The Coffee Growers Are Making Their Move… Colombia, the Coffee Growers ( Los Cafeteros), are very silently but surely making their moves in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. … Much Under The Radar The South Americans have reached the Round of 16, much under the radar, without getting noticed, so to speak. The media, theContinue reading “The Coffee Growers Are ‘Growing ‘ Under The Radar, But The Red Crosses Have The Edge”
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WC Day 25: Norway Bring Down Brazil-No Surprises
Brazil Sent Packing If Japan had believed in themselves and shown a bit more intent, Brazil would not have entered the Round of 16. Norway did what Japan couldn’t and sent the Brazilians, once a feared footballing unit, packing to Rio de Janeiro. The Vikings Had Nothing To Lose Against An Ageing Brazil I mayContinue reading “WC Day 25: Norway Bring Down Brazil-No Surprises”
Preview: Mexico vs England – A Game For The Ages
The English Have Waited For 66 Years England have waited long. A total of 60 years have elapsed since Bobby Charlton led England to the World Cup Title in 1966. England had got the better of West Germany in a pulsating 4-2 win at the iconic Wembley Stadium. England Have Yet To Deliver & HaveContinue reading “Preview: Mexico vs England – A Game For The Ages”
Preview: Battle Lines Are Drawn As Canada Face Morocco Tonight
The Round of 16 Clashes Begin Canada and Morocco square off in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash at Houston’s NRG Stadium tonight at 10.30 pm IST. A Massive Historic Moment Is The Prize For Canada The fight is for the coveted quarter-final spot. Canada has come the farthest ever, and ifContinue reading “Preview: Battle Lines Are Drawn As Canada Face Morocco Tonight”
Brilliant Valverde Floors Manchester City
It was tipped to be a great contest at the Bernabeu with Manchester City looking favourites to upset Real Madrid in the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 contest last night. I had warned however that Real Madrid at the Bernabeu are ferocious and have fought many a battle to protectContinue reading “Brilliant Valverde Floors Manchester City”
Beleaguered Tottenham Take On Atletico Madrid in UEFA CL Tonight
It is a story of two divergent symmetrys. One looking to arrest a dangerous meltdown and the other looking to take advantage and rise. The venue is The Metropolitano in Madrid tonight. Tottenham Hotspur who secured an automatic qualification to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League have found themselves in troubled watersContinue reading “Beleaguered Tottenham Take On Atletico Madrid in UEFA CL Tonight”
Liverpool Reach Istanbul To Play Galatasaray in UEFA CL Rumble
Liverpool, fresh from their FA Cup 5th Round win against Wolverhampton, have reached Istanbul to play the 1st leg of their Round of 16 clash against Galatasaray at Rams Park tonight. Galatasaray, the Turkish giants are having a great run and shocked Juventus 7-5 on aggregate to reach the Round of 16. Juventus were beatenContinue reading “Liverpool Reach Istanbul To Play Galatasaray in UEFA CL Rumble”
Preview : Qarabag vs Newcastle, UEFA CL, Round of 16 Playoff, 1st Leg
Newcastle United will be travelling to Baku to cross swords with Qarabag, the Club from Azarbaijan, to contest the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League, Round of 16 playoff. The match will be held tomorrow at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, Baku. Recent Form Newcastle United finished the group stage strongly and enter as favouritesContinue reading “Preview : Qarabag vs Newcastle, UEFA CL, Round of 16 Playoff, 1st Leg”
Ronaldo’s Missed Penalty Sends Al-Nassr Out of the King Cup
Al-Nassr faced a disappointing exit from the King Cup of Champions as they lost 1-0 to Al-Taawoun in the Round of 16. Despite dominating possession and creating more shots, a decisive goal from Waleed Al-Ahmed and a missed penalty by Cristiano Ronaldo ended Al-Nassr’s hopes of progressing. Uneventful First Half with Limited Chances The firstContinue reading “Ronaldo’s Missed Penalty Sends Al-Nassr Out of the King Cup”