A Superclasico We have heard of the El Clasicos, the games between Real Madrid and Barcelona and the kind of interest and passion the el clasicos generate, not only in Spain but across the world. But there is something even bigger than this. The Superclasicos. The games played out between arch rivals Boca Juniors andContinue reading “Maracana Mayhem”
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Let’s Re-Live The Great Game
Dreamers…Make It Happen The FIFA World Cup played out in Qatar was one of the finest World Cups in the history of the game. There were many firsts to it. The Final was the best ever and Messi conquered the Final Frontier. It was a World Cup of several Dreams which were eventually realised inContinue reading “Let’s Re-Live The Great Game”
My Top 10 Stunners in the Sand
It was Goals galore at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, showcasing the skill and brilliance of the players. It was tough to pick the best 10. So I decided to frame a set of parameters to help me judge in a more objective manner. The situation of the game, the criticality of the match,Continue reading “My Top 10 Stunners in the Sand”
Dibu : The Freckled
This is an amazing story, unconditionally inspirational, of how seemingly impossible circumstances can be transformed into undeniable success, through dogged determination and perseverance of the highest order. Harsh Realities A truck driver working hard as hell to make two ends meet. His wife was cleaning homes to help out her husband. The silent tears ofContinue reading “Dibu : The Freckled”
What’s in a ‘Bisht’
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar was all smiles when he stood beside Gianni Infantino, the President of FIFA, at the podium for the Awards Ceremony. His Nation had successfully hosted the FIFA World Cup which had culminated with an edge of the seat affair hailed as the best ever Final atContinue reading “What’s in a ‘Bisht’”
Leo : The Destiny’s Child
Rosario, Santa FeSanta Fe is one of the largest Provinces in Central Argentina where Rosario the most populous city within its boundary is located, just on the West bank of the Parana River, some 300 kms from Buenos Aires. This is where Jorge Messi worked as a Manager in a Steel Factory and his wifeContinue reading “Leo : The Destiny’s Child”
Messi Wins The World
The Lovers of Sport and Football in particular would not have asked for more, when Argentina squared up against the defending champions France at the Lusail Stadium. As the night progressed, an epic drama began to unfold and eventually it reached a crescendo of astonishing proportions. The critics of the game in unison rechristened theContinue reading “Messi Wins The World”
Messi Prevails as Argentina Storm into Finals
A Sea of Argentine Colours It was a sea of white and light blue as thousands of Argentine Fans thronged the massive Lusail Stadium in Doha in anticipation of another Messi show and surely enough they were not disappointed. The world watched as Messi and his team mates moved a step closer to the WorldContinue reading “Messi Prevails as Argentina Storm into Finals”
LEO vs LUKA : A Grand Showdown Awaits
The Lusail Iconic Stadium The Lusail Iconic Stadium, the biggest Stadium in Qatar will host the first Semi-Final between Argentina and Croatia tonight. The stadium with a capacity of more than 88,000 spectators is a newly built stadium and one of the most spectacular ones. Interestingly the stadium’s highest attendance of 88966 spectators was recordedContinue reading “LEO vs LUKA : A Grand Showdown Awaits”
Brothers Waiting to Collide : World Cup Diaries
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”