Manasi Pathak
@manasipathak.bsky.social
Freelance sports journalist, featured on Al Jazeera & Forbes. Ex-Reuters. Based in India, covering stories worldwide.
AIPS Young Reporter '25. Alumna, Women in News and Sport.
Read my work here: https://linktr.ee/ManasiPathak
AIPS Young Reporter '25. Alumna, Women in News and Sport.
Read my work here: https://linktr.ee/ManasiPathak
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:
www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...
Two decades on, 20 million football fans worldwide use the app each month.
My weekend long-read for @forbes.com:
www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...
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.
www.forbes.com
August 9, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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:
www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...
Two decades on, 20 million football fans worldwide use the app each month.
My weekend long-read for @forbes.com:
www.forbes.com/sites/manasi...
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/...
On the Lionesses' #WEURO2025 win, for @aljazeera.com:
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
July 29, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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/...
On the Lionesses' #WEURO2025 win, for @aljazeera.com:
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
Follow all the build-up, team news and minute-by-minute updates on @aljazeera.com's blog.
Come, join me!
#WEURO2025
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
July 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
Follow all the build-up, team news and minute-by-minute updates on @aljazeera.com's blog.
Come, join me!
#WEURO2025
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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/...
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/...
‘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.
www.aljazeera.com
July 24, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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/...
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/...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
July 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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/...
The drama now rolls on to the final week with four teams left.
Semifinals preview for @aljazeera.com:
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
July 21, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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/...
The drama now rolls on to the final week with four teams left.
Semifinals preview for @aljazeera.com:
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
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...
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...
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.
www.forbes.com
July 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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...
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...
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/...
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/...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
July 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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/...
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/...
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 ⚽ 👩🏻💻
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 ⚽ 👩🏻💻
July 9, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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 ⚽ 👩🏻💻
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 ⚽ 👩🏻💻
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/...
My long read for @aljazeera.com:
#FIFACWC
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
June 9, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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/...
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...
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...
May 8, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Manasi Pathak
The USA Today Network is hiring a women's sports editor jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannet...
April 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The USA Today Network is hiring a women's sports editor jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/gannet...
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...
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...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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...
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...
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/...
For @aljazeera.com, I wrote about its popularity in Mumbai & Bengaluru and its future in India.
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
January 8, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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/...
For @aljazeera.com, I wrote about its popularity in Mumbai & Bengaluru and its future in India.
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
December 29, 2024 at 2:01 PM
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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...
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: 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.
www.aljazeera.com
December 22, 2024 at 4:23 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM
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...
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
apnews.com/article/auti...
apnews.com/article/auti...
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.
apnews.com
December 20, 2024 at 5:56 AM
AP Exclusive: Pro tennis player Jenson Brooksby talks about living with autism
apnews.com/article/auti...
apnews.com/article/auti...
All to know about Saudi Arabia's staging of FIFA World Cup 2034 (via @aljazeera.com)
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
December 12, 2024 at 5:53 AM
All to know about Saudi Arabia's staging of FIFA World Cup 2034 (via @aljazeera.com)
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...
www.aljazeera.com/sports/2024/...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
A breakdown of the team news, build-up, updates and full-text commentary here on @aljazeera.com's blog:
#TOTCHE
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
A breakdown of the team news, build-up, updates and full-text commentary here on @aljazeera.com's blog:
#TOTCHE
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
FIFA exploring Women’s World Cup 48-team expansion (via @theathletic.bsky.social)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
FIFA exploring expanding Women's World Cup to 48 teams
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:47 AM
FIFA exploring Women’s World Cup 48-team expansion (via @theathletic.bsky.social)
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/596...
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
I'm running the live coverage of the game for @aljazeera.com, bringing you the build-up, team news, and full text commentary.
#LIVMCI
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
December 1, 2024 at 2:51 PM
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
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
I'm running the live coverage of the game for @aljazeera.com, bringing you the build-up, team news, and full text commentary.
#LIVMCI
www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveb...
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!
November 28, 2024 at 7:23 AM
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!
Reposted by Manasi Pathak
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
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
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...
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...
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.
www.aljazeera.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM
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...
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...