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Neel Shelat

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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 & more

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 2d

We've got a big men's international break coming up as we'll know over half of the participants of the 2026 World Cup by the end of next week. I wrote about what you should be keeping an eye on around the world for @thetransferflow.bsky.social:

www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-you-s...

What you should watch this international break

Football never stops for the true sickos, but everyone should pay attention to this international break as almost 10 World Cup participants will be decided.

www.thetransferflow.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 32m

CAF WCQ Group G:

Rwanda 0-1 Benin
Zimbabwe 0-0 South Africa
Lesotho 1-2 Nigeria

Those results mean Benin (17) will be two points clear going into the final day, so their World Cup debut chances are entirely in their hands. South Africa (15) and Nigeria (14) still in it. #Footy-Live

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 3h

The world's number one illegal sports betting platform, already a sponsor of PSG, Barcelona, FIBA, CAF, etc etc ad nauseam, signs yet another partnership - and with a Tour known to be a favourite playing ground for match-fixers. Nobody gives a fuck anymore it seems.
www.ggrasia.com/1xbet-announ...

1xBet announces exclusive partnership with ATP Challenger Tour - GGRAsia

Global betting company 1xBet says it has “an exclusive partnership agreement with international men’s tennis tournaments under the auspices of the ATP Challenger Tour”, presented by the Association of...

www.ggrasia.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 8h

Just back from a memorable week in Finland at the @playthegame-org.bsky.social conference. Met lots of great people, had some great conversations and heard some mind-blowing stories. Big thanks to all involved in putting this together!

A board at the conference with the title

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 2d

What you should watch this international break

Football never stops for the true sickos, but everyone should pay attention to this international break as almost 10 World Cup participants will be decided.

www.thetransferflow.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 3d

Norwegian Football Federation President and UEFA ExCo member Lise Klaveness confirms that there was "real movement" regarding a UEFA meeting regarding Israel's participation in football, but that it cooled down after Trump's peace plan proposal at the Play The Game 2025 Conference.

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Mohamed @moesquare.bsky.social · 7d

Crystal Palace are gonna extend their unbeaten streak to 19 matches. They've been playing at a 68 point pace in the PL since the beginning of 2025, and sit in 3rd so far this season. I wrote about this run of success by them for
@thetransferflow.bsky.social www.thetransferflow.com/p/unique-sty...

Unique style setting up Crystal Palace for sustained success

Their table position is no fluke, and Oliver Glasner's stock is soaring.

www.thetransferflow.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 7d

Was honoured to be asked to vote for SCOUTED50 once again. Here are my picks:

My SCOUTED50 Top 10 in order from 1st: Ayyoub Bouaddi, Malick Fofana, Joane Gadou, Gilberto Mora, Max Dowmna, Jorthy Mokio, Nathan De Cat, Rodrigo Mora, Rio Ngumoha and Josh King

Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 7d

FC Midtjylland have doubled their advantage to take a 3-1 lead over Nottingham Forest in the 88th minute with *checks notes* their first open play shot of the ENTIRE match. #NFOMID

#Footy-Live

Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 8d

Incredible scenes in #ROMLIL. Berke Özer saved Artem Dovbyk's first penalty AND the retake for encroachment both in the same corner, but came off his line on the second occasion. Matias Soulé stepped up for take three, went the other way, and had it saved as well! Still 0-1!

#Footy-Live

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SCOUTED @scoutedftbl.com · 9d

This is SCOUTED50 2025/26.

The third edition of our curated selection of breakout talents ranked from 50 to 1 by friends, colleagues and peers.

Discover the future of football, now.

SCOUTED50: A curated guide to the next generation

50 breakout talents to watch in the 2025/26 season

scoutedftbl.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 9d

Barcelona-PSG tonight headlines this week's Champions League action. Match preview for @fotmob.com:

www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnew...

Preview: Barcelona meet PSG in massive early Champions League clash

The second round of this season’s UEFA Champions League league phase is headlined by a showdown between the Spanish and French champions.

www.fotmob.com

Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 9d

Barcelona-PSG tonight headlines this week's Champions League action. Match preview for @fotmob.com:

www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnew...

