Alex Cooper
Football Reporter
Alex Cooper reports on football from the grassroots to the elite, covering breaking transfer news, injury updates and match results across the top European leagues and international tournaments.
Articles by Alex Cooper
The Conference League is where tactical dreams go to die
The Conference League is where tactical sanity goes to die, and I …
6 months, 4 weeks agoThe Conference League Quarter-Finals are officially the chaos agent of Europe
The Conference League is where tactical sanity goes to die, and frankly, …
6 months, 4 weeks agoStop acting like the Conference League is a joke
The Champions League gets the headlines, but the Conference League quarterfinals are …
6 months, 4 weeks agoEuropa League second legs are the real main event of April
The Europa League quarter-finals are a chaotic masterclass in desperation, and the …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Spurs are flirting with disaster by hiring Roberto De Zerbi
Tottenham's pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi is a desperate, expensive, and deeply …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Amnesty’s warning casts a dark shadow over the 2026 World Cup
As the 2026 World Cup nears, Amnesty International’s warning about authoritarianism and …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Pochettino isn't walking through that door to save Spurs
Mauricio Pochettino has officially shut down rumors of a dramatic return to …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Man United's Next Big Bet: Is Ricardo Gomes the Real Deal?
Manchester United have reportedly made Sporting CP's Ricardo Gomes a primary summer …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Spurs are flirting with historical catastrophe under the current setup
Tottenham's defensive woes and tactical disconnect have reached a breaking point, making …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Sala Ruling Ends Football's Shameful Seven-Year Squabble
A French court has finally dismissed Cardiff City's £104m compensation claim against …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Sala Ruling Ends Football's Shameful Seven-Year Squabble
A French court has finally dismissed Cardiff City's long-running compensation claim against …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Tony Godden and the Value of Invisible Work
The passing of former West Brom keeper Tony Godden at 70 invites …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel is betting the house on John Stones' fitness
Thomas Tuchel has sparked debate by declaring John Stones a 'key player' …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Real Madrid face a massive decision as Endrick’s Lyon loan turns heads
Endrick's successful loan at Lyon has sparked a €60m transfer battle as …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham are betting everything on De Zerbi’s high-wire tactical act
Roberto De Zerbi is in advanced talks to take over Tottenham Hotspur …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham's 44-day fever dream is over and the cleanup starts now
Igor Tudor's 44-day reign at Tottenham has ended in predictable failure. We …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Alonso Ultimatum: 10 Factors Defining the Liverpool Succession Plan
The clock is ticking on the Arne Slot era as Liverpool face …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Allegri is playing a dangerous game with Rabiot's knee before the quarters
With the Champions League quarter-finals looming, Massimiliano Allegri is sweating over Adrien …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Liverpool are ready to go all-in on Xabi Alonso and Arda Guler
Arne Slot's tenure is hanging by a thread as Liverpool prepares a …
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Raphinha injury gives Marcus Rashford his final Barcelona audition
A Grade II hamstring tear for Raphinha has opened the door for …
6 months, 4 weeks ago