Sporting should have won the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal at the Jose Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon. But it was not to be as David Raya stood like a wall and protected Arsenal in a Man of the Match performance two nights ago. Arsenal had two unpleasant defeats before travellingContinue reading “Wasteful Sporting Lose To Raya Guarded Arsenal In Lisbon”
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Qarabag – A Breath of Fresh Air
The UEFA Champions League 2025-26 got underway last week, and though several outstanding performances made headlines, the one that made me stand up and take note was the performance of the Azerbaijani football club, Qarabag. Qarabag FK became the first club from Azerbaijan to win a match in the UEFA Champions League Main Draw afterContinue reading “Qarabag – A Breath of Fresh Air”
Diogo Jota : A Liverpool Player For Eternity
The World of Football and even otherwise is mourning. Diogo Jota, Portugal’s and Liverpool’s player and his younger brother Andre Silva, tragically died in a car accident early Thursday morning, drowning football fans, players et al, into deep sorrow. Diogo Jota was having the time of his life. He had won the English Premier LeagueContinue reading “Diogo Jota : A Liverpool Player For Eternity”
H I S T O R I C A L : World Cup Quarter Finals
History beckoned as the Day of the remaining two Quarter Finals unravelled into a beautiful Arab evening. The hugely improved, History chasing Moroccans were to take on the dangerous Portugese, and the defending Champions France were drawn to face England, a pity that one of the two towering nations of Football would perish at nightContinue reading “H I S T O R I C A L : World Cup Quarter Finals”
Is It Curtains For Ronaldo ? : World Cup Diaries
Portugal marched into the Quarter Finals after a resounding victory over fancied Switzerland. However the most remarkable part of Portugal’s performance was the fact that it was earned without their mainstay Cristiano Ronaldo, who in a controversial move was excluded from the starting line up, by Portugese Manager Fernando Santos. Cristiano Leaves Alone Fernando Santos’ decisionContinue reading “Is It Curtains For Ronaldo ? : World Cup Diaries”
Bono the Pain for Spain as Ramos Tricks the Swiss : World Cup Day 17
It was an evening of expectations. Morocco, the only team left in the competition beyond Europe and South America were pressing for History while the gritty Swiss were more than ready for the Portugese. However what actually emerged through the Qatari night was something to remember. Morocco vs Spain : 0(3)-0 The Education City Stadium boreContinue reading “Bono the Pain for Spain as Ramos Tricks the Swiss : World Cup Day 17”
Goals Galore on a Pulsating Day : World Cup Day 9
The Day 9 witnessed some of the finest matches of the competition so far. Some brilliant football, some ecstasy and some agony and lots and lots of goals. The first two matches of the day accounted for 11 goals and in total 14 goals were scored. The players were in the mood, trying everything they couldContinue reading “Goals Galore on a Pulsating Day : World Cup Day 9”
CR7 Creates History as Richarlison Creates Magic for Brazil : World Cup Day 5
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo the famous CR7 created history on Day 5 of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar as he became the first player to score a goal in 5 World Cups, going past the legendary Pele and his contemporary Lionel Messi. The Day 5 witnessed some exciting football though the results were on expectedContinue reading “CR7 Creates History as Richarlison Creates Magic for Brazil : World Cup Day 5”