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Copa Independent | The great Man City sham

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney for another impromptu episode of Copa Independent to react hours after an independent commission’s verdict on Manchester City was released, which finds the club guilty of almost all Premier League charges and arranging “sham” sponsorships to inflate revenue by more than £830m over…

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Copa Independent | Could this be the end of Man City as we know them?

In an impromptu episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere and Miguel Delaney react to the news that Manchester City are to be found guilty of almost all Premier League charges stemming from the 2018 football leaks revelations.

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Copa Independent | Has the VAR debate become bigger than football itself?

After Erling Haaland’s controversial winner in the Manchester derby and the inevitable fallout, Kieran Jackson is joined by Miguel Delaney and Jack Rathborn to dissect, eight years on from its rollout at the top level, whether VAR is actually effective in the Premier League.

The Independent UK · Sep 18

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Copa Independent | Why the Premier League’s financial might still can’t bully Europe’s giants in the Champions League

As the Champions League begins once again, Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly to debate the reduced jeopardy in the league phase, the value of finishing in the top eight, and how the format can benefit smaller clubs while packing the calendar.

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Arsenal report: Marcus Rashford emerges as shock short-term signing

Arsenal have been chasing big-money buys all summer - but might compromise to land Marcus Rashford

FourFourTwo · Aug 28

Video: Miguel Delaney reveals why a new Premier League era is beginning

The Premier League is entering a new era, as it turns away from the “big name” coaches to lesser-known managers.

The Independent UK · Aug 21

Copa Independent | The Premier League’s new era

In the first episode of the new series, Lawrence Ostler is joined by Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly to preview the new Premier League season, asking if the league is entering a post-Guardiola, post-Salah era defined by managerial churn, fewer global superstars, and greater uncertainty.

The Independent UK · Aug 19

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Miguel Delaney: ‘Fifa’s World Cup plan is worse than the Super League’

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The Independent UK · Jul 29

Copa Independent | Doing it their way: lessons from the final curtain in New York

Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly reflect on Spain winning a second World Cup, with Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner highlighting Spain’s depth and collective style under Luis De la Fuente. They lament Argentina’s negative, ill-disciplined performance which lacked any shot on goal until the 117th minute, a red card for Enzo…

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Copa Independent | England are out – the same story but at a greater expense?

Lawrence Ostlere, Richard Jolly in New Jersey, and Miguel Delaney in Atlanta to react to England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina.

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup?

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney in Atlanta and Kieran Jackson to preview the World Cup semi-finals: England v Argentina and Spain v France, a last four featuring the top four ranked teams and four previous winners.

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Copa Independent | Can anyone stop France? Plus our bold England vs Norway predictions

Lawrence Ostler is joined by Miguel Delaney, Richard Jolly and Kieran Jackson to react to France’s 2-0 win over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé central to an imperious performance. After looking ahead to Friday's quarter-final of Spain vs Belgium, they preview England v Norway in the Miami heat and humidity, debating…

The Independent UK · Jul 10

Miguel Delaney answers your questions on Fifa’s crisis – from Infantino’s grip on power to a possible Uefa breakaway

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney answers readers' questions on the Balogun row, ticket pricing, the Blatter comparison, and whether this World Cup could be the breaking point Fifa can't recover from

The Independent UK · Jul 10

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The Independent UK · Jul 9

The Independent’s newsletters recognised with two industry awards

Miguel Delaney's Inside Football and Independent Money, written by business and money editor Karl Matchett, won best sport newsletter and best financial newsletter respectively at the 2026 Publisher Newsletter Awards

The Independent UK · Jul 8

I’ve covered Fifa for years – ask me anything on Infantino and this World Cup’s crisis of trust

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney is answering your questions on the Trump-Balogun row, the future of the World Cup, and whether Fifa's credibility can survive it

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Copa Independent | England’s tricky DR Congo test – and why World Cup’s new order are stunning European giants

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Kieran Jackson in Santa Clara and Miguel Delaney in Atlanta preview England’s last-32 clash against DR Congo – a team that should not be underestimated. Which way will Thomas Tuchel go with his wingers and full-backs? What and who do the Three Lions…

International Business Times UK · Jun 20

The Hidden Costs Behind Taylor Swift's Alleged World Cup Stadium Construction Demand

Taylor Swift was unexpectedly dragged into the Brazil vs Haiti World Cup fixture in Philadelphia after a report claimed she paid to install windows for an air-conditioned VIP view, raising new questions about who gets to reshape stadiums.

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The Independent UK · Jun 17

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Ivory Coast striker refused entry to Canada over match-fixing arrest

Wahi was denied entry into Canada a day after it was revealed that the 23-year-old had been arrested over match-fixing offences

Sports Illustrated · Jun 9

‘World Cup of Chaos’—Referee Expecting to Make History Denied Entry to U.S.

The official from Somalia flew from Istanbul to Miami with a diplomatic passport.

The Independent UK · May 20

We’ve been covering football for almost 40 years – ask us anything about the 2026 World Cup

ASK ME ANYTHING: Miguel Delaney and Lawrence Ostlere, hosts of Copa Independent, are here to answer all of your World Cup questions

The Independent UK · Apr 24

The great World Cup rip-off: How record-high football prices expose Fifa’s biggest issue

COPA INDEPENDENT: The 2026 World Cup is stacking up to be the most expensive, ever, and it’s the most dedicated fans who will be feeling the weight of the bill the most. In the fifth episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson ask: is there anything…

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Was USA ‘94 one of the greatest World Cups ever staged?

In the fourth episode of our new World Cup podcast, Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere, Miguel Delaney and Richard Jolly discuss the highs and lows of USA 94 and the tournament’s lasting legacy

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Most fans want Man City to beat Arsenal to the title. Why?

COMMENT: Manchester City have won six of the last eight Premier League titles and have become, for some, the ‘default champions’. But what does it say about the modern game that many neutrals would prefer to see a ‘sportswashing project’ edge out Mikel Arteta’s team in the title race? By…

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Mikel Arteta has Arsenal ‘fired up’ to beat Man City - but there’s a twist

PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE: Arteta’s solution to Arsenal’s wobble in the title race has been to go more intense - especially in training - but the pressure to win is on Pep Guardiola’s side. By Miguel Delaney

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