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
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 agoGear, Gaffes, and Glory: A Fan’s Look at This Year's Soccer Kit
We’re breaking down the latest soccer gear and literature to see if …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
England’s semi-final exit reveals a tactical identity crisis
England dominated possession but produced a meager 0.42 xG, highlighting a systemic …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England selection dilemma: The tactical gamble ahead of Argentina
Thomas Tuchel faces a selection crisis as England prepares for a high-risk …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Djed Spence is the chaotic energy England was missing
Djed Spence has transformed from an afterthought into an England hero overnight, …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Arsenal face stiff competition for Julian Alvarez
Arsenal are gunning for Julian Alvarez, but Barcelona's entry into the fray …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Man Utd's midfield hunt reaches boiling point as Stiller clause nears expiry
Manchester United are racing to resolve midfield gaps before the Premier League …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ratcliffe is repeating Manchester United's worst transfer habits
Manchester United has signed Youri Tielemans to a long-term deal, directly contradicting …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bellingham vs Messi: The collision of two distinct midfield eras
Jude Bellingham enters the semi-final with a 92.4% pass accuracy, setting the …
2 months, 3 weeks agoUnai Emery is hunting in Newcastle’s backyard again
Unai Emery's Aston Villa is circling a key target, exposing Newcastle's lack …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Tottenham are burning their bridge to the top four
Tottenham's aggressive summer spending has hit a wall, forcing fire sales of …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ruben Amorim has a massive repair job at AC Milan
Ruben Amorim has arrived at AC Milan, but the tactical repair job …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Michele Kang is turning London City Lionesses into a WSL juggernaut
Michele Kang's massive investment into London City Lionesses is either a masterclass …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Serie A referee scandal collapse: Why the prosecution folded
Italian prosecutors have dropped the sports fraud case against Serie A referee …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Morecambe face a desperate season opener under the regulator's shadow
Morecambe Football Club has become the first to face formal action from …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
William Saliba injury concerns mount following France's semi-final exit
Arsenal and France medical staffs are assessing William Saliba after the defender …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Didier Deschamps is finally out and France are in complete ruins
Didier Deschamps' 14-year reign as France manager comes to an end in …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Yves Bissouma is the missing piece for Marco Silva's Fulham
Yves Bissouma's arrival at Fulham offers a tactical change for Marco Silva's …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Ezri Konsa injury status: England's defensive scramble before the semifinal
Ezri Konsa faces a race against time to feature in England's semifinal …
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Spain crush France to reach World Cup final as Saliba injury sinks Les Bleus
Spain produced a tactical masterclass to defeat France and secure a spot …
2 months, 3 weeks ago