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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. 📽️ | 'Evil Saka!' - Chelsea's Adarabioyo christens George

    Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has labelled his teammate Tyrique George as the sinister doppelganger to Arsenal and England superstar Bukayo Saka. The Blues winger has enjoyed a breakthrough season with the West London side under Enzo Maresca, and is at the Club World Cup as Chelsea prepare for their Round of 16 clash against Benfica at the Bank of America Stadium.

  2. Fans react as Cucurella 'baits' Neves into red card for hair pull

    The closing stages of the Club World Cup final saw Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves get baited into receiving a red card for pulling Chelsea star Marc Cucurella's hair as Les Parisiens crashed to a 3-0 loss against the Conference League champions. The incident has now left fans in hysterics as Blues supporters joked about the Spaniard's hair being an 'easy way to farm red cards'.

  3. Lamine Yamal Barcelona 2025

    'No one disrespected us' - Yamal defended over party controversy

    Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party has come under scrutiny after reports revealed that entertainers with dwarfism were hired, sparking a backlash from advocacy group Association of People with Achondroplasia and Other Bone Dysplasias (ADEE). However, one of the performers has defended the event, insisting no one was disrespected, and calling the controversy unfair and damaging to their profession.

  4. Rami attempts to clarify shocking attack on Barca star Yamal

    Adil Rami has tried to explain his shocking comments about Barcelona and Spain star Lamine Yamal, claiming his outburst was misunderstood and not meant as a personal insult. The former France defender sparked outrage with a foul-mouthed rant about the teenager, which he now says was a poorly phrased metaphor aimed at Yamal's behaviour, not his family.

  5. Como chief reacts to Messi links after Fabregas talks up reunion

    While Como boss Cesc Fabregas playfully entertained the idea of his former team-mate Lionel Messi joining him in Italy, I Lariani president Mirwan Suwarso has poured cold water on the rumours. Following Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo’s appearance at a friendly, speculation sparked, but Como have made their position crystal clear that a move is 'impossible.'

  1. Why supermodel Claudia Schiffer was supporting Brentford

    Supermodel Claudia Schiffer turned heads at the Gtech Community Stadium as she wore a Brentford shirt during the Bees' 1-0 win over Aston Villa. The 54-year-old, once crowned the 'world's sexiest woman' by FHM, was there to support her husband, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, who recently became a minority investor in the Premier League club alongside Gary Lubner.

  2. 📽️ | WWE star wears Isak Liverpool shirt in NEWCASTLE

    Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has dominated headlines all summer, and now it has crossed into the world of WWE. During a live event in Newcastle on August 24, Liverpool-supporting wrestler JD McDonagh provoked outrage from the local crowd by unveiling a Reds shirt with Isak’s name and number on the back. The stunt has added even more fuel to an already fiery transfer saga.

  3. Pedro vomits on pitch after clash with Martinelli in Brazil win

    Chelsea forward Joao Pedro endured a frightening moment during Brazil’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Chile, collapsing and vomiting on the pitch after a heavy collision with Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli. The 23-year-old striker, who has enjoyed a flying start to life at Chelsea, required medical attention but later reassured fans about his condition.

  4. Klopp consoles young Man Utd fan

    Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp couldn’t resist poking fun at a young Manchester United supporter during a public event, joking that the boy had been 'watching sh*t football' for the past six years. The German was caught on camera delivering the savage quip while consoling the youngster, in a clip that has quickly gone viral all across social media.

  5. Man Utd fans not keen on Southgate

    Manchester United fans have reacted furiously to reports linking Gareth Southgate with the Old Trafford hot seat, with some declaring they would find another sport if the former England boss replaces under-pressure Ruben Amorim. The 55-year-old is reportedly on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's shortlist as the Red Devils consider yet another managerial change after a dismal start to the season.

  6. Goodman hooks up with tennis star after moving on from Walker

    Kyle Walker's ex-partner Lauryn Goodman is said to have moved on from the former Manchester City defender after going on a date with British tennis star Jack Draper. The reality TV personality, who shares two children with Walker, reportedly met the 23-year-old sportsman on a celebrity dating app, months after the England international reunited with wife Annie Kilner.

  7. Bellamy says a boxing promoter 'wouldn't allow' Wales vs England

    Wales boss Craig Bellamy has admitted that the Dragons face a huge challenge when they take on England at Wembley, comparing the matchup to an unfair boxing fight. The former Premier League star hailed Thomas Tuchel’s “ridiculous” squad depth and insisted his side must be at “full gas” to compete against their star-studded neighbours in Thursday’s friendly.

  8. Postecoglou stops for fan selfie after being sacked

    Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Nottingham Forest just 39 days into his tenure - the shortest reign for any permanent manager in Premier League history - following a 3-0 home defeat to Chelsea. Yet, in a moment that stunned supporters, the Australian smiled for selfies with fans outside the City Ground, showing remarkable grace despite his abrupt dismissal.

  9. Slot torn to shreds for Sesko comment

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot has come under fire following his comments around the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Manchester United. The Dutchman criticised United’s style of play after full-time and even referenced Benjamin Sesko’s omission from the starting XI in a baffling pre-match claim. His remarks sparked outrage among rival fans.