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
Portugal just took a nap while DR Congo made history
Portugal stumbled through a frustrating draw with DR Congo in Houston, relying …
4 months, 1 week ago
Marcus Rashford needs to stop acting like he's bigger than United
Manchester United's transfer window is devolving into its usual nonsense, with Marcus …
4 months, 1 week ago
Gareth Southgate's tactical rigidity is suffocating the Three Lions
Gareth Southgate's conservative approach threatens England's prospects against a fluid Croatian side. …
4 months, 1 week ago
Fulham face a high-stakes summer after the Silva exit
Fulham is at a crossroads after the departure of Marco Silva. With …
4 months, 1 week ago
Messi vs Mbappe is the only World Cup narrative that matters right now
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé aren't just playing for the 2026 World …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal's summer pivot and the looming Hull City financial crisis
Arsenal shifts to a rebuild following a failed £92m pursuit, while Hull …
4 months, 1 week ago
Hearts face a brutal reality check in Champions League qualifying
Hearts have drawn a difficult opening test in the Champions League qualifying …
4 months, 1 week ago
Sturm Graz prepares for Champions League qualifying amid squad changes
Sturm Graz is navigating the transfer market with extreme caution as they …
4 months, 1 week ago
Hearts face a brutal reality check in Champions League qualifying
Hearts have been drawn against Sturm Graz in a high-stakes Champions League …
4 months, 1 week ago
Haaland and Mbappe start the World Cup with a bang
The World Cup is off to a chaotic start, with Haaland and …
4 months, 1 week ago
Cristiano Ronaldo's future after the 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo enters the 2026 World Cup with his future in flux …
4 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal eye surprise move for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali
Arsenal are considering a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali. We analyze the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Harry Power Rankings
Harry Kane leads a diverse list of high-impact stars as the 2026 …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe is the only reason to watch France right now
France's World Cup opener against Senegal highlighted a dangerous trend: individual supremacy …
4 months, 1 week ago
Argentina's reliance on Messi creates a dangerous tactical ceiling
Analyzing Argentina's win over Algeria reveals a tactical over-reliance on individual brilliance …
4 months, 1 week ago
Tottenham finalize £52 million deal for Jan Paul van Hecke
Tottenham Hotspur have secured a £52 million deal for Brighton defender Jan …
4 months, 1 week ago
Marcus Rashford’s quiet release clause is a sign of Manchester United's decline
A deep dive into the financial and tactical implications of Marcus Rashford's …
4 months, 1 week ago
Australia is walking into a buzzsaw against the USMNT in Seattle
The Socceroos face an uphill battle against the USMNT's speed and clinical …
4 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool push for 112m pound Yan Diomande amid shock midfield plans
Liverpool are aggressively pursuing Yan Diomande for 112 million pounds, but the …
4 months, 1 week ago
Mbappe and France get a reality check in World Cup opener
France's World Cup opener against Senegal was marred by a head-scratching VAR …
4 months, 1 week ago