Does the rise of illegal streaming pose an existential threat to football?

To answer that question, Adam Leventhal has spent the last six months looking into the culture, crime and crisis associated with pirating live football matches.

In this special episode of The Athletic FC Podcast you'll hear undercover reporting and behind the scenes access to police investigations, including how the world's largest illegal sports streaming platform was taken down.

We get the takes of match-going fans, and ask if 'Premflix' is the future of Premier League broadcasting?

If you're an Athletic subscriber you can have your say here.

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Please note that the documentary has content some listeners may find upsetting.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Mixing: Jay Beale

Producer: Abi Paterson

Featuring footage from Amazon, Sky Sports, tallkSPORT, Leaders.

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Referees are integral to football. But with every decision scrutinised, why would anyone want to be a referee?

The Athletic has been given insider access to the life of Premier League referees. From a gruelling pre-season training camp to matchday, join Adam Leventhal as he finds out what it takes to take command of the football pitch.

We'll explain the new laws you'll see this season and the refs will explain why they should benefit the game.

You'll hear from PGMO chief, Howard Webb, current Premier League refs Andy Madeley and Peter Bankes, the latest VAR recruits, and many more.

Join us as we take you inside the world of referees.

Host: Adam Leventhal

Exec Prod: Abi Paterson

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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 July 2001, when Sol Campbell completed perhaps the most controversial move in Premier League history.

More than 20 years on, why are feelings still so strong? And was Campbell vindicated in swapping Spurs for their bitter rivals Arsenal?

Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Amy Lawrence & Danny Kelly

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producers: Guy Clarke & Lucy Oliva

Sound Design: Jay Beale

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