25.00) • PART 4a: Friedkin's Everton takeover with Matt Slater (35.00) • PART 4b: Twente then Tottenham for Man United (42.00) • PART 5a: On This Day - Di Canio pushes Alcock (49.00) • PART 5b : The rest of the Premier League weekend (51.00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June FIFA's new Club World Cup launches but do you know where it's being held, who's playing in it or what the format actually is? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton to discuss the tournament ahead of it's relaunch in the USA next summer with Felipe Cardenas also popping by to explain what it means for the US to host the competition. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater & Adam Crafton Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June FIFA's new Club World Cup launches but do you know where it's being held, who's playing in it or what the format actually is?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Adam Crafton to discuss the tournament ahead of it's relaunch in the USA next summer with Felipe Cardenas also popping by to explain what it means for the US to host the competition.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater & Adam CraftonExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After all the criticism over the summer, Chelsea are having a lovely time right now. Sure, Barrow are a League Two side (top of League Two though…) but a 5-0 win will boost the confidence of all concerned. They go through to the next round along with Man City, Aston Villa and Leicester.  Real Madrid spent 85 minutes making their critics eat their words and then switched off, allowing Alaves to come from three goals down to pushing hard for the most unlikely of equalisers. Carlo Ancelotti looked distinctly unamused.  And finally, Blackpool beat Huddersfield 3-0. We didn't have room for it in the show, but wanted to pay tribute to Steve Bruce somewhere. That's three wins from three for the former Newcastle boss. Need something to read? Matt Slater and Paddy Boyland have broken down the Everton takeover news with a very accessible explainer article that gives you the information you need so that you can pass it off as your own in the pub. I do this all the time, it's perfectly reasonable behaviour.  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Simon Johnson and Sam Lee Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is the bleakest of news for Manchester City fans. Rodri, the man who holds their shape together, the man they really miss when he's out, is gone for the whole season with an ACL injury. Sam Lee is here to tell us just how bad this could be for City. And how good it could be for everyone else… City aren't the only elite team to have been rocked by injury news. Barcelona's Marc Ter Stegen is out for the rest of the season too. Pol Ballus is here with more.  A deal has been agreed for the sale of Everton, but is this good news or bad news? The new owners aren't exactly doing very well over at Roma. Matt Slater tells us what he thinks about it all.  Need something to read? Gregg Evans and James Pearce have written a really interesting and balanced piece about the lack of atmosphere at Anfield, something I always noticed if I was covering a Saturday 3pm kick off there. I should say I've been there for night games and it was always amazing, but it's a fine piece. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Sam Lee, Pol Ballus, Matt Slater Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monday began a significant week in the world of football. Yes the Champions League is back, we'll get to that. But first it was all about Manchester City, whose trial against the Premier League for alleged spending breaches got under way. Matt Slater is on hand to tell us what we should and should not expect.  We also had football on Monday in the form of League One's finest: Tom Brady's Birmingham facing Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham. David Beckham was there, but so was Richard Sutcliffe. And finally as promised, the Champions League returns with just the 64 more games this time around. We look at what Tuesday has to offer.  Need something to read? Jacob Whitehead has you covered in the Man City case https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5762324/2024/09/16/manchester-city-charges-explained/  While Jessy Parker Humphreys is getting us WSL ready with some of the new faces you need to know. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5767934/2024/09/16/wsl-managers-new-season/  Host: Abi Paterson With: Matt Slater and Richard Sutcliffe Producer: Steve Hankey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He's done it again. Just as Scotland dared to believe they could take a point from Portugal, up pops You Know Who with goal number 901. It was a tough break for Scotland, though they should be used to that by now. They deserved more than to end this international week empty-handed. Spain put in a fine performance in a soggy Geneva, they were reduced to ten men early on, but rallied to beat Switzerland 4-1.  Also, we're lobbying for 20 year jail sentences for people who run onto the pitch to try to get a selfie with Ronaldo.  Need something to read? Matt Slater's Business of Football column is always excellent, lots of stuff about ticket prices, player welfare and why PSG signing up with Pernod Ricard is such a controversial move. The link is in the description.  Read more here: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5749876/2024/09/08/uefa-ticket-price-cap-player-rest/  Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Seb Stafford Bloor, Paul Tenorio Producer: Steve Hankey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Leicester City won their appeal against a Premier League charge for PSR breaches.Everton & Nottingham Forest have already been punished for financial rule breaking and Manchester City face multiple charges of their own, so how did Leicester avoid a points deduction and what does it mean for PSR?Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the complexity of Leicester's appeal and what impact it could have for PSR and the rest of the Premier League.Related article:How Leicester City avoided a Premier League points deduction and what it means for PSR - The AthleticHost: Ian IrvingWith: Matt Slater and Phil HayExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Leicester City won their appeal against a Premier League charge for PSR breaches. Everton & Nottingham Forest have already been punished for financial rule breaking and Manchester City face multiple charges of their own, so how did Leicester avoid a points deduction and what does it mean for PSR? Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer of The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay to discuss the complexity of Leicester's appeal and what impact it could have for PSR and the rest of the Premier League. Related article: How Leicester City avoided a Premier League points deduction and what it means for PSR - The Athletic Host: Ian Irving With: Matt Slater and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The late, great Eric Draven used to say that it can't rain all the time. Manchester United supporters may disagree. It's been another bad start to what might be another bad season, but Carl Anka isn't so sure. He's here with lots of reasons to be at least sort of optimistic about the future.  Can Everton be optimistic about anything? They're the real crisis club in England. We've borrowed Matt Slater from The Athletic FC podcast to assess the situation.    Got something to say? Oh, please say it, it's international week and we need the content. Post it on the app or send me an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or, you know, write a review on Apple. Need something to read? Jay Harris, the aforementioned magnificent centre-back, has written all about Ivan Toney and the unsatisfying end to his incredible story at Brentford. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Carl Anka, Matt Slater Producer: Abi Paterson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the Champions League returning it's goodbye to the group stage and that's not the only change - you'll probably notice they've dabbled with the music as well! To delve into the changes to the format Ayo Akinwolere is joined by football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay.The panel get into the the new league structure, explain why it gets called "The Swiss Model" and how it will work in practice.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and Phil HayExecutive Producer: Abi PatersonProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Champions League returning it's goodbye to the group stage and that's not the only change - you'll probably notice they've dabbled with the music as well!  To delve into the changes to the format Ayo Akinwolere is joined by football news reporter Matt Slater and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Hay. The panel get into the the new league structure, explain why it gets called "The Swiss Model" and how it will work in practice. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater and Phil Hay Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, two members of the Cardinals Front Office return to the show! Director of Baseball Administration John Vuch & Special Assistant to the GM for Player Procurement Matt Slater join Dylan Campione & Matt Potter to discuss all things STL. From the busy MLB trade deadline, looking ahead to the offseason, the daily life of a front office executive, and some trips down memory lane, the guys cover it all in 30 minutes! Thanks so much for joining us on the show again, always appreciate all the time & insight!  Great news! Side Retired is now partnered with Seatgeek! For all ticketing needs go to Seatgeek.com and use promo code SIDERETIREDPOD in all capitals for $20 off your first order!  We've got you covered from all things ranging from sporting events to concerts including MLB & Taylor Swift. Yes, this means we are officially taking you out to the ballgame!

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris into the studio after France and Portugal set up a quarter-final date in dramatic fashion. Portugal overcome Slovenia on penalties after a 0-0 draw that revolves around Cristiano Ronaldo and his obsession with scoring. How much longer can Roberto Martinez indulge his captain and how annoyed must his team-mates be? France need a late own goal to see off Belgium as they still wait for one of their own players to score from open play. Julien Laurens tells us why Didier Deschamps won't be changing his approach any time soon. And Tuesday sees the last day of last 16 action. Andreas Heidenreich explains what makes this Austria side so special as they aim to make it all the way to the final. Produced by Charlie Jones. Theme music by JJ Bull.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: Portugal progress past Slovenia with Matt Slater (02.00) • PART 2: France 1-0 Belgium with Julien Laurens (21.00) • PART 3a: Austria v Turkey preview with Andreas Heidenreich (31.00) • PART 3b: Netherlands v Romania preview (38.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris into the studio after France and Portugal set up a quarter-final date in dramatic fashion.Portugal overcome Slovenia on penalties after a 0-0 draw that revolves around Cristiano Ronaldo and his obsession with scoring. How much longer can Roberto Martinez indulge his captain and how annoyed must his team-mates be?France need a late own goal to see off Belgium as they still wait for one of their own players to score from open play. Julien Laurens tells us why Didier Deschamps won't be changing his approach any time soon.And Tuesday sees the last day of last 16 action. Andreas Heidenreich explains what makes this Austria side so special as they aim to make it all the way to the final.Produced by Charlie Jones.Theme music by JJ Bull. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Portugal progress past Slovenia with Matt Slater (02.00)• PART 2: France 1-0 Belgium with Julien Laurens (21.00)• PART 3a: Austria v Turkey preview with Andreas Heidenreich (31.00)• PART 3b: Netherlands v Romania preview (38.