Spain were absolutely perfect tonight in a 6-0 midfield masterclass against Turkey. Hattrick hero Mikel Merino continued extravagent goalscoring form alongside #AFC teammate Martin Zubimendi and the wonderful Pedri. My full match ratings for @goal here: www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Ahead of the return of the #PremierLeague tonight, I wrote this about Arsenal. Three second-place finishes and #AFC fan hysteria had made me hesitant to get swept up by excitement. But, as ever, I have succumbed to the horrible state of anguish: hope. jackimmcrae.com/2025/08/15/s...

Fermin Lopez steals the show as rampant Barcelona destroy Como 5-0 in Joan Gamper Trophy. Yamal and Fermin score braces with Raphinha adding another as #FCB ease to victory. www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

For Boxing News, I met with Johnny Greaves to discuss his 100-fight career and new book. The former journeyman talks about his battles with mental health, depression and suicidal thoughts. Yet, there is hope in the incredibly open and friendly Greaves. boxingnewsonline.net/former-journ...

Three days before Perth Glory's final game, Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson asked Megan Wynne about her summer plans. 30 minutes into that game, Wynne injured her #ACL. She talks to me about the injury, its mental challenges and her missed #WEURO2025 chance. jackimmcrae.com/2025/06/30/p...

Tonight, Numan Hussain fights for the Southern Area title at York Hall. For Boxing Scene, I spoke to him and his wife, fellow pro fighter Amy Andrew, about their careers, watching each other fight and being role models for women and the Bengali community. www.boxingscene.com/articles/whe...

Nuno Mendes the star of the show as Portugal win the #NationsLeague on penalties. Ronaldo is the man for the big occasion and led the line impressively. Spain dominated but Portugal showed resilience. Credit must go to Martinez. Ratings for Goal here: www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Unbelievable from the Arsenal! Super Stina. #COYG #AWFC 🔴⚪️

In Lisbon tonight, #AWFC and #FCB play the #UWCLfinal. In the last Lisbon final, star-studded Tyresö FF lost to Wolfsburg. A month later, they barely existed. Speaking to its former players, this is the story of Tyresö FF: the forgotten fallen giant. jackimmcrae.com/2025/05/24/t...

‘I could not live with myself and be content if I quit’: @thornsfc.com & Nigeria's Nicole Payne’s #ACL story Payne has injured her ACL twice, but remains positive - inspired by a World Cup dream, #NWSL success and her sister, Everton's Toni Payne. jackimmcrae.com/2025/04/29/p...

An absolutely brilliant game as Barcelona beat Real Madrid to win the #CopaDelRey. Kounde's brilliant drive from distance in extra-time was the difference after an Mbappe-inspired second-half changed the game in #RMFC's favour. #FCB match-ratings here: www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Wrexham promoted again. #WxmAFC make history and become first side to earn third successive promotion in top five English leagues. Matty James pulled the strings as Ollie Rathbone and Sam Smith powered Red Dragons to Championship. www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Bayern Munich on brink of clinching Bundesliga title after comfortable 3-0 win against Mainz. Olise the star of the show with a goal and assist to ensure Bayern need just two points to become champions. At RB Leipzig next weekend, but will be without Kane. www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Great news as Amy Sayer is back playing football. After a year out with an #ACL injury, she made her return to the Kristianstads DFF side yesterday. I was lucky enough to speak with Amy last year about her injury and future goals with the Matildas. You can read the full story here:

Absolutely brilliant. Arsenal were incredible over both legs and 5-1 against Real Madrid on the biggest stage is a statement that this club and Arteta deserve. Saka, Rice, MLS and Timber were phenomenal. So proud 🔴⚪️ #AFC

With Sam Eggington fighting Lee Cutler on Sunday, I spoke with his coach Jon Pegg about the fight and their 13-year boxing journey. Pegg, also an award-winning film director, discusses filmmaking and his pride in seeing his daughter, actress Kia Pegg, succeed. jackimmcrae.com/2025/04/14/t...

The Arsenal ❤️

Big one tonight… #COYG #AFC

With Gabriel out for the season, Arsenal‘s chances of silverware hang heavy on Jakub Kiwior’s slender shoulders. He may be a competent defender, but Kiwior has been dropped in the deep end. Now, he must swim with the Real Madrid sharks and survive. #AFC jackimmcrae.com/2025/04/04/s...

Bukayo Saka ❤️

Bukayo back? #AFC

This week, I read an article that suggested Chelsea fans would want a Petr Cech-style goalkeeper back over a shorter, ball-playing equivalent. But, having watched Cech play out of the back for #AFC, I am not so sure. My defence of the modern No. 1: jackimmcrae.com/2025/03/28/d...

Fantastic, Russo-inspired second half from the Arsenal. Hopefully we will see a repeat result in two weeks’ time… #AWFC #AFC

Ahead of the British Boxing Awards this month, I met with Islington Boxing Club’s Lenny Hagland to discuss their nomination for the Grassroots Hero/Initiative award. Hagland speaks about the club's transformation, its community and wanting to leave a legacy. jackimmcrae.com/2025/03/13/l...

‘I never got to say goodbye the way I wanted’: Taylor McGlashan's #ACL story 30 minutes into McGlashan's farewell game for Partick Thistle, she ruptured her ACL. We discuss her injury, Cheryl McCulloch's support and how she is ending her career on a high. jackimmcrae.com/2025/03/04/a...

