Ste McGovern

Ste McGovern is an experienced football editor, writer and podcaster, who has been part of The Football Faithful team since the site’s early period. A Freelance football writer, Ste has bylines for the Manchester Evening News, BirminghamLive, MARCA, Balls.ie and the Nottingham Post.

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Articles by Ste McGovern

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid punches the ball clear as Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino and William Saliba of Arsenal challenge during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid C.F. at Emirates Stadium on April 08, 2025 in London, England.

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Real Madrid willing to play long game with Arsenal transfer target

Real Madrid are reportedly planning on making a move for Arsenal star William Saliba in either of the 2026 or 2027 summer transfer windows. …

12/04/2025

Kevin De Bruyne reveals future plans after Man City exit

Kevin De Bruyne has confirmed he will continue playing football at another club after he departs Man City at the end of the season. …

12/04/2025

Man City goalkeeper Ederson extends Premier League record

Man City goalkeeper Ederson has done it again. The Brazil international is renowned for his ball playing ability, establishing himself as one of the…

12/04/2025

Van Dijk announcement imminent as Liverpool complete deal

Liverpool are set to announce a new contract for Virgil van Dijk after finalising a deal for the defender. The Dutch international’s future was…

12/04/2025

Mo Salah rejected £500m transfer offer to stay at Liverpool

Mo Salah reportedly turned down the chance to earn £500 million, preferring to sign a new contract with Liverpool. The Egyptian winger’s future had…

12/04/2025

Jude Bellingham admits Real Madrid ‘nowhere near it’ against Arsenal

Jude Bellingham admitted that Real Madrid were far off the pace during their 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of the Uefa…

08/04/2025

Declan Rice reveals original plan for astonishing free kicks against Real Madrid

Declan Rice admitted he did not initially plan on shooting the first of his two free kick goals as Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0…

08/04/2025

Champions League highlights: Arsenal stun Real as Inter beat Bayern

Arsenal put one foot into the Champions League semi-finals with a stunning 3-0 first leg win over Real Madrid at home. The job isn’t…

08/04/2025

The teams with the most Champions League quarter-final appearances

The final eight teams remaining in the Uefa Champions League face off in the quarter-finals kick off this week This is where the serious…

08/04/2025

Ranking the final eight teams in the Champions League

We are down to the last eight of the Champions League in 2024/25, so we have decided to power rank the remaining teams ahead…

08/04/2025