Joe Mewis
For more than a decade Joe Mewis has worked in football journalism as a reporter and editor, with stints at Mirror Football and LeedsLive among others. He is the author of four football history books that include times on Leeds United and the England national team.
Latest articles by Joe Mewis
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LJ6Mj5oPEooRYdWcS3vote-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United hatch transfer plan for £81m man - but it's been ruined by Premier League rivals: report
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United are set to see a Premier League rival spoil one of their transfer plans this summer
![Mitre Community Shield ball for Manchester United vs Manchester City](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M6GtxqUkaRXRZM4zM4bVLe-320-80.jpg)
Mitre unveil special FA Community Shield ball with nod to curtain raiser's history
By Joe Mewis published
This year's FA Community Shield will be played with a stylish limited edition football
![Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jNeRrzujqBsiAZv2SRbuxH-320-80.jpg)
Tottenham close to completing third summer signing: report
By Joe Mewis published
Ange Postecoglou's side could be set to add a new winger to their squad
![Alexandre Lacazette #10 of France celebrates scoring during the second half of the Men's group A match between France and United States during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de Marseille on July 24, 2024 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UtnnQShBfd48hE6Jr3APSK-320-80.jpg)
Alexandre Lacazette just scored at the 2024 Paris Olympics and everyone is saying the same thing
By Joe Mewis published
Former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette helped hosts France get off to winning start at the Paris 2024 Games
![Conor Gallagher of Chelsea celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea FC at Villa Park on April 27, 2024 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KbERuGdv9f6mvSHogjos7h-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea preparing for ANOTHER summer of huge spending, with sale of 5 academy stars
By Joe Mewis published
Chelsea look set to sanction the exits of yet more academy stars
![Enzo Fernandez #24 of Argentina signals downfield during the Copa America 2024 semifinal match between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium on July 9, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NcqbNCfoX36qeoiiDpMRyL-320-80.jpg)
'Enzo Fernandez video felt personal, it was an attack on all black players and offended all of us': Former Chelsea star reveals his disappointment, disgust and sadness with Argentine
By Joe Mewis published
Enzo Fernandez has been at the centre of a racism controversy after posting a video of an alleged racist chant on social media following Argentina's Copa America win
![Players are involved in a scuffle during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Wrexham at Levi's Stadium on July 24, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YLfdaFGWBEsoibEQzEdGkH-320-80.jpg)
WATCH: Chelsea and Wrexham stars brawl just two minutes into pre-season friendly
By Joe Mewis published
Chelsea and Wrexham were facing off in a pre-season friendly at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
![Referee Glenn Nyberg interacts with players from both teams during the Men's group B match between Argentina and Morocco during the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on July 24, 2024 in Saint-Etienne, France. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/seUkan5RfnjrX2a2mcCt7h-320-80.jpg)
What happened during the 'circus' conclusion to Argentina vs Morocco at the Olympics
By Joe Mewis published
Argentina and Morocco's Olympics opener saw the teams return to the pitch two hours after fans thought it had finished
![Cole Palmer of Chelsea](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qZZ8gctRTmJbkW9B2vSzy8-320-80.jpg)
The most efficient Fantasy Premier League team revealed with Cole Palmer among major stars snubbed
By Joe Mewis published
The FPL side that gives you the biggest bang for your buck has been revealed
![Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aHzz9eKVudwzmGkfsyhcbX-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal begin steps to sign Euros winner - and gazump Spurs: report
By Joe Mewis published
Arsenal could be set to hijack Tottenham in the transfer market this summer
![Paris Saint-Germain's Parc des Princes stadium](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwwGu8wbTaWw6MFPxCs5vD-320-80.jpg)
Why is the Olympic football not just being played in Paris?
By Joe Mewis published
The Paris 2024 Olympics football tournament is underway, but the action has kicked off in Saint-Etienne and Lyon
![Former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EDZcoxxSGDzmrdAaZ3JEAT-320-80.jpg)
Olympic Games football tournament hit by Marcelo Bielsa-esque 'spygate' controversy
By Joe Mewis published
The Olympic Games football tournament kicks off on Wednesday afternoon
![Manchester United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DQptr3pUD4P43mCxqnw8Tf-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United prepare £320m fire sale to fund spending spree: report
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester United are looking to add more summer signings following the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro
![Manchester City pay some of the Premier League's biggest wages](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UTRq7Ff38JbcpnwPy4t8om-320-80.jpg)
Revealed: The top 10 highest-paid players in the Premier League
By Joe Mewis published
There are some eye-water pay packets at the top end of the Premier League
![Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SFokVNM2sVhFjGNHsb8dMK-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea fans fume, as they fear club is forcing out favourite
By Joe Mewis published
Chelsea have jetted out to the USA for their preseason tour, but one homegrown star has not travelled
![Leeds United players model their new 2024/25 yellow kit which features their old badge from the 1970s](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u8zx5hmCdZhLDaNQ3yhJAU-320-80.png)
Leeds United’s ’smiley’ badge explained as fans heap praise on club’s retro away kit
By Joe Mewis published
Leeds United's new yellow away kit features a nod to the past that fans are loving
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola poses with the Premier League trophy, 2024](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zwzdMwiDkMBUmJuXKSVGB6-320-80.jpg)
Kevin De Bruyne replaced, Bruno Guimaraes signed and deadwood cleared: Manchester City's dream transfer window
By Joe Mewis published
Manchester City will not want to rest on their laurels this summer as they target a fifth consecutive Premier League title
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YYetFTqWsZdb7iCJz6Srt6-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal get green light to step up chase for £100m striker: report
By Joe Mewis published
Signing a new centre-forward is one of Arsenal's priorities this summer
![Feyenoord have 'changed' their badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dk5BeJTjPCcZwC2hkysRQQ-320-80.jpg)
Feyenoord mocked online for the most pointless rebrand of all time
By Joe Mewis published
Dutch side Feyenoord have unveiled a new badge - which looks awfully like the current badge
![Bernardo Silva of Manchester City on the ball during The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 6, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oQeuE55btMmsmpPv3RcqY3-320-80.jpg)
Who is playing in the Community Shield and how is it decided?
By Joe Mewis published
The season's traditional curtain-raiser will take place on Saturday, August 10
![Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane celebrate England's first goal against Slovakia at Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A8gcRDg9tcbTfuuyPDRkcZ-320-80.jpg)
How to join the England Supporters Club and what it means
By Joe Mewis published
If you fancy heading out to the next World Cup to watch England in action, you may want to get your membership sorted
![Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield on May 19, 2024 in Liverpool, England.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/64DBmBnBovpa6bFLjWzfp9-320-80.jpg)
Every Premier League club's pre-season friendly fixtures and how to watch them
By Joe Mewis published
The pre-season is in full swing as teams get set for the 2024/25 campaign
![Michael Olise sealed a move from Crystal Palace to Bayern Munich this summer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kr9o5Qevs8DgicPu6PVw4g-320-80.jpg)
A Ballon d'Or winner, a Brazilian legend's last hurrah and the superstar looking to complete football: FourFourTwo's 10 players to watch at the Olympics
By Joe Mewis published
The Olympics begin this week and some big names are playing in the football competition