James Cormack

James Cormack

Joined: Sep 17, 2024

James Cormack is a Sports Illustrated Soccer freelance writer with an avid interest in tactical and player analysis. As well as supporting Spurs religiously, he follows Italian and German football, taking particular interest in the work of Antonio Conte & Julian Nagelsmann.

The ultimate No. 10.

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History of Barcelona's No. 10 Shirt: Lamine Yamal Joining Pantheon of Legends

Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde barely missed a game last season.

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Players With the Most Minutes Across the 2024–25 Season

Lamine Yamal (left), Raphinha (middle) and Ousmane Dembélé headline the favorites for the 2025 Ballon d'Or

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The Favorites to Win the Ballon d'Or 2025—Ranked

Arsenal could sell Leandro Trossard to balance the books.

Soccer

European Giants ‘Join’ Race for Leandro Trossard, Arsenal Set Competitive Price

Carreras became Madrid’s fourth summer signing.

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How Much Money Man Utd Get From Alvaro Carreras’s Move to Real Madrid

Álvaro Carreras’ move to Real Madrid is set to make Manchester United a healthy sum of cash due to the sell-on clause the Red Devils possess.

Enzo Maresca’s maiden season at Chelsea ended with two pieces of silverware.

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How Enzo Maresca Masterminded Chelsea’s Club World Cup Triumph

Here’s how Enzo Maresca masterminded Chelsea’s stunning Club World Cup victory over European champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool’s record signing is yet to make his bow.

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When Will Florian Wirtz Make His Liverpool Debut?

Florian Wirtz was surprisingly absent and missed the first opportunity to make his unofficial debut for Liverpool.

Erling Haaland can reach 0-60 in a blink of an eye.

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Fastest Attacking Frontlines for 2025–26 Premier League Season

Here are the fastest Premier League attacks heading into the 2025–26 campaign based on top speed statistics from last season.

Viktor Gyökeres is heading to Arsenal.

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Viktor Gyokeres’s Potential Shirt Numbers at Arsenal

Arsenal are set to land Viktor Gyökeres as their new leading man up top, and here are the shirt numbers the Swedish hitman could wear in north London.

Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump hand over the Club World Cup trophy to Chelsea.

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Why Was Donald Trump in Chelsea’s Club World Cup Trophy Lift?

The U.S. President was in the mix as Reece James lifted the Club World Cup trophy.

The legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has equal Hollywood status with Ryan Reynolds.

Soccer

Snoop Dogg Features in Kit Release That Banters Wrexham

Swansea City's kit launch featured a surprise appearance from the legendary rapper.

Gareth Bale has named his Ballon d'Or frontrunner.

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Gareth Bale Names His Clear Favorite for Ballon d'Or

Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale believes Ousmané Dembélé is the clear frontrunner for the 2025 Ballon d’Or.

Andy Carroll is heading to the sixth tier of English football.

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Premier League Icon Makes Incredible Non-League Career Move

Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to take another step towards the ’septet’ on Sunday night.

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Chelsea Stand in Way of PSG’s Shot at Unprecedented Achievement

Chelsea have won the Club World Cup before, PSG haven't.

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Chelsea vs. PSG: Club World Cup Final Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Real Madrid have been involved in some of the best Club World Cup finals.

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The Best FIFA Club World Cup Finals in History—Ranked