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
- New FIFA ranking: Here's how it will affect the European World Cup playoffs (Oct 16,2017)
- EPL Matchday 8 round-up: Watford set record with Arsenal win, Chelsea stumble (Oct 16,2017)
- Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd: Lukaku struggled, and the stats prove it (Oct 14,2017)
- Bailly and Rashford not in lineup vs Liverpool, and here’s why (Oct 14,2017)
- Getafe vs Real Madrid preview: Zidane aiming for victory in his 100th game in charge (Oct 14,2017)
- Liverpool vs Man Utd preview: Klopp and Co. aiming to end Red Devils winless run (Oct 13,2017)
- Trolls galore: The best reactions after USA failed to qualify for 2018 World Cup (Oct 11,2017)
- The Best XI of players who won’t feature in the 2018 World Cup (Oct 11,2017)
- How Messi and Co. celebrated Argentina qualifying for the World Cup [Video] (Oct 11,2017)
- Syrian players left in tears after heartbreaking extra-time loss to Australia (Oct 10,2017)
- 2018 World Cup: The heavyweights in danger of failing to qualify for Russia (Oct 10,2017)
- Rumored Argentina lineup vs Ecuador is a huge worry for Messi and Co (Oct 10,2017)
- Ecuador vs Argentina broadcast listings and how Messi and Co. can qualify (Oct 9,2017)
- How to watch Brazil vs Chile and why it’s crucial for La Roja (Oct 9,2017)
- Portugal vs Switzerland preview: Automatic qualification up for grabs for the winner (Oct 9,2017)
- Details: Fellaini’s injury layoff and the Man Utd games he will miss (Oct 8,2017)
- 2018 World Cup: Robben rules out Netherlands’ chances of qualifying (Oct 8,2017)
- Italian legend Andrea Pirlo announces plan to retire in December (Oct 8,2017)
- Wales vs Rep. of Ireland preview: Who’ll win Group D’s playoff decider? (Oct 8,2017)
- Why Andorra-Portugal; Switzerland-Hungary are matches to watch (Oct 6,2017)
- Lithuania vs England preview: The Three Lions to finish World Cup qualification unbeaten? (Oct 6,2017)
- What exactly does Iniesta's lifetime Barca contract mean? (Oct 6,2017)
- PERMUTATIONS: How Argentina can qualify for the 2018 World Cup (Oct 6,2017)
- Why Bolivia vs Brazil is the match to watch (Oct 4,2017)
- Northern Ireland vs Germany preview: How the hosts can shock die Mannschaft and win Group C (Oct 4,2017)
- England vs Slovenia preview: The Three Lions to qualify for Russia on Thursday? (Oct 4,2017)
- Sergio Aguero’s injury is 'worse than first thought' (Oct 4,2017)
- Wales handed huge Gareth Bale blow ahead of final two World Cup qualifiers (Oct 3,2017)
- Permutations: What USMNT must do to qualify for 2018 World Cup (Oct 3,2017)
- Barca’s decision to play Las Palmas game decided in dressing-room meeting (Oct 2,2017)
