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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International

📈 World Cup Power Rankings: And then there were four

Can you believe it? Only four teams remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 as we head into the semi-finals of the biggest international…

14/07/2026

Man Utd make surprise £35m move for Aston Villa star

Man Utd will reportedly sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after they activated the player’s release clause. The Red Devils have moved for the…

13/07/2026

Aston Villa hijack Newcastle transfer as deal agreed for World Cup star

Aston Villa have gazumped Newcastle United to the signing of Freiburg’s Johan Manzambi following his star turn for Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup…

13/07/2026

Tuchel admits England ‘lucky’ to reach World Cup semi-final after beating Norway

Thomas Tuchel admits that England are “lucky” to be in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after making life “very difficult” for themselves against Norway. …

12/07/2026

Stones starts as England vs Norway starting lineups announced

John Stones will start in central defence for England as Thomas Tuchel has named his starting lineup for Saturday’s FIFA World Cup quarter-final against…

11/07/2026

Chelsea already want to sell £40m transfer flop

Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell Alejandro Garnacho in the summer transfer window, just one year after buying him from Manchester United. The winger…

11/07/2026