Manasi Pathak

How FotMob App Went From A Honeymoon Idea To 20 Million Monthly Users A beach honeymoon in Thailand in 2004 sparked Norwegian Christer Nordvik’s idea for FotMob. Two decades on, 20 million football fans use the app each month.

A beach honeymoon in Thailand in 2004 sparked Norwegian Christer Nordvik’s idea for @fotmob.com.

Two decades on, 20 million football fans worldwide use the app each month.

My weekend long-read for @forbes.com:

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Calm amid the chaos: How England won Women’s Euro 2025 title Chaos followed England from the beginning of Euro 2025, but like true Lionesses, they roared back every single time.

Two hours of football saw the statistics heavily favour Spain, but for all their skill and swagger, it was England’s grit and grind that carried them through.

On the Lionesses' #WEURO2025 win, for @aljazeera.com:

www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

LIVE: England vs Spain – Women’s Euro 2025 final Follow the build-up, analysis, and full text commentary of the match as England face Spain in the Euro 2025 final.

The Women's Euro final kicks off shortly, with holders England facing world champions Spain.

Follow all the build-up, team news and minute-by-minute updates on @aljazeera.com's blog.

Come, join me!

#WEURO2025

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‘Saviour of a nation’: Teen Michelle Agyemang fuels England’s Euro 2025 run Four years ago, Agyemang was a ball girl at Wembley. Now, the 19-year-old striker has guided England to the Euro final.

Collapsing to the ground, hands covering her eyes, Michelle Agyemang was overcome by the occasion.

In a moment when England desperately needed a lifeline, the teen, whose surname fittingly means “saviour of the nation”, rose when it mattered the most.

#WEURO2025

www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

LIVE: England vs Italy – UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 semifinal Follow our live build-up and full text commentary stream as England face Italy in the UEFA Women’s Euro semifinals.

All set for the first semifinal of the Women's Euro!

I'm leading the live coverage of England vs Italy on @aljazeera.com, bringing you the build-up, a breakdown of the team news and minute-by-minute updates.

Tune in:

#WEURO2025 #Lionesses

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Which teams are in the Women’s Euro 2025 semis, and who will they face? Holders England face Italy while world champions Spain take on Germany as the Women’s Euro enters its final week.

A last-minute winner, two thrilling shootouts, missed penalties and countless saves – the quarterfinals of the #WEURO2025 delivered everything one could ask for.

The drama now rolls on to the final week with four teams left.

Semifinals preview for @aljazeera.com:
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

Mary Earps On Stepping Back, Showing Up And Making Goalkeeping Cool In an interview, English player Mary Earps talks about stepping away from international duty, championing women's sports and changing goalkeeper perceptions.

For over a decade, Mary Earps followed a routine: training, playing, recovering. Rinse, repeat.

But this summer has been different. After retiring from England duty, she’s embracing a new chapter.

This, and more, in my @forbes.com interview with her:

www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...

Which teams are in the Euro 2025 quarterfinals and who will they face? Holders England, world champions Spain, heavyweights Germany and hosts Switzerland all remain contenders for the title.

With close to half a million fans attending the group-stage games, the Women’s Euro has attracted attention like never before.

Now, the spotlight shifts to the knockout stages, where the stakes are high and the pressure even higher.

Preview for @aljazeera.com:

www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

Stories, skills and special ops: My Young Reporters Programme adventure

I’m back home now and had the chance to reflect on my experience.

The programme was challenging, intense, and thrilling. But I returned with more confidence, a stronger belief in myself, and most of all, two wonderful friends from different corners of the world. ❤️

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The future is here: UEFA U19 Championship is the ballpark for scouts searching for fresh talents

The programme gave me a chance to step outside my comfort zone and look for stories beyond the scoreline.

Such as this feature story about scouts, whom I hunted for among thousands of spectators at the stadiums.

It was challenging, but ultimately so fun!

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Recently, I spent two and a half weeks in Romania 🇷🇴, as part of a Young Reporters programme, organised by the International Sports Press Association and UEFA.

It was an honour to be among the 12 journalists picked worldwide & the only one from Asia!

Had the opportunity to cover the U19 Euros ⚽ 👩🏻‍💻

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: What are the top-5 talking points? From missing stars and top teams to concerns over player welfare, here are key talking points before Club World Cup.

From concerns over player welfare and a cramped schedule to the introduction of a special transfer window, here are the key talking points ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off this week.

