The Al-Bayt Stadium (featured image) filled to its rim was buzzing with excitement as the dark horses Morocco took on the Defending Champions, the mighty France in the second semi- final of the World Cup . With a major exodus from Morocco and across the globe into Qatar for the match, the Moroccan supporters simplyContinue reading “France beat Gritty Morocco to book Summit Clash with Argentina”
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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”
It’s Laasida & Tajine time in Morocco : World Cup Diaries
The battle lines are drawn as the FIFA World Cup approaches its last leg. With the Semi-Finals set to begin tomorrow, of the 4 teams which would be on view, one of the them is making a Semi-Final appearance for the very first time. The North African Atlas Lions, Morocco. A country of 40 million peopleContinue reading “It’s Laasida & Tajine time in Morocco : World Cup Diaries”
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”
U N R E A L – The Quarter Finals 1 & 2
It was a day of huge expectations when two giants of the game and its poster boys were scheduled to play the Quarter Finals. Brazil pitted against Croatia and Argentina against Netherlands. The talk was all about the Samba Kings and Neymar and of Messi and his Team. Luka Modric’s Croatia and Virgil Van Dyk’sContinue reading “U N R E A L – The Quarter Finals 1 & 2”
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”
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”
The Asian Challenge Extinguished : World Cup Day 16
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”