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
South Africa’s shock win breathes fire into the World Cup
South Africa is moving on to the round of 32, but the …
3 months, 1 week ago
Top 10: Defining World Cup Moments of June 2026
A rapid analysis of the 2026 World Cup's tactical shifts and current …
3 months, 1 week ago
Australia is walking a tightrope heading into the Paraguay showdown
Australia faces a roster crisis heading into their final World Cup group …
3 months, 1 week ago
Czechia and Mexico are hiding their real tactical gears
The clash between Czechia and Mexico hinges on broken tactical habits and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Vini Jr is playing a different sport while Scotland stays stuck in the mud
Vini Jr is running rampant, and the internet is split between awe …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s uphill battle against Brazil’s structural dominance
Scotland faces a 72% possession-rate juggernaut in Brazil, needing a monumental defensive …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland face a nightmare scenario as Neymar returns for Brazil
Scotland faces Brazil in a high-stakes group match, with Neymar returning from …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Assim Madibo handed five-match ban for career-altering tackle on Ismael Kone
Assim Madibo has been hit with a five-match ban following a reckless …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Chelsea closing in on Malo Gusto deal as exit talks accelerate
Chelsea are nearing a final agreement for Malo Gusto, with a deal …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel's England gamble: The Declan Rice suspension risk
England's World Cup ambitions are currently threatened by a potential suspension for …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Germany are the team to beat in this World Cup
Germany’s tactical evolution, anchored by Kai Havertz’s selfless movement, is turning them …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
World Cup group stages are a graveyard for reputations
The World Cup is in full swing, and everyone has a take …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Marco Palestra is the tactical gamble Enzo Maresca needs at Chelsea
Chelsea is gambling on Marco Palestra to solve their wing-back woes, but …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Barcelona’s gamble on Anthony Gordon is a tactical mismatch
Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona is a high-stakes bet that defies the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Scotland’s high-wire act against Brazil tests the Steve Clarke doctrine
Scotland faces a brutal tactical assessment as they clash with a rejuvenated …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's summer recruitment strategy is shifting toward record-breaking targets
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing record-breaking deals for Julian Alvarez and Manu Kone, …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Thomas Tuchel has lost the plot on England’s identity
England's tactical indecision and structural voids at the back turned their opening …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
England’s bracket is a chaotic mess and honestly I’m here for it
England’s path through the World Cup is a mess of permutations, and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Man Utd's midfield pursuit hits a wall as Tottenham force a bidding war
Manchester United's pursuit of Mateus Fernandes is spiraling into a high-stakes auction …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Phil Foden's recurring fitness issues raise urgent England alarm bells
Phil Foden faces a race against time after a recurrence of his …
3 months, 2 weeks ago