Ste McGovern

Freelance Sport Journalist at Freelance

Freelance sports writer • Ex-subeditor at Reach • Love Fulham, hate fascism • Pronouns: comrade ☭🇵🇸🏳️‍⚧️ find me on Bluesky

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The biggest Real Madrid comebacks in the Champions League

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

No team does comebacks in the Uefa Champions League like Real Madrid. It’s become a hallmark of many of their recent runs to glory in the competition, going behind only to rise from the dead to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. But it’s also been the case historically; they have successfully come back from at least two goals down in the first leg of a European knockout tie on nine occasions, more than any other club.
Arsenal showdown is 'a night that's made for Real Madrid'

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

Jude Bellingham is ready to make history when Real Madrid entertain Arsenal in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The Gunners stunned the 15-time winners in the opening leg, winning 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium to put themselves in a terrific position to reach the semi-finals. Real have done just about all there is to do in this competition over the course of their illustrious history, including some unforgettable comebacks when all seemed lost.
Jude Bellingham opens up on dustup with Antonio Rudiger

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

Jude Bellingham has confirmed that he was involved in an heated confrontation with Real Madrid teammate Antonio Rudiger on the training ground last week as they prepare to face Arsenal. Los Blancos welcome the Premier League outfit to the Bernabeu on Wednesday for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie after losing 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium.
Bernabeu magic can inspire Real Madrid vs Arsenal

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

Carlo Ancelotti believes the “special atmosphere” at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu can help Real Madrid stage an extraordinary comeback against Arsenal in the Uefa Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday. Los Blancos face the mountainous task of overturning a three-goal deficit after conceding a pair of stupendous Declan Rice free-kicks and a late goal from Mikel Merino without reply in the away leg.
Newcastle beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to teenager Cordero

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

Newcastle United have reportedly beaten Barcelona and Real Madrid to signing of Antonio Cordero from Malaga. The 18-year-old winger is one of the most highly-rated prospects in Spanish football following an impressive debut campaign in the Segunda División. So far this season Cordero has started 18 matches and come off the bench another 13 times in the second tier, registering five goals and five assists. He’s also won 14 international caps at youth level for Spain.
'No one surprised' by Dan Burn helping push stranger's car

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

Dan Burn went viral last week after he was spotted helping a complete stranger in Newcastle, pushing their broken down car on the road. The large Newcastle United defender is exactly the type of build you’d want help in moving a vehicle. But it’s exceptionally rare to see a Premier League footballer go out of their way to perform a random act of kindness in their spare time, which is probably why it garnered so much attention.
Arteta leads bizarre Arsenal training session ahead of Real

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

We all know that Mikel Arteta is fond of weaving unconventional methods into his coaching of the Arsenal team. The All or Nothing documentary on Amazon Prime Video from a few years back showed the world how much he uses props and metaphors to motivate his troops ahead of matches. The Basque native also likes to introduce music where possible, infamously piping in chants and crowd noise from Anfield ahead of facing Liverpool away in the Premier League.
Segundo Castillo, Onana's misguided spat and Amorim's glare

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

The best football posts on social media from the past week. No one does it quite like Segundo Castillo. Tremendo LOOK del entrenador Segundo Castillo 🌠Mirá la #LibertadoresEnTelefe por https://t.co/lWWbcNJx9I con @giraltpablo y @JPVarsky 🎙 pic.twitter.com/XMzWBj3Sep— telefe (@telefe) April 9, 2025There is something very unnerving about how Ruben Amorim oversees Man Utd training sessions with his thousand yard stare.
Arsenal dealt 'significant' injury blow ahead of Real Madrid

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thinks that Jorginho has sustained a “significant” injury days out from their trip to Real Madrid in the Uefa Champions League. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday after Thomas Partey’s 61st-minute opener was cancelled out by Yoane Wissa. Kieran Tierney also had a goal ruled out for offside in the first half.
Liverpool can win Premier League title as soon as next week

1 week ago | thefootballfaithful.com | Ste McGovern

Liverpool have inched closer to winning the Premier League without even playing as Arsenal dropped yet more points this weekend. The Gunners were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford at home on Saturday after Thomas Partey’s second-half opener was cancelled out by Yoane Wissa. Kieran Tierney also had a goal ruled out for offside in the 26th minute. The result continues Arsenal’s run of poor form in the top flight; they have won just two of their past seven games, taking 10 points from a possible 21.