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

• TRANSFER: Real Madrid reach agreement to sign Toni Kroos for £20m (Jul 3,2014)
• Algerian players promise to donate World Cup prize money to Gaza's underprivileged (Jul 3,2014)
• Barca's move for Suarez takes a blow as Sanchez prefers to join EPL rivals over Liverpool (Jul 2,2014)
• THANK YOU! Lallana posts farewell message to the Saints fans in newspaper ad (Jul 2,2014)
• EPIC: Commentator breaks down in tears after Di Maria's 118th-minute winner (Jul 2,2014)
• Vermaelen RULED OUT, Kompany a doubt for the Belgium v USA clash (Jul 1,2014)
• WORLD CUP 2014: Stephen Keshi steps down as Nigeria coach (Jul 1,2014)
• The World Cup begins today, says Messi ahead of Argentina v Switzerland (Jul 1,2014)
• EXTREME MEASURES: Barca to include bite clause in £40m Suarez deal (Jun 30,2014)
• CONTROVERSY: Did Robben dive for the winning penalty v Mexico? (Jun 29,2014)
• Scolari admits to being too polite as Brazil scrape past Chile on penalties (Jun 29,2014)
• Rodriguez nets wonder goal, overtakes Messi and Neymar as top scorer (Jun 28,2014)
• World Cup 2014 top statistics: Messi & Neymar lead the goal fiesta (Jun 28,2014)
• SHOCKING: Ghana kick out Boateng & Muntari from national team (Jun 26,2014)
• Messi is from Jupiter, claims Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi (Jun 26,2014)
• Chile midfielder Vidal calls for fair officiating ahead of clash with Brazil (Jun 25,2014)
• IN TROUBLE: FIFA charge Suarez over bite on Chiellini, facing lengthy ban (Jun 25,2014)
• TRANSFER RUMOR: Radamel Falcao agrees move to join Real Madrid (Jun 24,2014)
• Hodgson to give England's youngsters a starting berth in match vs Costa Rica (Jun 24,2014)
• HE'S THE MESSI TO OUR BRAZIL: Scolari praises Neymar after brace v Cameroon (Jun 24,2014)
• ONLY IF HE IS A COOK - Herrera claims Kovac doesn't have the recipe to beat Mexico (Jun 23,2014)
• Fred is important to us – Thiago Silva comes to the Selecao striker's defense (Jun 23,2014)
• STUNNER: Messi wonder goal vs Iran sparks Internet craze on Twitter (Jun 22,2014)
• “Suarez still below Messi and Ronaldo”, Rio after England's World Cup exit (Jun 21,2014)
• FA chairman speaks out as England fans call for Hodgson's sacking (Jun 21,2014)
• WORLD CUP 2014: Honduras vs Ecuador team sheets RELEASED (Jun 20,2014)
• WORLD CUP 2014: CR7 will be ready to play vs USA, claims Mourinho (Jun 20,2014)
• MADNESS: Assou-Ekotto head clash, Song red carded as Cameroon exit the World Cup (Jun 19,2014)
• Luis won't replicate his EPL form – Tabarez warns Uruguay fans of Suarez's fitness (Jun 19,2014)
• Spain would be wrong to bench Casillas vs Chile, says Mourinho (Jun 18,2014)