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
FIFA's obsession with control is destroying the game's integrity
The recent handling of the Jarell Quansah ban and ongoing diplomatic headaches …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Aston Villa summer chaos puts key stars in the shop window
Aston Villa face a summer of uncertainty as UEFA spending rules force …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Transfer windows burn bridges while the league rebuilds
A look at the state of transfers for Newcastle, Liverpool, and Tottenham …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Liverpool's missed Mbappe pursuit is a rare stain on their transfer record
Liverpool's failed pursuit of Kylian Mbappé marks a departure from a recruitment …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Haaland's 'stay humble' jibe is the ultimate trap for Thomas Tuchel's England
Erling Haaland is playing mind games with England ahead of their World …
2 months, 4 weeks agoEngland's training camp is already turning into a disaster
England's training camp is already in chaos with illness and injury, and …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Manchester United are repeating their most expensive mistakes
Manchester United's transfer strategy under INEOS is showing alarming signs of the …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Newcastle United eye major defensive reinforcement with £50m move
Newcastle United have reached a £50m fee in principle for a World …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
England vs Norway: The tactical reality behind the quarter-final hype
England faces a defensive crisis and humidity in Miami, requiring a precise …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Newcastle United eye major reinforcement with £50 million World Cup breakout
Newcastle United have reached an agreement in principle to sign a World …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
England vs Norway: Haaland is the ultimate test of Tuchel’s tenure
A deep look at the tactical dilemma facing Thomas Tuchel as England …
2 months, 4 weeks agoFrance are winning games like a professional hit squad but where is the soul?
Don't let the scoreboard fool you—France might be winning, but they're playing …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Derry City can flip the script in the second leg
Derry City's 3-2 loss to CSKA Sofia is fixable. A tactical deep-dive …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Arsenal are playing Russian Roulette with the Newcastle midfield
Arsenal is hunting Bruno Guimaraes while Newcastle is at a breaking point, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona tenure faces injury-related uncertainty
Marcus Rashford faces a precarious summer at Barcelona as recurring fitness issues …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Bukayo Saka is the key to England unlocking Norway's low block
As England prepares for their quarterfinal against Norway, Bukayo Saka’s fitness is …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Kylian Mbappe injury concerns grow following France's clash with Morocco
Kylian Mbappe was substituted early in France's match against Morocco following a …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Monaco ready to cut ties with Paul Pogba after nightmare season
Paul Pogba's return to football has hit a major snag at Monaco, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Why Fulham’s pursuit of Shea Charles hinges on midfield efficiency
Fulham’s pursuit of Shea Charles addresses a clear drop in deep-lying progression, …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Xabi Alonso's high-stakes arrival at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso has arrived at Cobham, but Chelsea's baggage remains. Can his …
2 months, 4 weeks ago