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

• SWEET: Mesut Ozil's heart-warming message to Arsenal fans after injury return (Apr 24,2014)
• "Unhappy" Messi to make shock transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid? (Apr 24,2014)
• SIMPLE: How Benzema scored in Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern Munich (Apr 24,2014)
• Real Madrid v Bayern Munich – key players, coaches, and team stats ahead of the semis game (Apr 23,2014)
• BALE OR NO BALE: Ancelotti reveals the Welshman's fitness ahead of Real v Bayern (Apr 23,2014)
• I prefer Torres not play – Gabi on El Nino's Atletico Madrid return (Apr 22,2014)
• OFFICIAL: David Moyes sacked as Man Utd manager (Apr 22,2014)
• I wouldn't be surprised if he left – Atleti boss hints at a Diego Costa summer exit (Apr 22,2014)
• “It will be an unforgettable night” – Benfica's Jorge Jesus after clinching the Primeria Liga (Apr 21,2014)
• PICS: Man Utd's David Moyes stalked by Grim Reaper on Everton return (Apr 21,2014)
• I want CR7 to face us – Bayern Munich CEO Rummenigge (Apr 20,2014)
• VINE: Chelsea's assistant coach goes mad and attempts attack on ref during EPL loss (Apr 20,2014)
• BETTER THAN OZIL: Spurs fans hail Christian Eriksen after Fulham triumph (Apr 19,2014)
• Jurgen Klopp commits future to BVB amidst Barca rumors (Apr 19,2014)
• BITTER: Chelsea's Mourinho goes on referee rant after first ever EPL home defeat (VIDEO) (Apr 19,2014)
• VIDEO: “You walk less than Pinto” – Barca fan insults Messi after Copa del Rey loss (Apr 18,2014)
• “Pep let him down” – Ibra's agent slams the Bayern manager over their time at Barca (Apr 18,2014)
• ACTION PACKED: Benfica vs. Porto sees 10 bookings, 2 red cards, and both managers sent off (Apr 17,2014)
• Arsenal target Julian Draxler set for Schalke stay (Apr 17,2014)
• Liverpool and Chelsea are favorites – Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini after Sunderland draw (Apr 17,2014)
• STUNNER: Benfica midfielder scores 80th minute winner in semi-final game vs. Porto (VIDEO) (Apr 17,2014)
• SURVEY: The best paid sport teams of 2014 – where do Europe's football elites rank? (Apr 16,2014)
• EL CLASICO FEVER: Watch Real Madrid's top ten goals vs. Barca (VIDEO) (Apr 16,2014)
• NO MAN UTD MOVE: Ilkay Gundogan extends contract with BVB (Apr 16,2014)
• Beating Real won't change opinions of me – Gerardo Martino ahead of Copa del Rey final (Apr 16,2014)
• HUMOR: Can you jump as high as CR7? Watch these people attempt but fail (GIF) (Apr 15,2014)
• UEFA's FFP investigation – Arsenal, Man U, and Blues off the hook but EPL rival still under the heat (Apr 15,2014)
• Every game is like a UCL final – Liverpool's Steven Gerrard on the EPL title race (Apr 15,2014)
• Atletico Madrid's record goal-scoring season – the break down (INFOGRAPHIC) (Apr 15,2014)
• Arsenal's Jack Wilshere set for an earlier than expected injury return (Apr 14,2014)