Shamseer Mohammed

Staff Writer

From code to kick-off: Gulf News’ Mohammed Shamsheer spends his weekdays in DevOps and weekends watching football — a proud Chelsea supporter through and through.

Articles from the author

Messi's arrival will redefine Kerala football history

Friendly likely to be played at Greefield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram

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Lionel Messi led Argentina team to play FIFA friendly in Kerala

FPL tips: Three differential picks to help your team

Players who could boost your team's edge are Cunha, Sarr and Mayenda

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Matheus Cunha, Eliezer Mayenda and Pape Matar Sarr

Six craziest transfer hijacks in football history

Last-minute transfer drama is not new with some illustrious involved in bizarre events

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Six craziest transfer hijacks in football history: The Eze saga isn’t the most painful yet

Arsenal’s Eze transfer hijack stuns Tottenham

Palace midfielder finally set to realise his dream of playing for the Gunners

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Crystal Palace's English midfielder Eberechi Eze controls the ball during the English FA Community Shield match against Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in London on August 10.

Meet the Manchester United player who became a monk

47-year-old played in over 150 games for Norwich City and had 27 caps for Northern Ireland

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From Old Trafford to the altar: Ex-Man United midfielder Philip Mulryne, now a Dominican friar, celebrates mass at 47.

Premier League summer 2025: Who has spent most so far?

From Liverpool to Chelsea we take a look at the splurge during this summer

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Liverpool's Luis Diaz (centre) celebrates with teammates during their winning campaign in the English Premier League.

How money is affecting players' health, fan enjoyment

More tournaments mean more TV deals and more sponsor cash

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Arsenal's English defender Ben White (C) reacts to picking up an injury during the English Premier League football match against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on August 17, 2025.

Neymar in tears as Santos hit rock bottom with 6-0 loss

Santos had never conceded six goals at home in Brazilian Serie A before

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Neymar breaks down as Santos hit rock bottom with 6-0 home thrashing

Were United robbed in the defeat against Arsenal?

Amorim's men show better form in new season while open-play is headache for Gunners

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Arsenal players celebrate on the final whistle of the English Premier League match against Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday.

How did Raphinha stay on? Barca's controversial win

Refereeing performance raised serious questions about consistency in La Liga once again

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Real Mallorca's defender Martin Valjent, midfielder Antonio Sanchez battle for the ball with Barcelona's forward Marcus Rashford during the Spanish league football match at Mallorca Son Moix Stadium in Palma de Mallorca on August 16, 2025.

Talking points: Liverpool's win in season opener

Defending champions struggle to beat Bournemouth 4-2 to begin on a positive note

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Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pays a tribute to Diogo Jota after scoring his side's fourth goal in the Premier League opener against Bournemouth at Anfield on Friday.

Cristiano Ronaldo could play in India

Portuguese superstar’s Al Nassr draw FC Goa in AFC Champions League Two

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Cristiano Ronaldo's a new two-year contract with Al Nassr is called the most lucrative sports deal in history.