Matthew Syed is a contributor at The Times and The Sunday Times. He writes extensively on sports, while also covering themes such as politics, public policy, and media. His work has been featured in CODE, TES Magazine, and Business Reporter, and he is also known for presenting the BBC podcast Sideways.
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Matthew Syed is primarily focused on opinion editorials covering a wide range of topics, with an emphasis on sports and culture & society. His articles often provide commentary and analysis rather than straight news reporting. If you have expertise in politics, education, sports, entertainment or technology that can contribute to thought-provoking discussions around societal issues or developments in these areas, he may be interested in hearing from you.
Given the nature of his coverage, pitches should offer insightful perspectives on current events and trends within the specified topics. Keep in mind that Matthew's geographic focus is not explicitly stated but as a writer based in the United Kingdom most of his references are likely to align with this region's context.
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Arsenal’s midfielder hates making mistakes but he must add risk to his game — as Roger Federer once did — to fulfil his huge potential and win Ballon d’Or
The academic my sister knew was ‘kind, wise, warm and fun’, if also deeply flawed. The system that overpromoted him should have been the target, not him
The purity row raging on the right avoids the big picture: we’re spending more than we can afford
Narrative surrounding drink-drive conviction is entirely predictable given Australian batsman has always believed rules should apply to everyone except himself
A new advice booklet for asylum seekers exposes Britain’s border policy for what it is: an absurd mess
Call me square but I’ve never ended up in handcuffs on a night out. This side needs a cultural overhaul, with a Sir Alex Ferguson-type figure instead of Rob Key
Ending the plight of Muslim women locked away in parts of the UK should be a cause we all get behind
By: Matthew Syed
Allegations against club relate to seasons past but drawn-out process means they taint the present day — everything must have an asterisk until we know what happened
No wonder America mistrusts its Nato allies. It has spent the equivalent of $8 trillion more on defence
Radical Islam demands submission, the left worships freedom. Yet in Jews they find a common foe
