Novojyoti Bhattacharjee
Staff Writer
Novojyoti Bhattacharjee is another huge football fan we are delighted to have on our team. As a contributor, Novojyoti channels his love for the beautiful game into providing football match previews for our users. An avid Chelsea fan, and sports management masters student, Novojyoti was previously a professional football player himself which helps him bring a unique insight to his coverage of the sport. He is looking to improve his writing and gain a platform for his work going forward. We hope to provide that base for him to grow as a sports writer.
In the annals of American soccer history, the United Soccer Association (USA) holds a unique place. Formed in 1966, it was the first internationally recognized soccer league in the United States, predating Major League Soccer by three decades.The league was born out of a rush to establish a professional soccer presence in the US, with rival leagues also on the horizon. Interestingly, the USA did not have any players of its own. Instead, officials invited entire foreign teams to participate in th...
Apple TV+ has announced a price hike, which will significantly affect soccer fans in the United States and globally. The streaming service, which has been focusing more on its soccer content, will now cost more for subscribers to access documentaries, fictional shows, and more. This change also impacts the savings that Apple TV+ subscribers enjoy on the MLS Season Pass.Previously, Apple TV+ was priced at $6.99 per month. However, the price has now been increased to $9.99 per month. This makes Ap...
The first edition of El Clasico in the 2023-24 season is set to be a thrilling encounter. La Liga fans in the United States will be pleased to learn that Saturday's showdown between Barcelona and Real Madrid will be broadcast on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.Despite a recent draw against Sevilla, Real Madrid maintains its position at the top of the La Liga table after 10 games. Barcelona, on the other hand, trails its old foe by a single point. The winner of this game will have the opportunity to crea...
In an unexpected turn of events, Sky Sports inadvertently breached the 3pm blackout rule on Saturday afternoon. The broadcaster aired footage from Manchester City's clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad, a move that has reignited the debate about the fairness of the blackout rule.Three minutes into the game, which Manchester City won 2-1 thanks to goals from Erling Haaland and Julian Alvarez, Sky Sports aired a brief clip. The footage showed England full-back Kyle Walker sending a...
Footballco Insights has recently released a comprehensive report that delves into the behaviours, motivations and barriers of Gen Z football fans. The report reveals that the focus of these fans isn't confined to the 90-minute game on the pitch. Instead, they are more engrossed in the wider football narrative, with football documentaries playing a significant role in their enjoyment of the sport.The Future of Fandom Report surveyed 4,432 fans aged between 16 and 65 across 11 markets, including t...