Grey Whitebloom

Joined: May 9, 2025

Grey Whitebloom is a writer, reporter and editor for Sports Illustrated FC. Born and raised in London, he is an avid follower of German, Italian and Spanish top flight football.

The regular sized World Cup trophy will be on offer this summer.

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Saka has captained England on occasion but did not get a starting spot in Thomas Tuchel’s first XI against Croatia.

Vinicius Junior (left), Chris Richards (center) and Keito Nakamura were all involved in entertaining games.

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There are so many games at this summer’s World Cup, it can be heard to keep up with what’s happened and how.

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Iran took on New Zealand at SoFi Stadium on Monday evening in a fiercely political setting.

Mexico won its first game of the World Cup in convincing fashion.

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U.S. viewers missed about 10 seconds of Mexico’s win over South Africa on Thursday.

Aleksander Čeferin has come under intense scrutiny.

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A perceived jibe from Aleksander Čeferin has united traditional rivals at this summer’s World Cup.

Marc Cucurella appears to be on his way out of Chelsea.

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Cucurella’s proposed move to Real Madrid would leave Chelsea with just one senior left back at the start of next season.

Jamal Musiala (left) was the subject of pointed comments from Jürgen Klopp.

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Klopp’s prematch comments drew scrutiny in the German media, especially as he remains a favorite for many to be national team manager.

Marc Cucurella has been angling for a way out of Chelsea.

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Cucurella’s move is a consequence of past mistakes for both Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Mauricio Pochettino (center) had a night to savor.

Grey Whitebloom

Joined: May 9, 2025

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