Peter Smith

Senior Football Journalist

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Biography

Peter Smith is a Senior Football Journalist for Chan Celaria, covering Premier League, Champions League, England internationals, transfer news and more.

From match reporting across the country to news, features and analysis on Chan Celaria' digital, TV and social media platforms, Peter has almost two decades of sports journalism experience.

Articles by Peter Smith

Martin Odegaard, Christos Tzolis and Kai Havertz celebrate Arsenal's third goal against Man City

Arsenal thump Man City to send statement with Community Shield win

Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid

Marmoush tucks in double as Semenyo stars in Man City win over Atletico Madrid

Bryan Mbeumo scored against PSG

'Good signs' for Man Utd as Mbeumo scores in encouraging draw with PSG

Michael Beale returns to management this Sunday when Zulte Waregem host Genk in the Belgian Pro League (Credit: Zulte Waregem)

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'Biggest ambition' - Beale relishing shot at European 'dream' in Belgium

Benjamin Nygren heads in for Celtic against Dundee

Nygren spares Hogh blushes as Celtic begin title defence with win

Charles Sagoe Jr is on loan at Swedish side Kalmar from Arsenal (Credit: Yasmin Al-Alousi)

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Sagoe Jr in Sweden: Arsenal talent thriving after Madueke advice and unusual loan

Donald Trump, Lionel Messi and Madonna - all with starring roles in the World Cup final

Analysis

Trump, rings, Messi and a half-time show - A World Cup final like no other

Elliot Anderson and Jude Bellingham after England's World Cup quarter-final win over Norway

Tuchel: Argentina and Messi will bring best out of England

Spain's Pedro Porro, right, celebrates with Mikel Merino and Nico Williams

Spain book World Cup final place by beating lacklustre France

Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring against Norway in the World Cup quarter-final

Analysis

'An absolute superstar' - Bellingham England's hero again

Harry Kane, Donald Trump and Lionel Messi - three of the headline-grabbing names at the 2026 World Cup so far

Analysis

Superstars, politics and hydration breaks: Themes of the World Cup so far

What challenges could Mexico provide England on the pitch?

Analysis

Forget high altitude! What other problems could Mexico pose England on the pitch?

Sasa Kalajdzic is congratulated by team-mates after his last-gasp equaliser for Austria vs Algeria

Austria survive huge scare to progress with Algeria and knock Iran out

Egypt celebrate as Iran's late goal is ruled out

Iran inches away from famous win but still have World Cup hope after Egypt draw

Australia celebrate reaching the World Cup last-32

Australia progress with bore draw which looks set to also suit Paraguay

England boss Thomas Tuchel talks to Marcus Rashford during the win over Croatia

Do not disturb! Tuchel explains how he's given England's attackers freedom

Marc Guehi and John Stones - two of England's centre-back options at the World Cup

Analysis

Go for Guehi? Tuchel's centre-back dilemma

Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Saudi Arabia (AP Photo/Erik S.Lesser)

Analysis

Lamine Yamal inspires sharper Spain to statement World Cup win

Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne controls the ball during the World Cup match with Iran

Iran earn battling draw vs frustrated 10-man Belgium

Folarin Balogun scored twice for USA against Paraguay

Analysis

How Balogun went from Arsenal and England U21s to America's star

England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Croatia

Tuchel praises 'all-in' Kane and 'team player' Bellingham after Croatia win

Jude Bellingham celebrates with Noni Madueke, Harry Kane and Anthony Gordon after scoring England's third goal

England make flying start to World Cup with thrilling win over Croatia

Ivan Perisic, wearing an outfit by Mackage, the Croatia national team's official off-field outfitter

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Perisic relishing England test as Croatia target another 'special' World Cup

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid - 13 years on from his first stint in charge. Credit - PA/AP Photo/Getty

Analysis

Fix Vini Jnr relationship, maximise Mbappe - win! Jose's Real Madrid priorities

Ollie Watkins celebrates after scoring England's third goal against Costa Rica

Analysis

Are England now ready to go and win the World Cup?

Anthony Gordon made big impact on the left wing for England, assisting and scoring against Costa Rica

Gordon stars as England beat Costa Rica in final World Cup warm-up

United States players ahead of their friendly with Germany

Analysis

Is football impacting the US? Or is the US impacting football?

Man Utd's season improved with the appointment of Michael Carrick, while Sir Jim Ratcliffe has had an off-field impact (Credit - PA/Getty)

Cost of Amorim sacking revealed as Man Utd finances announced

Joao Palhinha celebrates his goal

Spurs secure Premier League survival by beating toothless Everton

Credit - AP Photo/PA

Analysis

Biggest drop in Premier League history? The scale of a Spurs relegation

Thomas Tuchel speaking after his World Cup squad announcement

'Specialists' and 'a brotherhood' - Tuchel defends shock World Cup squad calls

Aston Villa players celebrate their Europa League triumph

Emery does it again as Villa beat Freiburg to claim Europa League trophy

Jarrod Bowen shows the strain during West Ham's match at Newcastle

West Ham's relegation fears deepen with defeat at Newcastle

Bruno Fernandes is congratulated by his Man Utd team-mates

Fernandes matches PL assist record as United seal third with Forest win

Antoine Semenyo scored the winner for Man City in the FA Cup final

Man City win FA Cup with special Semenyo goal

Enzo Fernandez celebrates his late equaliser at Man City

Analysis

Fighter Fernandez the key to Chelsea's FA Cup final hopes

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Play-off specialist Neil seeks 'moment of magic' to take Millwall to Wembley

Igor Jesus celebrates scoring Nottingham Forest's second at Chelsea

Forest boost Premier League survival chances by stunning woeful Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez heads Chelsea in front at Wembley

Fernandez heads Chelsea to win over Leeds and into FA Cup final

Millwall boss Alex Neil and striker Josh Coburn

Analysis

Millwall in the Premier League? Five factors driving their promotion bid

Erling Haaland put Man City in front

Man City struggle but go top of the Premier League and relegate Burnley

West Ham goalkeeper Mads Hermansen has played a key role in their good form

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How West Ham are battling relegation 'fear' to find PL survival hope

West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo has overseen a major turnaround in form

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West Ham still face 'big mission' but 'rebalanced' squad pulling together, says Nuno

Xavi Simons’s late goal was not enough for Tottenham to take all three points

Spurs crushed by late equaliser as Rutter leaves them in relegation zone