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
Pirlo-to-Italy collapse triggers widespread house-clearing in the FIGC
Andrea Pirlo is out as the next Italy manager following political fallout …
2 months, 1 week ago
Howard Webb faces a massive uphill battle with officiating standards
As Howard Webb pushes for diversity in the officiating ranks, the real …
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago
Is Alfred Johansson ready for the Scottish Premiership grind?
Alfred Johansson takes the helm at Motherwell, but can his analytical background …
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago
Liverpool’s defensive crisis needs an immediate fix
Liverpool's defensive depth is in flux, with Joe Gomez injured and new …
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago
Slavko Vincic's retirement is a statistical anomaly
Slavko Vincic retires at his peak, leaving behind a 92% call accuracy …
2 months, 1 week ago
Infantino is gaslighting a fanbase that knows better
Gianni Infantino is gaslighting the world, dismissing legitimate criticisms of FIFA's tournament …
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week ago