As the New Year begins – and with an action-packed group stage now in the rear view mirror – the #AFCON2025 moves into the knockout phase, with the round of 16 getting under way tomorrow. ✍🏽 A comprehensive preview for @aljazeera.com: www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/...

I'm pretty inactive here, but wanted to take the chance to plug some of my recent work for @aljazeera.com about the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. First up: a detailed, all-you-need-to-know kinda guide about the tournament. #AFCON2025 www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

European heavyweights PSG and South American giants Flamengo clash in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, with each side eyeing another major trophy to cap off a stellar year. Match preview + explainer for @aljazeera.com: www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

At a time when men's football in India is mired in uncertainty, the women's national team can offer fans a reason for optimism. For ABC Sport, I wrote about their 2026 Women's Asian Cup qualification & their ambition for the 2027 Women's World Cup. #FIFAWWC #WAC2026 www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

A beach honeymoon in Thailand in 2004 sparked Norwegian Christer Nordvik’s idea for @fotmob.com. Two decades on, 20 million football fans worldwide use the app each month. My weekend long-read for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...

Two hours of football saw the statistics heavily favour Spain, but for all their skill and swagger, it was England’s grit and grind that carried them through. On the Lionesses' #WEURO2025 win, for @aljazeera.com: www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

The Women's Euro final kicks off shortly, with holders England facing world champions Spain. Follow all the build-up, team news and minute-by-minute updates on @aljazeera.com's blog. Come, join me! #WEURO2025 www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

Collapsing to the ground, hands covering her eyes, Michelle Agyemang was overcome by the occasion. In a moment when England desperately needed a lifeline, the teen, whose surname fittingly means “saviour of the nation”, rose when it mattered the most. #WEURO2025 www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

All set for the first semifinal of the Women's Euro! I'm leading the live coverage of England vs Italy on @aljazeera.com, bringing you the build-up, a breakdown of the team news and minute-by-minute updates. Tune in: #WEURO2025 #Lionesses www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

A last-minute winner, two thrilling shootouts, missed penalties and countless saves – the quarterfinals of the #WEURO2025 delivered everything one could ask for. The drama now rolls on to the final week with four teams left. Semifinals preview for @aljazeera.com: www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

For over a decade, Mary Earps followed a routine: training, playing, recovering. Rinse, repeat. But this summer has been different. After retiring from England duty, she’s embracing a new chapter. This, and more, in my @forbes.com interview with her: www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...

With close to half a million fans attending the group-stage games, the Women’s Euro has attracted attention like never before. Now, the spotlight shifts to the knockout stages, where the stakes are high and the pressure even higher. Preview for @aljazeera.com: www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

Recently, I spent two and a half weeks in Romania 🇷🇴, as part of a Young Reporters programme, organised by the International Sports Press Association and UEFA. It was an honour to be among the 12 journalists picked worldwide & the only one from Asia! Had the opportunity to cover the U19 Euros ⚽ 👩🏻‍💻

From concerns over player welfare and a cramped schedule to the introduction of a special transfer window, here are the key talking points ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off this week. My long read for @aljazeera.com: #FIFACWC www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

Run clubs in India are booming, blending fitness with friendship. I wrote about the growing popularity of these grassroots communities and what it means for brands tapping into culture through fitness. Read: www.linkedin.com/pulse/run-cl...

The USA Today Network is hiring a women's sports editor jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannet...

Back in the front of the screen after a while! 👩🏽‍💻 I'm leading the live text coverage of Bournemouth vs Liverpool for @aljazeera.com, bringing you a breakdown of the team news, pre-match build-up and super quick updates. Follow #BOULIV with me: www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

Invented as a back-yard children’s game in the US, pickleball has rapidly become a global sport with India’s space-challenged metropolises leading the expansion. For @aljazeera.com, I wrote about its popularity in Mumbai & Bengaluru and its future in India. www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...

Leicester City host defending champions Manchester City on Matchday 19 of the Premier League. I'm leading the live coverage of the game on @aljazeera.com, bringing you a breakdown of the team news and full text commentary. #LEIMCI #ManCity www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

Looking forward to the big game tonight - Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool. I'm leading the live coverage of the game on @aljazeera.com, bringing you full-text commentary, a breakdown of the team news and more. Kickoff is in less than 10 minutes! #TOTLIV www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

An early kick-off for me today as I lead the live text commentary of Aston Villa vs Manchester City on @aljazeera.com. Both teams come into the game on the back of a defeat. Guardiola has made six (!) changes from the last game. This & more of my yapping here: www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

AP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism apnews.com/article/auti...

