There's been two football tournaments in the United States this summer, the Club World Cup and the Gold Cup. Both with an ostensible Saudi feel, all part of grand plan to invest heavily in sport backed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Adam Leventhal has travelled to Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas to witness this soft power at play. Hear from Saudi players and fans who celebrate the exposure afforded by these tournaments, but also, crucially, those who fear its impact. All with an eye on the future when Saudi Arabia will be hosting the 2034 Men's World Cup.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Producer: Jesse Howard

Exec Producer: Abi Paterson

Featuring footage from: DAZN, Fox News, CBS News, France 24 News, FIFA

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Tony Evans, James Pearce and Simon Hughes reflect on the tragically sad news Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died at the age of 28 along with his brother Andre Silva.

The brothers were travelling by car in Spain when their vehicle left the carriageway and burst into flames in the early hours of Thursday morning.

In this episode, we pay tribute to Diogo Jota sharing memories of the person and the player. The Athletic's Tim Spiers, who covered Wolverhampton Wanderers when Jota initially moved to England also shares his memories having interviewed him a number of times during his time at Molineux.

Host: Tony Evans

With: James Pearce, Simon Hughes and Tim Spiers

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Chelsea wanted to get the majority of their transfer business done by the end of June and they have been busy! 

Coming up we’ll break down the signings so far and find out who else could arrive at Stamford Bridge before the window closes.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein, Simon Johnson

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Mike Stavrou

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Crystal Palace are battling to keep their Europa League place, while Lyon have been relegated to French football’s second tier. 

John Textor and his Eagle Football Group had stakes in both clubs last season.

So is his multi-club ownership model to blame? 

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Matt Slater, Tom Williams and Matt Woosnam

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.

Today we’re heading back to August 2012, when Arsenal captain Robin van Persie crossed a divide that had defined a Premier League era…

So why was van Persie determined to swap the Emirates for Old Trafford - and did the move ultimately prove to be Sir Alex Ferguson’s final masterstroke at Manchester United?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein, Amy Lawrence, Oli Kay & Andy Mitten

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

Sound Design: Jay Beale

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It’s still only June but Liverpool have already been busy in the transfer market, having signed both Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong and closing in on a deal for Milos Kerez.

Today, we break down Arne Slot’s summer rebuild and ask is there even more to come?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: David Ornstein and James Pearce

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke

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Barcelona have agreed terms to sign Nico Williams - but with their ongoing financial troubles, how can they realistically afford the Athletic Bilbao winger?

We also take a look at the other names on their summer wishlist, and the financial levers Barca may need to pull to make those deals happen.

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Pol Ballus, Phil Hay and Conor O'Neill

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Mike Stavrou and Nick Thomson

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Welcome to Transfers that shook the world, a summer series for The Athletic FC looking back on the moves that sparked fury and saw heroes become villains.

Today we’re heading back to January 2011 when Chelsea broke the British transfer record to sign Liverpool’s No.9, Fernando Torres.

So why was Torres’ move from Liverpool to Chelsea so controversial and was he a success at Stamford Bridge?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Simon Hughes and Dom Fifield

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke and Lucy Oliva

Sound Design: Jay Beale

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Nico Williams has attracted attention from all over Europe but now looks likely to end up at either Barcelona or Bayern Munich.

Matt Davies Adams is joined by The Athletic's David Ornstein and Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss the latest on Williams, the futures of Xavi Simons and Hugo Ekitike and find out why nobody in the Premier League seems to want Victor Osimhen.

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: David Ornstein, Seb Stafford-Bloor

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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Manchester City are back on the big stage this week, at the Club World Cup in the USA. 

And, with a revamped squad and no trophies to show from last season, can Pep Guardiola’s side make a statement in the States?

Host: Matt Davies-Adams

Guests: Adam Crafton, Jordan Campbell, Thom Harris

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Jay Beale

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