England have eventually broken the 55 year old Jinx and have made their first appearance in a Final of a major tournament since 1966 and are on the verge of going all the way to be Champions of Europe as they face Italy in the decider at Wembley on Sunday. The whole nation is inContinue reading “Raheem : A Sterling performance”
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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”
The Same Old Story
The Quarter Finals of the Euro 2020 Football Championships have ended and the Semi- Final lines drawn. Barring Denmark, the other three semi finalists Italy, Spain and England were expected to reach there and have not sprung a surprise as such. The defeat of Switzerland and Belgium in the quarter finals and particularly Belgium’s loss hasContinue reading “The Same Old Story”
Self Belief and The League of Champions
26th of May, 1999, Camp Nou, Barcelona. Manchester United, one of the most decorated football clubs in England, were pitted against the giants of German and European football, Bayern Munich. The occasion being the final of the UEFA Champions League, to decide the best football club in the whole of Europe for the season 1998-99.Continue reading “Self Belief and The League of Champions”
The Goal that gave me Goosebumps!!
The English Premier League 20-21, in the backdrop of a raging Pandemic, was a topsy Turvy battle this year, until, a struggling Manchester City, discovered its mojo post December , and restored order. With the Championship virtually decided, and even the relegation places almost certain, the focus turned on to a resurgent Liverpool, a strengthenedContinue reading “The Goal that gave me Goosebumps!!”