All to know about Saudi Arabia's staging of FIFA World Cup 2034 (via @aljazeera.com) www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...

I've got my eyes on Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea in the Premier League's London Derby. A breakdown of the team news, build-up, updates and full-text commentary here on @aljazeera.com's blog: #TOTCHE www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

FIFA exploring Women’s World Cup 48-team expansion (via @theathletic.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

Premier League leaders Liverpool host reigning champions Manchester City in a contest widely billed as the match of the season. I'm running the live coverage of the game for @aljazeera.com, bringing you the build-up, team news, and full text commentary. #LIVMCI www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

Yesterday, I went to a sports complex in the Western suburb of Mumbai to report on pickleball, but ended up briefly visiting an air rifle & pistol shooting range. It was quite cool!

Breaking: Mohamed Salah insists he has yet to receive a formal contract offer from Liverpool as he admits: “I’m probably more out than in (next summer)." Full story...... #LFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...

Big day for Manchester United fans as the team plays its first match under new boss Ruben Amorim. It's Ipswich Town vs Man United in the Premier League. I'm running the live blog for @aljazeera.com, bringing you a breakdown of the team news & full-text commentary. www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

Very normal reactions on this post unlike a quite similar one a couple of days ago. Wonder why? 😒

Done a quick cricket media etc list on here of the people I’m aware of go.bsky.app/RbvmeuW

Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged $30M over five years to U.S. Soccer's women's + girls programs, the largest donation specifically for that. USSF will double the # of #USWNT youth camps, and increase #s of players, coaches, refs, with the money.

Indonesia have scored their first-ever win over Saudi Arabia in their 14th meeting thanks to two goals from Marselino Ferdinan. There are wide open groups, and then there's this!

Indonesia, ranked 130, beat Saudi Arabia (R: 59) 2-0 in the #FIFAWCQ2026. This is possibly Indonesia's greatest football result. But of the starting XI, 8 were born in the Netherlands, one in 🇧🇪, while only 2 from 🇮🇩. Since 2023, Indonesia has adopted naturalized players for the NT.

News today: Michele Kang is giving $30 million to U.S. Soccer to support its women's and girls' programs. USSF will add more YNT camps and female coaches/refs and build out its talent ID platform. A boost for the USWNT youth pipeline, which has been a big focus point post-World Cup.

I might sound old - but are hashtags a thing here? I saw absolutely none for a few days but I am seeing a few occasionally now. Are we carrying that feature forward from the other place? 🤔

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Your guide to India's Test tour of Australia via @aljazeera.com www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...

World football's lowest-ranked national team San Marino clinched promotion to Nations League C with a 3-1 comeback victory at Group D1 rivals Liechtenstein on Monday. www.reuters.com/sports/socce...

Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have announced they’re leaving X and moving to Bluesky. Werder Bremen are the second Bundesliga club after FC St. Pauli to do so. “SV Werder Bremen are taking a clear stance against hatred, hate speech, discrimination and exclusion.“ www.werder.de/en/latest/ne...

Sam Kerr and partner Kristie Mewis announce they are having a baby

Introduce yourself with four footballers.

Brazilian soccer legend Marta scored an incredible solo goal to guide the Orlando Pride to their first National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game, as they came from behind to beat Kansas City Current 3-2 in Sunday’s semifinals. Wrap-up for @forbes.com: www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...

Just to remind you, she’s 38 years old. Talk about Marta magic 🪄

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Try this: move the BlueSky app icon to where your Twitter icon is. Then slide your Twitter icon off your main screen. You’ll notice a vast improvement in your blood pressure.

Great to see the growing number of new users on @bsky.app. From what I have read, it’s majorly from North America and the UK. Curious to see if or when Indians migrate here. Haven’t really seen among my friends or colleagues talk about the platform 😅 hopefully that changes with the trend. 🤞

I’d love having a bookmarks sort of feature here on @bsky.app. It’s really useful to me as a writer for keeping things saved for future reference or reading them later in my down time.

My book came out at a terrible time, really. Was relying on my own Twitter to plug it, but then they removed my verification and reach plummeted as a result. So buy my book for a Christmas present or something. It’s a bit cheaper now anyway. www.amazon.co.uk/United-Dad-F...

I watched it for all of five minutes before losing patience. I got no clue how some of you sat through it all. Did it get better later on?