Matt Verri

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Matt Verri is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon and has covered big nights of boxing.

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Matt Verri is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon and has covered big nights of boxing.

Football

'He's doing me so proud': Saka's first coach reflects on Arsenal rise

From Greenford Celtic under-7s to Premier League champion, Gunners superstar has never forgotten his roots

12 Jun 2026
LIVE

England 0-1 Japan: Sluggish Three Lions beaten at Wembley - LIVE

Harry Kane misses out injured as Three Lions lose final game before World Cup squad selection

1 Apr 2026
Football

Tuchel reveals 'scary' concern for England ahead of World Cup

Three Lions could see ambitions to end 60 years of hurt in North America this summer derailed

31 Mar 2026
Football

Kane compared to Messi and Ronaldo as Tuchel makes new England claim

Toothless friendly displays without talismanic captain has sparked World Cup fears for Three Lions

31 Mar 2026
Football

Three things we learned from England defeat as Foden experiment fails

False nine test falters against Japan in absence of Harry Kane as Thomas Tuchel left with plenty of concerns ahead of World Cup squad selection

31 Mar 2026
Roberto De Zerbi
Football

Three ways Tottenham could line up under De Zerbi

It’s all change again at Spurs ahead of seven do-or-die games to secure survival

31 Mar 2026
Football

Tottenham blame 'on-pitch under-performance' as £95m loss recorded

Spurs won their first trophy in 17 years but disappointments elsewhere saw the club take a financial hit

31 Mar 2026
Football

What De Zerbi said about Greenwood amid backlash from Tottenham fans

Spurs fan groups opposed to appointment of Italian because of his previous support for Greenwood at Marseille

31 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal dealt injury blow as star spotted in brace after England draw

Mikel Arteta will fear the worst after winger hobbled off at Wembley

28 Mar 2026
Football

England ratings: Maguire shines on return as Foden fails audition

Thomas Tuchel rotated heavily for first of two international friendlies this month

28 Mar 2026
Football

Tuchel responds to White boos as Arsenal star jeered on England return

Versatile defender was a late, controversial call-up

27 Mar 2026
LIVE

England 1-1 Uruguay: Three Lions frustrated at Wembley - LIVE

Three Lions set to offer auditions ahead of summer World Cup

27 Mar 2026
Football

Kvaratskhelia to Arsenal: Could transformative transfer really happen?

Huge move for PSG star would be difficult to pull off, but Gunners need another difference maker

27 Mar 2026
Football

Madueke can send Arsenal message with major chance in Saka battle

Saka’s absence against Uruguay hands Madueke opportunity to stake claim for England starting role at World Cup

27 Mar 2026
Football

Tuchel sends blunt message to Alexander-Arnold over England exclusion

The Real Madrid full-back’s chances of going to the World Cup appear slim

27 Mar 2026
Football

Arsenal star rules out transfer exit despite new rival for position

Gunners key man explains decision amid latest speculation over future

26 Mar 2026
Football

West Ham plan scuppers Arsenal fan hopes over potential title party

First-time ticket buyers in home sections for game at London Stadium asked to provide ‘photographic evidence’ of their Hammers fandom

26 Mar 2026
Football

Kulusevski reveals new surgery after footage shows Spurs star limping

Kulusevski has explained why he was not moving well during visit to Sweden camp after fresh fears sparked among Spurs fans

26 Mar 2026
Football

The disaster scenario: what relegation would mean for Tottenham

What relegation would really mean for the squad, the search for a permanent manager and the club’s finances

26 Mar 2026
Football

Dowman role, Saka switch and how Arteta can solve new Arsenal problem

Arteta needs to find solution to creativity issue after Eberechi Eze injury

26 Mar 2026
Football

Postecoglou reveals alternative speech he planned for Tottenham parade

Sacked manager had a blunter message up his sleeve as 150,000 Spurs fans watched on

25 Mar 2026