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

    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…

  • Basketball

    Could a March Madness-style tournament ever work in the UK for academy football sides?

    By Nicky Helfgott / @NickyH3lfgott on Twitter It’s getting late into March which only means one thing is on all basketball fans’ minds: March Madness. For our avid football readers who may not be familiar with March Madness, it is a thrilling college basketball tournament held annually in the United…