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
Belgium’s tactical rigidity against Iran reveals a deeper rot
Belgium's inability to break down Iran's compact defense highlights deep-seated tactical flaws …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Lamine Yamal is the world cup's newest breakout star
Lamine Yamal's breakout 4-0 performance against Saudi Arabia has put him at …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Kevin De Bruyne injury fallout: Belgium's midfield hinges on scans
Kevin De Bruyne's hamstring injury against Iran forces an immediate tactical pivot …
3 months, 2 weeks agoArgentina doesn't need 2022 Messi to win it all again
Argentina isn't dead without 2022 Messi; they're actually a sharper, meaner, and …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Deniz Undav is doing the heavy lifting for Germany
Deniz Undav moved Germany into the knockout stages by scoring two second-half …
3 months, 2 weeks agoArgentina are taking the 2026 World Cup and your tears are the garnish
The World Cup 2026 trophy is already Argentina's to lose; stop pretending …
3 months, 2 weeks agoThe World Cup semi-finals are a trap for the favorites
Forget the hype. The World Cup semi-finals are never about tactics—they're about …
3 months, 2 weeks agoThe World Cup quarterfinals are a total mess and I love it
The World Cup quarterfinals are finally here, and the chaos is better …
3 months, 2 weeks agoQuarter-final chaos: why the World Cup favorites are staring into the abyss
The World Cup quarter-finals are shaping up to be a tactical slog …
3 months, 2 weeks agoThe World Cup Round of 32 is a mathematical nightmare we chose
The World Cup Round of 32 is a bloated, chaotic mess, but …
3 months, 2 weeks agoFIFA's messy 48-team bracket is a tactical minefield
The World Cup expansion is a blatant cash grab, but the tactical …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Newcastle just slammed the door on Tottenham's £80m Tonali gamble
Newcastle United rejected a massive £80m bid from Tottenham for Sandro Tonali. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Ivory Coast goalkeeper injury stoppage disrupts Germany clash
A secondary stoppage at the Allianz Arena raises questions about modern concussion …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Spain will implode before they even reach the knockout stages
Spain's reliance on sterile possession and a lack of creative verticality will …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Canada faces an identity crisis without Ismael Kone
Canada must navigate the tournament without their midfield linchpin after Ismael Kone's …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
BBC's virtual studio gamble shows how far they've fallen behind
Broadcasting from a virtual set while ignoring the reality on the ground …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Harry Maguire is the ghost of United's tactical past haunting the 2026 World Cup
Harry Maguire’s absence from the 2026 squad represents a massive tactical bet …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Cunha carries Brazil but the injury list is starting to look ugly
Matheus Cunha saved the day for Brazil, but Raphinha's injury is a …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Arsenal's aggressive play for Bradley Barcola signals a shift in strategy
Arsenal are readying a £69m move for PSG's Bradley Barcola, but the …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sweden vs Netherlands: The Internet is losing its mind over Elanga
Sweden's Anthony Elanga has the internet divided after a blistering goal against …
3 months, 2 weeks ago