Gareth Cox
Journalist


Morocco's forward #09 Soufiane Rahimi (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's first goal in the men's group B football match between Argentina and Morocco during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium in Saint-Etienne on July 24, 2024.  (Photo by Arnaud FINISTRE  /  AFP)
Chaos and confusion as Morocco beat Argentina at Paris Olympics

Atlas Lions win 2-1 in Saint Etienne following crowd trouble that delays end of match for two hours

July 24, 2024, 4:11 PM
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Eddie Howe, Manager of Newcastle United, reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion at St. James Park on May 11, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)
Howe 'committed' to Newcastle despite links to England job

Magpies manager reported to be among main contenders to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager

July 20, 2024, 6:11 AM
Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden during England's Euro 2024 last-16 win over Slovakia. Reuters
What's in the next England manager's in-tray?

We look at the big issues facing Gareth Southgate's replacement as Three Lions manager

July 17, 2024, 6:45 AM
French forward Kylian Mbappe waves to the fans during a first appearance as a Real Madrid player at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on July 16, 2024, after signing his new five-season contract.  Still celebrating Spain's Euro 2024 triumph, Real Madrid fans have even more to cheer this July 16, 2024, as French superstar Kylian Mbappe is officially presented to a packed-out Santiago Bernabeu stadium.  (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU  /  AFP)
Mbappe completes move to Real Madrid

France attacker officially unveiled as Los Blancos player in front of more than 80,000 fans at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

July 16, 2024, 1:06 PM
England manager Gareth Southgate after the Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, on July 14, 2024. AFP
Southgate quits as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat

Three Lions coach calls time on role after eight years in charge

July 16, 2024, 10:21 AM
BERLIN, GERMANY - JULY 14: Alvaro Morata of Spain lifts the UEFA Euro 2024 Henri Delaunay Trophy after his team's victory during the UEFA EURO 2024 final match between Spain and England at Olympiastadion on July 14, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Dan Mullan / Getty Images)
Spain beat England to secure historic crown at Euro 2024

Goal from substitute Mikel Oyarzabal earns side 2-1 victory over Three Lions in Berlin

July 14, 2024, 9:11 PM
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain smiles with the Gentlemen's Singles Trophy following victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the Gentlemen's Singles Final during day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney / Getty Images)
Alcaraz retains Wimbledon title in style after destroying Djokovic

Spaniard secures 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 victory over 24-time Grand Slam winner at All England Club

July 14, 2024, 4:31 PM
Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal and midfielder #17 Nico Williams celebrate their team's win at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 semi-final football match between Spain and France at the Munich Football Arena in Munich on July 9, 2024.  (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO  /  AFP)
Euro final talking points: Bellingham Ballon d'Or, reliable Rodri

We pick out the big issues heading into Sunday's Berlin showpiece between Spain and England

July 12, 2024, 3:49 AM
Harry Kane of England converts a penalty to put the score 1-1 during the UEFA EURO 2024 semi-finals soccer match between Netherlands and England, in Dortmund, Germany, 10 July 2024.   EPA / RONALD WITTEK
Netherlands v England ratings: Simons 8, Gakpo 6; Foden 8, Kane 6

Three Lions will take on Spain in Sunday's final after 2-1 victory in Dortmund

July 10, 2024, 10:08 PM
Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates his side's equalising goal during a semifinal match between Spain and France at the Euro 2024 soccer tournament in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, July 9, 2024.  (AP Photo / Hassan Ammar)
Spain v France player ratings: Yamal 9, Olmo 8; Kounde 8, Mbappe 6

Luis de la Fuente's side secure spot in final after 2-1 win in Munich

July 09, 2024, 10:10 PM
Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Quarter Final - England v Switzerland - Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany - July 6, 2024 England's Jordan Pickford saves a penalty in the shootout missed by Switzerland's Manuel Akanji REUTERS / Lee Smith     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
England v Switzerland player ratings: Saka 8, Kane 4; Aebischer 4, Embolo 7

Gareth Southgate's Three Lions reach semi-finals after penalty shoot-out win

July 06, 2024, 8:24 PM
Spain's midfielder #17 Nico Williams celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between Spain and Georgia at the Cologne Stadium in Cologne on June 30, 2024.  (Photo by Angelos TZORTZINIS  /  AFP)
Euro talking points: Sizzling Spain, Mbappe v Ronaldo, England expects

We pick out the big issues heading into the last-eight stage in Germany

July 04, 2024, 4:04 AM
Donyell Malen of the Netherlands (2L) and teammates celebrate his 2-0 during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between Romania and Netherlands, in Munich, Germany, 02 July 2024.   EPA / FRIEDEMANN VOGEL
Romania v Netherlands player ratings: Dragusin 8, Hagi 5; Gakpo 9, Malen 8

Dutch through to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after 3-0 victory in Munich

July 03, 2024, 10:26 AM
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal (R) reacts with teammates Bruno Fernandes (L) and Pepe after failing to score by penalty during the UEFA EURO 2024 Round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Slovenia, in Frankfurt Main, Germany, 01 July 2024.   EPA / ANNA SZILAGYI
Mbappe and France next up for Ronaldo at Euros

Veteran attacker goes head to head with Real Madrid-bound Les Bleus superstar on Friday for place in semi-finals after emotional last-16 win

July 02, 2024, 12:32 PM
Belgium's midfielder #07 Kevin de Bruyne greets France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe at the end of the UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match between France and Belgium at the Duesseldorf Arena in Duesseldorf on July 1, 2024.  (Photo by OZAN KOSE  /  AFP)
France v Belgium player ratings: Kante 8, Mbappe 7; Lukaku 6

Les Bleus through to Euro 2024 quarter-finals after 1-0 win at Dusseldorf Arena

July 02, 2024, 2:43 AM