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Bas Ek Goal?: A Non-Fan’s Greatest Nightmare During the World Cup

You don’t need to know the players’ names to enjoy a game of football. But when France and Belgium play a game as dull as a matrimonial profile written by your sanskari aunt, you wish football could live up to its reputation as the beautiful game.

Dushyant Shekhawat May 6, 2016

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Football’s Eternal Question: Is This Going to be England’s World Cup?

2018 marked a rare World Cup where England arrived sans their usual hype and unwarranted swagger. Fans and pundits didn’t have high expectations from this young England squad – until the first kickoff whistle blew.

Hardik Rajgor April 30, 2016

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Real Kashmir FC Might Create I-League History. But What Are the Club’s Chances of Survival?

This season, Real Kashmir FC has shocked us too by conceding only eight goals in 16 matches. The team is a fortress that has frustrated the best of sides. But even if Real Kashmir ends up lifting the I-League title, the question will not be far away: How long will the citadel last?

Priyansh April 25, 2016

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The Extraordinary Achievements of Jurgen Klopp, “The Normal One”

By helping it win its first Premier League title in 30 years, Jurgen Klopp has embellished Liverpool’s stature. There is good reason to believe that he and the club will not stop here.

Priyansh April 19, 2016

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Football Shootball Hai Rabba

The FIFA World Cup is upon us and I fear the worst. During the last World Cup, we braced ourselves for “expert comments” from John Abraham. This time it’s going to be Anupam Kher, isn’t it?

Akhil Sood April 18, 2016

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Why Is No One Talking About Rape Allegations Against Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been accused of rape, continues to be shielded by Portugal’s PM, the national media, his club, and his corporate sponsors. In wake of the #MeToo movement, a temporary suspension for Ronaldo may not be so outrageous after all. To privilege Ronaldo’s account over that of his victims is an act of further weaponising the powerful.

Priyansh April 5, 2016

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Argentina and the Thrill of the Last-Minute Scramble

In the World Cup match against Nigeria, Argentina, staring down the barrel at an ignominious first-round exit, had their moment of last-minute inspiration, and it saved their skins. Much like how we’ve all felt the rush of last-minute magic ahead of an examination, when we were students.

Dushyant Shekhawat April 3, 2016

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United They Fall: The Misery that Comes with Supporting Man U

Manchester United has 99 problems, and football is just one of them. While failures off the pitch are behind closed doors, the visible culmination of it all takes the form of poor performances on the ground. As a fan, watching the entire spectacle at Manchester United is more heartbreaking than the entire run of This Is Us.

Hardik Rajgor March 27, 2016

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The Silver Lining to Mo Salah’s World Cup Exit

With Egypt unlikely to advance further than the group stage, Mo Salah’s World Cup campaign will come to an end on Monday, leaving millions of fans heartbroken. As a pick-me-up, here are three silver linings we can find in this result.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 20, 2016

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We Should All Be Talking About American Superwoman Megan Rapinoe

US Women’s National Team star Megan Rapinoe was the woman to watch out for at the FIFA World Cup. She is not just a great player, she’s a symbol of our changing times – a lesbian footballer standing up against Donald Trump and fighting hate. Which is why her legend will spread beyond the field.

Dushyant Shekhawat March 15, 2016