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”
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The Samurai Rises as Spain Run Riot : World Cup Day 4
The Day 4 of the FIFA World Cup promised some volatile action as 4 big teams in Germany, Spain, Belgium and Croatia were scheduled to take the field and though the fortunes see-sawed as the day unfolded, the Day 4 lived up to its billing. Croatia vs Morocco : Group F ( 0-0 ) The DayContinue reading “The Samurai Rises as Spain Run Riot : World Cup Day 4“
Saudi Arabia Crack the Argentine Puzzle : World Cup Day 3
The Day 3 of the FIFA World Cup witnessed huge drama amidst one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, a couple of drab draws and eventually a roar of the defending champions which lit the night. Let us have a look how the Day 3 progressed in Qatar. Saudi Arabia vs Argentina :Continue reading “Saudi Arabia Crack the Argentine Puzzle : World Cup Day 3”
England’s Young Guns Steal the Show : World Cup Day 2
First round matches for Group A and Group B were completed on Day 2. The day unfolded with hardly any surprises for the pundits, though I expected a few keen contests and so it happened. Let’s have a look at the matches. England vs Iran : Group B ( 6-2 ) England make a statement.Continue reading “England’s Young Guns Steal the Show : World Cup Day 2“
Stokes From Another Planet
England were crowned ICC T20 Cricket Champions when they got the better of Pakistan in the Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground ( MCG ) on Sunday. It was a good hard fought match watched by more than 80,000 fans in attendance at the MCG and though England had a relatively easy target to chase, someContinue reading “Stokes From Another Planet”
Qatar Calling
The Big one is here. The much awaited Sporting Event of the year the FIFA World Cup, football’s biggest Quadrennial International competition is scheduled for a Grand opening on the 20th of November, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. This would be the 22nd edition of the World Cup which started inContinue reading “Qatar Calling“
Calypso Silenced….Not for Long
The ICC T20 World Cup being played out in Australia has been a Competition which would not be forgotten so easily and in my opinion it has been one of the best ICC Tournaments in recent history. From thrillers to rain, from comebacks to upsets and from sublime displays to forgetful failures, the tournament hasContinue reading “Calypso Silenced….Not for Long“
The Resurgent Magpies – EPL Match Day 12-13
The last week saw a host of matches in the EPL. There has been a congestion with some teams playing every alternate day amongst scheduling headaches as the World Cup break approaches. It is therefore a massive challenge for the players to keep their physical and mental levels high every time and bring their AContinue reading “The Resurgent Magpies – EPL Match Day 12-13“
Mo Salah’s Day Out : EPL- Match Day 11
The English Premier League ( EPL ) continues to throw surprises and enthrall Football lovers with play of the highest standards and an adrenaline pumping entertainment. The Match Day 11 promised some exciting contests, however the one which had everyone’s attention was the Liverpool – Manchester City duel and without an iota of doubt theContinue reading “Mo Salah’s Day Out : EPL- Match Day 11”
City’s Derby : EPL Match Day 9
The English Premier League ( EPL ) 22/23 season entered its most hectic leg with Match Day 9, before the World Cup. A few teams looking to consolidate their positions while some desperate to even get going and salvage not only the season but their pride as well. Match Day 9 had some exciting fixturesContinue reading “City’s Derby : EPL Match Day 9“