Adam Leventhal
@adamleventhal.bsky.social
Senior Writer & Broadcaster @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Documentary maker
FWA / SJA / AIPS audio & written awards winner 2022-25.
Documentary maker
FWA / SJA / AIPS audio & written awards winner 2022-25.
🏴☠️ Out tomorrow - Sunday ...
The Underground World of Illegal Streaming.
The latest special episode of The Athletic FC podcast.
Download in all your usual podcast places from 0600 UK.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
The Underground World of Illegal Streaming.
The latest special episode of The Athletic FC podcast.
Download in all your usual podcast places from 0600 UK.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 10:05 PM
🏴☠️ Out tomorrow - Sunday ...
The Underground World of Illegal Streaming.
The latest special episode of The Athletic FC podcast.
Download in all your usual podcast places from 0600 UK.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
The Underground World of Illegal Streaming.
The latest special episode of The Athletic FC podcast.
Download in all your usual podcast places from 0600 UK.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
To hear the full pod from @theathleticfc.bsky.social - click here: pod.fo/e/30ec6c
August 11, 2025 at 2:04 PM
To hear the full pod from @theathleticfc.bsky.social - click here: pod.fo/e/30ec6c
Nope, we’ve already covered him - you can listen to that one here: open.spotify.com/episode/2Eqq...
August 9, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Nope, we’ve already covered him - you can listen to that one here: open.spotify.com/episode/2Eqq...
Next special episode of The Athletic FC podcast is out on Sunday morning… if you can guess whose eyes these are then you’ll have a good idea what it’s all about. 👀
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
August 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Next special episode of The Athletic FC podcast is out on Sunday morning… if you can guess whose eyes these are then you’ll have a good idea what it’s all about. 👀
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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.
Here’s a clue about the topic that’s discussed.
It’s released tomorrow morning. Will drop links.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Here’s a clue about the topic that’s discussed.
It’s released tomorrow morning. Will drop links.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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.
Here’s a clue about the topic that’s discussed.
It’s released tomorrow morning. Will drop links.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Here’s a clue about the topic that’s discussed.
It’s released tomorrow morning. Will drop links.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 9:16 PM
New special episode of The Athletic FC podcast drops tomorrow (Sunday 0600 GMT).
Spent week in LA looking at political backdrop to US playing in tournament with 3 nations (Canada, Mexico & Panama) that have been in crosshairs of US President Trump.
Will post links here.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Spent week in LA looking at political backdrop to US playing in tournament with 3 nations (Canada, Mexico & Panama) that have been in crosshairs of US President Trump.
Will post links here.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
March 29, 2025 at 9:48 PM
New special episode of The Athletic FC podcast drops tomorrow (Sunday 0600 GMT).
Spent week in LA looking at political backdrop to US playing in tournament with 3 nations (Canada, Mexico & Panama) that have been in crosshairs of US President Trump.
Will post links here.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Spent week in LA looking at political backdrop to US playing in tournament with 3 nations (Canada, Mexico & Panama) that have been in crosshairs of US President Trump.
Will post links here.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
Been working on it for months so glad to finally say that latest documentary is released tomorrow am (Sunday) called ‘The underground world of fake football shirts’.
It’s a special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod.
Will post links when out.
It’s a special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod.
Will post links when out.
March 8, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Been working on it for months so glad to finally say that latest documentary is released tomorrow am (Sunday) called ‘The underground world of fake football shirts’.
It’s a special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod.
Will post links when out.
It’s a special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod.
Will post links when out.
Honoured to be audio documentary nominee at @sportsjournalists.co.uk awards for our storytelling from Guinea of Nzerekore stadium disaster on @theathleticfc.bsky.social prod by @abipaterson.bsky.social
Enjoyed listening to many of these other nominated entries - a really strong list. Good luck all.
Enjoyed listening to many of these other nominated entries - a really strong list. Good luck all.
February 28, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Honoured to be audio documentary nominee at @sportsjournalists.co.uk awards for our storytelling from Guinea of Nzerekore stadium disaster on @theathleticfc.bsky.social prod by @abipaterson.bsky.social
Enjoyed listening to many of these other nominated entries - a really strong list. Good luck all.
Enjoyed listening to many of these other nominated entries - a really strong list. Good luck all.
The Dealsheet LIVE
…at 5pm (UK) across @theathleticfc.bsky.social socials going to be joined by @david-ornstein.bsky.social @fitbathatba.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social for Deadline Day news & analysis.
If you want a question answered - drop them below & I’ll put them to the panel.
🫡
…at 5pm (UK) across @theathleticfc.bsky.social socials going to be joined by @david-ornstein.bsky.social @fitbathatba.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social for Deadline Day news & analysis.
If you want a question answered - drop them below & I’ll put them to the panel.
🫡
February 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The Dealsheet LIVE
…at 5pm (UK) across @theathleticfc.bsky.social socials going to be joined by @david-ornstein.bsky.social @fitbathatba.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social for Deadline Day news & analysis.
If you want a question answered - drop them below & I’ll put them to the panel.
🫡
…at 5pm (UK) across @theathleticfc.bsky.social socials going to be joined by @david-ornstein.bsky.social @fitbathatba.bsky.social @jonmackenzie.bsky.social for Deadline Day news & analysis.
