The Asian community across the World was in huge anticipation of the wind blowing its way as the World Cup reached its business end. Japan and South Korea who have carried the Asian mantle for long were expected to make further inroads into the Tournament. However it was not to be. The Day 16 promised aContinue reading “The Asian Challenge Extinguished : World Cup Day 16”
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Koreans Rejoice Amidst A Swiss Delight : World Cup Day 13
Another crackerjack of a day. With two places confirmed for the next stage, there were six teams fighting for the remaining two spots resulting in a breathtaking final day of the Group stage. There was both elation and anguish on display as the matches culminated deep into the Arab night. South Korea vs Portugal : Group HContinue reading “Koreans Rejoice Amidst A Swiss Delight : World Cup Day 13”
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”
The Two Footed Korean
I recently saw a YouTube Clip of the arrival of a celebrity at the Incheon International Airport in South Korea. The celebrity very simply dressed waived to the people gathered there and till he had boarded his vehicle he bowed and bowed, with all humility to his fans who had lined up the area to his car. TheContinue reading “The Two Footed Korean”