Craig Hanson is the Editor-in-Chief at Sporticos. Since graduating from Leeds Trinity University with a BA Hons degree in journalism in 2011, he has contributed to various online and print media projects. As a huge football fan and keen traveller, one of his favourite hobbies is watching live football in stadiums in different countries. After producing content for Sporticos for years, Craig is now responsible for curating the direction and tone of our news content and serves as the driving force behind our mission to bring our readers the very best in sports broadcasting news.
In a shocking turn of events, fans of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur were seen engaging in violent brawls on the streets of Bilbao before and after the Europa League final.The incident has sparked widespread criticism online, with many describing it as a 'national embarrassment'.A showpiece event marred by violenceApproximately 70,000 football fans travelled from England to Spain for this highly anticipated event. While most fans maintained decorum, a small fraction resorted to violence...
It was a glorious day for Crystal Palace, the 17th of May, 2025. The glory of winning the FA Cup belongs to them after securing a 1:0 win over Manchester City. With the way Crystal Palace started the season, and it was their worst start since the 92/93 season, no one could have predicted a year that would end up with a trophy. Oliver Glasner stood firm over his football principles, and in addition to giving the Eagles a safe mid-table finish, he brought home the FA Cup.After an amazing finish to...
As the 2025 Premier League season draws to a close, several underdog teams have been making waves with impressive statistics and tactical brilliance. This article dives into the data behind five dark horses of this season—Brighton, Aston Villa, Brentford, and Wolves—who have all shocked fans and experts.With statistical insights and historical comparisons, we explore how these teams quietly build their cases to challenge the league's traditional powerhouses.Premier League 2025: Who have been thi...
The 20025 FA Cup Final is set to take place on 17 May at Wembley Stadium. This will crown the 144th winner of the trophy, and this makes it one of the world’s oldest national football competitions. This year’s final will see two teams take to the pitch with highly contrasting histories in the tournament.Manchester City are perennial title contenders while Crystal Palace are seeking their first FA Cup triumph. Whoever wins will also earn a spot in the league phase of the 2025-2026 UEFA Europa Lea...
The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the UK and worldwide. It kicked off in 1871, and 44 teams have lifted the trophy during this period. Some of the winning clubs don’t even exist anymore, like Wanderers Football Club, which won the first edition but closed in 1880. Over 150 years later, it could have a new winner - Crystal Palace. Unsurprisingly, there’s a lot of excitement, as the club has reached the finals only twice since the competition was created.The Eagles will be...