If you want a question answered - drop them below & I’ll put them to the panel.
🫡
Looking forward to release of latest audio doc on The Athletic FC tomorrow morning, all about the transfer window & the key people that play a part in getting a deal done. It’s called ‘Anatomy of a Transfer’ & I hope you’ll enjoy it… been working on it during this window, will drop links Sunday am.
February 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Looking forward to release of latest audio doc on The Athletic FC tomorrow morning, all about the transfer window & the key people that play a part in getting a deal done. It’s called ‘Anatomy of a Transfer’ & I hope you’ll enjoy it… been working on it during this window, will drop links Sunday am.
From appearance on Sky Sports News discussing new documentary on the Nzerekore stadium disaster.
Link to doc and written article below
Link to doc and written article below
December 17, 2024 at 5:59 PM
From appearance on Sky Sports News discussing new documentary on the Nzerekore stadium disaster.
Link to doc and written article below
Link to doc and written article below
Heading onto Sky Sports News at 3:30 to discuss new documentary & written investigation on the Guinea stadium disaster for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
December 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Heading onto Sky Sports News at 3:30 to discuss new documentary & written investigation on the Guinea stadium disaster for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Amara's daughter Matenin (10) was severely injured when she fell and was stepped on by others. He hasn't to this day been able to locate his niece Mafatta (16) on right.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Amara's daughter Matenin (10) was severely injured when she fell and was stepped on by others. He hasn't to this day been able to locate his niece Mafatta (16) on right.
Spoke to many people whilst there who'd lost family members. Including Joel (left) whose two teenage nephews died and Mory (right) whose seven year old son died.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Spoke to many people whilst there who'd lost family members. Including Joel (left) whose two teenage nephews died and Mory (right) whose seven year old son died.
At end of day as sun went down when I was there, kids marked out pitch in sand behind the goal and near to main gate, and played football. Sign that life goes on, but bid for truth and justice for families only just started.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
At end of day as sun went down when I was there, kids marked out pitch in sand behind the goal and near to main gate, and played football. Sign that life goes on, but bid for truth and justice for families only just started.
Graffiti on one of the stadium walls demanding justice for those who lost lives.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Graffiti on one of the stadium walls demanding justice for those who lost lives.
Angry fans burnt police and organisers vehicles outside the ground and the local police station, which remain on road outside.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Angry fans burnt police and organisers vehicles outside the ground and the local police station, which remain on road outside.
Banner with name of organisers Alliance des Jeunes Leaders du le Foret (Alliance of Young Leaders of the Forest) & military leader of Guinea Mamady Doumbouya by main gate. Trophy bearing his name was paraded before the match.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Banner with name of organisers Alliance des Jeunes Leaders du le Foret (Alliance of Young Leaders of the Forest) & military leader of Guinea Mamady Doumbouya by main gate. Trophy bearing his name was paraded before the match.
Many that couldn't make it out through gates and avoided crushes had to try and scale walls, approximately 9-12 feet in places on inside with deeper drop onto ground outside which slants away towards road, where significant injuries occurred.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Many that couldn't make it out through gates and avoided crushes had to try and scale walls, approximately 9-12 feet in places on inside with deeper drop onto ground outside which slants away towards road, where significant injuries occurred.
Rocks had been thrown by fans on to the pitch as result of controversial decisions in latter part of match between Nzerekore and Labe. Many remained on pitch, where confrontations occurred with security forces who fired tear gas.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Rocks had been thrown by fans on to the pitch as result of controversial decisions in latter part of match between Nzerekore and Labe. Many remained on pitch, where confrontations occurred with security forces who fired tear gas.
Third and smallest gate at other end of ground (others approx 6 metres wide, this one maybe 1.5m max) where panicked fans try to get out. Hole in wall forced by fans trapped in that area.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Third and smallest gate at other end of ground (others approx 6 metres wide, this one maybe 1.5m max) where panicked fans try to get out. Hole in wall forced by fans trapped in that area.
Second gate approx 100m along perimeter wall in corner, where only one gate appeared to be able to be prised open as another significant crush occurred.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Second gate approx 100m along perimeter wall in corner, where only one gate appeared to be able to be prised open as another significant crush occurred.
Main gate with contorted metal doors in colour of Guinea, forced from hinges by pressure of crush after tear gas contributed to crowd rushing to get out.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Main gate with contorted metal doors in colour of Guinea, forced from hinges by pressure of crush after tear gas contributed to crowd rushing to get out.
🧵Nzerekore, Guinea: where one of world's worst football stadium disasters occurred on Dec 1, killing 56 (govt fig), 135 minimum (human rights groups)
Visited for @theathleticfc.bsky.social to investigate.
Links to special podcast episode & written feature at end.
Main stand
Visited for @theathleticfc.bsky.social to investigate.
Links to special podcast episode & written feature at end.
Main stand
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
🧵Nzerekore, Guinea: where one of world's worst football stadium disasters occurred on Dec 1, killing 56 (govt fig), 135 minimum (human rights groups)
Visited for @theathleticfc.bsky.social to investigate.
Links to special podcast episode & written feature at end.
Main stand
Visited for @theathleticfc.bsky.social to investigate.
Links to special podcast episode & written feature at end.
Main stand