Nicky

Nicky is a budding journalist who specialises in matters related to football, basketball and the economics of sports. He is a student at the University of Edinburgh as well. Follow him on Twitter @NickyHelfgott1.
  • Soccer
    PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 14: Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and FC Bayern Muenchen (Bayern Munich, Bayern München) at Parc des Princes stadium on February 14, 2023 in Paris, France.

    PSG vs. Bayern Club World Cup Preview

    Two European giants, PSG and Bayern Munich, are about to lock horns in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals. It’s July 5, 2025, and the clock’s ticking toward a noon kickoff that promises fireworks. PSG’s riding high after their historic Champions League triumph, while Bayern’s hungry to reclaim their…

  • Soccer
    Harvey Elliott of England celebrates with his Player of the Tournament award

    Top Ten Players of the U21 Euro Championship

    The 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia was a show of unrestrained ability, daring skill, and the kind of heart-stopping action that reminds you why the future of football has never looked brighter. Between June 11 and June 28, young stars took over pitches in Bratislava and beyond and…

  • Tennis

    Wimbledon 2025 Preview

    Wimbledon 2025 is coming and it’s set to be a fortnight extravaganza of tennis magic on the lawns of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Between June 30 and July 13, the world’s top stars will clash on those iconic grass courts, in pursuit of history, bragging rights,…

  • Soccer
    FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - JULY 25: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF looks on in the first half during the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Inter Miami CF and Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium on July 25, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

    PSG vs. Inter Miami Preview: Messi faces his old team

    Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d’Or wizard, faces his former club for the first time since leaving PSG in 2023 as the freshly minted UEFA Champions League champs, square off against Inter Miami in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16. For Inter Miami, it’s a chance to etch…

  • Soccer
    Transfer time for Pogba

    Summer Transfer Update 3

    The summer transfer window, split into two frantic phases thanks to the FIFA Club World Cup, is serving up a feast of rumors, deals, and jaw-dropping moves. From Manchester United’s stars eyeing new horizons to Saudi clubs waving cash like it’s confetti, the 2025 window is a rollercoaster of ambition…

  • Soccer
    ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 19: Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring their second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Footballers need a break – the Club World Cup is crazy

    It’s June 2025, and footballers should be sipping mojitos on a beach, recharging after a grueling season. Instead, they’re sprinting across sweltering U.S. pitches, dodging thunderstorms, and battling exhaustion in FIFA’s shiny new 32-team Club World Cup. The tournament, running from June 15 to July 13, has turned the traditional…