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
Bournemouth's pre-season scorelines are hiding a massive tactical experiment
Bournemouth posted a 3.2 xG performance in pre-season, but defensive gaps in …
2 months, 1 week ago
Post-World Cup fatigue hangs over club pre-season as players hit total exhaustion
With the 2026 World Cup wrapped up, European clubs face a massive …
2 months, 1 week ago
Ten Hag's squad is playing with fire in these pre-season friendlies
Zirkzee looks like the real deal, but United's defensive holes during their …
2 months, 1 week ago
Klopp’s Germany arrival is already a powder keg
Jurgen Klopp has returned to management, but his opening salvos as Germany …
2 months, 1 week ago
Chelsea's summer spending surge hides a tactical dilemma at the back
Chelsea's £55m-plus outlay for Maxence Lacroix pushes their summer transfer strategy into …
2 months, 1 week ago
Arsenal pivot to Christos Tzolis after missing out on primary targets
Arsenal's transfer window enters a critical phase as the club shifts focus …
2 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: The Summer Transfer Market Shakes Up
A deep dive into the summer's biggest moves, from the Al Hilal …
2 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool medical room update: Pre-season squad fitness and transfer market toll
Liverpool's medical staff are managing muscle fatigue and adductor tightness during intensive …
2 months, 1 week ago
The 2026 World Cup is a total dumpster fire
From political interference in red cards to betting scandals and cocaine arrests, …
2 months, 1 week ago
Luis de la Fuente is right: Argentina's post-final antics crossed every line
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente did not hold back when …
2 months, 1 week ago
Liverpool transfer plan takes shape with Iraola targets clear
Liverpool are assembling their dream squad for the 2026/27 season, targeting wingers …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's new away kit aims to recapture fading magic
Arsenal's new away kit revives a classic, but slick aesthetics cannot hide …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tyler Adams to Manchester United remains a complex medical gamble
Manchester United are eyeing a £35m move for Tyler Adams, but his …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Top 10: Elliot Anderson's defining career moments after £116m Man City transfer
Breaking down the top 10 career-defining moments for Elliot Anderson following his …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer can share the pitch for Xabi Alonso's Chelsea
Analyzing how Xabi Alonso can pair Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer in …
2 months, 2 weeks agoShrinking Your Shin Guards: Is the Girzard Setup Worth the Hype?
We tested the Girzard soccer shin guards to see if they offer …
2 months, 2 weeks agoMan Utd's transfer strategy is a recurring fever dream
United's pursuit of a World Cup star after ditching Alex Scott is …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United pivot to Danilo after Bournemouth price out Alex Scott move
Manchester United are pivoting to Danilo as their primary midfield target after …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United pivot to Danilo after Bournemouth price out Alex Scott move
Manchester United have officially recalibrated their summer recruitment strategy, moving away from …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Man United pivot to Danilo after Bournemouth price out Alex Scott move
Manchester United has pivoted to Danilo after determining Bournemouth's price for Alex …
2 months, 2 weeks ago