Author Profile: Ali Mukhtar

Ali is a self-declared football addict, though in no need of an intervention whatsoever.

Growing up in the Middle-East, the beautiful game took up a big part of his childhood, following the sport vividly from a young age. Upon moving to Africa, his passion for football only grew.

Arsenal is Ali’s favorite team, with him also taking a liking to Barca in Spain, BVB in Germany, and Juventus in Italy. His favorite players of all-time include Thierry Henry, Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane, and inspirational Iraqi captain Younis Mahmoud.

The English Premier League is Ali’s favorite league, with La Liga a close second. However, his preferred football tournament is the FIFA World Cup, with fond childhood memories of the grand completion.

Football journalism is the career path chosen by Ali, having joined the LSTV team in March, 2014. With his zeal for writing, becoming a novelist is a dream Ali one day aspires to achieve.

Articles by Ali Mukhtar

• Selfie-obsessed defenders are why Messi enjoys more success in Spain – Godin (Jul 15,2015)
• TRANSFER: Di Maria moves closer to a £43m PSG switch (Jul 14,2015)
• Ramos “untransferable” but still keen on a Real exit, reports MARCA (Jul 14,2015)
• Man United complete £25m signing of Morgan Schneiderlin (Jul 13,2015)
• Man United demanding Real Madrid duo in exchange for De Gea (Jul 11,2015)
• Young Man United fan cries after hearing Van Persie will be sold [VIDEO] (Jul 11,2015)
• OFFICIAL: Man United announce Bastian Schweinsteiger deal (Jul 11,2015)
• GOING ANYWHERE? Ramos and his Real team-mates meet Benitez for the 1st time (Jul 10,2015)
• Gerrard tells Sterling to “be a man” over Liverpool transfer saga, and the Internet LOVES it (Jul 10,2015)
• TRANSFER RUMOR: Gareth Bale linked with ASTONISHING £99.5m bid (Jul 8,2015)
• TRANSFER REPORT: Arsenal eyeing swoop for Di Maria? (Jul 8,2015)
• CUTE: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. calls superstar father “the best in the world” (Jul 7,2015)
• HE’S AT IT AGAIN: CR7 stars in weird ad for Japanese fitness device [VIDEO] (Jul 7,2015)
• VIDEO: What one interviewer asked Ronaldo to make him storm out (Jul 6,2015)
• Man United’s ultimatum to Real: No Ramos, no De Gea (Jul 6,2015)
• Lionel Messi, a young ball boy, and the saddest selfie you’ll ever see! (Jul 5,2015)
• USA vs Japan: Rapinoe celebrates 30th birthday on day of World Cup final (Jul 5,2015)
• 2015 Copa America: 7 Top numbers & facts from Argentina's road to the Final (Jul 4,2015)
• What is Lionel Messi's overall record in finals for Argentina at all levels? (Jul 4,2015)
• CRUEL: 92nd minute own goal sends England packing, and Japan into the final (Jul 2,2015)
• Juve ready to cash in on Vidal, but agent denies talks with Arsenal (Jul 1,2015)
• Fans back USWNT to win the Women’s World Cup in official poll (Jun 30,2015)
• Dunga after Paraguay defeat: Virus ravaged my squad (Jun 28,2015)
• Two stats prove Germany vs France will be a mouth-watering clash (Jun 26,2015)
• Neymar clears the air surrounding smoking pics (Jun 26,2015)
• Messi throughout the years – The Argentine magician turns 28 (Jun 24,2015)
• OFFICIAL: Liverpool sign Brazilian attacker Roberto Firmino for £29m (Jun 24,2015)
• Argentina vs Colombia much more than Messi vs Rodriguez, says James (Jun 23,2015)
• Sagna shaves his famous dreadlocks, immediately gets trolled by Arsenal fans (Jun 23,2015)
• "Petr Cech will save Arsenal 12 or 15 points a season" – John Terry (Jun 22,2015)