Neel Shelat

Doha

Freelance Football Journalist and Analyst at Freelance

Missionary of the religion of football Freelance Journalist/Analyst ft Al Jazeera, https://t.co/89V4WNf9In, Analytics FC, FotMob, World Soccer, The Blizzard & more

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Articles

Arsenal - Paris Saint-Germain: The Parisians Play About With Arteta’s Automaton (0-1)

1 month ago | betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Neel Shelat

The top teams seek the sweet spot between talent and teamwork. The peak of the process for Arsenal has brought Mikel Arteta's camp to the brink of the Champions League final, but this showdown set the stage for a Parisian production to depict the balance so many clubs crave. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. Two of the biggest European outfits to never win a Champions League met in this semi-final.
Aston Villa - Newcastle: Emery’s Idea Breaks Newcastle’s Pressing (4-1)

1 month ago | betweentheposts.net | Josh Manley |Erik Elias |Neel Shelat

Unai Emery's Aston Villa team found a way to break through Newcastle's midfield pressing through their positional structure in this game and were rewarded with three points. The first half ended level, but three goals in quick succession in the second half secured the win for Villa who also gave away few chances from open play. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley.
Arsenal - Crystal Palace: Gunners’ Glow Fades Again (2-2)

1 month ago | betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Josh Manley |Neel Shelat

Cup competition can bring the best out of clubs, but the week-to-week grind from the Premier League has different demands. This clash in the capital let the table toppers come to the cusp of silverware as Arsenal allowed themselves to fall short of the standards set in the last two years. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.
Bayern Munich - Borussia Dortmund: Klassiker Ends in Entertaining Draw (2-2)

1 month ago | betweentheposts.net | Fahd Ahmed |Giovanni Cesaroni |Neel Shelat

The intense Klassiker lived up to its billing, as Borussia Dortmund stunned the Allianz Arena early with a surprise opener to shift the momentum. Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich responded with a composed comeback, but the visitors battled back late to secure a well-earned draw in a fiercely contested derby. Tactical analysis and match report by Fahd Ahmed. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund had similar mid-week results in the Champions League quarterfinals ahead of their clash.
RC Strasbourg - Olympique Lyonnais: Strasbourg Starlets Are Living The Dream (4-2)

2 months ago | betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Joel Parker |Neel Shelat

Two teams with notorious executives are trying their best to take eyes away from affairs off the field. They opened the return to action in Ligue 1 in stylish fashion with a six goal contest, but the victors would be the club that are bringing a return on investment no one had foreseen. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.
Neel Shelat on LinkedIn: I had a great chat last night on ABC News Ghana's Sports World programme…

2 months ago | linkedin.com | Neel Shelat

Neel Shelat Freelance Football Journalist, Analyst and Consultant 9m Report this post I had a great chat last night on ABC News Ghana's Sports World programme, where I shared my thoughts on some standout African players, the fallout of Atalanta's loss to Club Brugge and more: Like Comment And from our perspective on this conversation and this discussion we've had, we've been joined by a freelance sports writer who is Neil Charlotte, who is joining us all the way from Qatar, Doha. Hello, Sir....
Milan - Inter: The First Draw in the Last Three Years (1 - 1)

Feb 3, 2025 | betweentheposts.net | Agostino Dosselli |Neel Shelat |Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere

Fresh off breaking the long-standing jinx, the Rossoneri aimed to seize yet another triumph. However, the match unfolded in a dramatic fashion. Milan found themselves on the defensive for the majority of the game, relying on rapid counter-attacks to create any semblance of threat. The decisive moment came when a late equalizer dashed their hopes of a clean sweep, with only the right post standing between them and a potential defeat as it repelled three shots in the second half.
Lazio - Napoli: Another Lead Lost By Conte’s Conservatism (2-2)

Feb 3, 2025 | betweentheposts.net | Joel Parker |Rahul Madhavan |Neel Shelat

For the second time at the Stadio Olimpico this season, Napoli went into the final minutes with a lead intact despite an unflattering performance attached to it. Once again, they would drop valuable points with Internazionale hot on their heels. Just how did the same event unfold once again? Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. Napoli’s title race has hit a roadblock.
Million-Dollar Naomi Girma Could Be Decisive In Chelsea’s UWCL Chase

Jan 26, 2025 | forbes.com | Neel Shelat

For the third time in the last year or so, the women’s soccer transfer record has been broken. Chelsea started the trend by signed Mayra Ramírez last January, but was soon outmatched by Bay FC’s acquisition of Racheal Kundananji. The Blues are now back on top as they have paid a reported fee of $1.1 million to bring in USWNT defender Naomi Girma. Having spent that amount of money, they will surely be expecting to get a lot in return.
Atlético Madrid - Bayer Leverkusen: Rojiblancos Remember Their Roots (2-1)

Jan 22, 2025 | betweentheposts.net | Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere |Neel Shelat |Erik Elias

A decade ago, Atlético Madrid mastered the dark arts and embraced the discipline of defending to thwart the aristocracy. Though times have changed, the team still holds onto parts of that identity. As the German guests gained the high ground, Diego Simeone saw his men maneuver with wit and resilience to set up a grandstand finish for the race to the top eight next week. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere.