Two Football crazy nations and two stalwarts of the game are on a collision course. With Croatia and Netherlands in their way, Brazil and Argentina start as favourites when they take on their European opposition in the Quarter Finals of the FIFA World Cup tonight. The Messi-Neymar Bromance At Barcelona Not taking anything away fromContinue reading “Brothers Waiting to Collide : World Cup Diaries”
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Leo Mesmerises as Dumfries Digs In : World Cup Day 14
Day 14 witnessed the first of the knockouts in the Round of 16. A day where a moment of magic or a moment of fallacy may be career defining as the Americans locked horns with the Dutch and the Socceroos faced the mighty Argentinians. Netherlands vs USA ( 3-1 ) The Americans had been impressive inContinue reading “Leo Mesmerises as Dumfries Digs In : World Cup Day 14”
Leckie’s Day as Argentina & Poland Advance : World Cup Day 11
It promised to be a scintillating day for Football with Messi and Lewandowski locking horns, with Saudi Arabia and Australia on the verge of history and with France expected to get some more match practice before the knockouts. However, the day ended gain with some going over the moon and some sinking into despair. Lets have a look onContinue reading “Leckie’s Day as Argentina & Poland Advance : World Cup Day 11”
A Starry Night Amidst A Sky of Expectations: World Cup Day 7
A Critical day in the FIFA World Cup unfolded in Qatar. Argentina had to win, the Saudis had to carry the weight of expectations, France were on the verge of Qualification to the next round and the subdued Lewandowski was expected to emerge. There was a lot on the cards as the day 7 progressedContinue reading “A Starry Night Amidst A Sky of Expectations: World Cup Day 7“
Saudi Arabia Crack the Argentine Puzzle : World Cup Day 3
The Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup witnessed huge drama amidst one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, a couple of drab draws and eventually a roar of the defending champions which lit the night. Let us have a look how the Day 3 progressed in Qatar. Saudi Arabia vs Argentina :Continue reading “Saudi Arabia Crack the Argentine Puzzle : World Cup Day 3”
Messi and The Maracana
The Copa America is drawing to a close and as desired by all, the Final is between Brazil and Argentina, the two greatest teams of South America. The Copa America was first held in 1916 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Argentina’s Independence and was won by Uruguay. Since then, South American Football and inContinue reading “Messi and The Maracana”