Parshva Shah

Parshva Shah

News writer

Bio: I am a sports writer with over six years of experience writing primarily about football and, to a lesser extent, cricket. After realising I couldn't pursue sports as an athlete, I decided to try my hand (literally) as a writer, joining Sportskeeda as a contributor in July 2019. Over the years, I have written for MARCA's English platform, Managing Madrid, The Real Champs and The Sporting News and I am now back at GOAL for my second spell.

My Football Story: I was born in India, where cricket is no less than a religion, and I grew up watching and playing a lot of that particular sport, with the dream of representing my country internationally. That dream never came to fruition and it was in 2014, during my summer vacations, that I came across the highlights of the 2014 Champions League final. I was instantly attached to the winning team that day - Real Madrid - and since then I have hardly ever missed one of their games.

Areas of Expertise:

Anything and everything related to Real Madrid

Transfers and opinions on European football

Premier League and La Liga insights

Favourite Footballing Memory: The second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City in 2021-22. I was at a screening with around 300 Madridistas and I remember how the entire place was silenced after Riyad Mahrez made it 5-3 on aggregate, before Rodrygo scored to raise the roof. Another memory would be the Legends El Clasico game that took place in my city.

My All-Time XI: (4-3-3) Iker Casillas; Cafu, Sergio Ramos, Paolo Maldini, Marcelo; Claude Makelele, Luka Modric, Zinedine Zidane; Lionel Messi, Ronaldo, Cristiano Ronaldo

Articles by Parshva Shah
  1. Yamal so good but Pedri makes the difference, says Leverkusen star

    Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix Garcia didn't fall short of words while praising Barcelona duo and Spanish national team-mates Lamine Yamal and Pedri. While Garcia admitted that he "enjoy watching him", he hailed Pedri as the nucleus of the reigning La Liga champions, explaining what makes the former Las Palmas sensation such an effective and reliable footballer.

  2. Lyon plot bid to bring Bournemouth striker back to Ligue 1

    Lyon are reportedly considering plotting a bid to sign Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi in an attempt to bolster their forwardline. Les Gones are struggling in attack following the late departure of Georges Mikautadze to Villarreal. Martin Satriano is not exactly someone Lyon are expecting big things from, which has prompted the Ligue 1 outfit to reconsider their options in attack.

  3. Gladbach coach not trying to 'risk' USMNT star Reyna after injury blow

    Having bid farewell to Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer, Giovanni Reyna joined fellow Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach in a bid to revive a once promising career and earn his way back into USMNT contention ahead of next year's World Cup. However, the 22-year-old has suffered another injury blow after missing Wednesday's training, with Monchengladbach boss Eugen Polanski assuring that it's just a knock.

  4. Carlo Ancelotti Brazil 2025

    Ancelotti: 'Ruthless' Bayern sacking 'worse' than Madrid & Chelsea

    Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that his dismissal by Bayern Munich was "worse" than the sackings he faced at Chelsea and Real Madrid. The Italian coach says it was a mistake against Paris Saint-Germain that saw him given his walking papers just a month into the 2017-18 season. The legendary manager reflected on the disappointing period in an upcoming autobiography.

  5. Scholes praise of Pedri 'means a lot', says Barca boss Flick

    Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick spoke about the praise Pedri received from former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, who revealed that the 22-year-old is his "new favourite footballer". Since Flick took charge of Barca, Pedri has shrugged off his fitness issues and was one of the best midfielders in the world last season, a trend that has carried over into the current season.

  1. Olise put on same level as Robben & Ribery by Bayern legend

    Michael Olise is one of Karl-Heinz Rummenigge's favourite players ever, with the Bayern Munich sensation paired with club legends Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery and Luca Toni. Olise has become among the best players in the world since his sensational switch from Crystal Palace to Bavaria in 2024. A phenomenal debut season at the Allianz Arena was rewarded with a Ballon d'Or nomination this year.