Why can’t Bayern Munich find a manager?

On Saturday, PSG will face Inter in the 24/25 Champions League final in Munich.  It will be the meeting of the oldest versus the youngest team from the knockout stage, will experience or youthful exuberance prevail? The Athletic’s Italian football correspondent James Horncastle and French football specialist Tom Williams join Ayo Akinwolere to preview the game. Can Luis Enrique’s decision to ditch the ‘superstars’ and change the culture at PSG be validated with the clubs first Champions League trophy or will Inter and Inzaghi achieve the respect they have perhaps deserved more of over the last few years?  Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: James Horncastle, Tom Williams Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea have won a trophy and have Champions League football next season. So, has Enzo Maresca proven the doubters wrong? Listener feedback survey: https://forms.gle/3Ecby2zfysRaTfFZ6 Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Simon Johnson and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Guy Clarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunderland are back in the Premier League after eight years away. So how did a club who were in League One three years ago make their way back to the top table? And crucially, can they stay there? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay, Chris Weatherspoon, Leo Pearlman Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Napoli won a second Scudetto in three years as a dramatic Serie A title race went down to the final day. So how did Antonio Conte’s side get the better of Champions League finalists Inter, despite losing their two best players? And what part did former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay play in the title triumph?  Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: James Horncastle Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aston Villa narrowly missed out on a crucial top-five finish in the Premier League—falling short after a moment of controversy at Old Trafford. So, why couldn’t Unai Emery’s side get over the line this season? And what does failing to qualify for the Champions League mean for Villa’s summer transfer ambitions? Host Ayo Akinwolere is joined by The Athletic's Jacob Tanswell and Villa expert Dan Bardell to unpack the highs, lows, and looming decisions facing the club this summer. Host: Ayo Akinwolere Guests: Jacob Tanswell, Dan Bardell Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producers: Nick Thomson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.