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
Brazil is in absolute meltdown mode after Bruno Guimaraes' penalty disaster
Bruno Guimaraes missed a critical penalty against Norway, ending a historic 40-year …
3 months ago
Coventry's spending shows why AC Milan is forced to sell Rafael Leao
As Tottenham open talks for Rafael Leao and Coventry City table huge …
3 months ago
FIFA just handed the USMNT a massive World Cup lifeline against Belgium
FIFA's controversial decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card ban has transformed …
3 months ago
Man United's midfield plans thrown into chaos by Ugarte injury
Manuel Ugarte's knee ligament injury at the World Cup has left Manchester …
3 months ago
Everton agree fee with Chelsea for winger Tyrique George
Everton have agreed a fee with Chelsea for highly-rated winger Tyrique George. …
3 months ago
Thomas Tuchel faces his first major tactical test as England meet Mexico
Can Thomas Tuchel's slow-tempo England break down a Mexico team that has …
3 months ago
Why Jesse Marsch is dead wrong about Morocco's tactical blueprint
Morocco's 3-0 dismantling of Canada in Houston showed they are elite tournament …
3 months ago
Top 10: can
A definitive, opinionated ranking of the ten biggest 'can' questions defining the …
3 months ago
Why Mikel Arteta is gambling on a total left wing rebuild
Arsenal's decision to sanction Leandro Trossard's exit signals a major tactical pivot, …
3 months ago
Why West Ham and Everton's winger gamble is bound to backfire
An analytical breakdown of the winger carousel between West Ham, Everton, and …
3 months ago
Manchester United pivot to Andrey Santos after losing midfield targets
Manchester United are targeting Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos after missing out on …
3 months ago
Mexico must ignore the influencer circus to stun Thomas Tuchel's England
Ahead of their crucial World Cup Round of 16 clash against England, …
3 months ago
The World Cup Golden Boot race is turning into an absolute street fight
The World Cup Golden Boot race is turning into a chaotic Royal …
3 months ago
England brace for Azteca altitude war as Ancelotti rejects Haaland plan
England face altitude struggles and hotel hostility in Mexico City, while Carlo …
3 months ago
Why Carlo Ancelotti's European revolution is about to meet Erling Haaland
A tactical preview of the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash …
3 months ago
Argentina must shake off their sleepwalking habit before Egypt punish them
Argentina survived Cape Verde, but a tactical mess in midfield and off-field …
3 months ago
England face a tactical and physical mountain at the Estadio Azteca
Thomas Tuchel's England face their toughest test yet in the 2026 World …
3 months ago
Marcus Rashford's return has Man United fans losing their minds
Manchester United fans are locked in a massive debate as Marcus Rashford …
3 months ago
Arsenal ready £65m Bruno Guimaraes bid as Newcastle face summer fire sale
Arsenal prepare a fresh £65m approach for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, as …
3 months ago
Mbappe laughs off Paraguay's wild antics to drag France into the last eight
France survived a scorching, bad-tempered battle in Philadelphia as Kylian Mbappe's penalty …
3 months ago