The Legend Responds With heaps and heaps of unnecessary criticism on Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s draw against DR Congo last week, the legend answered back the way he always does, by scoring goals. The Facts Which the Critics Forgot Once he missed a few chances, the hate brigade was up against him. Just to remindContinue reading “WC Day 13: Ronaldo Responds As White Wolves Suffer”
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WC Day 10 : A Football Classic From The Netherlands, A Reality Check For Sweden, As Japan Eliminate Tunisia
The Netherlands vs Sweden In Houston The Netherlands reminded me of some classical football when the Orange Army graced the Houston pitch last night, against a confident-looking Sweden, in Group F. Terrific Classical Football The setup was fantastic. The forward line moving in complete unison, a perfect cross from the wingers to the centre forwardContinue reading “WC Day 10 : A Football Classic From The Netherlands, A Reality Check For Sweden, As Japan Eliminate Tunisia”
Preview: The Netherlands vs Sweden, A Tough One to Predict
The Netherlands will lock horns with Sweden in a much-anticipated Group F match in Houston in a couple of hours. The Netherlands were held to a 2-2 draw by a gritty Japan last week, while Sweden put Tunisia to the sword with an emphatic 5-1 victory. The match, therefore, is expected to exhibit high-quality footballContinue reading “Preview: The Netherlands vs Sweden, A Tough One to Predict”
Preview: Portugal Face DR Congo Test in Houston
Portugal, the 5th-ranked side in the world, will take on DR Congo in an exciting Group K clash at Houston in a few hours from now. Portugal, led by the 41-year-old legend Cristiano Ronaldo, will be itching to get on the pitch and make a statement confirming their tag as one of the favourites toContinue reading “Preview: Portugal Face DR Congo Test in Houston”
Germany Decimate Debutants Curacao 7-1 in Houston
It was baptism by fire for Curacao in a Group E game in Houston against the favourites, Germany. The debutants were taken to the cleaners by a relentless German side which just kept on scoring, making life miserable for the first timers. A 7-1 thrashing at the hands of the European Giants was an unexpectedContinue reading “Germany Decimate Debutants Curacao 7-1 in Houston”