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
Stop acting like the Conference League is a joke
The Champions League gets the headlines, but the Conference League quarterfinals are …
6 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago
Tony Godden and the Value of Invisible Work
The passing of former West Brom keeper Tony Godden at 70 invites …
6 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago
Raphinha injury gives Marcus Rashford his final Barcelona audition
A Grade II hamstring tear for Raphinha has opened the door for …
6 months, 1 week ago
Richard Keys is betting his entire legacy on a desperate PR comeback
Richard Keys is back in the headlines, attempting to rewrite the history …
6 months, 1 week agoSpurs are about to repeat their worst mistakes in the post-Tudor hunt
After the 43-day disaster of Igor Tudor, Tottenham are linked with a …
6 months, 1 week ago