What happens when the best clubs in world football collide? We're about to find out in as the Club World Cup kicks off in the USA.

Big names like Lionel Messi, Real Madrid, and Bayern Munich will all be there. But what about the teams you don't know so well?

The Athletic was granted Access All Areas to South Africa's super club: Mamelodi Sundowns, one of the four African teams taking part in the tournament.

Winners of the last eight Premierships, 15 in all, Sundowns are unstoppable.

So what makes up this club, what are their values and who are the names to look out for?

Listen as The Athletic head to South Africa to meet the Sundowns...

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There’s been a lot of noise around Arsenal’s pursuit of Martin Zubimendi, but the North London club regard the deal as done.

Ayo Akinwolere is joined by David Ornstein and Duncan Alexander to discuss Arsenal's summer business including the potential arrival of Kepa Arrizabalaga and their ongoing hunt for a striker.

Plus, David reveals the latest on Manchester United and Liverpool's recruitment after the mini transfer window came to a close on Tuesday night.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

Guests: David Ornstein, Duncan Alexander

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Tottenham Hotspur have sacked the manager who delivered a first trophy in 17 years.

So, why have they sacked Ange Postecoglou and why do they want Thomas Frank to replace him?

Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Jay Harris and Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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After signing Wolves’ Matheus Cunha for £62.5million, Manchester United have made an opening bid of £55m to sign Bryan Mbuemo from Brentford.

So, with no European football, how are United still drawing the big names - and are they at risk of breaching PSR after their lowest top flight league finish since 1974?

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: Carl Anka, Mark Critchley, Conor O'Neill

Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead & Guy Clarke

Producer: Jay Beale

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The transfer window is open and Liverpool are after one European football’s brightest talents as they look to complete a deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.

And it’s not just the champions who are active, Man City are making moves of their own with a fee agreed for AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders is on his way, who will be next?

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: David Ornstein, Phil Hay and James Pearce

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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PSG have finally got their hands on the Champions League trophy after beating Inter 5-0 in the final in Munich on Saturday night.

So, how did they do it and are they set to dominate European football?

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Host: Adam Leventhal

With: James Horncastle, Adam Crafton and Liam Tharme

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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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

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Chelsea have won a trophy and have Champions League football next season.

So, has Enzo Maresca proven the doubters wrong?

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Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Simon Johnson and Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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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

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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

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