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
Thomas Tuchel's defensive mess has the England squad fuming
Thomas Tuchel's tactical approach during the World Cup semi-final has left the …
2 months, 3 weeks agoMLS botches the Lewandowski rollout before it even begins
MLS fumbled the Robert Lewandowski debut, proving that global branding can't hide …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham prioritize Savinho as Benfica complicates Schjelderup pursuit
Tottenham pivot to Savinho as Benfica blocks Schjelderup; Arsenal ramp up interest …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
USMNT injury crisis deepens ahead of World Cup knockout stage
Miles Robinson is ruled out for the duration of the World Cup …
2 months, 3 weeks agoOn This Day in Football: July 17
The story of July 17 is a journey through the highs and …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Chelsea are pushing to snatch Manu Koné away from Man United
Chelsea is actively threatening Manchester United's pursuit of Manu Koné. With negotiations …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Top 10: The Most Defining Moments of 2026 Football
Football in 2026 is grappling with a shift from pure sport to …
2 months, 3 weeks agoUnai Emery is betting the farm on this triple transfer hijack
Aston Villa is betting the house with a 105m triple signing. Is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Lionel Messi is still the glitch in everyone's tactical matrix
England's tactical setup against Argentina failed at the most critical moment. Here …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Argentina are blowing their World Cup run on politics
Argentina's victory over England has been completely overshadowed by a politically charged …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel keeps the keys to the kingdom despite 2026 World Cup failure
The FA has opted to stick with Thomas Tuchel despite a lackluster …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gary Neville is beefing with defenders again because of course he is
The England-Argentina semi-final fallout has spiraled into a petty war of words …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Man City's post-Pep rebuild is already getting weird
As Enzo Maresca takes the reins at Manchester City, the club is …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
FIFA thinks sweat is a fashion statement, but the players are cooking
FIFA is doubling down on their safety protocols, but the fans aren't …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Birmingham City pulling a rabbit out of the hat with Jade Rastocle
Birmingham City has snagged Jade Rastocle from Montpellier, and the fan reaction …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Football is ignoring the mounting brain injury crisis in the women's game
John Stiles warns that the professionalization of the women's game brings an …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Gotham FC’s Queens Classic win proves the NWSL has moved beyond the gimmick phase
A deep dive into the Queens Classic, the tactical brilliance of Rose …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Craig Gordon leaves a void that Scottish football cannot easily fill
Craig Gordon’s retirement marks the end of a 25-year career defined by …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Rashford stuck in limbo as United refresh under Carrick
Michael Carrick’s first full season at Manchester United looks set to be …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Jude Bellingham faces disciplinary scrutiny after England World Cup collapse
Jude Bellingham is under scrutiny following a physical altercation with Valentin Barco …
2 months, 3 weeks ago