James Roberts
James Roberts is a freelance sports journalist working for FourFourTwo and other titles. He started his career at the Oxford Mail, where he covered Oxford United home and away, before becoming a sports sub-editor for various national newspapers.
Latest articles by James Roberts

Liverpool enter race for Spain World Cup hero: report
By James Roberts Published
Liverpool are interested in the World Cup-winning forward after his heroics in New Jersey

Manchester City auction Pep Guardiola office items
By James Roberts Published
Manchester City are inviting fans to bid for some of the legendary manager's former possessions

Football Quiz! Name every World Cup nation's flag
By James Roberts Published
Quiz! Can you identify every country that played in this year's World Cup?

How to listen to the 2026 World Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live from anywhere in the world
By James Roberts Last updated
News Here's how to listen to the 2026 World Cup on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSPORT in the UK, plus from anywhere in the world with a VPN.

How to watch Manchester United vs Wrexham: Live stream details
By James Roberts Published
Here's how to watch Manchester United vs Wrexham online, on TV and from anywhere in the world, as Michael Carrick's side play their first pre-season friendly.

Football Quiz! Guess the 2010 World Cup star
By James Roberts Published
How much do you remember about the summer of jabulanis and vuvuzelas?

Former Liverpool star pinpoints key reason for Norway's rise
By James Roberts Published
The former Liverpool hero explains why Norway have become an overnight force on the international stage

Quiz! World Cup true or false
By James Roberts Published
Quiz! You have a 50/50 chance of getting each question right!

Paul Gascoigne reveals which England star has impressed him
By James Roberts Published
Paul Gascoigne explains why he thinks one England star has been able to show his quality in North America

Is Marc Guehi injured for the Norway game?
By James Roberts Published
Marc Guehi has been ever-present in England’s past four matches

Is Declan Rice injured for the Norway game?
By James Roberts Published
Declan Rice is key to England’s hopes of winning the World Cup

Liverpool and Arsenal change stance on World Cup star: report
By James Roberts Published
Liverpool and Arsenal are among several clubs chasing the Morocco midfielder

Is Reece James injured for the Norway game?
By James Roberts Published
Reece James has missed England’s last three World Cup matches

Quiz! Name the World Cup mascot
By James Roberts Published
Quiz! Do you remember all of these weird and wonderful creatures?

Quiz! Name every English league champion in every World Cup year
By James Roberts Published
Quiz! These teams will have fond memories of World Cup years for different reasons

Quiz! Every player sent off at a World Cup in the 21st Century
By James Roberts Published
Quiz! Can you name all the stars who saw red on the biggest stage?

Liverpool step up interest in Mexico World Cup star: report
By James Roberts Published
Liverpool are reportedly leading a group of Premier League giants chasing the Mexico sensation

Argentina vs Egypt: Pundits, commentators and presenters
By James Roberts Published
Lionel Messi continues his quest to retain the World Cup against Mo Salah's Pharaohs

Was Harry Kane booked against Mexico?
By James Roberts Published
Harry Kane appeared to receive a yellow card after conceding a penalty in the last-16 clash

‘I’m ready’ Liam Gallagher makes World Cup final pledge
By James Roberts Published
Oasis' frontman made a promise of sorts after England beat Mexico in the last 16

Which England players are at risk of suspension?
By James Roberts Published
England have several key players walking a suspension tightrope against Norway

The Big Kylian Mbappe Football Quiz: Can you get 10 correct answers?
By James Roberts Published
Quiz! France's all-time top goalscorer has had quite the career - but how much do you know about the Real Madrid superstar?

The most controversial quotes of the World Cup so far
By James Roberts Published
Emotions run high at a World Cup - and it can lead to some pretty spicy comments
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