Nicky Bandini is a football writer and broadcaster. Nicky previously wrote under the name Paolo Bandini
April 2025
Ranieri ends undefeated in Rome derbies thanks to Soulé’s stunner
‘As a fan it’s beautiful to finish undefeated,’ said retiring Roma head coach after 1-1 draw with city rivals Lazio
Football Weekly
Declan Rice stars on a famous night for Arsenal – Football Weekly
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Nick Ames as Declan Rice scores to incredible free kicks to help Arsenal beat Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final
Sportblog
Igor Tudor injects fury into Juventus to rev up race for Champions League
New manager has transformed mood and on Sunday halted the seven-match winning streak of Claudio Ranieri’s Roma
March 2025
Bologna’s Orsolini strikes again to keep knocking on door of Spalletti’s Italy
Football Weekly
Is it OK to say Tuchel’s two England wins have been a bit dull? – Football Weekly
Atalanta fall against Inter yet again while Inzaghi aims for the stars
Football Weekly
Penalty drama in Madrid as Real find a way yet again – Football Weekly Extra
Motta’s painful Gasperini reunion leaves him gasping for air at Juventus
Philip Billing goes from Bournemouth backup to Napoli hero in title clash
February 2025
Lucca keeps Italy’s spot-kick spat burning with latest penalty drama
Football Weekly
Mbappé sparkles as Manchester City fail the Real Madrid test – Football Weekly
Randal Kolo Muani serves up treat for Juve to leave Serie A race wide open
Football Weekly
Real Madrid do it yet again to stun Manchester City – Football Weekly
In Retegui and Kean, Italy are finally spoilt again for in-form strikers
Football Weekly
Newcastle edge nearer to first silverware in decades – Football Weekly
Walker and Tomori partnership shows promise as Milan hold firm in derby
January 2025
Sportblog
Cesc Fàbregas is writing a Hollywood script at Como as film stars watch on
Football Weekly
City down and almost out in Paris as Arsenal march on – Football Weekly Extra
Juve’s young cooks serve up a treat before Napoli take seat at top of table
Napoli stay top but will Kvaratskhelia cast shadow over Serie A title tilt?