
Chris Nee
Chris is a Warwickshire-based freelance writer, Editor-in-Chief of AVillaFan.com, author of the High Protein Beef Paste football newsletter and owner of Aston Villa Review. He supports Northern Premier League Midlands Division club Coventry Sphinx.
Latest articles by Chris Nee

Watch Wales vs North Macedonia: TV & streaming info for World Cup 2026 qualifier with an automatic berth a slim possibility
By Chris Nee published
Belgium are strong favourites to top Group J but they're not over the line yet – here's how to watch Wales vs North Macedonia online and on TV today.

Watch Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: Live streams for winner-takes-all World Cup 2026 qualifier
By Chris Nee published
Group H will be decided by 90 minutes in Vienna – here's how to watch Austria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, wherever you are.

Watch Spain vs Turkey: Live streams and TV info as La Roja look to tie up the World Cup 2026 qualification formalities
By Chris Nee published
Only a mammoth shock will suffice for the underdogs in World Cup qualifying – here's how to watch Spain vs Turkey online and on TV today.

Watch Kosovo vs Switzerland: Live stream and TV details as group leaders seek to rubberstamp their World Cup 2026 berth
By Chris Nee published
The Swiss are on the cusp of a World Cup place and only a heavy defeat could stop them – here's how to watch Switzerland vs Kosovo online, on TV, and from anywhere.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been lined up for a diplomatic visit to the White House more than a decade after his last appearance in the United States
By Chris Nee published
Cristiano Ronaldo will attend a meeting at the White House during Donald Trump’s reception for Mohammad Bin Salman, according to reports.

Five players who could have release clauses triggered in the January transfer window
By Chris Nee published
Premier League star heads up the list of exciting players with contract clauses that could tempt buyers in January.

Non-league goalkeeper given England nod
By Chris Nee published
Non-league stopper has been called up for England duty as National League outfit pushes for promotion to the EFL.

How to watch Iraq vs UAE: Live streams for second leg of final AFC World Cup qualifier
By Chris Nee published
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the last two AFC hopefuls meet in Basra – here's how to watch Iraq vs UAE online and on TV today.

Sky's ITV takeover could mean the END of free-to-air football - including the World Cup
By Chris Nee published
Sky’s billion-pound deal with ITV could increase Premier League rights by £600 million, says UCFB expert.

When will Barcelona move back to Camp Nou?
By Chris Nee last updated
Barcelona have been playing their home matches at the Catalan capital’s Olympic Stadium

'There was a bit of a myth about Sir Alex Ferguson and how he used to come in and batter refs – he never. Wenger and Ferguson were chalk and cheese': Mike Dean lifts lid on why he never 'got on' with Arsene Wenger
By Chris Nee published
Former Premier League referee Dean reveals the surprising difference between Manchester United and Arsenal managers.

Watch Germany vs Slovakia: Live streams for the deciding Group A World Cup 2026 qualifier in Leipzig
By Chris Nee published
It's win and in for either of Group A's tied top two – here's how to watch Germany vs Slovakia online and on TV today.

Thomas Tuchel’s England are in a better place than ever. Now the real work begins.
By Chris Nee published
Tuchel hasn’t taken the easy route to World Cup 2026 but England made light work of qualification and finished the campaign in their best shape yet.

FIFA reveals the shocking extent of ‘more than 30,000’ reports of social media abuse
By Chris Nee published
FIFA’s social media protection service has alerted tech giants and law enforcement to thousands of abusive posts in 2025.

Premier League braces for damaging legal quagmire as agents mobilise against proposed salary cap
By Chris Nee published
Premier League clubs will vote on ‘new financial proposals’ on Friday and football’s most powerful agents have united to oppose the plans.

England manager Thomas Tuchel makes ‘no one likes it’ admission over Jude Bellingham substitution against Albania
By Chris Nee published
England won 2-0 in Tirana to complete a perfect World Cup 2026 qualification campaign without conceding a goal.

Manchester United legend Roy Keane hails ‘amazing’ Republic of Ireland achievement after stunning win in Budapest
By Chris Nee published
Keane celebrated Ireland’s unlikely recovery as they rescued their hopes of a fourth World Cup appearance.

Mohamed Salah will miss Egypt’s next match as national team statement alerts Liverpool fans to the reason
By Chris Nee published
Salah won’t be involved when Egypt play Cape Verde on Monday

How to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo: Free live streams for the final of Africa's World Cup qualifiers
By Chris Nee published
The winners of dramatic semi-finals meet in Morocco – here's how to watch Nigeria vs DR Congo online, on TV, and from anywhere today.

Thomas Tuchel issues Cristiano Ronaldo warning to his England players before their last World Cup 2026 qualifier
By Chris Nee published
Tuchel has called for the already qualified England team to play it smart against Albania in Tirana.

Arsenal dealt double North London Derby injury blow as key player limps out of international
By Chris Nee published
Arsenal take on rivals Tottenham Hotspur in their next Premier League fixture but Mikel Arteta is sweating over the availability of two players.

Watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland: Live streams, TV info for World Cup qualifier with a play-off spot on the line
By Chris Nee published
Slovakia and Northern Ireland meet in their penultimate crunch World Cup qualifier – here's how to watch Slovakia vs Northern Ireland online and on TV today.

Watch Luxembourg vs Germany: Live streams for World Cup 2026 qualifier with a finals place up for grabs for four-time winners
By Chris Nee published
Germany could qualify for the World Cup with a win in Luxembourg – here's how to watch Luxembourg vs Germany online and on TV today.

Watch Poland vs Netherlands: Live streams for World Cup 2026 qualifier between the last Group G hopefuls
By Chris Nee published
The 1988 European champions face their biggest World Cup 2026 qualifying test – here's how to watch Poland vs Netherlands online and on TV today.

Watch England vs Serbia: TV channels and live streams as Wembley parties through its World Cup 2026 qualification closer
By Chris Nee published
England have already qualified for the World Cup but there's no room to relax – here's how to watch England vs Serbia online and on TV from anywhere today.
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