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The Athletic FC Podcast

Can Chelsea afford another January spending spree?

Dec 12, 2023
41:15

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  • Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino expresses the need for more players in the transfer window, highlighting areas for improvement like goalkeeper, striker, and fullbacks, raising questions about the impact of a second year outside the Champions League and the stability of the squad.
  • Chelsea's transfer strategy, focused on investing in young players, has created a financial consideration for the club, with concerns about high fees, potential resale values, players' performances, and injuries.

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State Farm initiative promotes coverage of women's sports

State Farm created Ensuring Coverage, an initiative aimed at increasing media coverage of women's sports. The initiative expanded the coverage of the biggest stage in women's soccer, providing real-time and behind-the-scenes reporting by women's sports journalists. Through this initiative, State Farm aims to elevate women's sports and share more stories that matter. Fans can access behind-the-scenes videos, daily newsletters, live coverage, news stories, and more through the Ensuring Coverage platform on The Athletic.

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