Michael Black
Sports Editor
Euro 2020 Diary: Freaky prediction, Bocelli sparkles, Mount eager to face Modric
Michael Black • Nov 16 2021The European Championships got underway with a bang last night as Italy demolished Turkey 3-0 in Rome. Roberto Mancini’s side are now unbeaten in their last 28 matches, and it…
Tottenham face competition from Atalanta to sign Botman from Lille
Michael Black • Jun 12 2021Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool have previously been linked with a move for Lille centre-back Sven Botman. The 21-year-old is in big demand after helping his club win Ligue 1 last…
Euro 2020 Diary: Get Mbappe a dummy, Scotland party squashed, Italy hope to lift mood
Michael Black • Nov 16 2021It’s here folks! Yes, the start of the European Championships is upon us, and it’s now wall-to-wall football for a month. Italy get things underway against Turkey this evening in…
Euro 2020 Preview: Top bets this weekend
Michael Black • Jul 27 2021The European Championships start on Friday to kick off what promises to be a thrilling month of top-class international football action. Turkey versus Italy is the opening fixture, and there…
Euro 2020 Diary: England ‘fans’ clueless, France meltdown incoming, Spain COVID-19 nightmare
Michael Black • Jun 10 2021Welcome to Day 2 of our Euro 2020 Diary feature, and it appears fan stupidity will be a recurring theme over the next few weeks. With the start of the…
Euro 2020 Diary: Foden’s haircut, let the morons boo, come on Italy!
Michael Black • Jun 9 2021Welcome to our new daily Euro 2020 Diary feature, which our boss man tells us will be running from now until the end of the tournament. Putting aside the fact…
West Ham can’t afford to carry passengers, Chelsea man has too much to prove
Michael Black • Jun 4 2021The news that West Ham United are interested in signing Ross Barkley probably sent a shudder down the spine of their fanbase. The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at…
Leeds star must reject Liverpool’s advances and wait for a better option
Michael Black • Jun 4 2021The close season often produces some eye-catching transfer stories and yesterday was no different in that respect. Liverpool were linked with a move for Raphinha, with Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari…
The Sports Streaming Guide For June 2021
Michael Black • Jul 27 2021June is undoubtedly one of the busiest months of the year for sport, with the sporting calendar packed with a host of top-class events. Football fans will be in their…
Why Emiliano Buendia should steer clear of Arsenal and Aston Villa
Michael Black • Jun 4 2021Norwich City midfielder Emiliano Buendia has been heavily linked with a move away from Carrow Road this summer. Arsenal and Aston Villa have both submitted offers of more than £30…
Chelsea flop in line for loan move to Fiorentina this summer
Michael Black • Jun 4 2021Tiemoue Bakayoko looks set for another temporary move away from Chelsea, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that Fiorentina want to sign the midfielder on loan. The France international has proved…
Tottenham and Everton must target Antonio Conte this summer
Michael Black • Jun 1 2021The news that Everton could be searching for a new manager is arguably the most surprising story of the summer to date. Carlo Ancelotti appeared to be enjoying life at…
AC Milan confirm Maignan signing – Donnarumma set for Juventus switch
Michael Black • May 27 2021AC Milan’s acquisition of Mike Maignan from Lille ends a long-running saga over their goalkeeping situation. Maignan has signed a contract until June 2026 with the Serie A outfit, ending…
Why Bayern’s Alaba stance means United could sign £50m winger this summer
Michael Black • May 27 2021Bayern Munich’s refusal to meet exorbitant wage demands from their players could be good news for Manchester United. According to German football expert Florian Plettenberg, the Bundesliga champions were unwilling…
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus respond to UEFA’s disciplinary proceedings
Michael Black • May 27 2021The news that Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus are still flogging the European Super League (ESL) dead horse came as no surprise to the rest of football. The three rebel…