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Elena Vasquez

Chief Football Writer

Covers the Premier League title race and the people running it.

Stories by Elena Vasquez

Illustration for the Premier League article “Álvaro Arbeloa's faltering Fulham overhaul after the Silva era”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Álvaro Arbeloa's faltering Fulham overhaul after the Silva era

Álvaro Arbeloa wants Fulham to play more expansive football, and early on that change is…

Illustration for the Ligue 1 article “Paris Saint-Germain v Monaco and Ligue 1's early-season calendar”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Paris Saint-Germain v Monaco and Ligue 1's early-season calendar

Paris Saint-Germain's first home league match of the season, against Monaco, comes after…

Illustration for the Bundesliga article “Bayern's silence on goalkeeper selection is a legitimate tactical tool”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Bayern's silence on goalkeeper selection is a legitimate tactical tool

Bayern's refusal to say whether their veteran goalkeeper will face RB Leipzig is not…

Illustration for the La Liga article “Nico Williams stayed at Athletic over Barcelona registration doubts”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Nico Williams stayed at Athletic over Barcelona registration doubts

Nico Williams's agent says the winger stayed at Athletic Club because Barcelona could…

Illustration for the World Cup article “Fifa Council meeting and the European push for a presidential rival”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Fifa Council meeting and the European push for a presidential rival

Gianni Infantino apologised to Fifa's Council for not consulting it over an abandoned…

Illustration for the Champions League article “Real Madrid's comeback at Roma in the Champions League league phase”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Champions League

Real Madrid's comeback at Roma in the Champions League league phase

ESPN reports that Real Madrid came from 3-1 down to beat Roma 4-3. The comeback took…

Illustration for the Premier League article “Manchester City's clash with PSG matters to the whole Premier League”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Manchester City's clash with PSG matters to the whole Premier League

The BBC describes City's night against PSG at the Etihad as defiance against a…

Illustration for the Ligue 1 article “PSG face Monaco at home after two draws to open Ligue 1”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

PSG face Monaco at home after two draws to open Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain return to the Parc des Princes to host Monaco after drawing both…

Illustration for the Bundesliga article “Stuttgart's 3-0 win in Bratislava and a perfect Champions League start”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Stuttgart's 3-0 win in Bratislava and a perfect Champions League start

VfB Stuttgart won 3-0 away in Bratislava, Bulinews reports, with Deniz Undav scoring in…

Illustration for the Serie A article “Salzburg v Milan: a Europa League league-phase fixture explained”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Salzburg v Milan: a Europa League league-phase fixture explained

Salzburg against Milan is a UEFA Europa League league-phase match. Football Italia…

Illustration for the Champions League article “The rabona is a practical tool for wide players, not a mere trick”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Champions League

The rabona is a practical tool for wide players, not a mere trick

Lamine Yamal called his assist against Galatasaray an "almost-rabona". The label points…

Illustration for the Premier League article “Is Villa Park's North Stand rebuild affecting Aston Villa?”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Is Villa Park's North Stand rebuild affecting Aston Villa?

Nobody can show a direct link. A smaller crowd can change how a ground sounds and how…

Illustration for the Ligue 1 article “A belated home debut for Paris as second-placed Monaco come to town”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

A belated home debut for Paris as second-placed Monaco come to town

Paris Saint-Germain finally play at home on Friday, weeks into the season, after drawing…

Illustration for the Bundesliga article “RB Leipzig and PSV Eindhoven meet under the new Champions League format”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

RB Leipzig and PSV Eindhoven meet under the new Champions League format

Bulinews reports that RB Leipzig beat PSV Eindhoven 1-0 at the Red Bull Arena, their…

Illustration for the La Liga article “Valverde's central role should be Madrid's plan, not a temporary patch”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Valverde's central role should be Madrid's plan, not a temporary patch

Valverde's move into central midfield looks less like an emergency measure and more like…

Illustration for the World Cup article “Why does Hayes want a fast start from the USWNT against Spain?”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Why does Hayes want a fast start from the USWNT against Spain?

ESPN reports that Emma Hayes wants the USWNT to start quickly in the second of two…

Illustration for the Champions League article “Relevent's UEFA deal for national team commercial rights, 2028 to 2036”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Champions League

Relevent's UEFA deal for national team commercial rights, 2028 to 2036

UEFA has handed the sale of commercial rights for its national team competitions from…

Illustration for the Championship article “Coventry City's return to the Premier League after 25 years”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing a scene illustrating the subject of the article, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Coventry City's return to the Premier League after 25 years

Coventry City are back in the Premier League. BBC Sport reports that the club has won…

Illustration for the Premier League article “Manchester City's breaches cost rivals real money, but the bill is unknowable”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

Manchester City's breaches cost rivals real money, but the bill is unknowable

Manchester City's rule breaking very probably cost some rival clubs prize money,…

Illustration for the Ligue 1 article “PSG return to the Parc des Princes after two draws to face Monaco”: an AI-generated editorial illustration showing an empty training ground at dawn with cones and markers laid out, with the headline set over it. Illustrative only, not a photograph of a real event.

PSG return to the Parc des Princes after two draws to face Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain drew both of their opening Ligue 1 matches and had to wait weeks for…

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