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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FIFA World Cup Trophy is displayed during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.

International

World Cup 2026: Every squad list in full ahead of tournament

The FIFA World Cup 2026 feels very real now, with every squad list confirmed and submitted ahead of the tournament kicking off on 11th…

02/06/2026

Marco Silva leaves Fulham to replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica

Marco Silva has left Fulham after five years ahead of becoming the next Benfica manager. Fulham confirmed on Tuesday evening that Silva will leave…

02/06/2026

Morgan Rogers ‘open’ to Arsenal transfer as Villa stance revealed

Morgan Rogers is reportedly “open” to joining Arsenal from Aston Villa in the summer transfer window. The attacking midfielder was one of Villa’s key…

02/06/2026

Real Madrid ‘agree’ deal to sign former Liverpool star

Real Madrid have reportedly reached an agreement to sign former Liverpool player Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer. The defender will be a free…

02/06/2026

Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford wanted by five clubs

Man Utd player Marcus Rashford is reportedly attracting interest from five clubs ahead of the summer transfer window. The forward spent last season on…

02/06/2026

Arsenal star facing possible surgery after World Cup

Arsenal defender William Saliba faces the possibility of having to undergo surgery after this summer’s FIFA World Cup in North America. Foot Mercato reported…

02/06/2026

Liverpool ‘in talks’ with Iraola to become next manager

Liverpool are reportedly “advancing” in discussions with Andoni Iraola to become their next manager after sacking Arne Slot last week. The Dutchman was removed…

02/06/2026

Every team in the UEFA Champions League in 2026/27

The UEFA Champions League may be over for another season, but the next one is right around the corner. The first qualifying round for…

02/06/2026

Our Champions League end-of-season awards for 2025/26

Another spectacular UEFA Champions League campaign has come to a close, meaning it’s time to hand out our end-of-season award for 2025/26. Paris Saint-Germain…

01/06/2026