Mark Ogden

@MarkOgden_

Senior Writer, ESPN http://espn.co.uk/football/

Joined October 2009

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Feb 28

Greenland has become a political football — which isn’t helping its football team achieve their dream of joining Concacaf 🇬🇱 espn.co.uk/football/story…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Greenland has a thriving soccer culture among its 56,000-strong population, but nowhere to play due to being part of Denmark. Having applied to join the U.S., Mexico and Canada in Concacaf, will they...

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · 15 h

Another transfer blow for Newcastle as Man City hijack James Trafford bid to seal £27m deal espn.co.uk/football/story…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Manchester City have hijacked Newcastle's move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford by agreeing a £27m deal to re-sign him, sources have told ESPN.

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Beth Lindop@beth_lindop · Jul 24

Feel like now is probably a good time to share the latest ep of @ESPNUK Football Reporters pod where myself @MarkOgden_ and @RobDawsonESPN discussed Liverpool’s summer business and their interest in a certain Alexander Isak…. youtu.be/0h2LQoQwRVA?si…

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 24

Marcus Rashford and Barcelona: How, why and what next espn.com/soccer/story/_…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Despite falling out of favor at Man United, Rashford remains a player capable of performing in the big games, and he has a fresh start on loan at Barcelona. How did this deal come about, and what are...

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Gavin Cooney@gcooney93 · Jul 22

One last piece from Portrush - This is one of my favourite Rory McIlroy stories, though it's not really about Rory McIlroy at all. (Free to read) Rory McIlroy’s Portrush gesture completes one man’s 19-year journey to replace what was lost the42.ie/6768794

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 22

Gyokeres, Isak & Gibbs-White LATEST! Premier League transfer window heat... youtu.be/GzZ9mhSZ0Ic?si… via @YouTube

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 19

Rashford to Barcelona — A deal which suits all parties if they can get it over the line. espn.co.uk/football/story…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Marcus Rashford is on the verge of a season-long loan move to Barcelona after Man United gave permission for him to open talks, sources told ESPN.

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Kevin Kilbane@kdkilbane77 · Jul 15

Huge thank you to @MarkOgden_ for joining @stevocaldwell & I on Park The Bus this week! Lot discussed including Club World Cup & player welfare ahead next yrs WC! Download the podcast now! youtube.com/watch?v=x9P7xv… #FIFACWC #FIFAWorldCup2026 @TSN_Sports @TSNSoccer #parkthebus

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 14

They’ve won it all, but does Club World Cup triumph prove Chelsea can win the Premier League again? espn.co.uk/football/story…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Chelsea have been crowned world champions -- but only when they end their Premier League title drought will the Blues be able to say they are back where they expect to be.

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 13

Surprisingly, FIFPRO weren’t invited or involved in this meeting, so FIFA still have some way to go before getting this over the line

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FIFA and players’ unions reach agreement on rest and off-season breaks espn.com/soccer/story/_…

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 13

FIFA and players’ unions reach agreement on rest and off-season breaks espn.com/soccer/story/_…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Player unions secured an apparent victory in their battle for mandatory rest periods after a meeting in New York with FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 12

Infantino: Covered stadiums to be used for daytime games to help ease heat concerns at 2026 World Cup espn.com/soccer/story/_…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said stadiums with roofs will be used to ease concerns over severe weather at the 2026 Men's World Cup.

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 12

The FIFA boyband reunion at Trump Tower - Gianni and The Legends…?

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 12

PSG v Chelsea, Club World Cup final — How can Chelsea beat the best team in the world? espn.co.uk/football/story…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. One of Chelsea or PSG will win the first expanded Club World Cup on Sunday, so how do they match up ahead of the final?

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 12

Luis Enrique: “We’re a team of stars — not a team with one star” espn.com/soccer/story/_…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Luis Enrique said Paris Saint-Germain's "team of stars" can deliver the "icing on the cake" for their incredible season in the FIFA Club World Cup final.

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 11

Enzo Fernandez: “Dangerous heat at Club World Cup made me dizzy.” espn.co.uk/football/story…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. Chelsea's Enzo Fernández has said the playing conditions at the Club World Cup are "very dangerous" and urged FIFA to "change the schedule" at the 2026 World Cup to avoid putting players at risk in...

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 10

Is the U.S. too hot to handle the 2026 Men’s World Cup? Extreme heat, severe weather and games / travel disrupted — get set for a bumpy ride next summer espn.com/soccer/story/_…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. The 2025 Club World Cup has been punctuated by a brutal heat wave in the U.S. that has left players and coaches flustered. The bigger question: What will such weather do for next summer's World Cup?

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 8

94 degrees Fahrenheit and no shade for players or fans in the MetLife for Fluminense v Chelsea…

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 6

Real Madrid haven’t had a home-grown goalscorer since Raul, but could Gonzalo Garcia be the one to break the mould? espn.co.uk/football/story…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. With Real Madrid in the semifinals of the Club World Cup, the performances from youngster Gonzalo García could be the reason they go all the way.

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 5

Cole Palmer has arrived…

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Mark Ogden@MarkOgden_ · Jul 5

It’s never normal with Chelsea, even when they win espn.com/soccer/story/_…

MarkOgden_'s tweet card. On a day they were fined by UEFA and scored on by one of their future players, Chelsea still found a way to defeat Palmeiras and reach the Club World Cup semifinals.

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