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

    Manchester City vs. Arsenal Preview: The gripping title race may come down to this…

    By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter As the Premier League season hurtles towards its climax, the stakes have never been higher for Manchester City and Arsenal, two footballing giants poised to reignite their enthralling rivalry in a clash that could ultimately shape the destiny of the title. Reminiscent of last…

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    Der Klassiker Preview – Bayern and Dortmund lock horns in a thrilling clash

    By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter  As the Bundesliga season charges forward with relentless intensity, the stage is set for a clash of titans as Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund prepare to renew their fierce rivalry in what promises to be an electrifying encounter. With memories of their previous showdown…

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    Who is the talented young Pau Cubarsi?

    By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter “When Pau Cubarsi has the ball at his feet, my heart rate doesn’t go up,” – Xavi Not many defenders can stop Victor Osimhen from threatening. The Nigerian striker is deadly and was thirsty for goals when he arrived with Napoli at the Nou…

  • Basketball

    NCAA March Madness 2024 – Five crazy things that have happened so far!

    By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter As the dust settles on the exhilarating first week of NCAA March Madness 2024, basketball fans across the globe find themselves catching their breath from a whirlwind of unexpected twists and turns. From underdog upsets to buzzer-beating victories, this year’s tournament has already delivered…

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    Inter Miami are struggling – what’s going on?

    By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter Inter Miami had a rough pre-season. And we’re not just talking difficult, we’re talking full-blown ROUGH. They racked up the air miles as they embarked on a world tour in three different continents yet it just did not go to plan. They got battered…

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    The fascinating history of the English and Brazilian relationship in football

    By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter As England and Brazil shape up to face one another at Wembley on Saturday evening for the first time in seven years, it’s a good time to reflect on the historic relationship between the two international sides. England and Brazil have enjoyed a close…