Alex Young is Senior Sport Editor at Evening Standard. He joined in 2017 to guide a younger audience to the website, and now leads the desk, alongside George Flood. He specialises in football, but is an avid lover of most sports, though cricket remains a struggle. He has also worked at Goal, Al Jazeera English and Manchester Evening News.
Alex Young is Senior Sport Editor at Evening Standard. He joined in 2017 to guide a younger audience to the website, and now leads the desk, alongside George Flood. He specialises in football, but is an avid lover of most sports, though cricket remains a struggle. He has also worked at Goal, Al Jazeera English and Manchester Evening News.

Keep up to date with latest news, rumours and gossip during the summer window
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Four more games tonight and overnight with France and Argentina in action
Fans Stateside were treated to two more standout matches, but what did UK watchers miss out on?
World Cup begins with star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico City before joint hosts win dramatic first game

A record-breaking number of red cards put a controversial spin on the opening game

Julian Quinones scores first goal of the tournament
Iran fans have been left stranded just days before the tournament begins

Spurs skipper’s future remains in doubt amid shock reported interest from Premier League rival

Bournemouth teenager is attracting interest ahead of the summer transfer window

Star forward’s current deal will expire on June 30
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Spurs have seen two bids rejected for Brighton defender - but Dutch pair have been chatting at the World Cup

Aston Villa star expected to be at the centre of transfer tussle this summer

Gunners’ dream signing looks like a tough deal to do
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Young defender has a huge future ahead of him, and ex-player hopes it is at Spurs

Spurs face competition for the Dutch centre-back’s signature

Thomas Tuchel now has since full squad available ahead of second warm-up friendly

Young star’s stock continues to rise amid interest to take him away from Anfield
Retired defender is still keen to help his former club

Atletico are blocking the forward’s move to Barcelona, which reportedly leaves the Gunners in pole position
Paris Saint-Germain have moved ahead of Reds in pursuit of RB Leipzig star
The Argentine - who missed out on the World Cup squad - is attracting plenty of admirers