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
Arsenal disrupt Manchester United recruitment plan in William Gomes pursuit
Arsenal have joined the race for Porto sensation William Gomes, complicating Manchester …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: West Ham United's Critical Summer Crossroads
West Ham United faces a critical juncture. From the stalled 80 million …
4 months, 3 weeks agoFIFA expanding the World Cup to 48 teams is a tactical disaster waiting to happen
The World Cup expansion is a tactical nightmare designed for sponsors, not …
4 months, 3 weeks agoFrance will walk all over the 2026 World Cup bracket
Forget the sentimentality; France is bringing a cold, calculating machine to the …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
De Zerbi inherits a tactical migraine at Spurs
Roberto De Zerbi has arrived at Tottenham, but his rigid tactical system …
4 months, 3 weeks agoEngland’s 2026 World Cup squad is a ticking clock of anxiety
England's 2026 World Cup quest is plagued by familiar tactical ghosts and …
4 months, 3 weeks agoEngland are bottling the 2026 World Cup group stage before it even starts
England's tactical setup for the 2026 World Cup is a disaster waiting …
4 months, 3 weeks agoUSA's World Cup run hinges on a gamble that might blow up in their face
The USMNT's tactical setup for the World Cup is a house of …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
FIFA's ticketing blunder leaves fans in a seven-day ultimatum
With the World Cup starting in six days, FIFA is forcing fans …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal's defensive bedrock defines the PFA award shortlists
Arsenal's Premier League title was defined by a 78.4% save rate and …
4 months, 3 weeks agoTerry Butcher and the heavy cost of the beautiful game
Looking past the bandages and the brawn, Terry Butcher’s recent reflection on …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Northern Ireland enters the international window with a chip on their shoulder
Northern Ireland's squad is riding a wave of domestic success, but do …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Spurs are gambling big on Jan Paul van Hecke
Tottenham are in advanced talks for Jan Paul van Hecke. The price …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
De Zerbi inherits a chaotic Tottenham rebuild
Roberto De Zerbi is overhauling Tottenham with an 85 million pound midfield …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Breel Embolo clears travel hurdles just in time for World Cup opener
Breel Embolo is finally flying to the U.S. after his ESTA was …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Liverpool chasing Yan Diomande is a desperate defensive scramble
Liverpool are scrambling for defensive cover, Arsenal are chasing Kroupi, and Manchester …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Piers Morgan vs Gary Lineker is the weirdest World Cup grudge match
With the 2026 World Cup just a week away, the tension between …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel is hiding England’s World Cup hand
Thomas Tuchel is eschewing public friendlies for private testing as England readies …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Omar Berrada has a target list but United fans should remain cautious
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada is targeting five summer signings. We break …
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Milan are chasing ghosts while their academy gets gutted by PSG
Milan is selling their stars, losing their kids to PSG, and shopping …
4 months, 3 weeks ago