Alex Young

Senior Sport Editor

ABOUT

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.

ABOUT
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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.

Football

Shakira and Burna Boy kick off World Cup party as tournament begins

World Cup begins with star-studded opening ceremony in Mexico City before joint hosts win dramatic first game

11 Jun 2026
Football

Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after failing to qualify for World Cup

Four-time champions Italy are the first former winners to miss out on three consecutive World Cups

3 Apr 2026
Arne Slot looks dejected during Liverpool's defeat by Wolves in the Premier League
Football

Slot confirms Liverpool star ruled out for weeks after injury setback

Another injury blow for the Reds ahead of huge FA Cup and Champions League clashes

3 Apr 2026
Football

Slot confirms Isak plan as Liverpool striker returns from injury

Striker is ready to return against almost four months out

3 Apr 2026
Roberto De Zerbi
Football

'De Zerbi is best coach I ever played for - I fell in love in a week'

Fan favourite Sandro has told Tottenham supporters, and players, what to expect

31 Mar 2026
Roberto De Zerbi
Football

Tottenham confirm new manager appointment to kickstart survival bid

Former Brighton head coach returns to the Premier League to save Spurs

31 Mar 2026
Otto Addo
Football

Ghana sack head coach 72 days before World Cup begins

England’s World Cup opponents are searching for a new head coach

31 Mar 2026
Football

Mosquera reveals which two Arsenal stars are like his 'older siblings'

Young defender has settled into life in north London

30 Mar 2026
Roberto De Zerbi
Football

Next Spurs manager odds: Heavy favourite emerges after Tudor sacking

With Igor Tudor shown the door, Spurs have stepped up new manager talks

30 Mar 2026
Football

Fernandez issues fresh Real Madrid statement after Chelsea exit hints

Argentine has repeated interest in a move to Spain

30 Mar 2026
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Iran 1-2 Nigeria: Super Eagles kick off tournament with a win - LIVE

Team Melli face the Super Eagles in Turkey

27 Mar 2026
Football

Huge Tottenham boost as Kulusevski finally sets injury return date

Sweden star is ‘very confident’ to play at the summer World Cup

27 Mar 2026
Football

Ex-Arsenal star reveals how Arteta's 'crazy' methods fuel trophy push

MIkel Arteta took over Arsene Wenger’s tactical previews while still a player

27 Mar 2026
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Huge play-off clash at the Cardiff City Stadium

26 Mar 2026
Football

Liverpool make final Slot sack decision as Alonso 'waits for offer'

A change of manager is now expected at Anfield

26 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal chief confirms exit after just seven months in role

In an emotional statement, James Ellis has confirmed it is “time to take the next step”

26 Mar 2026
Football

'Amorim didn't want me at Man Utd - and now I'm leaving for good'

Rasmus Hojlund has rediscovered his best form on loan at Napoli

26 Mar 2026
Football

Liverpool may have already found their Salah replacement

There is a standout candidate being tipped to replace the Egyptian King

25 Mar 2026
Football

Revealed: When Salah decided to leave Liverpool 'as transfer fee set'

The Egyptian King’s exit has been months in the making

25 Mar 2026
Football

Calafiori issues Arsenal injury update after 'pain' complaint

Defender’s involvement for Italy had been thrown into doubt

24 Mar 2026
Football

Kulusevski injury update as Tottenham star makes Sweden decision

Spurs midfielder has been sidelined for 10 months with a kneecap injury

24 Mar 2026