Preview: Barcelona meet PSG in massive early Champions League clash

The second round of this season’s UEFA Champions League league phase is headlined by a showdown between the Spanish and French champions.

www.fotmob.com

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The Transfer Flow @thetransferflow.bsky.social · 10d

Real Madrid looked awful in a 5-2 loss to Atléti over the weekend. What about their defence needs fixing:

www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-is-wr...

What is wrong with Real Madrid’s defence?

Saturday’s Madrid derby thrashing highlighted a number of issues Los Blancos are facing at the back.

www.thetransferflow.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 10d

After they got thrashed in the derby on the weekend, I took a look at the issues Real Madrid are facing in defence for @thetransferflow.bsky.social:

www.thetransferflow.com/p/what-is-wr...

What is wrong with Real Madrid’s defence?

Saturday’s Madrid derby thrashing highlighted a number of issues Los Blancos are facing at the back.

www.thetransferflow.com

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The Transfer Flow @thetransferflow.bsky.social · 10d

New podcast! @patrickbvs.bsky.social and @shelatneel.bsky.social talk about how Atlético Madrid crushed Real Madrid this weekend, then get into the Premier League relegation battle:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gnke...

What Went Wrong for Real Madrid in the Derby? | Ep. 127

YouTube video by The Transfer Flow

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 10d

We decided to talk about how the Premier League relegation battle is shaping up and ended up recording what probably is the longest @thetransferflow.bsky.social podcast episode to date:

youtu.be/GnkeZCqL8nc?...

What Went Wrong for Real Madrid in the Derby? | Ep. 127

YouTube video by The Transfer Flow

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The Transfer Flow @thetransferflow.bsky.social · 13d

If you missed any of our transfer grades over the last 2 weeks, we've rounded them all up in one place.

20 Premier League clubs and 20 from the European continent:

www.thetransferflow.com/p/all-our-tr...

All our transfer grades in one place

Grades for 20 Premier League teams and 20 from the European continent.

www.thetransferflow.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 12d

OL are simply too dominant in France. They're currently 31 unbeaten domestically with just three draws, and the record from their last 11 games against "title-rivals" PSG reads 10-1-0. 6-1 today is a big statement building on from the summer. #OLPSG

#Footy-Live

Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 13d

From what I could tell, this is the first time since 1950 that Atléti have scored 5 goals in a competitive Madrid derby against Real. #ATMRMA

#Footy-Live

Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 13d

A very weird performance from Real Madrid so far. They look like they've only been introduced to the concept of crossing here, and their deep build-up has been uncut uncharacteristically poor too. But at least both of their shots have gone in. #ATMRMA

#Footy-Live

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 13d

Wrote a quick #MCIBUR preview for @fotmob.com, which includes some crazy stats on Erling Haaland's start to the season and City's dominant record against the Clarets:

www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnew...

Preview: Manchester City host Burnley

Premier League title contenders Manchester City are playing catch up after a mixed start to the campaign.

www.fotmob.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 13d

Genuinely comical defending from United so far. How do you let the defender have so much time on the ball and still get beaten in behind??? #BREMUN

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 13d

Wrote a quick #MCIBUR preview for @fotmob.com, which includes some crazy stats on Erling Haaland's start to the season and City's dominant record against the Clarets:

www.fotmob.com/en-GB/topnew...

Preview: Manchester City host Burnley

Premier League title contenders Manchester City are playing catch up after a mixed start to the campaign.

www.fotmob.com

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The Transfer Flow @thetransferflow.bsky.social · 14d

Our transfer grades series comes to a close with the 3 Champions League sides from Ligue 1, plus a couple of bonus Serie A teams.

PSG didn't do a ton, but they did enough to stay on top.

www.thetransferflow.com/p/psg-do-eno...

PSG do enough in the market to stay on top

Plus transfer grades for Monaco, Marseille, Como and Roma

www.thetransferflow.com

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 13d

If that Kane to Manchester City move went through Shearer's record would be toast by now. #FCBSVW

#Footy-Live

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