Nicky

Nicky is a budding journalist who specialises in matters related to football, basketball and the economics of sports. He is a student at the University of Edinburgh as well. Follow him on Twitter @NickyHelfgott1.
  • Soccer
    Manchester City's Belgian midfielder #11 Jeremy Doku (L) kicks Liverpool's Argentinian midfielder #10 Alexis Mac Allister during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 10, 2024

    Manchester City vs Liverpool Preview: Can Pep’s side bounce back in this thrilling clash?

    The Premier League’s most thrilling rivalry returns to the Etihad this weekend, as Manchester City face off against Liverpool in a fixture that has produced its fair share of chaos in recent seasons. After a season of underwhelming performances, the reigning champions find themselves in unfamiliar territory, struggling to hit…

  • Soccer
    Champions League heritage

    Champions League Playoff Round Review and Draw Revealed!

    The Champions League knockout stage is always a time for drama, and this year’s Playoff Round was no exception. From heart-stopping finishes to individual brilliance, the games delivered some unforgettable moments. Kylian Mbappé reminded us all of his world-class status with a hat-trick that left Manchester City reeling. At the…

  • Soccer
    Lionel Messi of Inter Miami walks in the field during a friendly game between Universitario and Inter Miami at Estadio Monumental U Marathon on January 29, 2025 in Lima, Peru.

    Inter Miami and Messi prepare to kick off their monumental MLS Season

    Inter Miami are preparing for a defining 2025 MLS season, with the weight of expectation heavier than ever. Following a historic 2024 campaign, which saw Lionel Messi take the league by storm, the club’s ambitions have grown. The upcoming season promises to test not only Messi’s aging legs but also…

  • Soccer
    Ruben Amorim the manager of Manchester United looks dejected after the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Old Trafford on December 07, 2024 in Manchester, England.

    Is Manchester United’s disappointing season over?

    As the final whistle blew at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, the air was thick with a mix of relief for Spurs fans and despair for those donning the red of Manchester United. A solitary goal from James Maddison in a 1-0 defeat has not just widened the gap…

  • NBA
    21x NBA All-Star LeBron James

    NBA All-Star Weekend 2025 Preview

    The basketball world’s biggest party is set to descend upon the picturesque city by the bay. San Francisco, with its iconic skyline and bridge, will host the NBA All-Star Weekend 2025, transforming the Chase Center into the epicenter of hoops culture from February 14-16. This year promises to be a…

  • Soccer
    Premier League Heritage - Wayne Rooney's bicycle kick

    Is Wayne Rooney’s bicycle kick still the best Premier League goal ever?

    Can you believe it’s been 14 years to the day since that heart-stopping moment at Old Trafford? On February 12, 2011, the footballing world was treated to one of the most mesmerizing goals in Premier League history when Wayne Rooney, in a display of athletic prowess and sheer audacity, scored…