Wrexham and Bolton both missed huge chances to take all three points as the promotion hopefuls drew 0-0 in north Wales. Ryan Longman was impressive for #WxmAFC but Thomas O'Connor will not want to watch his glaring open-goal miss again. www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

When I spoke to Joshua Al-chamaa in 2023, he was full of positive optimism and energy. Now, following the death of Lazar Dukic, the CrossFit athlete is in a much different place. We speak about loss, his next steps and the need to 'just enjoy life'. jackimmcrae.com/2025/02/20/j...

Two hat-tricks in as many weeks for Mika Biereth as former Arsenal youngster continues to shine at Monaco. Amid an injury crisis, the Gunners may regret letting the Dane leave for just £4m. (Even if Mikel Merino turns into the league's best striker) www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

‘Finishing my football story, my way’: Partick Thistle’s Cheryl McCulloch’s #ACL story For my ACL Archives series, the @partickthistle.bsky.social defender and firefighter discusses isolation in recovery and finding a new lease of life in football after her injury. jackimmcrae.com/2025/02/04/p...

Phenomenal performance from Arsenal! Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri are stars and offer a lot of optimism for the future - but important to stay humble. #AFC

Disappointing that Nwaneri isn’t starting for Arsenal but have to hope Trossard and Martinelli have one of their better games. Big game. #AFC

Kyra Cooney-Cross’ deliveries from set pieces have been superb this season for #AWFC. Great header by Wubben-Moy to meet it too.

Wrexham steal all three points at Crawley as Elliot Lee scores late winner. James opened scoring after 62 seconds, 88 dull minutes passed, then an Ibrahim screamer prompted injury-time chaos. Crazy end to poor game as #WxmAFC keep pressure on Birmingham. www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

A brilliant game at the Etihad as an Ella Toone-inspired Manchester United capitalise on Manchester City's defensive calamities. It is also a day to forget for Khiara Keating in the City goal whose mistakes are ruthlessly punished. #ManCity ratings here: www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Erin Cuthbert pulled the strings for Chelsea in 5-0 thrashing of West Ham. Hammers could not deal with the Scottish midfielder who dictated the game and earned herself a goal. Blues go seven points clear at top of the #BarclaysWSL. #CFCW ratings here: www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Partey is a complete liability every time he plays. Slow, lethargic and careless with the ball. Injuries don’t help but he should not be starting each game. Enough has been said about the depth upfront but painfully evident again. Miracle needed for #AFC to turn this around.

Such an important win for Arsenal and some big performances from a number of players. Gabriel and Rice were so strong. Lewis-Skelly is a gem and is getting better and better with every performance. Onto Villa. #AFC

13 years ago, I saw Arsenal come from 2-0 down to beat Spurs 5-2. Mocking their rivals, #AFC fans sang: "Two nil and you fucked it up". Swearing has its place in football. But, as it often has in the #NLD, it should never become discriminatory. jackimmcrae.com/2025/01/15/t...

If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry. #AFC

Incredible from Littler. What a performance. What an achievement.

Thought Usyk just about deserved a close win - closer than the scorecards suggested. No shame for #Fury losing to a phenomenal fighter twice but hard to know where he goes next. #Usyk cements his legacy at the top of #boxing and likely faces Dubois (victory over Parker permitting) later next year.

‘Every time I hit a new milestone, I had a mental breakdown’: Amy Sayer’s #ACL story For my ACL Archives series, the Matildas midfielder discusses her injury, why she would consider quitting if she did it again and the club no one wants to be part of. jackimmcrae.com/2024/12/11/a...

Alessia Russo was superb for Arsenal today, scoring a brace to make it five goals in four #WSL games. Also impressed by Kyra Cooney-Cross in midfield who stepped up in Kim Little and Lia Walti's absence. The #AWFC match ratings for GOAL here: www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Jurrien Timber rises highest to plug Arsenal’s defensive holes and sink Manchester United Dutchman has brought a calmness, strength and steel to the #AFC backline. No matter where he plays, Timber puts in a flawless display for #Arsenal. Read here: jackimmcrae.com/2024/12/05/j...

Obviously not the best Arsenal performance of the season but #AFC deserved to win. Saliba was faultless and led from the back, even without Gabriel alongside him. Timber excellent again too - both at right and left back. Onto Fulham… and more goals from corners.

The Arsenal #COYG

Feels like a huge opportunity for Arsenal to make a statement against United tonight. Three strong performances in a row will mean nothing if they drop points. If they want to catch Liverpool, it is absolutely essential #AFC build momentum and put together a huge winning run similar to in Jan-Apr.

‘I just don’t know why this has happened’: Montrose’s Lauren Perry’s #ACL story For my ACL Archives series, the Northern Irish international goalkeeper speaks about suffering an ACL injury three times, her fear of doing it again and why she cannot give up football. jackimmcrae.com/2024/11/29/m...

FIFA approve Saudi Arabia’s human rights record to all-but-confirm them as the 2034 World Cup hosts. The report focused on how Saudi Arabia would "address human rights records connected with a tournament", rather than its historical human rights record. www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/...

Never mind, no complaints if Arsenal continue to play as well as they did tonight. Spectacular.