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.
Manchester United, one of the most renowned football clubs globally, has made a significant move in their data department. The club has appointed Mike Sansoni, a key figure from Mercedes' Formula One team and a serial winner in his field, as their new director of data. This strategic appointment aims to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven decision-making to transform the club's fortunes.Mike Sansoni is no stranger to success. He contributed significantly to eight world champion...
The 2025 UEFA Women’s Euros final, which saw England triumph over Spain in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out, has made history as the most-watched women's soccer fixture in US history. The match was broadcast by US media giant Fox and drew an audience of 1.35 million, peaking at a staggering figure of 1.92 million viewers.This record-breaking viewership marked the culmination of a highly successful tournament for Fox. The viewership across all broadcast fixtures was up almost 100% compared to the...
The streaming platform, DAZN, has recently announced its decision to reopen negotiations with telecoms providers over the broadcasting rights of Belgian football. This move comes after previous discussions broke down, putting the future of traditional TV broadcasts of these matches at risk.DAZN holds the broadcasting rights for the Jupiler Pro League and had previously ended negotiations with major telecoms providers Telenet and Proximus in mid-July. Without a sublicensing deal in place with loc...
Chelsea Football Club is reportedly devising a plan to offload defender Ben Chilwell, who is currently not part of coach Enzo Maresca’s plans. Despite his talent, finding a buyer for the player has proven challenging due to his hefty wages at Stamford Bridge.Chilwell spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace. However, despite his performance there, the Eagles have shown no interest in signing him on a permanent deal. This lack of interest from other clubs has left Chelsea wi...
Tottenham Hotspur's preparation for the upcoming season has been dealt a significant blow, with Swedish international Dejan Kulusevski expected to be sidelined longer than initially anticipated.Kulusevski, who underwent patella surgery in May 2025, is still far from making his return to the pitch. The winger was already expected to miss the Premier League opener against Burnley on August 16th. However, recent updates suggest that fans might have to wait considerably longer before seeing him back...
