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Gunnerblog @gunnerblog.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🚨 Galatasaray have submitted a €45 million offer for Gabriel Martinelli. Brazilian int'l not pushing to leave. If he is to depart, his expectation would be to move to one of Europe’s strongest leagues. w/ @adamleventhal.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

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Arsenal receive €45m Gabriel Martinelli offer from Galatasaray

The Athletic previously reported that Arsenal would be open to trading the 25-year-old if an attractive offer were to arrive.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Mourinho & Real Madrid, marriage in heaven or hell. Latest pod with Tim, Thom and Guillermo Watch 👀 youtu.be/x9Onwf3xq2A

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Mourinho and Madrid Mark II: Magic or madness?

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Enjoyed getting stuck into all things Chelsea on the latest episode inc bringing in the old dudes to sort things out, with @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & Tim Spiers Watch 👀 youtu.be/V6t7qbwcPlU

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Why has Chelsea's transfer strategy shifted?

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Latest @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod out now and it’s a transfer download inc Vinicius Junior latest from @david-ornstein.bsky.social plus insight from Art & Jay. Watch 👀 youtu.be/EeM29pFJmaQ

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Ornstein transfer latest: Bruno, Vini Jr & Salah

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

In addition to outlining how U.S. tried to crackdown on fakes during WC, details of record operation in UK where distribution centre was set up solely to serve spike in WC orders of five teams inc England & eventual champions Spain. Free read here www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 445,000 counterfeit items related to the World Cup — including fake football shirts

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

News: 445k counterfeit World Cup items seized in U.S. during tournament inc fake shirts & top seller Messi. Loss to industry $32m according to CBP. Record UK haul during tournament of 58k WC shirts. Full story for @theathleticfc.bsky.social here - free read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 445,000 counterfeit items related to the World Cup — including fake football shirts

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Exclusive: Two men convicted of operating Egyptian based iteration of illegal sports streaming platform Streameast - watched annually by 1.6b & that generated £7.6m in ad revenue - sentenced to 2yrs in prison. Full story for @theathleticfc.bsky.social (free read) www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

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Medical doctor and engineer given two-year sentences for roles in Streameast illegal streaming (Gift Article)

The two men were also fined in sentences handed down by the Cairo Economic Court in Egypt

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Our final live show from NYC Reflecting on Spain rising above Argentina and the transfer news to look out for over the next month before the PL kicks off With @adamcrafton.bsky.social & @david-ornstein.bsky.social in the studio www.youtube.com/live/MYVlnEL...

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Spain rule the world + Ornstein's summer transfers

YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcast

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Great for Spain, richly deserved winners and a cut above the rest. Through England lens a final that paints Thomas Tuchel’s tactics once 1 up in semi in an even worse light. To have run scared from this Argentina side is quite something. Hey ho, roll on 2030.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

News: FBI have seized over 700 illegal drones during the World Cup. Piece on the “emerging threat” and how big operation around final works. @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

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More than 700 illegal drones seized during the World Cup, says FBI (Gift Article)

Stringent anti-drone measures have been in place during the tournament

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The whole of Argentina is in Times Square. Here’s a tour.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Chance to pause and look at some of the key issues - successes, failures, Gianni, Donald, hydration breaks and so much more ... with @paultenorio.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social www.youtube.com/live/6QWGf-T...

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Has Infantino's expanded World Cup worked?

YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcast

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Argentina fans have already taken over Times Square and the final isn’t until Sunday.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Don’t ask Peter Shilton to recreate the hand of god goal. From today’s live show: m.youtube.com/watch?v=z56F...

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Today's live show here - reflecting on Spain France and building up to England Argentina www.youtube.com/watch?v=z56F...

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Spain stun France - can England overcome Argentina?

YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcast

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Gunnerblog @gunnerblog.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🚨 Leandro Trossard is close to agreeing personal terms with Besiktas, after Arsenal agreed €18m + €2m fee for 31-year-old. 3 yr deal w/ option for a 4th, salary of approx €7m p/yr. Deal in final stages. w/ @adamleventhal.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

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Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard close to agreeing personal terms with Besiktas before potential move

Trossard, who was a regular the Premier League title-winners last season, has one year left on his contract at Arsenal.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

New @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod out now … going big on the big battle of the weekend. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇳🇴 Featuring @cerysjoneswriter.bsky.social @liamtwomey.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social & Sam Lee. Watch: youtu.be/JxFyLnAMbAs Listen: pod.fo/e/446aa5

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Rehearsals/tests today at London HQ linking into studio in US pre taking @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast to NYC for final week of World Cup, where I'll be presenting alongside a host of guests. Lots of fun stuff planned (& bound to be some serious, possibly unbelievable) stuff that pops up too.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Still at the World Cup but on his way out of Arsenal. Latest on Trossard’s prospective move to Besiktas here - with @gunnerblog.bsky.social Free read here ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

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Besiktas agree €20million deal with Arsenal for Leandro Trossard move (Gift Article)

The 31-year-old forward has started all four games for Belgium so far at the World Cup.

