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Adam Leventhal

@adamleventhal.bsky.social

Broadcaster/Journalist/Documentary maker @theathleticfc.bsky.social FWA / SJA / AIPS audio & written awards winner.

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Working on next special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod as we speak. Includes trip to Europe for some pre-season training. It'll be out on Aug 10 in usual pod places and hopefully set you up for the season with a different perspective on a vital but hotly debated aspect of football. ;)

23.07.2025 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Going to really miss so much about the ITV coverage of the TDF. Especially the lovely features.

21.07.2025 21:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Underground World of Fake Football Shirts Podcast Episode ยท The Athletic FC Presents... ยท 11/03/2025 ยท 58m

Another new kit drops ...

Special on fake football shirts on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

As part of documentary ep. asked PL clubs if they'd support cap on genuine prices to counter ffs rise

14 no reply, 4 no comments, 2: Ipswich & Brentford engaged

Listen here
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

21.07.2025 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: The Underground World of Fake Football Shirts Online searches for fake football shirts have gone up by over 500% since 2021, with the Premier league counterfeit market worth over ยฃ180m.But what damage could they be causing you and others?Adam...

Seeing all the new shirts dropโ€ฆ

The underground world of fake football shirts - pod special on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Before you go, yeah I buy fakes because clubs charge too much - I know, and itโ€™s all included in here.

๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ‘‡Give it a listen.
pod.fo/e/2b64e5

16.07.2025 09:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

Also includes Saudi international & Al Hilal opinions inc fans, Engulfed author @jamespiotr.bsky.social โ€œeveryone has their priceโ€, analysis of Trump/US geo-political relations, @kristianulrichsen.bsky.social on Middle East instability impact & much more

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13.07.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

FIFA CWC final shortly - tournament heavily reliant on WC34 host Saudi Arabiaโ€™s wealth via commercial links

โ€œAllowing (them) to make all these deals is clear indication that thereโ€™s no human rights assessmentโ€ - MEDC

Special pod in US

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

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13.07.2025 18:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

Did FIFA breach its own human rights rules giving Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup? Thatโ€™s what 3 international lawyers (inc UK KC & ex-FIFA official) believe & lodged formal complaint in May.

Explained in At what cost? Saudi Arabia & soccer on @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast.
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11.07.2025 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Cheers for the message Tom - glad you enjoyed it.

10.07.2025 08:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

Really enjoyed making this documentary with
@adamleventhal.bsky.social for
@theathleticfc.bsky.social.. a detailed and balanced examination of Saudi Arabia's involvement in football pod.fo/e/2f6765

09.07.2025 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I listened to this episode this weekend. Very well put together and interesting perspective on role of Saudi Arabia (money) in football.

@adamleventhal.bsky.social

08.07.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

Listen to ๐—”๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐˜€๐˜? ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ now ๐ŸŽง

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08.07.2025 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Gabriele, appreciate the message.

09.07.2025 05:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From Al-Hilal's Club World Cup run and Saudi Arabia being a guest nation at the Gold Cup, to FIFA's $1billion broadcast deal with DAZN.

@adamleventhal.bsky.social reports from across the U.S. on the Saudi influence โ€” on and off the pitch โ€” on the two big tournaments there this summer.

08.07.2025 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 31    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

Gold Cup final soon. Tournament promoting PIF, Riyadh Air, Aramco, Visit Saudi & w/ invitee KSA. Concacaf & FIFA - w/ CWC/PIF deal & pushing WC34 despite human rights issues - have shown their hand.

New special pod episode in US looks at complex issue.

๐ŸŽง @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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06.07.2025 20:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

Big thanks to @jessefkhoward.bsky.social on production for this one & @abipaterson.bsky.social exec producer.

Give it a listen, and share if you wish and let me know your views on the issues raised. Itโ€™s a complex issue with lots of threads.

pod.fo/e/2f6765

06.07.2025 10:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Alex, appreciate the message.

06.07.2025 09:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: At what cost? Saudi Arabia and soccer 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 ba...

๐ŸŽง At what cost? Saudi Arabia & soccer

Saudiโ€™s FIFA/Concacaf deals put brands all over CWC/Gold Cup + money behind DAZNโ€™s CWC deal.

Kingdomโ€™s WC34 drive continues.

In US to analyse the impact, inc on those under threat.

Special edition of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast.

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06.07.2025 07:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Out tomorrow am. ๐ŸŽง

05.07.2025 21:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Been to the States to work on the latest special episode of The Athletic FC podcast - went to both Club World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup.

Hereโ€™s a clue about the topic thatโ€™s discussed.

Itโ€™s released tomorrow morning. Will drop links.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

05.07.2025 08:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿ™

He defo has more x million.

13.06.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: The Most Powerful Man in World Football 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...

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ The king of football pods on the โ€œking of soccerโ€ in a battle to see who has the most air miles. @adamleventhal.bsky.social & cast of thousands* explain who FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is, how he got the job & what he wants.

*Kept in line by queen of pods @abipaterson.bsky.social

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13.06.2025 13:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: The Most Powerful Man in World Football 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...

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

@adamleventhal.bsky.social tracks his journey from son of migrants to rubbing shoulders with the world's leaders.

๐ŸŽง pod.fo/e/2e4ae8

13.06.2025 07:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With his beloved Club World Cup about to kick off this weekend, @oliverkay.bsky.social, @adamcrafton.bsky.social, @mjslater.bsky.social and @adamleventhal.bsky.social have spoken to dozens of people to gain a clearer impression of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

๐Ÿ”— www.nytimes.com/athletic/641...

13.06.2025 07:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Went to Swiss locations: home town Brig-Glis, 1st football club, Visp where predecessor Sepp Blatter was born, UEFA HQ Geneva & FIFA HQ Zurich to speak to people.

Also inc contributions from @oliverkay.bsky.social @mjslater.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
Exec Prod @abipaterson.bsky.social

13.06.2025 06:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: The Most Powerful Man in World Football 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...

From Swiss born โ€˜piccoloโ€™ - son of Italian immigrants - to most powerful man in world football.

Speaking to family, ex-colleagues & those who donโ€™t see eye to eye with him.

The rise of FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

New special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast.
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13.06.2025 06:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New special episode of The Athletic FC podcast drops tomorrow am.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

12.06.2025 21:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Why do Spurs want Thomas Frank? 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 LeventhalWit...

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐโšช๏ธ Chatted about Thomas Frankโ€™s best qualities and the biggest challenges that await him at Spurs with @adamleventhal.bsky.social & @sebsb.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Listen now ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿฝ

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10.06.2025 15:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for the message, enjoyed the chat and glad it hit the right mark.

10.06.2025 09:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Why do Spurs want Thomas Frank? 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 LeventhalWit...

I went on @TheAthleticFC podcast to talk about Tottenham, Ange, Bilbao and what happens next.

With @adamleventhal.bsky.social and @jaydmharris.bsky.social.

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09.06.2025 18:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Why do Spurs want Thomas Frank? 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 LeventhalWit...

Ange gone, Frank in.

Getting stuck into it all with โ€œlost and conflictedโ€ @sebsb.bsky.social & ready for Bees reunion at #THFC @jaydmharris.bsky.social (maybe also with Mbeumo?)

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

Pod here ๐Ÿ‘‡

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09.06.2025 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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