Devotee of the religion of football Freelance Journalist/Analyst/Consultant covering the game around the globe. Featured on Al Jazeera, Forbes.com, FourFourTwo, Analytics FC, FotMob, World Soccer, The Blizzard, SCOUTED, The Transfer Flow, Gløry & morehttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mldsh2xhws2vWe're just over a month away from the World Cup so we've started looking ahead to it at @thetransferflow.bsky.social. This week's Patreon episode focuses on seven players who stand to gain a great deal from the spotlight: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-players-to-15765246608 May 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldsh2xhws2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mldkhmu2rs2eHad some other things going on this week but obviously found the time to catch the UCL SFs and talk about them on @thetransferflow.bsky.social: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb0FzMvq_Z408 May 2026 10:46 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldkhmu2rs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3ml6rjkseh227Warren Zaïre-Emery may well be the key player in today's Champions League semi-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. A look at his development thus far for @thetransferflow.bsky.social: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/warren-za-re-emery-faces-his-toughest-test-at-right-back06 May 2026 13:09 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6rjkseh227https://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3ml4xloelnk2p🇱🇮 Meanwhile in Liechtenstein, FC Vaduz have won a 12th-consecutive cup title with a 4-3 win over USV Eschen/Mauren. #FCVUSV #Footy-Live05 May 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4xloelnk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkxwf62jts2xBefore that corner Aston Villa had a grand total of 0.03 xG from three shots in 88 minutes. #AVLTOT #EPL-Live03 May 2026 19:47 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxwf62jts2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkxkswt5fc2bGotta respect Bayern's competent to playing super open and entertaining Champions League semi-finals that (probably) end 5-4. #BARBAY #Footy-Live03 May 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxkswt5fc2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkxgmanjbk24A real masterclass in how to break down low blocks by attacking the penalty area with numbers from Barcelona here. #BARBAY #Footy-Live03 May 2026 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxgmanjbk24https://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkvbipldv22hArsenal remain unbeaten in all 34 home games against Fulham (27 wins, 7 draws). #ARSFUL #EPL-Live02 May 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvbipldv22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkv5p4jof22iDynamism in the base structure, numbers high up the pitch, fast forward play and, of course, Saka well and truly back. Arsenal almost look like a completely different team compared to recent weeks. #ARSFUL #EPL-Live02 May 2026 17:20 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkv5p4jof22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mksbvdg3dc2wNot one, not two but three major cup finals kicking off simultaneously now. 🏆 Europa Cup (second leg): Häcken vs Hammarby 🇦🇹 LASK vs Altach 🇸🇮 Žilina vs FC Košice Potential first-time winners in each. #Footy-Live01 May 2026 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksbvdg3dc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mks73sahus2hProud to have made the long list for the 2026 @fwaofficial.bsky.social Unheard Voices Student Football Writer of the Year award. Always an honour to have your work recognised by some of the best in the business, and a big congrats to all colleagues on the list! https://footballwriters.co.uk/news/long-lists-for-fwa-student-football-writer-of-the-year-awards-revealed/01 May 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mks73sahus2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkrzeuyidk27Talked about a few fun transfer rumours including ones involving Nicolas Jackson, Rafael Leão and Endrick in this week's @thetransferflow.bsky.social Patreon episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-nicolas-to-15693037301 May 2026 11:25 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkrzeuyidk27https://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkqjfb42ak2uAs things stand we're going to have Nottingham Forest vs SC Braga and Rayo Vallecano vs Crystal Palace in two European finals this season. Safe to say the Europa and Conference League knockouts are delivering. #Footy-Live30 Apr 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqjfb42ak2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkncdipb6s2cLooking forward to our first live stream at @thetransferflow.bsky.social as I'll join @patrickbvs.bsky.social in enduring Atlético Madrid vs Arsenal. Join us from 10 minutes before kickoff to see our best efforts at keeping everyone entertained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alUDe9ZMrZM29 Apr 2026 14:22 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkncdipb6s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkmufbhwjk2gI don't think anyone is expecting Atlético Madrid and Arsenal to match the entertainment of the barnstormer we were treated to last night, but they should be expected to play out a close match nevertheless. Match preview for @fotmob.com: https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnews/27623-preview-atletico-madrid-host-arsenal-second-champions-league-semi-final https://www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnews/27623-preview-atletico-madrid-host-arsenal-second-champions-league-semi-final?utm_source=fotmob29 Apr 2026 10:12 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmufbhwjk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkli36ywrc2vHow am I meant to sleep after that???28 Apr 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkli36ywrc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkli274ans2vThat's Bayern Munich's first loss in 20 matches (17 wins, 2 draws). Some way to go down. #PSGBAY #UCL-Live28 Apr 2026 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkli274ans2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mklhnrtznc2vPretty much all of PSG's forwards have been producing such incredible finishes in the box with a devastating combination of power and accuracy (even the ones that didn't go in). All five of their shots on target have gone in! #PSGBAY #UCL-Live28 Apr 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklhnrtznc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mklglrkrgs2zBayern have been going through Luis Díaz a lot more in this second half, and he's looked bright as well. What a goal that is, what a game this is! #PSGBAY #UCL-Live28 Apr 2026 20:33 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklglrkrgs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mklfzylnj22zFor a team that dominate the vast majority of their matches, PSG are *so* good on the counter. So much down to the incredible quality of the forwards, of course, but I think their deep block setups have also been great at facilitating lately. #PSGBAY #UCL-Live28 Apr 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklfzylnj22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mklfxchtxk2zThe countermovements from both teams have been so good today. #PSGBAY #UCL-Live28 Apr 2026 20:21 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklfxchtxk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkldvi4ti224We'll see how the second half pans out but considering the occasion and opposition I'm tempted to say this from Michael Olise is one of the best performances of the season so far. #PSGBAY #UCL-Live28 Apr 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkldvi4ti224https://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mkldgskmmc25This is exceptional entertainment. #PSGBAY28 Apr 2026 19:36 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkldgskmmc25https://bsky.app/profile/shelatneel.bsky.social/post/3mklcrxmu3k2dPSG's midfield has been surprisingly open at times already tonight (especially after turnovers) — may be time for Fabián Ruiz before long. #PSGBAY #UCL-Live28 Apr 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:2pqwsgcns44hsb5ueqp7blnr/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklcrxmu3k2d