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Gunnerblog @gunnerblog.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

🚨 Arsenal & Besiktas have agreed a €20m deal for Leandro Trossard. Besiktas would pay initial €18m +€2m add-ons for 31 y/o. Personal terms yet to be finalised. Deal unlikely to progress until after WC. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social w/ @adamleventhal.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

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Besiktas agree €20million deal with Arsenal for Leandro Trossard move

The 31-year-old forward has started all four games for Belgium so far at the World Cup.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Out now @theathleticfc.bsky.social 👀 Watch: youtu.be/4azcQekaw18 🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/43f9ea

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Are Man City paying £116m for Elliott Anderson simply so it’s not 115 (and all that number means right now)…? We cover that (properly) and all the World Cup latest on today’s @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod, with me, Tim, Cerys, Sam and @david-ornstein.bsky.social Watch 👀 youtu.be/8ZVfl4BX8m4?...

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How did Man City win the Elliot Anderson race?

YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcast

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Decision 350k Haitians in US feared. Trump admin getting bid to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians through the Supreme Court. Wrote this in April explaining fears Haitians had, treatment received & how it impacted preparation for 1st WC in 52 yrs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

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Haitians await pivotal pre-World Cup hearing over whether they have right to remain in the U.S. (Gift Article)

Haitian fans are already banned from travelling to the U.S. and this week the Supreme Court will rule on whether those living there can stay

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

New @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod has just dropped for you after groups ABC wrapped up - No! Scotland, no party? Brazil, things you got wrong re WC, @adamcrafton.bsky.social on the big issues so far & much more with Carl Anka and Cerys Jones. Listen here ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/1Q6K...

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Are Ancelotti's Brazil serious World Cup contenders?

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/06/2026

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Iran were granted permission to travel to the U.S. a day earlier for their final World Cup group game on Friday. Members of the team had complained that travel restrictions were impacting their ability to compete at the tournament. nyti.ms/4g4BCuY

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Iran’s travel restrictions into United States eased for final World Cup group game

Iran have been granted permission by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to travel to the United States a day earlier.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

News: US immigration measures eased allowing Iran extra day to prepare for final group game v Egypt in Seattle, but will still need to travel back after game. Full story - inc more on team’s #168 Minab messaging & release of AI video - for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

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Iran’s travel restrictions into United States eased for final World Cup group game (Gift Article)

Iran have been granted permission by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to travel to the United States a day earlier.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Was on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast show this morning reflecting on the World Cup action, including the Iran result against Belgium and the message the team left behind in the Sofi Stadium dressing room.

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Before Iran take on New Zealand later, you may want to read this on @theathleticfc.bsky.social. I spent 4 days with the team at their pre-World Cup training camp in Türkiye. It’s free to read, as is all the World Cup material via the app during the tournament. www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

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Inside Iran’s World Cup preparations: A 40-hour bus journey, U.S. visa issues and a switch to Mexico (Gift Article)

The Athletic's Adam Leventhal travelled to Iran's training base in Turkey and spent time following their final tournament preparations

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Guest list strong for latest episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social WC pod (inc transfer news) @david-ornstein.bsky.social @cdeccleshare.bsky.social @mjslater.bsky.social @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social @chrisbranch.bsky.social & Tim Spiers Watch: youtu.be/nmUMMfwyAWg Listen: pod.fo/e/4311cc

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Adam Leventhal @adamleventhal.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I’m not an Englishman who’s anti-Scotland. But this is why I want Haiti to win tonight (or at the very least get to enjoy their day/tournament) “Being a Haitian in America right now is pretty frightening,” Free read on @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

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Haitians await pivotal pre-World Cup hearing over whether they have right to remain in the U.S. (Gift Article)

Haitian fans are already banned from travelling to the U.S. and this week the Supreme Court will rule on whether those living there can stay

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