Manchester City are back on the big stage this week, specifically, 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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Gianni Infantino, FIFA president, is world football's most powerful man.

His presidency has been marked by the controversial men's World Cups in Russia and Qatar, as well as the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. But it is the newly-expanded Club World Cup that he hopes to leave as his legacy.

So, who is Gianni Infantino, where did he come from, where is he taking the game, and has he fulfilled his promises?

Join Adam Leventhal as he tracks Infantino's journey from son of migrants to rubbing shoulders with the world's leaders.

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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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