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Ben McAleer

Ben McAleer

News writer & editor

📝 Bio: I am a freelance football expert with over 15 years’ experience in the industry. Having put the ‘free’ into freelance after graduating Bath Spa University with a degree in Media Communications in 2010, I was lucky enough to make the move into full-time work with football stats website WhoScored.com in 2013, progressing through the ranks until I became Head of Content in 2022 before leaving in 2025. I’ve been lucky enough to write about the sport I love for well over a decade, which includes the privilege of attending some of the biggest games in the Premier League and Champions League.

âšœ My Football Story: A frustrated Tottenham fan, I can recall my first ever match at White Hart Lane as my dad dragged me along to a drab 0-0 draw with Wimbledon in January 1999. While it hardly set the world alight, this was the match that remarkably made me fall in love with the beautiful game. Since then, I’ve been to countless games at home and abroad, as both a fan and as press, letting out a sound that no man should make as Dele Alli scored that goal at Crystal Palace. I’ve also had the privilege of seeing the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the flesh.

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

  • Expert opinion & analysis
  • Sub-editing
  • Scout reports
  • News writing & editing
  • Premier League, Champions League, Europa League & European football
  • Betting

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: Travelling to Wembley for the 2008 Carling Cup final as Tottenham beat Chelsea thanks to Jonathan Woodgate’s face. It was the longest 120 minutes of my life but the relief as the full-time whistle blew
 gives me goosebumps to this day. Taking my son to his first ever Tottenham game, albeit a pre-season one, also fills me with a sense of pride, even if he does insist he now supports Arsenal


Articles by Ben McAleer
  1. PSG vs Newcastle Player Ratings

    Willock nets but Barnes blunder costs Newcastle at PSG

    Joe Willock's powerful header on the stroke of half-time cancelled out Vitinha's opener as nothing could separate Newcastle and Paris-Saint Germain in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday. The result suited neither side as the Premier League outfit and their French counterparts dropped out of the top eight and into the play-off round in the Champions League.

  2. 'I love him' - Petit says Arsenal need Man Utd star to win title

    Arsenal hero Emmanuel Petit believes that Bryan Mbeumo is the player the Gunners need to secure Premier League glory. Mikel Arteta's men sit top of the table but their lead has been cut to just four points by Manchester City and Aston Villa following Arsenal's 3-2 loss to Manchester United on Sunday night. The result means the Gunners are now winless in three.

  3. Al-Nassr vs Al Taawound Big Match Breakdown

    Mane outshines Ronaldo as Al-Nassr edge Al-Taawoun

    Al-Nassr moved level with Al-Ahly and within two points of league leaders of Al-Hilal with a 1-0 win over Al-Taawoun on Monday evening. The home side were all over their visitors from the outset but really struggled to make their dominance count and it ultimately took a first-half Mohammed Al Dossary own goal for Jorge Jesus' side to claim all the spoils and claim a third successive league win.

  4. Palmer reportedly 'would welcome' transfer from Chelsea

    Homesick Cole Palmer would be open to a potential switch to boyhood club Manchester United this summer. Palmer left Manchester City for Chelsea in 2023 and has gone on to become a key player for the Blues. However, the England international is reportedly unsettled in London and would welcome the chance to move back to Manchester at the end of the season.

  5. Watch out, Real Madrid! Lyon boss makes Endrick request

    Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca is said to be 'enamoured' with striker Endrick who has made a flying to start life with the French side. The Brazilian striker made the move to the Ligue 1 giants earlier this month and has gone on to become a mainstay for OL in the opening weeks of his time in France. Indeed, Endrick has been directly involved in four goals in his opening two league outings for Lyon.

  1. Atleti boss Simeone bites back at Alvarez criticism

    Diego Simeone has hit back at criticism aimed at Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. The Argentine striker moved to Atletico 18 months' ago, joining from Manchester City for ÂŁ81.8m. Alvarez enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Spain, scoring 17 times and laying on an additional four assists for Los Colchoneros. However, the 2022 World Cup winner is enduring a testing second season.

  2. Grealish's season could be over to leave World Cup dream in tatters

    Everton star Jack Grealish's season may be over, with the on-loan attacker set to undergo surgery to repair a stress fracture in his foot. Grealish joined the Toffees from Manchester City last summer and has become a key man for David Moyes' side, starting 18 of 22 league games. However, the 30-year-old is potentially unlikely to feature again this campaign.

  3. Ronaldo and Co. give Mane hero's welcome after AFCON triumph

    Sadio Mane was given a hero's welcome by his Al-Nassr teammates following Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations success. Mane captained the Lions of Teranga to a second AFCON triumph in their history in Morocco last weekend as Senegal claimed a drama-filled 1-0 win over the tournament hosts courtesy of Pape Gueye's extra time winner in Rabat.

  4. Rooney sends 'proud' message to son Kai after OT debut

    Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has sent a 'proud' message to son Kai after the 16-year-old made his Old Trafford debut on Friday night. The younger Rooney came off the bench during United Under-18s' FA Cup fourth round win over Derby with his mother and father watching on in the stands. Darren Fletcher's side had to work hard to claim victory on home turf, however.

  5. Man Utd anticipating blow in midfielder transfer quest

    Manchester United have conceded that midfield target Elliot Anderson favours a summer switch to rivals Manchester City. The Nottingham Forest star has caught the attention of the Premier League pair having shone for the Tricky Trees this season. Forest are adamant that Anderson won't leave the City Ground in January and are expected to demand ÂŁ100 million ($136m) to cash in on their prized asset later this year.