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.
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    Ballon d'Or winner? KOBE, JAPAN - JULY 27: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona looks on during the preseason friendly between Vissel Kobe and FC Barcelona at Noevir Stadium Kobe on July 27, 2025 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.

    Who’s going to win the Ballon d’Or?

    Football’s biggest individual prize, the Ballon d’Or, is back, and the 2025 race is shaping up to be a banger. Today, the stacked list of 30 nominees was announced, as well as the nominees for the Yashin Trophy, Coach of the Year, Pichichi and Kopa Trophies. The ceremony, set for…

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

    Real Madrid Season Preview – Xabi Alonso has a job on his hands

    The Real Madrid faithful is buzzing with a mix of nostalgia and nervous anticipation. Xabi Alonso, the suave midfielder who once orchestrated play for Real Madrid, is back, this time in the dugout. After a trophyless 2024-25 season that left fans grumbling and rivals gloating, the club legend is tasked…

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    LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 01: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates after scoring during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Fulham FC at Emirates Stadium on April 01, 2025 in London, England.

    Arsenal Season Preview – it’s all or nothing for the Gunners

    The Emirates Stadium is humming with anticipation. Arsenal’s 2024-2025 season was a wild ride: another gut-punch second-place finish in the Premier League, their third in a row, but a thrilling Champions League semi-final run that had fans dreaming of European glory. Now, as the 2025-2026 season kicks into gear, the…

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    Brennan Johnson of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates scoring the first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25

    Tottenham Season Preview – Can Spurs build on their Europa League success?

    The summer sun is barely setting on Tottenham Hotspur’s wild 2024-2025 season, and already, the North London faithful are buzzing with cautious optimism. Last year was a rollercoaster: a Europa League trophy, their first silverware in 17 years, juxtaposed against a stomach-churning 17th-place finish in the Premier League. That’s right,…

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    SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - JULY 27: Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal applauds supporters prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between Arsenal FC and Newcastle United at National Stadium on July 27, 2025 in Singapore.

    Summer Transfer Update Six – Garnacho, Sancho, and Gyokeres!

    The summer transfer window is a circus, and the tent is packed with drama. Clubs are scrambling, agents are whispering, and fans are glued to their screens, refreshing for updates. From Aymeric Laporte’s potential homecoming to Viktor Gyokeres’ big move to Arsenal, the market is alive with possibilities. Let’s break…

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    Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Ipswich Town FC

    Liverpool Season Preview: Title Defense Time

    The 2025-26 season dawns with Liverpool carrying both a crown and a heavy heart. The tragic loss of Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car accident on July 3, 2025, at the age of 28, has left an indelible mark on the club and its supporters. Jota, whose number…