Fecafoot at this WAFCON (and indeed recent MAFCONs)

Every day we see something new. Today, for instance, is the first time I have ever seen a full-page betting advert in an official tournament guide (WAFCON 2026).

Few feelings as special as seeing your own words in print, especially in a book. Finally got my hands on The World Atlas of Football Stadiums, which is absolutely fantastic to flip through in my unbiased opinion.

Keito Nakamura goal-creating action is it? #TUNJPN

Wrote this about Morocco after their draw against Brazil. I think they'll really enjoy the fruits of Ouahbi ball in the next couple of games especially, and in the long run likely at the next AFCON. #SCOMAR

Everybody take a seat for today's session of Yan Diomande Watch. #CIVECU

Ayoub Bouaddi is in the XI and set to make his competitive debut for Morocco against record world champions Brazil. He'll have a big role to play out of possession especially with his dogged defensive application, and certainly will be one to watch.

This is how we're feeling

There's been a lot of discussion about the tactical evolution (and increasing emphasis on set-pieces) in the English Premier League this season, but one aspect that I feel has gone under the radar is the narrowing of disparity in team quality across the board.

Theerathon Bunmathan with one of the sweetest-struck volleys of the year to give Buriram United a two-goal aggregate lead in the ASEAN Cup final agianst Selangor FC. #BRUSFC #Foory-Live (🎥 from ASEAN United FC on Twitter)

Looking back through the archives and found one of my very first published long-form analyses, which happened to be on Arsenal's switch to a 3-4-3 under Mikel Arteta in 2020 (with one Bukayo Saka sometimes used at LWB).

Last week, I graduated with a BSc in Journalism from @nuqatar.bsky.social. Truly grateful for the last four incredible years in which I crossed paths with some wonderful people — professors, classmates and friends — and learned and grew a great deal. Up next: An incredibly busy summer 🏆⚽

A packed Stadium Australia greets Japan and the Matildas as they take to the field ahead of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup final. #JPNvAUS #Footy-Live

Time for #KORvJPN! Really excited to see these two top-class teams compete for the chance to face Australia here on Saturday night.

Sunny day in Sydney as Japan take on the Philippines in the last of the quarter-finals at the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026. A fair few Philippines have streamed in around the ground in the minutes leading up to kick off. #JPNPHI #Footy-Live

The word in Sydney was that QF3 was almost sold out (since Australia were expected to play in it), so it seems many have elected to stay home as South Korea take on Uzbekistan. Still, a decent contingent of fans on three sides of the stadium. #KORUZB #Footy-Live

Delighted to have made it to Australia at long last, three days after setting off from Qatar. I'll be spending 10 days in Sydney covering the Women's Asian Cup knockouts for The Cutback. Follow along at thecutback.com

Huge game for young Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stanković, who'll have a massive role to play in the absence of Raphael Onyedika. With the tie at 3-3, let's see how he holds up in this away leg.

Prayers up for Qarabağ FK

The spending boom in Brazil has been the standout trend of the ongoing transfer window for me, and I think this chart sums it up quite well:

Me listening to the last 10 minutes of this

Wrote this about Brahim Díaz in my AFCON final preview. Safe to say he's had his big moment, just the not the one he'd have imagined... or certainly wanted. #SENMAR

Wrote this regarding #EGYBEN in my AFCON Ro16 preview for @fotmob.com. About 10 minutes in, it very much looks like we're going to be treated to a great game.

Time for the AFCON knockouts.

In today's unexpected football crossover, I watched ex-Real Madrid striker Joselu make the ceremonial opening move on the final day of the 2025 FIDE World Blitz Championship

Incredible scenes here in Qatar — an extremely rare rainy day has waterlogged the pitch at the Khalifa International Stadium, causing the referee to delay the start of the second half of the Arab Cup 3rd place playoff. The final is scheduled to kick off four hours from now at the Lusail Stadium.

Just heading back from Egypt's last Arab Cup match, in the Al Bayt Stadium. They've been dumped out of the group stage, but the main talking point among fans was the Mo Salah situation at Liverpool