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Robert Summerscales

Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022.

Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com.

He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.

Articles From This Author

Chelsea forward Lauren James pictured (right) scoring a goal in her side's 3-0 win at Ajax in the first leg of their UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-final in March 2024
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Lauren James Scores After VAR Assist As Chelsea Beat Ajax in Front of Record-Breaking Dutch Crowd

By Robert Summerscales
Barcelona midfielder Gavi pictured (right) jumping for a header against Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga in October 2022
News

Soccer Champions Tour 2024 Fixtures Revealed: Real Madrid to Face Barcelona, Chelsea and AC Milan in the USA

By Robert Summerscales
Kylian Mbappe pictured during PSG's win over Saint-Etienne in February 2022
Transfer Talk

Signing Kylian Mbappe "Not That Clever", Says Manchester United Owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

By Robert Summerscales
Kobbie Mainoo pictured playing for England in a U19 game in March 2023
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Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo Promoted to Senior England Squad

By Robert Summerscales
A photo posted to Instagram in March 2024 by Cristiano Ronaldo showing the soccer star's swollen feet
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"Worse Than LeBron": Cristiano Ronaldo's Swollen Feet Leave Soccer Fans Shocked

By Robert Summerscales
A photo taken after Fenerbahce won 3-2 at Trabzonspor in March 2024 and hundreds of home fans stormed the field
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Trabzonspor Fans Attack Fenerbahce Players, Some Fight Back

By Robert Summerscales
A general view of the City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest
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Nottingham Forest Hit With Four-Point Penalty for Premier League PSR Breaches

By Robert Summerscales
Kylian Mbappe pictured celebrating after scoring three goals for Paris Saint-Germain in a 6-2 win over Montpellier in March 2024
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Kylian Mbappe Scores His Fourth Hat-Trick of the Season As PSG Win 6-2 at Montpellier

By Robert Summerscales
Manchester City players and supporters pictured celebrating a goal during their 2-1 win over Manchester United in the 2023 FA Cup final at Wembley
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FA Cup Semi-Final Draw: Manchester United and Manchester City Kept Apart

By Robert Summerscales
Amad Diallo pictured (no.16) scoring for Manchester United in a 4-3 win over Liverpool in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in March 2024
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Amad Diallo Scores Extra-Time Winner Against Liverpool As Manchester United Edge Seven-Goal Epic to Reach FA Cup Semi-Finals

By Robert Summerscales
Kylian Mbappe pictured standing with his arms folded while celebrating a goal for Paris Saint-Germain in a 3-1 win over Nice in March 2024
Transfer Talk

Laughing Kylian Mbappe Says "There's No Way" He Will Sign for Arsenal

By Robert Summerscales
Kellyn Acosta pictured (right) moments before he scored from his own half for Chicago Fire against Montreal in March 2024
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Chicago's Kellyn Acosta Accidentally Scores Amazing Goal From His Own Half Thanks to Windy-City Assist in 4-3 Win Over Montreal

By Robert Summerscales
Raheem Sterling pictured after missing a penalty kick for Chelsea during a 4-2 win over Leicester City in an FA Cup quarter-final in March 2024
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Raheem Sterling Booed by Chelsea Fans After Penalty Miss and Awful Free-Kick

By Robert Summerscales
Chelsea defender Axel Disasi pictured moments after he scored an own goal against Leicester City in an FA Cup quarter-final in March 2024
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Axel Disasi Own Goal From 35 Yards Sparks Chelsea Collapse vs. Leicester City Before Super Subs Save the Day for Premier League Side

By Robert Summerscales
Thomas Muller pictured (right) celebrating after scoring a goal for Bayern Munich in a 5-1 win over Arsenal in February 2017
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"And It's Arsenal": Thomas Muller Reacts to Bayern Munich's Champions League Draw

By Robert Summerscales
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured (left) standing next to Al Nassr teammate Otavio (center) when the midfielder was struck on the head by a full bottle of water thrown by an Al-Ahli fan during a Saudi Pro League game in March 2024
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Fans Throw Objects at Cristiano Ronaldo and His Teammates During Al Nassr's Win at Al-Ahli

