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.
  • Premier League
    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…

  • Soccer
    Nations League: Lamine Yamal of Spain embraces Kylian Mbappe of France prior to the UEFA EURO 2024 Semi-Final match between Spain and France at Munich Football Arena on July 09, 2024 in Munich, Germany.

    Spain vs France Nations League Preview

    The Stuttgart Arena is set to ignite on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as France and Spain lock horns in a UEFA Nations League semi-final that feels like a final in all but name. This isn’t just a rematch of their Euro 2024 semi-final, where Spain’s Lamine Yamal stole the show;…

  • Soccer
    PORTO, PORTUGAL - NOVEMBER 15: Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A1 match between Portugal and Poland at Estádio do Dragão on November 15, 2024 in Porto, Portugal.

    Germany vs Portugal Nations League Preview

    Following the Champions League Final on Saturday, the Allianz Arena in Munich is about to once again become the epicentre of European football this Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as Germany and Portugal clash in the UEFA Nations League semi-final. This is no ordinary match. It’s a heavyweight bout between two…