Stephen has been a huge football fan and keen writer for decades. He has showcased his skills on his own personal blog, while contributing to other online publications on the subjects of sport and other topics. When it comes to watching the beautiful game, he is a passionate Aston Villa supporter, who also takes a big interest in the fortunes of Celtic. We hope to hone Stephen's interest and knowledge for the game, along with his long-term writing experience, to give him the platform he deserves to showcase his abilities. We are very happy to have Stephen as a part of our growing editorial team.
Newcastle United Football Club recently had a £45m bid for Swedish right-winger Anthony Elanga rejected by Nottingham Forest. Despite this setback, the club remains hopeful about signing Burnley and England goalkeeper James Trafford, a player they failed to acquire last year.Eddie Howe, Newcastle's manager, has long admired Elanga. However, as first reported by the Athletic, Nottingham Forest is extremely reluctant to sell their star player. They also seem uninterested in a potential part-exchan...
Manchester United has reportedly increased its bid to over £60m for Brentford striker Bryan Mbeumo, marking a significant escalation in their pursuit of the talented forward. This follows an earlier rejected bid of £45m plus up to £10m in add-ons.Negotiations over the Cameroon forward are set to continue this week. If successful, Mbeumo would become Manchester United's second signing of the summer season. The club is keen on strengthening Ruben Amorim's squad before they return for pre-season tr...
Goalhanger, the renowned sports content producer, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its popular podcast, 'The Rest Is Football'. The company has partnered with DAZN to incorporate licenced match footage from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 into their podcast. This move is set to add more energy and context to the show while taking fan engagement to new heights.'The Rest Is Football', hosted by football legends Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards, is not just another sport...
Spanish men's top-tier soccer league, LaLiga, has initiated media rights tender processes in three central European territories. This move could potentially cover a five-year cycle and is aimed at expanding the reach of the popular football league.LaLiga has issued two requests for offers. One covers broadcast rights in Romania while the other caters to rights in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. These processes can span up to five seasons, from 2026-27 potentially until the end of 2030-31.Embed...
Visa, a global leader in digital payments and a long-standing supporter of international football, has announced a multi-year partnership with young football sensation, Lamine Yamal. This strategic collaboration is set to further enhance Visa's commitment to engaging fans worldwide and harnessing the unifying power of sport.The partnership was unveiled exactly one year before the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This alliance undersco...
