Back on breakfast. A little reminder because I get this question so much. If you know someone who thinks they may want to get into sports journalism I have lots of free resources on my website, and for Jan I’m doing some coaching calls too.

Every week I get students contacting me to help them with dissertations, projects, podcasts and advice. That’s why I created all these free resources for you and a course that includes a call with me alisonbender.com/fpa-2025

Come with me pitchside Stadium Astro 🇲🇾 #ARSMCI

Happy Valentine’s Day. I have your Sport on Sky News ❤️💖 which is dominated by successful teenagers.

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Hear how Alison Bender disappointed her Dad by focusing on Tottenham Hotspur players Gazza & Gary Lineker rather than Chelsea FC players after her first match at Stamford Bridge in 1991. Listen to Part 1 of Ali’s It Started With A Kick episode here - bit.ly/3XZnLfn

This was the pic!

Wonderful days watching the Galacticos training

Why did Alison Bender Become a Football Fan? youtu.be/RJOseftYJ8w?si… via YouTube

I’m so lucky to have been a reporter at some of the biggest matches in recent history. If you love football I think you’ll enjoy this bit.ly/41IxjfZ

Tell me what important moments you missed ‘cos you went to the loo👇🏼

Kinda sad and beautiful all at once #LFC

What a day. #CR7

Enjoyed judging the #sja2024 awards. Sven took Gold. Worthy winner Whisper

Have you seen the agenda? It’s pretty impressive, especially in the women’s sport scene #splive25 SportsPro live.sportspro.com

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐂𝐊 | FOOTBALL, SHE WROTE by Charlotte Atyeo (ed.) An anthology of football writing by women feat. Julie Welch Katie Whyatt Molly Hudson Suzy Wrack Alison Bender Fadumo #BlackLivesMatter 🇸🇴 Renuka Odedra Cassie Whittell Katie Mishner, w/ foreword by Gabby Logan 🛒 buff.ly/3Qbp7AN

"I'm sure Chelsea will finish in TOP 5" Peter Schmeichel Peter Schmeichel is confident they'll be playing in the Champions League next season. Alison Bender | #PremierLeague

Thought this was a well considered answer

"We need an experienced striker" Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to bring in a seasoned striker to guide Hojlund and Obi.

"To call this final is almost impossible, but i hope Manchester United WIN" Rio Ferdinand is not convinced by either team in the Europa League final!