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
Gianni Infantino's authority collapses as World Cup sale hits a wall
FIFA's $4.2 billion World Cup sale is officially off the table. Gianni …
2 months ago
Derek McInnes gets an immediate reality check as Rangers stumble at Tannadice
Derek McInnes' tenure as Rangers manager began with a frustrating 1-1 draw …
2 months ago
Rochdale's Carabao Cup win clouded by early injury concerns
Rochdale's progression in the Carabao Cup comes at a price as a …
2 months ago
West Ham ownership shakeup as Staveley moves in
Vanessa Gold sells the family's 25% stake in West Ham United to …
2 months ago
Chelsea's defensive chaos reveals urgent need for defensive reinforcements
Chelsea's defensive frailties during the Sydney pre-season tour, including a red card …
2 months ago
Vinicius Jr to Arsenal: Breaking down the summer's most ambitious rumour
Analyzing the validity of the Vinicius Jr to Arsenal links, the tactical …
2 months ago
Arsenal's midfield gamble hinges on the Bruno Guimarães numbers
Arsenal's move for Bruno Guimarães is a massive gamble on transition efficiency, …
2 months ago
West Ham fans are having a total meltdown over Club Brugge bidding for Freddie Potts
Club Brugge made an official bid for West Ham prospect Freddie Potts, …
2 months ago
Ryan McAidoo just gave Enzo Maresca something Manchester City can't buy
Ryan McAidoo dazzled in Manchester City's friendly against Inter Milan, but is …
2 months ago
Ryan McAidoo just gave Enzo Maresca something Manchester City can't buy
Manchester City might have dropped a pre-season penalty shootout to Inter Milan, …
2 months ago
Jude Bellingham's Barcelona appearance says everything about Real Madrid's tactical blueprint
Jude Bellingham turned up in the stands to watch Barcelona's pre-season opener. …
2 months ago
Why FIFA's failed privatization plan is hitting the transfer market
FIFA's failed privatization plan is causing a ripple effect across the transfer …
2 months ago
Infantino is taking an L and the fans are absolutely loving it
Gianni Infantino's attempt to sell off stakes in FIFA competitions just imploded. …
2 months ago
Why Manchester City’s squad overhaul under Enzo Maresca signals trouble
Manchester City's squad overhaul is causing waves. With Rodri’s future in question …
2 months ago
Why AC Milan is keeping Federico Comotto despite a packed midfield
AC Milan has opted against a loan move for Federico Comotto, choosing …
2 months ago
Why Barcelona are monitoring Lionel Messi's turbulent World Cup fallout
Lionel Messi faces public backlash and petitions following post-match incidents at the …
2 months agoChelsea are signing another striker and it feels like fever dream behavior
Chelsea are reportedly wrapping up another striker deal today to replace Liam …
2 months ago
West Ham are caught in a chaotic tug-of-war for their own future
West Ham is in the middle of a massive boardroom shake-up and …
2 months ago
West Ham's boardroom scramble is stalling the squad rebuild
West Ham's summer is defined by boardroom takeover bids and stagnant transfer …
2 months ago
Chelsea and Tottenham are playing a friendly that feels like a waste of time
Chelsea and Tottenham are meeting for a pre-season friendly, and it's nothing …
2 months ago