By Robert Summerscales
Jhon Duran pictured celebrating after scoring a goal for Aston Villa in a 4-0 win over Ajax in the UEFA Europa Conference League in March 2024
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Europa Conference League Quarter-Final Draw: Aston Villa to Face Lille After Thrashing Ajax

By Robert Summerscales
A UEFA Europa League sign reading "ROAD TO DUBLIN" pictured at a game between Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique Marseille in February 2024
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Liverpool's Path to Europa League Glory, Including Possible Clash With Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen in the Final

By Robert Summerscales
A photo taken of the scoreboard at the Allianz Arena in February 2017 after Bayern Munich beat Arsenal 5-1
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Bayern Munich and Harry Kane Both Boast Superb Records Against Arsenal but Recent Form Favors Mikel Arteta's Side Ahead of Latest UCL Clash

By Robert Summerscales
Arsenal's Leandro Trossard pictured (right) celebrating after scoring a late goal against Manchester City in the 2023 Community Shield game at Wembley
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Champions League Draw Sets Up Possible Arsenal vs. Manchester City Semi-Final

By Robert Summerscales
Bobby Clark pictured celebrating after scoring the first goal of his Liverpool career in a 6-1 win over Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa League in March 2024
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Bobby Clark Scores First Liverpool Goal As Sparta Prague Get Hit for Six at Anfield

By Robert Summerscales
Christian Pulisic pictured celebrating after scoring for AC Milan in a 3-1 win away at Slavia Prague in the UEFA Europa League in March 2024
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Christian Pulisic Passes 100-Goal Landmark As AC Milan Beat 10-Man Slavia Prague

By Robert Summerscales
Mohammed Kudus pictured (center) sitting on a plastic stool while being mobbed by his teammates after scoring an amazing solo goal for West Ham United in a 5-0 win over Freiburg in the UEFA Europa League in March 2024
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Mohammed Kudus Scores Incredible Solo Goal Before Celebrating in Style As West Ham Thrash Freiburg in Europa League

By Robert Summerscales
Kevin De Bruyne pictured applauding Manchester City supporters while warming up during a Premier League game against Sheffield United in December 2023
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Kevin De Bruyne Left Out of Belgium Squad Due to Injury

By Robert Summerscales
Ben White pictured playing for Arsenal against Porto in the UEFA Champions League in March 2024
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Arsenal's Ben White "Didn't Want to Be Considered" for Latest England Squad, Says Gareth Southgate

By Robert Summerscales
Jarrad Branthwaite pictured in November 2023 while playing for England against Northern Ireland in a U21 international
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Jarrad Branthwaite and Ivan Toney Named in England Squad for Games Against Brazil and Belgium

By Robert Summerscales
Luis Suarez (left) and Lionel Messi pictured celebrating a goal during Inter Miami's 3-1 win over Nashville in the 2024 CONCACAF Champions Cup
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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi Fire Inter Miami into CONCACAF Champions Cup Quarter-Finals

By Robert Summerscales
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak pictured celebrating during Atletico Madrid's victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League's round of 16 in March 2024
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Jan Oblak Stars in Champions League Penalty Shootout As Atletico Madrid Knock Out Inter Milan

By Robert Summerscales
Jadon Sancho pictured celebrating after scoring a goal for Borussia Dortmund in a 2-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League in March 2024
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Jadon Sancho Scores His First Champions League Goal Since 2021 As Dortmund Beat PSV to Reach Quarter-Finals

By Robert Summerscales
Antoine Semenyo pictured celebrating after scoring two goals for Bournemouth in a remarkable 4-3 win over Luton Town in March 2024
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Bournemouth Beat Luton 4-3 After Losing First Half 3-0

By Robert Summerscales
Mo Salah pictured celebrating after scoring for Liverpool against Wolves in an FA Cup third round game in January 2023
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Mo Salah "Ready to Start" for Liverpool, Says Jurgen Klopp

By Robert Summerscales
Sergio Conceicao pictured (left) refusing to shake hands with Mikel Arteta following Arsenal's penalty-shootout win over Porto in March 2024
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Porto Manager Sergio Conceicao on Clash With Arsenal's Mikel Arteta: "He Insulted My Family"

