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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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Como 1907 players celebrate after getting a Champions League slot for next season after the Serie A match between US Cremonese and Como 1907 at Stadio Giovanni Zini on May 24, 2026 in Cremona, Italy.

Champions League

The four clubs making their Champions League debut this season

UEFA’s expansion of the Champions League has largely benefitted the biggest clubs in Europe, but we have enjoyed a few Cinderella stories over the…

08/09/2026

Chelsea duo ruled out as Alonso delivers injury update

Chelsea duo ruled out as Alonso delivers injury update

Moises Caicedo and Marco Palestra remain sidelined as the Blues prepare to face Leeds.

08/09/2026

Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees revealed: PSG stars dominate list

Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees revealed: PSG stars dominate list

Harry Kane is among the favourites to win the award.

08/09/2026

Mac Allister reveals he could have left Liverpool over contract situation

Mac Allister reveals he could have left Liverpool over contract situation

The Argentine midfielder is "very sad" over not being offered a new deal this past summer.

08/09/2026

The favourites to win the UEFA Champions League in 2026/27

The favourites to win the UEFA Champions League in 2026/27

We looked at the bookies' odds to see who are the most likely clubs to win this year.

08/09/2026

Forest ‘at a loss’ over controversial VAR decision against Spurs

Forest ‘at a loss’ over controversial VAR decision against Spurs

Neco Williams had a goal ruled out by VAR after handling the ball.

05/09/2026

Lampard: Coventry ‘deserved’ more from Man City defeat

Lampard: Coventry ‘deserved’ more from Man City defeat

The Midlands outfit lost narrowly to his former club.

05/09/2026

Ndiaye makes ‘difficult’ Everton admission after joining Man City

Ndiaye makes ‘difficult’ Everton admission after joining Man City

The winger join City from the Toffees for £65m.

05/09/2026

Foden dropped as Ndiaye makes Man City debut vs Coventry

Foden dropped as Ndiaye makes Man City debut vs Coventry

Enzo Maresca makes just one change to his starting lineup.

05/09/2026

Adam Wharton praised for ‘really smart’ transfer decision

Adam Wharton praised for ‘really smart’ transfer decision

The Crystal Palace midfielder has been linked with Chelsea, Liverpool and Man City.

05/09/2026