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £1 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further? And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Related articles: Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw - The Athletic Euro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So, England are through to the last 16 of Euro 2024 as group winners but once again were underwhelming in their 0-0 draw with Slovenia. Could turning to Cole Palmer and Kobbie Mainoo be the solutions to the puzzle Gareth Southgate needs to solve if England are to progress much further?And what did Southgate's comments post-match reveal about how he's handling the challenge of managing at this tournament?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Oli Kay and Matt Slater, who were both in Cologne as well as football tactics writer Liam Tharme to analyse whether or not England can still succeed with Southgate.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Oli Kay, Matt Slater and Liam TharmeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy ClarkeRelated articles:Gareth Southgate understands England fan reaction after objects thrown at him following Slovenia draw - The AthleticEuro 2024 and the lopsided draw affecting which teams are considered likely finalists - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's Briefing - Borussia Dortmund part company with manager Edin Terzić after he asked the club "to terminate his contract with immediate effect". German football expert Seb Stafford-Bloor tells us trouble's been brewing despite their run to the Champions League final... Meanwhile, the expanded Fifa Club World Cup continues to cause consternation, with legal action now on the cards. The Athletic's Matt Slater has the story. Plus - Sam Kerr waterworks, a new Brazilian Iron and some spicy Serie A appointments... You can get involved by posting a comment on the app, sending Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or writing a review on Apple! Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Seb Stafford-Bloor & Matt Slater Producer: Lucy Oliva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to your all-new Daily Football Briefing. All summer long, Iain Macintosh will be here each and every day and in 10 minutes, he'll tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in the football universe, with the latest from the Euros and the Copa America, as well as analysis of all the day's transfer news, managerial moves and boardroom shenanigans. He won't be doing it by himself, of course. You'll hear from David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and other expert voices from The Athletic's award-winning newsroom - and we want to hear from you too. Post a comment on the app, send Iain an email (imacintosh@theathletic.com) or write a review on Apple. Presenter: Iain Macintosh With: Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Producer: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So on Monday Premier League clubs opted to push on with plans for a hard spending limit — a de facto salary cap tied to the income of the lowest earning side in the top flight. Why do some clubs want more financial regulation? Who is pushing back against it? And could this end up with legal action? The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater joins Ayo Akinwolere to explain the concept of 'anchoring' as well as answering questions submitted by subscribers to The Athletic over the Premier League's proposed new spending controls. Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Matt Slater Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So on Monday Premier League clubs opted to push on with plans for a hard spending limit — a de facto salary cap tied to the income of the lowest earning side in the top flight.Why do some clubs want more financial regulation? Who is pushing back against it? And could this end up with legal action?The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater joins Ayo Akinwolere to explain the concept of 'anchoring' as well as answering questions submitted by subscribers to The Athletic over the Premier League's proposed new spending controls.Host: Ayo AkinwolereWith: Matt SlaterExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadProducer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salah is staying at Liverpool. David Ornstein has the exclusive. Join 'The Insiders' here Familiar foes kick-off the Champions League semi-finals. Mark Carey gears us up for Bayern Munich v Real Madrid. Premier League clubs say yes to a squad cost cap. Matt Slater explains the potential change in the way clubs fund their squads. Host: Michael Bailey Producers: Abi Paterson and Mike Zimmermann Exec Prod: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 AkinwolereWith: Matt Slater and Adam CraftonProducer: Mike StavrouExecutive Producer: Adey Moorhead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool stunned by Atalanta. James Pearce was at Anfield and reacts to how this loss can impact Liverpool's season. Villa warm up for Arsenal trip with another European win. Jacob Tanswell was on hand for Aston Villa's Europa Conference League win. And what changes are coming to the Premier League next year? Matt Slater has all the details. Host: Tim Spiers Producer: Mike Zimmermann Executive Producer: Iain Macintosh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules earlier this week, Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater as well as Tim Spiers. The panel debate the sanction handed down to Forest, following on from Everton's own six-point deduction with the Goodison Park outfit set to receive a further punishment in due course. Plus, there's analysis of the impact of points deductions through the course of an ongoing season before assessing the impact the regulations could have on the summer's transfer window before getting to the role an independent regulator could have on the game. Produced by Guy Clarke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Related articles: The season of asterisks – PSR rulings have created a Premier League campaign like no other - The Athletic What is the independent football regulator? Why has it been brought in? What powers does it have? - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following Nottingham Forest's four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League's Profitability and Sustainability Rules earlier this week, Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's senior football news reporter Matt Slater as well as Tim Spiers.The panel debate the sanction handed down to Forest, following on from Everton's own six-point deduction with the Goodison Park outfit set to receive a further punishment in due course.Plus, there's analysis of the impact of points deductions through the course of an ongoing season before assessing the impact the regulations could have on the summer's transfer window before getting to the role an independent regulator could have on the game.Produced by Guy ClarkeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadRelated articles:The season of asterisks – PSR rulings have created a Premier League campaign like no other - The AthleticWhat is the independent football regulator? Why has it been brought in? What powers does it have? - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United face Liverpool on Sunday at their iconic home Old Trafford, but the ‘Theatre of Dreams' isn't what it once was.Last week the club announced plans for a “world-class” stadium, so why is it so important to have a state of the art arena and how will a shiny modern new stadium improve results on the pitch?Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Andy Mitten, part of The Athletic's dedicated Man United podcast Talk Of The Devils, to discuss what options are opened to Manchester United when it comes to a stadium renovation or even rebuild.Produced by Guy ClarkeExecutive Producer: Adey MoorheadRelated articles:Why Manchester United might need more debt to rebuild Old Trafford - The AthleticIf Manchester United want an elite stadium, Old Trafford must be knocked down - The Athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United face Liverpool on Sunday at their iconic home Old Trafford, but the ‘Theatre of Dreams' isn't what it once was. Last week the club announced plans for a “world-class” stadium, so why is it so important to have a state of the art arena and how will a shiny modern new stadium improve results on the pitch? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Matt Slater and Andy Mitten, part of The Athletic's dedicated Man United podcast Talk Of The Devils, to discuss what options are opened to Manchester United when it comes to a stadium renovation or even rebuild. Produced by Guy Clarke Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Related articles: Why Manchester United might need more debt to rebuild Old Trafford - The Athletic If Manchester United want an elite stadium, Old Trafford must be knocked down - The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke in the middle of a week jam-packed with football. The FA Cup 5th round brings drama and an incredible display from holders Man City who win 6-2 at Luton with Erling Haaland scoring 5. Is there any way Man United can tame City at the Etihad on Sunday? Chelsea leave it late to knock out Leeds at Stamford Bridge. Hear why the criticism of Mauricio Pochettino's side this week has been overblown. Matt Slater tells us what we need to know about Everton's points deduction reduction and what it means for both them and Forest. And how likely is it we won't know the final league table when the season ends? Brentford are feeling the heat at the bottom after another defeat at West Ham on Monday. Have they let the external noise get to them? Plus Bailey, Cristiano and the Danns family tree. Produced by Charlie Jones.   RUNNING ORDER:  • PART 1: 29th February and Ronaldo suspended (01.00) • PART 2: FA Cup 5th round review - Haaland hits 5 ahead of derby (03.30) • PART 3a: Everton's points deduction reduced, with Matt Slater (28.00) • PART 3b: Reasons for Brentford to be worried (37.00)  • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00) SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS • theathletic.com/totally Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Tom Williams, Jay Harris and Adrian Clarke in the middle of a week jam-packed with football.The FA Cup 5th round brings drama and an incredible display from holders Man City who win 6-2 at Luton with Erling Haaland scoring 5. Is there any way Man United can tame City at the Etihad on Sunday?Chelsea leave it late to knock out Leeds at Stamford Bridge. Hear why the criticism of Mauricio Pochettino's side this week has been overblown.Matt Slater tells us what we need to know about Everton's points deduction reduction and what it means for both them and Forest. And how likely is it we won't know the final league table when the season ends?Brentford are feeling the heat at the bottom after another defeat at West Ham on Monday. Have they let the external noise get to them?Plus Bailey, Cristiano and the Danns family tree.Produced by Charlie Jones. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: 29th February and Ronaldo suspended (01.00)• PART 2: FA Cup 5th round review - Haaland hits 5 ahead of derby (03.30)• PART 3a: Everton's points deduction reduced, with Matt Slater (28.00)• PART 3b: Reasons for Brentford to be worried (37.00) • PART 4: The rest of the Premier League weekend (45.00)SIGN UP TO THE ATHLETIC TODAY FOR £2 A MONTH FOR 12 MONTHS• theathletic.com/totally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why has Everton's 10-point deduction for breaching profit and sustainability rules been reduced to six points?  How will the decision impact sides around them locked in a relegation battle?  What might it say about Everton's upcoming second case?  And what about outstanding charges for Nottingham Forest… and the 115 for Manchester City? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Everton correspondent Patrick Boyland. Produced by Mike Stavrou Additional production: Jay Beale Executive producer: Adey Moorhead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices