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The World Cup's dark shadow
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Qatar has hosted the 'best group stage ever' at a World Cup. But what about all of the issues off the field of p…
3 years, 5 months ago
The cult of Lionel Messi
The Athletic's Abi Paterson is in Doha, Qatar at the World Cup and has a few burning questions regarding a player who many consider as the greatest f…
3 years, 5 months ago
Kane, Giroud, Richarlison: what makes a World Cup no.9?
Adam Leventhal is joined by James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein & Jack Pitt-Brooke to debate and analyse the values and importance of a no.9 in inte…
3 years, 5 months ago
Bellingham brilliance sets up France showdown
As Jude Bellingham played the starring role in England's 3-0 last 16 win over Senegal join Adam Leventhal from the Al Bayt Stadium for all the reacti…
3 years, 5 months ago
Messi's 1000th, Southgate's selection headache & hope for USA in 2026
Host Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's England writers Oli Kay and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss England manager Gareth Southgate's starting X…
3 years, 5 months ago
South Korea stun Portugal, Suarez’s tears & USA vs Netherlands preview
Host Adam Leventhal is joined by Athletic writers Jay Harris and Paul Tenorio to discuss the drama on the final day of the group stages and also look…
3 years, 5 months ago
Germany & Belgium head home, Japan top Group E & Suarez v Ghana
Adam Leventhal is joined by Oli Kay and Michael Cox following another dramatic night in Qatar with two European heavyweights in Germany and Belgium e…
3 years, 5 months ago
Messi & Argentina march on, Poland limp through, and prepare for pre-match penalties in 2026
The Athletic's Adam Leventhal, James Horncastle and Adam Crafton react to Argentina's 2-0 win over Poland on Wednesday night that saw both teams make…
3 years, 6 months ago
Rashford’s resurgence, Pulisic puts USA through & politics dominates Iran discourse
That’s a wrap for Groups A and B. England sailed past Wales with a resounding 3-0 win, courtesy of a remarkable Marcus Rashford brace and goal from P…
3 years, 6 months ago
The goals show, Cristiano Ronaldo upstaged & England v Wales preview
Ahead of the finale of Group B, Adam Leventhal is joined by David Ornstein and Matt Slater on Day 10 of the Qatar World Cup.
Matt reflects on attendin…
3 years, 6 months ago