By Robert Summerscales
Aleksandar Mitrovic pictured (center) celebrating a goal during Al-Hilal's win over Sepahan in February 2024
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Al-Hilal Break World Record For Longest Winning Run by a Top-Flight Team

By Robert Summerscales
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured celebrating in front of fans at the Emirates Stadium after his team's penalty-shootout win over Porto in March 2024
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Mikel Arteta Says Arsenal Fans "Made Us Win" Against Porto

By Robert Summerscales
A picture captured moments before Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya (left) saved a penalty kick from Porto's Galeno (right) during a UEFA Champions League shootout in March 2024
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David Raya Saves Two Porto Penalties As Arsenal Win Shootout to Stay in Champions League

By Robert Summerscales
Barcelona's players pictured celebrating during their 3-1 win over Napoli in March 2024
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Barcelona Beat Napoli to Reach First Champions League Quarter-Final Since Lionel Messi Left

By Robert Summerscales
Harry Kane pictured falling over following a challenge with Xaver Schlager during Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig in September 2023
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Harry Kane Named "the Worst Diver" in Soccer Ahead of Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo

By Robert Summerscales
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson pictured (center) receiving medical treatment during his team's 1-1 draw at Liverpool in March 2024
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Ederson Could Miss Four Manchester City Games With Thigh Injury

By Robert Summerscales
Adam Sandler pictured at Stamford Bridge in March 2024 during Chelsea's 3-2 win over Newcastle United
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Famous Chelsea Fan Adam Sandler Spotted at Stamford Bridge During Win Over Newcastle

By Robert Summerscales
Cole Palmer pictured applauding the fans at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea beat Newcastle United 3-2 in the Premier League in March 2024
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Cole Palmer Impresses in Front of Gareth Southgate As Chelsea Beat Newcastle

By Robert Summerscales
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured looking dejected during Al Nassr's defeat by Al Ain in the quarter-finals of the 2024 AFC Champions League
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Cristiano Ronaldo Aims Apologetic Gesture at Al Nassr Fans After His Many Misses Against Al Ain

By Robert Summerscales
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured (right) moments before he converted a penalty kick for Al Nassr in a losing cause against Al Ain in the AFC Champions League's round of 16 in March 2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr Knocked Out of AFC Champions League via Penalty Shootout After Seven-Goal Epic Against Al Ain

By Robert Summerscales
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured moments before he missed from four yards during Al Nassr's home game against Al Ain in March 2024
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Cristiano Ronaldo Produces Horror Miss From Three Yards vs. Al Ain in AFC Champions League

By Robert Summerscales
Players from Montreal pictured celebrating a goal during their 3-2 win at Inter Miami in March 2024
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Inter Miami's Unbeaten Run Ended by Montreal on Lionel Messi's Day Off

By Robert Summerscales
Burnley no.23 David Datro Fofana pictured scoring from long range against West Ham in March 2024
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Chelsea Loanee David Datro Fofana Scores Stunning Goal for Burnley in Draw at West Ham

By Robert Summerscales
Arda Guler pictured celebrating after scoring his first goal for Real Madrid during a 4-0 win over Celta Vigo in March 2024
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Arda Guler Scores His First Goal for Real Madrid in Win Over Celta Vigo

By Robert Summerscales
Jeremy Doku pictured (left) challenging for the ball with Alexis Mac Allister during Liverpool and Manchester City's 1-1 draw in March 2024
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Man City Survive Late VAR Penalty Check in Dramatic Draw at Liverpool

By Robert Summerscales
Erling Haaland pictured (right) running at Virgil van Dijk one-on-one during a Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in March 2024
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One-on-One Battle Between Erling Haaland and Virgil van Dijk Was "Cinematic"... but Who Won?

By Robert Summerscales
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn pictured being shown a red card during his team's 4-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur in March 2024
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John McGinn Sent Off As Tottenham Hammer Aston Villa to Boost Top Four Bid

By Robert Summerscales
Harry Kane pictured holding the match ball after scoring a hat-trick for Bayern Munich in an 8-1 win over Mainz in the Bundesliga in March 2024
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Harry Kane Hits Perfect Hat-Trick in 8-1 Win As Bayern Munich Goal Machine Reaches Bundesliga Landmark

By Robert Summerscales
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