Neil MacDonald
Journalist
Articles
Mohamed Al-Fayed: The Egyptian tycoon who went shopping for Harrods
Hugely successful Egyptian businessman fought frequently with Britain's government and royalty, not least over his son's death in Paris alongside Princess Diana in 1997
September 01, 2023
Silvio Berlusconi: Larger than life but tainted by scandal
Three-time Italian prime minister craved power and the public eye but was often embroiled in controversy
June 12, 2023
How AC Milan became a football superpower under Berlusconi
Media tycoon, who passed away on Monday, took over an underperforming club and transformed them into a winning machine
June 12, 2023
Food for thought: Why Scotland are now punching above their weight
National team under Steve Clarke are moving with the times, while anecdote from former players explains why previous squads made a meal of it
March 23, 2023
Pope Benedict XVI: 'Pilgrim of peace’ whose shock resignation shook the world
Long-time ally of predecessor John Paul II endured an awkward papacy, blighted by cases of historic abuse in the priesthood
December 31, 2022