Nicky

Nicky is a budding journalist who specialises in matters related to football, basketball and the economics of sports. He is a student at the University of Edinburgh as well. Follow him on Twitter @NickyHelfgott1.
  • Soccer
    STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 05: Desire Doue of France is challenged by Lamine Yamal of Spain during the UEFA Nations League 2025 semifinal match between Spain and France at Stuttgart Arena on June 05, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany

    Football isn’t dead; Lamine Yamal and Desire Doue have proved that

    Football’s obituary has been written a thousand times. Too many passes. Not enough flair. The game’s gone soft, they say. But then Lamine Yamal and Désiré Doué step onto the pitch, and suddenly the doomsayers are eating their words. These two young guns—17 and 20, respectively—are tearing up Europe with…

  • Soccer
    Trent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025

    Summer Transfer Update Two

    The summer transfer window of 2025 is a rollercoaster of ambition, audacity, and jaw-dropping deals, with clubs scrambling to lock in their stars as the revamped Club World Cup kicks off. The rumor mill is spinning faster than a winger cutting inside, with blockbuster moves already confirmed and whispers of…

  • Soccer
    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England.

    Manchester United and the Premier League’s new winning formula

    Manchester United are a sleeping giant in need of an analeptic. They need systematic structural changes which prevent the constant hiring and firing cycle and misallocation of precious funds. They also need a world class replacement for Old Trafford, which was once the best stadium in the country yet now…

  • Soccer

    Paris is becoming the world’s home of football, and Jurgen Klopp is helping it get there

    PSG’s Stade du Parc des Princes sits pretty on the French World Cup 1998 Monopoly board. It is the sole representative of club football in Paris. Sandwiched between Clarence Seedorf’s  Netherlands and Franky van der Elst’s Belgium, it’s a healthy bit of Monopoly real estate. Which other team could lay…

  • Soccer
    Nations League excitement awaits! PORTUGAL - SEPTEMBER 27: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal with Dani Carvajal of Spain during the UEFA Nations League - League Path Group 2 match between Portugal and Spain at Estadio Municipal de Braga on September 27, 2022 in Braga, Portugal.

    Nations League Final Preview: Portugal and Spain Clash for Glory

    The Allianz Arena in Munich is ready to explode. It’s June 8, 2025, and the UEFA Nations League final is serving up a mouthwatering Iberian derby: Portugal versus Spain. The stands are a kaleidoscope of red and green, the tension is palpable, and the stakes are sky-high. Cristiano Ronaldo, still…

  • Tennis

    French Open Final Preview: Sinner and Alcaraz battle for greatness!

    Court Philippe-Chatrier is about to catch fire. It’s June 8, 2025, and the French Open men’s final is serving up a dream showdown: world No. 1 Jannik Sinner against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. This isn’t just a match; it’s a clash of tennis’s brightest stars, a generational tug-of-war between two…