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Ayoob Rahman

As a football writer and editor at FootyTimes, I strive to deliver insightful analysis and engaging commentary on the beautiful game. My perspective is informed by a deep passion for football, including a lifelong allegiance to Arsenal, while maintaining a commitment to professional and well-researched reporting.

Willian bids adieu to Chelsea

Ayoob Rahman
Winger Willian has confirmed he has parted ways with Chelsea after seven years at the club. Willian, 32, missed Chelsea's crushing Champions League defeat by Bayern Munich on Saturday with an ankle injury and is now out of contract. The…

Messi leads Barca to the UCL quarters

Ayoob Rahman
Lionel Messi was in fine form as Barcelona progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals, with a 3-1 second-leg defeat of Napoli sealing a 4-2 aggregate victory. An action-packed first half at Camp Nou saw Barca take a…

Juventus appoint Pirlo as new manager

Ayoob Rahman
Serie A champions Juventus stunned Italian football on Saturday by naming World Cup-winning midfielder Andrea Pirlo as manager on a two-year contract even though their former player has no previous experience in the role. Pirlo, 41, was…