My long read for @aljazeera.com:

#FIFACWC

www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...

Run clubs in India are booming, blending fitness with friendship.

I wrote about the growing popularity of these grassroots communities and what it means for brands tapping into culture through fitness.

Read: www.linkedin.com/pulse/run-cl...

The USA Today Network is hiring a women's sports editor jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannet...

LIVE: Bournemouth vs Liverpool – English Premier League Follow our live build-up, with full team news and analysis, ahead of our comprehensive text commentary stream.

Back in the front of the screen after a while! 👩🏽‍💻

I'm leading the live text coverage of Bournemouth vs Liverpool for @aljazeera.com, bringing you a breakdown of the team news, pre-match build-up and super quick updates.

Follow #BOULIV with me:

www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

Serving up an ace: Why pickleball scores big in India’s urban hubs Pickleball, invented in the US, has become a popular community sport in India’s built-up metropolitan spaces.

Invented as a back-yard children’s game in the US, pickleball has rapidly become a global sport with India’s space-challenged metropolises leading the expansion.

For @aljazeera.com, I wrote about its popularity in Mumbai & Bengaluru and its future in India.

www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...

LIVE: Leicester City vs Manchester City – English Premier League Follow our live build-up and full text commentary stream as as the defending champions seek a second win in 14 matches.

Leicester City host defending champions Manchester City on Matchday 19 of the Premier League.

I'm leading the live coverage of the game on @aljazeera.com, bringing you a breakdown of the team news and full text commentary.

#LEIMCI #ManCity

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LIVE: Tottenham vs Liverpool – English Premier League Follow our live build-up and full text commentary stream of the English top flight clash in North London.

Looking forward to the big game tonight - Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool.

I'm leading the live coverage of the game on @aljazeera.com, bringing you full-text commentary, a breakdown of the team news and more.

Kickoff is in less than 10 minutes! #TOTLIV

www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

LIVE: Aston Villa vs Manchester City – English Premier League Follow our live build-up and full text commentary stream of the English top flight clash at Villa Park.

An early kick-off for me today as I lead the live text commentary of Aston Villa vs Manchester City on @aljazeera.com.

Both teams come into the game on the back of a defeat. Guardiola has made six (!) changes from the last game.

This & more of my yapping here:

www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

AP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism American professional tennis player Jenson Brooksby tells The Associated Press he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder when he was nonverbal at about 2 1/2 years old.

AP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism

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All to know about Saudi Arabia’s staging of FIFA World Cup 2034 Months of speculation about the World Cup 2034 host were put to rest when FIFA awarded the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

All to know about Saudi Arabia's staging of FIFA World Cup 2034 (via @aljazeera.com)

www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...

LIVE: Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea – Premier League Follow our live build-up, team news, score and commentary from the London derby at 16:30 GMT.

I've got my eyes on Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea in the Premier League's London Derby.

A breakdown of the team news, build-up, updates and full-text commentary here on @aljazeera.com's blog:

#TOTCHE

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FIFA exploring expanding Women's World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA exploring Women’s World Cup 48-team expansion (via @theathletic.bsky.social)

www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...

LIVE: Liverpool vs Manchester City – English Premier League Follow our live build-up, team news, score and commentary as the leaders host the title holders at Anfield at 16:00 GMT.

Premier League leaders Liverpool host reigning champions Manchester City in a contest widely billed as the match of the season.

I'm running the live coverage of the game for @aljazeera.com, bringing you the build-up, team news, and full text commentary.

#LIVMCI

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Hahaha it's been making some noise in the urban hubs here!

Yesterday, I went to a sports complex in the Western suburb of Mumbai to report on pickleball, but ended up briefly visiting an air rifle & pistol shooting range. It was quite cool!

Breaking: Mohamed Salah insists he has yet to receive a formal contract offer from Liverpool as he admits: “I’m probably more out than in (next summer)."
Full story......
#LFC

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LIVE: Ipswich Town vs Manchester United – English Premier League Follow the build-up and live text commentary as Ipswich host Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United at Portman Road.

Big day for Manchester United fans as the team plays its first match under new boss Ruben Amorim.

It's Ipswich Town vs Man United in the Premier League.

I'm running the live blog for @aljazeera.com, bringing you a breakdown of the team news & full-text commentary.
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...

Very normal reactions on this post unlike a quite similar one a couple of days ago. Wonder why? 😒

Wow! Thank you.