Articles by Jonathan Liew

England deserve a tide of goodwill, yet somehow Jude Bellingham is still a target | Jonathan Liew

It’s hard to disagree with Ian Wright when he suggests the midfielder has been subjected to a timeworn double standard

Alexander-Arnold is marginalised in Madrid but may not need a cult of Trent | Jonathan Liew

On the bench in Madrid and out of the England squad, the full-back has no one to fight his corner – so will have to do it himself

Nov 13, 2025

World

Mary Earps’ book furore illustrates how women’s football fandom can turn toxic | Jonathan Liew

Fallout from the goalkeeper’s autobiography a reminder of the danger inherent in sport becoming a disposable human drama

Nov 6, 2025

World

Say what you like about ‘Sadiq Khan’s no-go hellscape’ – Britain’s cities prove the rightwing agitators wrong | Jonathan Liew

To rightwing populists, places of fluidity and freedom will always be the enemy, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

Nov 3, 2025

Marinakis calls the tune at Nottingham Forest – but what is his endgame? | Jonathan Liew

The very public face of his club has shown disdain for football’s structures, from the Premier League to VAR

Oct 23, 2025

Standing with Maccabi’s football hooligans against local police – is that what patriotism looks like now? | Jonathan Liew

Tommy Robinson is said to be going to Villa Park as a Maccabi Tel Aviv fan. Do the politicians jumping on this bandwagon care what they are doing, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

Oct 21, 2025

England beware: terminally obsessed Marnus Labuschagne has gone back to basics | Jonathan Liew

Australian batter, an evangelical Christian who believes this is all written out in advance, may force his way back for the Ashes

Oct 9, 2025

West Ham tumble in modern football’s vortex, with home now a distant memory | Jonathan Liew

A feeling of loss and dislocation surrounds the East End club, which has never been part of tourist or establishment London

Oct 2, 2025