Cornerflick is an independent football publication. We explain the game rather than chase rumours, and we’d rather be right than first. These standards govern everything our newsroom publishes.
Independence
Our editorial decisions are ours alone. We don’t accept payment for coverage or favourable angles, and no advertiser, sponsor, club, or federation gets approval over what we write. Any sponsored content or affiliate link is clearly labelled and kept separate from editorial.
Sourcing & verification
We prefer first-hand, on-the-record sources and primary data. Facts are checked against at least two independent sources where practical. Live scores, lineups, and statistics come from established data providers and are labelled as such; when data is provisional, we say so.
Anonymous sources
We grant anonymity only when a source faces a real risk by speaking and the information is in the public interest. A senior editor must approve it, and we explain to readers why a source is unnamed.
Use of AI
We use AI tools to help structure and draft routine, data-driven content (for example formatting match facts or normalising notes into our page modules). AI never publishes on its own. A human editor reviews, edits, and approves every AI-assisted item before it goes live, and we hold that content to the same accuracy and sourcing standards as anything else. We don’t use AI to fabricate quotes, images, or sources.
Conflicts of interest
Our reporters disclose any club allegiance or relationship that could affect their coverage, and step back from stories where a conflict exists. We don’t trade coverage for access.
Corrections & complaints
We correct errors promptly and transparently. If a story is materially wrong, we fix it and note the correction. To flag an error or make a complaint, email corrections@cornerflick.com with the URL and the detail — we aim to respond within two working days. Serious disputes are escalated to the Editor-in-Chief.
Updates
We review these standards as the newsroom grows and will update the “last updated” date above when they change. Meet the people behind the work on our About page.