# Transfers that shook the world: Sol Campbell to Arsenal

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC Presents...](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-presents-1364368)
Published: 2025-08-03T05:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/220-beyond-the-headline/episode-64/
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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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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