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
Howard Webb faces a massive uphill battle with officiating standards
As Howard Webb pushes for diversity in the officiating ranks, the real …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea transfer news: Fans react as Blues open talks for Danny Welbeck
Chelsea opening talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck has sent football …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea's US tour isn't about marketing — it's an audition for seven kids
Enzo Maresca has included seven Cobham academy graduates in Chelsea's pre-season tour. …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Is Alfred Johansson ready for the Scottish Premiership grind?
Alfred Johansson takes the helm at Motherwell, but can his analytical background …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea pursuing Danny Welbeck is a confusing tactical gamble
Chelsea's interest in Danny Welbeck reveals a disconnect between their youth-focused transfer …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Francesco Camarda is ready and Rafael Leão looks like toast
Francesco Camarda is turning heads with a brace against Celtic, but the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Andrea Pirlo's coaching career is currently dead on arrival
Andrea Pirlo's pursuit of the Italy manager job has been derailed by …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Roberto De Zerbi is already putting his stamp on this Tottenham side
Roberto De Zerbi's tenure at Tottenham is off to a competitive start, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Liverpool’s defensive crisis needs an immediate fix
Liverpool's defensive depth is in flux, with Joe Gomez injured and new …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Tottenham win in New Zealand but Roberto De Zerbi's real test lies ahead
Tottenham opened their pre-season tour with a 2-0 win over Auckland FC …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Levi Colwill's ACL nightmare is over, but Chelsea's defensive test begins now
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has opened up on his ACL injury ordeal …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Spain vs Argentina final brawl shows why tension broke the World Cup record
43 fouls and 9 yellow cards paved the way for the explosive …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Slavko Vincic's retirement is a statistical anomaly
Slavko Vincic retires at his peak, leaving behind a 92% call accuracy …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Infantino is gaslighting a fanbase that knows better
Gianni Infantino is gaslighting the world, dismissing legitimate criticisms of FIFA's tournament …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal's audacious Vinicius Jr move faces high-stakes contract reality
Arsenal have launched an inquiry for Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, testing the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Real Madrid's move for Yan Diomande proves Xabi Alonso is redesigning the transition
With Yan Diomande agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid as PSG step …
2 months, 4 weeks agoIraola's Bournemouth debut proved they are one center-back away from trouble
Andoni Iraola has Bournemouth playing fast, but their defense is a house …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal prepare £70m Bruno Guimaraes bid as Newcastle stand firm
Arsenal are preparing a £70m offer for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Here …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Manu Kone is the midfield upgrade Ten Hag desperately needs
Manchester United are shifting their recruitment strategy with the pursuit of Manu …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Vinicius Junior and the high-stakes dance of a Madrid exit
As rumors of a high-stakes move to Arsenal intensify, we examine the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago