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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By: Matthew Syed
I love the tennis great but she was absolutely dire and her match took place within an optical illusion, where commentators watched through rose-tinted glasses
By: Matthew Syed
Serb great is optimising every last ounce of talent and determination in bid to surpass Margaret Court’s record of 24 grand-slam singles titles
The inspirational backgrounds of Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford and co show how far raw effort and talent can take us
By: Matthew Syed
Not to be outdone by squalid antics of Infantino, the IOC made my stomach lurch when I found out they had been readmitted for 2028 Los Angeles Games
By: Matthew Syed
Too much of British tennis is terribly polite – but like Murray before him, Fery is at Wimbledon to play ‘f*** you’ tennis not be the plucky underdog
When Norway scored it seemed so gloomy. Then, in pubs, living rooms and everywhere across the country, we were united
But Thomas Tuchel has only himself to blame for failing to fix one serious flaw in Sir Gareth Southgate era: a tendency to defend ever deeper after taking lead
Maradona’s ‘HandGazza’s tears, Beckham’s red card: the defeat to Argentina brought a familiar pain, but such lows make the highs all the sweeter
As in the 1970s, a political consensus is teetering — and the new PM could inadvertently inspire progress
Even the biggest enemies of South American nation could not get within touching distance of the damage they have done to their own reputation at this World Cup
