Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Over the years, he has contributed to leading outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Recognized for his sharp reporting and thoughtful analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers updated on key national and global developments.
Ian Wright has come to Jude Bellingham’s defence, claiming some of the criticism directed at the England midfielder stems from discomfort with seeing a “black superstar” succeed at the highest level. Bellingham faced scrutiny following his reaction to being substituted in England’s World Cup qualifying win over Albania, with suggestions in some quarters that he could be a disruptive influence. Wright rejected that view, arguing that detractors are uneasy about Bellingham’s confidence, talent and influence rather than any genuine issues. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Wright said Bellingham’s success and personality make certain people uncomfortable. He contrasted the…
Manchester United’s proposal to introduce personal seat licences (PSLs) to help fund the £2bn redevelopment of Old Trafford is under threat due to new government plans to curb ticket touting. The club had been exploring a PSL model that would allow licence holders to resell their match or season tickets at a profit. However, the government has announced legislation that will ban reselling sports and music tickets above face value, aiming to eliminate inflated secondary markets. Although football ticket resales are already illegal under the 1994 Criminal Justice Act, government sources say they would oppose any attempt by United to…
Arsenal are bracing for a major setback as Gabriel Magalhães faces at least a month out with a thigh injury suffered on international duty with Brazil. The defender limped off during Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal at the Emirates and has since undergone further tests with the club. Although assessments are still ongoing, Gabriel is expected to miss the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday and the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. Depending on the severity, he could also be ruled out of league fixtures against Chelsea, Brentford and Aston Villa, plus the Champions League trip to Club…
Germany booked their place at next year’s World Cup with a crushing 6-0 win over Slovakia, topping their group and sending Slovakia into the March playoffs. Four first-half goals – from Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, and a Leroy Sané brace – overwhelmed the visitors, who had beaten Germany earlier in the campaign. Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouédraogo added goals after the break, the latter becoming Germany’s youngest-ever scorer at 19. The Netherlands also qualified comfortably, beating Lithuania 4-0 in Amsterdam to finish first in Group G. Tijjani Reijnders struck before half-time, with Cody Gakpo, Xavi Simons, and Donyell Malen…
A sickness bug has disrupted Denmark’s preparations for Tuesday’s decisive World Cup qualifier against Scotland in Glasgow. Joachim Andersen, Rasmus Højlund and a staff member have fallen ill, raising concerns for head coach Brian Riemer, who hopes the outbreak has been contained. Denmark, one point ahead in Group C, need only a draw to qualify. Scotland, aiming for their first World Cup since 1998, can secure automatic qualification with a win. Manager Steve Clarke has called on supporters to stay positive and back the team throughout the match.
Manchester City delivered a dominant performance at the Etihad, sweeping Manchester United aside 3–0 in a derby that reinforced their status as major WSL title contenders. Goals from Rebecca Knaak, Bunny Shaw and Lauren Hemp sealed a statement win for Andrée Jeglertz’s side, who now sit four points clear at the top. City’s explosive first-half display, with all three goals coming in a 21-minute spell, overwhelmed a fatigued United team still recovering from their historic midweek victory over PSG. Marc Skinner’s side have now suffered back-to-back league defeats for the first time since May 2024, dropping seven points behind the…
Celtic are accelerating talks with Wilfried Nancy, the Columbus Crew manager, as they move closer to appointing him as Brendan Rodgers’ successor. The Scottish champions informed the MLS club on Friday of their intentions, with compensation not expected to be an issue. Nancy is understood to be keen on the move, and Celtic hope to have him in place before next weekend’s match against St Mirren, ending Martin O’Neill’s brief stint as caretaker. Nancy, a former Montreal boss, led Columbus Crew to seventh in the MLS Eastern Conference before exiting the playoffs to rivals FC Cincinnati. Initially seen as an…
Patrick Bamford has joined Sheffield United just seven months after leading a derogatory chant about manager Chris Wilder during Leeds United’s promotion celebrations. The 32-year-old striker, a free agent since leaving Leeds in August, has signed a short-term deal with the Championship side until January as Wilder looks to bolster his struggling attack. Bamford and Wilder have a history dating back to 2019, when Wilder called the striker “a muppet” amid Leeds’ failed promotion bid. But the pair have since reconciled — Bamford and then-Leeds boss Daniel Farke phoned Wilder to apologise after the chant went viral in April. Wilder…
A U.S.-based digital marketing agency, SMM Expert, has launched new services to help brands expand their social media presence and strengthen audience trust. The move aims to provide businesses with tools to grow followers and engage more effectively with their audiences. The agency focuses on two main areas: audience development and brand trust building. By using data-driven strategies, SMM Expert helps brands connect with the right audience and present a reliable, consistent image online. Audience development involves creating campaigns that attract followers likely to engage with a brand’s content. SMM Expert designs tailored content and leverages analytics to identify what…
The Premier League has approved Arsenal and Crystal Palace’s requests to move their fixtures the weekend before their Carabao Cup quarter-final meeting. Originally set for Sunday, 21 December, Arsenal’s trip to Everton and Palace’s visit to Leeds United will now both be played at 8pm on Saturday, 20 December. Palace, who face KuPS in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, 18 December, opted to shorten their rest period before the Leeds match to avoid facing Arsenal just two days later. In a statement, the Premier League said: “Player welfare is a priority… This change follows fixture congestion caused by scheduling…
