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Aditya Gokhale

News & MLS Previews Writer

📝 Bio: I'm a football news writer with over five years of experience and joined GOAL in 2023 after having worked with The Sporting News, Barca Universal, MTAG and The Nutmeg Assist. I decided to switch my career path after having completed my Bachelor's in Sports Management, and have now been looking forward to progressing as a sports journalist.

⚽ My Football Story: Having grown up with a number of sports influencing my childhood, I've become obsessed with every single detail of every single sport. That said, I started to gravitate towards football after watching Barcelona play in 2006, and I have been through the highs and the lows - the Koeman era, getting used to a Barca without Messi and, of course, THAT night at Anfield. I spend most of my time staying across La Liga and the Segunda Division, as well as tinkering with my FPL team, that I never seem to get right.

🎯 Areas of Expertise:

  • Expert football opinion & analysis
  • La Liga & Segunda Division football insight
  • Expert understanding of the La Masia set-up

🌟 Favourite Footballing Memory: As a football fan who has resided in India, going to Europe and watching a lot of matches was always going to be a struggle. However, my favourite stadium experience will always be seeing Barcelona's La Liga opener in the 2022-23 season, the start of the first full campaign for Xavi. The match came on the back of what was a pivotal summer transfer window, that saw the arrivals of Lewandowski, Kounde, Christensen and Raphinha.

Articles by Aditya Gokhale
  1. Fulham launch move for another out-of-favour Arsenal star

    Fulham are reportedly targeting a deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko, marking their second attempt to sign an out-of-favour Arsenal player this summer. Currently also in talks regarding a move for winger Reiss Nelson, the Cottagers have now approached the Gunners regarding the Ukrainian left-back, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates under Mikel Arteta.

  2. 'A lot like Messi' - Arsenal legend heaps praise on 'scary' Dowman

    Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by Gunners legend Perry Groves, who has urged Mikel Arteta to nurture the 15-year-old’s talent in the same way Birmingham did with Jude Bellingham. Groves praised the 15-year-old’s unique ability and left-footed grace while calling him a “scary talent” following his impressive pre-season displays.

  3. Saul warns Felix that talent is 'worthless' without hard work

    Joao Felix's move to Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr has sparked criticism from his former Atletico Madrid team-mate Saul Niguez, who claims that the Portuguese forward has failed to maximise his potential due to a lack of hard work. Saul insists talent is "worthless" without the work ethic to back it up, and has revealed that "many of us tried to help" Felix during his turbulent years in Europe.

  1. Ist Luis Diaz einer fĂźr die Bayern?

    Bayern land Diaz! Reds agree €75m deal as winger heads for medical

    Bayern Munich have struck a €75 million (£65.6m/$88.1m) deal with Liverpool to sign Luis Diaz, who is reportedly set to undergo a medical within 24 hours. The Colombian winger has been granted permission to leave the Reds’ pre-season tour in Tokyo and join Harry Kane’s side as Die Rekordmeister prepare for a fresh Bundesliga title charge.

  2. Isak stuns Newcastle by handing in transfer request

    Alexander Isak has rocked Newcastle United by informing the Magpies of his desire to leave this summer, with Liverpool and Al-Hilal circling. The Swedish striker missed the Magpies’ pre-season tour of East Asia due to a reported thigh injury, but it has now emerged that the in-demand striker wants to explore a big-money move away from St. James' Park this summer.

  3. Apple TV confirm Ted Lasso season four is in production

    Apple TV has officially confirmed that Ted Lasso Season 4 is in production, with a teaser clip showing the return of fan-favourite characters. Jason Sudeikis is back as Ted, who now faces a new challenge — coaching a second division women’s football team. The fourth season of the series is reportedly set to undergo filming in Kansas City and London.

  4. 'Gonna kick his ass' - Ibrahimovic tears into 'f*cking arrogant' iShowSpeed

    Zlatan Ibrahimovic tore into famous YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed for not replying to his messages on Instagram. The former Manchester United striker and current advisor to AC Milan got on a video call with Monaco star Paul Pogba, who was with 'Speed', real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, on a private yacht. Ibrahimovic accused Speed of being "f*cking arrogant" and threatened to "kick his ass".

  5. Palmer in ‘same bracket’ as Chelsea legend Hazard

    Jody Morris believes that Chelsea have a true superstar in Cole Palmer, and he has claimed that the young playmaker is in the same bracket as Eden Hazard when it comes to game-changing brilliance. The former Blues assistant manager is confident the England international can reach another level in the Champions League after starring in recent finals and delivering on the big stage.

  6. Neymar snaps at reporter after chastening Santos defeat

    Neymar lost his cool after Santos' 3-0 defeat to Mirassol, snapping at a reporter's question about his physical form. The Brazilian star, who scored the decisive goal in Santos' midweek win against Flamengo, also voiced his frustration over the team’s poor performance they remain embroiled in a relegation scrap in the Brazilian Serie A.