Chris Beattie, Editor
Editor
With more than 25 years of experience in football media, Chris is the founder and editor of Football Presse. After co-founding and helping build TribalFootball.com over a 26-year period, he launched Football Presse in 2026. Drawing on an extensive network of contacts across the game, Chris continues to deliver exclusive interviews, insight and opinion from football's biggest names.
Articles by Chris Beattie, Editor
→QPR’s (& South Africa's) next defensive gem? Why Tylon Smith will be worth waiting for
Queens Park Rangers have built much of their modern identity around spotting young talent before the rest of the football world catches up. If the club’s recruitment team has got this one right, Tylon Smith could be the latest name added to that list.
24 June 2026
→Exclusive: Man City star Semenyo has no regrets over Ghana choice as Black Stars target England upset
Antoine Semenyo insists he has never regretted choosing Ghana over England as he prepares for one of the most significant matches of his international career.
22 June 2026
→OPINION: Poch's USA already have nation inspired - Aussies need to go into 'ritiro'
It was tough. A grind. But the USA can be happy - and rest easy - after victory over Australia in Seattle on Friday secured their place in the World Cup knockouts.
20 June 2026
→Michael Owen exclusive: I'm excited about Iraola as Liverpool right to dump Slot
Michael Owen believes Liverpool made the difficult but necessary decision to part ways with Arne Slot, while backing new manager Andoni Iraola to usher in an exciting new era at Anfield.
19 June 2026
→Man City ace Semenyo exclusive: Ghana World Cup pressure a privilege
Antoine Semenyo has warned Ghana cannot afford to become one of the World Cup's early casualties as the Black Stars prepare to begin their campaign against Panama.
17 June 2026
→Michael Owen exclusive: Can Mourinho handle Real Madrid egos? Mbappe clearly world's best
Michael Owen has welcomed the prospect of a fascinating new chapter at Real Madrid following the appointment of Jose Mourinho.
15 June 2026
→Danny Mills exclusive: England must win World Cup or Tuchel goes
As England prepare to launch their 2026 World Cup campaign against Croatia, former Three Lions defender Danny Mills believes Thomas Tuchel has made some bold selection calls that could ultimately define England's tournament.
15 June 2026
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Michael Owen exclusive: Maradona praise special but I can't see England winning World Cup
Michael Owen believes England have the talent to challenge for World Cup glory this summer.
12 June 2026
→Nigel Winterburn exclusive: Arsenal title takes me back to Graham's glory years; PSG can be beaten
Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn has reflected on a long-awaited title breakthrough for Arsenal, describing emotions that range from relief to vindication after the club finally ended a 22-year wait to be crowned champions again.
27 May 2026
→COMMENT: Pep transformed English football - but the Premier League also changed him
A titan. A great. Pep Guardiola leaves the Premier League as a legend. One who's influence will carry on for a decade. But as much as he has impacted the Premier League these past nine years, English football has had a similar effect on him.
20 May 2026
→Carrick's contract: Why Man Utd board OWE their manager this new deal
COMMENT: A new contract. A matchwinning goal - and against Liverpool, no less. A goal that confirmed Manchester United's return to the Champions League. For Kobbie Mainoo, it was a week that only football - at this level - can provide.
6 May 2026
→May 24; 5pm: No matter what happens, Arteta and Arsenal aren't going away
COMMENT: No matter the result. No matter what happens come May 24 at around 5pm. This Arsenal team isn't going away. Indeed, they're only going to get better.
1 May 2026