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
Politics and the pitch: Ireland faces a Nations League dilemma
Nathan Collins and the Republic of Ireland face a complex intersection of …
4 days, 7 hours ago
Thomas Partey's international return signals a shift for Ghana
Thomas Partey's inclusion in Ghana's World Cup squad offers a high-reward passing …
4 days, 9 hours ago
Marcus Rashford at Barcelona is a gamble neither side can justify
Marcus Rashford’s loan spell in Barcelona has failed to provide the breakthrough …
4 days, 10 hours ago
Dean Henderson stands between Palace and European glory
Crystal Palace head to Leipzig for the Conference League final against Rayo …
4 days, 10 hours ago
Andoni Iraola’s tactical ceiling at Bournemouth is finally clear
Bournemouth collected 52 points under Iraola this season, but their late-campaign drop-off …
4 days, 11 hours ago
Wales face a massive reality check without their veterans
Wales enters a critical period of transition as they look to build …
4 days, 11 hours ago
Manchester United’s handling of Benjamin Sesko ignites international row
Benjamin Sesko's fitness has become a flashpoint for international controversy as the …
4 days, 12 hours ago
Top 10: The Milan Crisis Point
Milan’s chaotic season reaches a breaking point as Allegri faces the sack …
4 days, 14 hours ago
Top 10: Most Defining Moments of the Modern Scottish Era
A deep dive into the moments that truly shifted the needle in …
4 days, 15 hours ago
St Mirren stay up and the internet is having a meltdown
St Mirren stay up, Partick Thistle crumble, and the fan reactions are …
4 days, 16 hours ago
Arsenal's transfer window looks like a classic Mikel Arteta fever dream
Arsenal is hunting for upgrades in the midfield and attack, but the …
4 days, 16 hours ago
Bruno Fernandes is hitting record highs while Roy Keane hits the block button
Bruno Fernandes hit a historic 21 assists, but Roy Keane is more …
4 days, 16 hours ago
Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is top of RBL's summer shortlist
RB Leipzig eyes Eberechi Eze move after Palace's European run. Tactical fit …
4 days, 17 hours ago
Arsenal face a defensive reality check in the Champions League final
Arsenal's Premier League dominance masks deep-seated defensive flaws that Real Madrid will …
4 days, 17 hours ago
Bruno Fernandes and Roy Keane clash over record-breaking claims
Bruno Fernandes and Roy Keane are locked in a public dispute over …
4 days, 17 hours ago
Arsenal must solve their defensive drift before Munich
Arsenal have secured the league title, but defensive lapses persist. With the …
4 days, 18 hours ago
Khadija Shaw is staying put and the WSL is officially on notice
Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw has signed a four-year extension with Manchester City, and …
4 days, 19 hours ago
Liverpool's defensive transition hinges on holding onto Robertson
Liverpool face a critical decision as Juventus join the race for Andy …
4 days, 19 hours ago
USMNT roster snub leaves Real Salt Lake reeling before their next kick
Real Salt Lake's Diego Luna and Zavier Gozo were left off the …
5 days, 13 hours ago
Pep Guardiola's final act at City is a massive tactical gamble
Pep Guardiola's final game for Manchester City is days away, but tactical …
5 days, 13 hours ago