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.
  • NBA
    LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 27, 2025 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California.

    Luka Doncic has made a magic start to life in LA

    The Los Angeles Lakers have always been a franchise built on star power, from Magic Johnson’s Showtime flair to Kobe Bryant’s relentless brilliance. But even by Lakers standards, the arrival of Luka Dončić in February 2025 felt like a seismic shift—an infusion of youthful genius into a team already boasting…

  • Soccer
    Champions League Yamal

    Champions League Round of 16 Review

    The Champions League Round of 16 is where dreams are forged and shattered, where the continent’s elite bare their souls under floodlights. This year’s last-16 ties, wrapped up on March 11 and 12, 2025, delivered everything we’ve come to expect from this competition: chaos, genius, heartbreak, and a few raised…

  • Soccer
    Neymar is right back into the swing of things at Santos

    How is Neymar faring after his monumental return to Santos?

    Picture this: Neymar Jr., the Brazilian wonderkid turned global superstar, strolling back into Santos FC like a rockstar reclaiming the stage after a decade-long world tour. It’s February 2025, and the 33-year-old icon—once the prince of São Paulo’s Vila Belmiro—has ditched the glitz of Europe and the oil-rich pitches of…

  • Soccer
    DORTMUND, GERMANY - DECEMBER 11: Ferran Torres of Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund, Germany on December 11, 2024.

    Champions League Round of 16 Preview

    The Champions League Round of 16 is upon us, and the stakes couldn’t be higher as Europe’s elite clubs battle for a spot in the quarterfinals. With the first legs already delivering drama, goals, and a few eyebrow-raising scorelines, this stage of the competition is shaping up to be a…

  • Premier League
    WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta before the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Arsenal FC at Molineux on November 12, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England.

    Manchester United vs Arsenal Preview: Amorim’s Red Devils need a big performance!

    This Sunday’s Premier League clash at Old Trafford promises fireworks as Manchester United and Arsenal face off in a crucial encounter. For the Red Devils, the pressure is mounting as they attempt to turn around a woeful season, while Arsenal, despite recent stumbles, remain determined to finish strong. Both teams…

  • Soccer
    LISBON, PORTUGAL - JANUARY 21: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona challenges Alvaro Carreras of S.L Benfica during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between SL Benfica and FC Barcelona at Estadio do SL Benfica on January 21, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.

    Champions League Round of 16 Review

    The Champions League Round of 16 kicked off with some explosive performances as Europe’s elite clubs battled it out for a place in the quarter-finals. From Arsenal’s historic demolition of PSV to Bayern Munich’s physical dominance over Leverkusen, the stage was set for drama, stunning individual displays, and high stakes.…