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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Man United player Manuel Ugarte #5 of Uruguay is stretched off after an injury during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match between Uruguay and Spain at Guadalajara Stadium on June 26, 2026 in Zapopan, Mexico.

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Man United due multi-million payout following Ugarte injury

Man United are due to receive millions in compensation after Manuel Ugarte suffered a devastating injury while playing for Uruguay at the FIFA World…

27/06/2026

Tuchel defends England squad selection after James injury blow

Thomas Tuchel has defended his England squad selection despite being left with no natural right-backs after Reece James suffered a “minor” hamstring injury, claiming…

27/06/2026

World Cup Day 16: Cape Verde make history, Dembele delivers

The group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to a conclusion, with Cape Verde joining the best the teams in the…

27/06/2026

Scotland dealt another World Cup blow as Senegal smash Iraq

Senegal destroyed Iraq on Friday to deal yet another blow to Scotland and their hopes of reaching the round of 32 in the FIFA…

26/06/2026

📈 World Cup Power Rankings: England tumble as Spain surge

The stakes are rising at the FIFA World Cup as nations battle for a place in the knockout stages of the tournament, but which…

26/06/2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Every team in the Round of 32 so far

The knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is fast approaching, with 13 spots in the Round of 32 still up for grabs. …

26/06/2026

World Cup Day 15: Ecuador shock Germany as six teams go through

Half a dozen nations booked their place in the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup on matchday 15 as we get ever closer…

26/06/2026

Elliot Anderson to join Man City for club record transfer fee

Elliot Anderson will reportedly join Manchester City after they agreed to pay Nottingham Forest a club record fee for the midfielder in the summer…

26/06/2026

Tuchel stumped as England miss glorious chance to beat Ghana

Thomas Tuchel has no clue how England missed a huge chance to score the winning goal against Ghana after they were held to a…

23/06/2026

Arsenal in ‘talks’ to sign teenage Leicester City starlet

Arsenal have reportedly entered negotiations with Leicester City to sign 16-year-old prospect Jeremy Monga. The winger made 27 appearances in the Championship last season,…

23/06/2026