Matthew Holt
Matthew is a Freelance Journalist and has racked up bylines for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, GOAL and SPORTbible to name a few. A long-term sufferer of Scunthorpe United, he currently resides in the north-west after escaping the smog of North Lincolnshire.
Latest articles by Matthew Holt
![Cristiano Ronaldo raises his hand to celebrate scoring the first penalty in Portugal's shoot-out win over Slovenia at Euro 2024.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iYVDfJJEPs4MqqsKisNzKk-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! How well do you know Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo?
By Matthew Holt published
He's played his final Euros game - but he'll go down as a legend of the tournament
![Phil Foden of England reacts during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Serbia and England at Arena AufSchalke on June 16, 2024 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BcfvsbAd6tVKbDWb5Y8oGX-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! Can you name the most valuable English players, according to Transfermarkt?
By Matthew Holt published
How's your knowledge regarding England's most valuable stars?
![Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola alongside Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3jj43kmySxncmfHW8V2zJD-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United have brand new rival in pursuit of Benfica superstar: report
By Matthew Holt published
Manchester United want to bring several new players to the club following INEOS' investment
![Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cfhabyR57obtjVMjwXVDTU-320-80.jpg)
Manchester United loanee 'dreaming' of return under new INEOS ownership: report
By Matthew Holt published
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has already identified three to four options he wants to bring to the club this summer
![Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9QUfpR3DsbJKymgmdmAvtg-320-80.jpg)
Manchester City enter the race to sign Liverpool target in summer swoop: report
By Matthew Holt published
Manchester City have joined Liverpool in their summer pursuit of one of Gareth Southgate's stars
![Arne Slot](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ts89zGcS5WkGvhR7qzk9qY-320-80.jpg)
Juventus steal a march on Liverpool with goalkeeper signing as agent breaks silence
By Matthew Holt published
Liverpool are looking to strengthen their goalkeeping department heading into the new season
![A general view as Jordan Pickford of England reacts after Xherdan Shaqiri of Switzerland scores the team's third penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA EURO 2024 quarter-final match between England and Switzerland at Düsseldorf Arena on July 06, 2024 in Dusseldorf, Germany](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mEjmHHj9FqBj5sMj6A2S7T-320-80.jpg)
Jordan Pickford should've saved TWO penalties after water bottle blunder vs Switzerland during England's Euro 2024 shootout
By Matthew Holt published
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was told which way Fabian Schar would go during a tense penalty shootout but failed to follow the instruction
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, following the final day win against Everton](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dC5LfNMP8YMYSWUEAgP3s6-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal learn fresh price tag for long-term target Viktor Gyokeres
By Matthew Holt published
Mikel Arteta's men must improve if they are to topple Manchester City's continuing success
![Enzo Maresca](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/McbjraeTmBY72oWPG63oTA-320-80.jpg)
Chelsea prepare seismic multi-player swap deal to lure coveted Serie A striker to the Premier League: report
By Matthew Holt published
Chelsea are in the market for a new forward this summer and are looking to Italy
![Spain shirt of Iker Casillas](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qpsc22VHRAebjB87bXmLxY-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! Can you name these 20 European Championship record holders?
By Matthew Holt published
Niche records feature in our latest quiz centred around European Championship heroes
![Lionel Messi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5e2ywN5e265X8ikouqmxJc-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! Can you name every nation to have reached an international semi-final?
By Matthew Holt published
How's your knowledge of international tournaments? Let's find out, shall we?
![Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YN2FZeiaG3QLR3ydDRSmp5-320-80.jpg)
Arsenal report: Talks have begun over £60m Premier League star
By Matthew Holt published
Arsenal have held a long-standing interest in one Premier League forward and could now look to strike a deal
![Pep Guardiola](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QhYXxsxvKvafWHo3hKpnwg-320-80.jpg)
Manchester City identify perfect Ederson replacement from La Liga: report
By Matthew Holt published
Ederson's future at Manchester City has been heavily discussed this summer
![Florian Wirtz](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ie5a6pDe7bCiai2kAAFgtN-320-80.jpg)
WATCH: Florian Wirtz sparks utter PANDEMONIUM as Germany erupts with last-gasp leveller
By Matthew Holt published
Germany pulled level in dramatic circumstances to force extra time against Spain in Euro 2024's first quarter-final clash
![Dani Olmo for Spain](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hhMa286ZRPUJcF8GhAFVGn-320-80.jpg)
WATCH: Euro 2024 hosts Germany FALL behind against Spain
By Matthew Holt published
Dani Olmo's neat finish has handed Spain a surprise lead against Germany at Euro 2024
![Portugal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oqC4LqBRWHwGaufQCaCdxi-320-80.jpg)
Quiz! Can you name the Portugal line-up from their Euro 2000 semi-final v France
By Matthew Holt published
QUIZ! Portugal were beaten 2-1 by France after extra time but what we want to know is what Selecao's starting XI looked like.
![Anthony Taylor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n6saNz8v6aPJKw6Bm7YfTU-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Spain v Germany?
By Matthew Holt published
Euro 2024's quarter-finals get underway with a mouthwatering clash between Spain and Germany
![Sam Matterface](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8VyhhrrH9u6sT9VGQMg3ng-320-80.jpg)
Euro 2024: Who are the ITV commentators and pundits for Spain vs Germany?
By Matthew Holt published
Euro 2024 returns to our screens this even as host nation Germany takes on Spain
![Anthony Gordon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rDNvbnywPtNTpnLJHzakG7-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool identify trio of attacking options following Anthony Gordon update: report
By Matthew Holt published
Arne Slot is hoping to bring in a new attacking option to help bolster his first season in the Premier League
![Jude Bellingham and Xherdan Shaqiri](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZoKHz7baKDHf3ExCQTy7qm-320-80.jpg)
Jude Bellingham slapped with confusing England ban for recent gesture by UEFA
By Matthew Holt published
Jude Bellingham has been cleared to feature for England against Switzerland in Saturday's quarter-final
![Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eNughiEF2aotJHWDfeHGEn-320-80.png)
Quiz! How much do you really know about Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe?
By Matthew Holt published
Test your football knowledge on two of the world's standout performers
![David Beckham](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3kGqyfQHn57wdn5nbwjojB-320-80.jpg)
Friday Football Quiz, episode 20: Can you get 20 correct answers?
By Matthew Holt published
Quiz! Take our end-of-week quiz as our 20 questions and test your football knowledge with this tricky trivia
![Mohamed Salah](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LBx7iKXcCw8dNgheMNKPwK-320-80.jpg)
Liverpool tipped to OBLITERATE their transfer record for Mohamed Salah replacement
By Matthew Holt published
Liverpool could look to spend big and sanction a huge incoming that would transfer Arne Slot's attack