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.
West Ham United have sent a clear message of intent to the rest of the Championship by smashing the division's transfer record to secure the signing of Arne Engels from Celtic. The Belgian international arrives at the London Stadium for a staggering £22 million fee as the Hammers look to secure an immediate return to the top flight.
Xabi Alonso has admitted to feeling 'emotional' after experiencing his first match in the Stamford Bridge dugout as Chelsea manager. The Spaniard watched his side secure a morale-boosting 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad to conclude their pre-season preparations in style.
Taiwo Awoniyi is preparing to bring his Nottingham Forest career to a close as a move to newly-promoted Coventry City edges closer to completion. The Nigerian international, who was once a record signing at the City Ground, is expected to finalize his departure pending a successful medical examination.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has urged supporters to remain confident despite watching his side crumble to a 4-2 defeat against AC Milan in Poland. The Red Devils surrendered a lead twice as Ruben Amorim haunted his former employers in a frantic pre-season encounter.
Sunderland have taken a massive step forward in their summer recruitment drive after reaching a full agreement to sign Toulouse defender Dayann Methalie. The Black Cats are set to pay a significant fee for the highly-rated French youngster as Regis Le Bris looks to bolster his squad for the upcoming campaign.
Inter have officially announced the signing of Djed Spence from Tottenham, securing the versatile full-back in a deal worth a total of €35 million. The England international returns to Italian football on a permanent basis to fill the void left by Denzel Dumfries' high-profile departure to Real Madrid.
Aston Villa have ramped up their efforts to sign Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as the club prepares for the potential departure of Emiliano Martinez. While the Midlands side had previously insisted the 2022 World Cup winner was not for sale, fresh developments suggest a move to Serie A is now a distinct possibility.
Xabi Alonso secured his first victory at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea manager, concluding their pre-season preparations with a hard-fought 3-1 win over Real Sociedad. While the performance offered plenty of tactical intrigue, the afternoon was somewhat overshadowed by a polarized reaction from the home crowd toward Enzo Fernandez.
The Scottish FA is closing in on a new head coach to lead the national team into a fresh era following the departure of Steve Clarke. Former West Bromwich Albion defender Sebastien Pocognoli has emerged as the leading candidate to take the reins at Hampden Park.
Middlesbrough have continued their aggressive summer recruitment drive by securing the permanent signature of Tottenham Hotspur defender Ashley Phillips. The England Under-21 international arrives at the Riverside Stadium on a long-term five-year deal, becoming the eighth new face in Kim Hellberg’s squad.
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