Alex Kirkland is a Madrid Correspondent at ESPN. He covers a range of topics within the sports realm, including competitive sports, sports business, and professional sports, with a focus on team sports and international sports leagues and federations. Alex's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as ABC Network News, ESPN, and RealGM, among others.
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Alex Kirkland's coverage predominantly revolves around soccer, particularly focusing on events and evolving stories within the sport. His interest in breaking news and government announcements indicates a preference for up-to-date information and official statements related to soccer.
When reaching out to Alex, consider providing insights or commentary on ongoing soccer events such as tournaments, matches, player performances, or team strategies. Given his focus on specific teams like Real Madrid and topics like Supercopa, your pitches should align with these areas of interest. Additionally, offering exclusive interviews or insider perspectives related to evolving narratives in the world of soccer could capture his attention effectively.
It is worth noting that Alex does not specify a geographic focus; thus, pitches relevant to global soccer events would likely resonate with him.
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Coach Luis de la Fuente insisted that tournament favorites Spain won't panic after being held to a 0-0 draw by underdogs Cape Verde.
By: Alex Kirkland
Real Madrid are looking to continue their summer rebuild by signing a midfielder and a center back, a source has told ESPN, with Chelsea 's Enzo Fernández being one of the options highly rated by the club.
By: Alex Kirkland
Marc Cucurella has said he had "no doubts" about leaving Chelsea for Real Madrid, describing the move as a "bigger step I needed to take."
By: Alex Kirkland
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente defended his tactics and his captain Rodri after a shocking draw against Cape Verde in their World Cup debut.
Goalkeeper David Raya has backed Spain to be "more clinical" in Sunday's World Cup game with Saudi Arabia, telling ESPN that the team's morale hasn't been hit by their draw with Cape Verde.
By: Alex Kirkland
play On Tuesday, June 9, two days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, four men met at a Madrid hotel to plot Real Madrid 's summer transformation.
After a shaky start to the World Cup, Spain beat Saudi Arabia and finally looked like a top team, thanks to Lamine Yamal.
Real Madrid are still looking to bring in another centre-back this summer and one of the names they have inquired about is Arsenal's Piero Hincapié, multiple sources have told ESPN.
By: Alex Kirkland
"Why does Cristiano Ronaldo still start?" was a valid question after his dud vs. Congo DR, but he answered it emphatically in Portugal's win on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo said facing Lionel Messi's Argentina in a World Cup knockout-stage showdown "would be awesome" after scoring twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
