My journey in journalism began in 2013 across various departments until I specialised in sports journalism in 2015 when I found my greatest passion there, focusing on covering major European leagues.
Over the past years, I have combined covering major football tournaments with tennis, a game I love dearly and find in it the peace and elegance I wish to see in all sports.
My passion for football started with the 1998 World Cup, which I consider the best of all time, with the great stars who participated and the historic matches played across France.
I became attached to tennis starting in 2005, specifically since watching my first tournament on the clay courts at Roland Garros, which holds a special place in my heart. With the overwhelming popularity of football worldwide, my goal has become to elevate the popularity of tennis to a similar level, especially since it already has a significant following in the Arab world. As for my favourite player, it is the Swiss Roger Federer.
Portugal secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League, maintaining their perfect start to the group stage. Despite Erling Haaland finding the net for the hosts, clinical finishing from Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos ensured the Selecao left Ullevaal with all three points.
Portugal maintained their perfect start to the Nations League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in Oslo, capitalising on a disastrous error from goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. While Erling Haaland managed to find the net yet again for the hosts, the Selecao proved too clinical as they brought Norway's long unbeaten home run to an abrupt end.
Sandro Tonali has delivered a blunt assessment of the current Italy squad, admitting the Azzurri lack a marquee superstar following their disappointing 2-0 defeat to Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. The Tottenham midfielder has called for supporters to remain patient as Roberto Mancini attempts to integrate a new generation of talent into the national team set-up.
Mexx Meerdink scored twice to hand Xavi Hernandez his first win as Netherlands manager in a competitive 2-1 victory over Serbia. Despite a second-half equaliser from Luka Jovic, the Oranje dominated possession and territory to secure three points in the Nations League.
Xavi Hernandez has officially tasted victory as the head coach of the Netherlands following a tense 2-1 win over Serbia in Belgrade. A clinical double from rising star Mexx Meerdink proved the difference as the Oranje maintained their impressive momentum in the UEFA Nations League.
Manchester United's medical department is set for another busy week after Patrick Dorgu became the latest first-team star to suffer an injury during the international break. The versatile wideman was forced to withdraw early from Denmark's Nations League fixture, leaving manager Michael Carrick sweating over his fitness ahead of a crucial run of games.
Joao Felix has revealed his ultimate professional ambition: to be the man who provides the assist for Cristiano Ronaldo's 1,000th career goal. The Al-Nassr forward, currently thriving alongside his compatriot in Saudi Arabia, remains deeply committed to helping his club and national team captain reach the historic milestone.
England suffered a frustrating 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley in the Nations League under Thomas Tuchel, as the World Cup winners extended their remarkable unbeaten run to 39 matches. Despite a competitive display from the Three Lions, former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was quick to dismiss claims that England have truly bridged the gap to the world's best side.
Jeremie Frimpong has been dealt a significant international blow after being excluded from the Netherlands matchday squad for their Nations League fixture against Serbia. The Liverpool defender will be forced to watch the action from the stands as new manager Xavi reshapes his defensive options.
Liverpool have been hit with a significant injury concern during the international break as star forward Alexander Isak has been forced to withdraw from the Sweden squad. The prolific striker is now set for an early return to Merseyside to undergo further medical assessment.
Roberto Mancini's second stint as Italy manager got off to a nightmare start as the Azzurri suffered a 2-0 defeat to Belgium at the Stadio Olimpico. Goals from Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio proved decisive in a match where the home side failed to capitalise on their chances, leaving their Nations League campaign facing an immediate uphill battle.
Erling Haaland has been withdrawn from his scheduled media duties with the Norway national team as the fallout from Manchester City's financial case continues. The striker was expected to address the press ahead of a Nations League fixture, but officials have now made a late change to the line-up.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand and ex-Liverpool full-back Jose Enrique have led calls for the Premier League to retrospectively award their former clubs championship titles. The demands come in the wake of a bombshell verdict that found Manchester City guilty of nearly all financial misconduct charges brought against them.
Jude Bellingham has officially been crowned the England men’s Player of the Year for the second consecutive season following his record-breaking exploits on the world stage. The Real Madrid superstar enjoyed a historic summer, cementing his status as the talisman of the Three Lions squad under the bright lights of the World Cup.
Switzerland have been rocked by further controversy after Breel Embolo became the second high-profile star to be removed from their Nations League squad. The Atlanta United forward follows captain Granit Xhaka in withdrawing from international duty due to ongoing legal issues regarding forged COVID-19 certificates.
