How Belgium’s Eden Proved to be a Real Hazard This World Cup
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How Belgium’s Eden Proved to be a Real Hazard This World Cup

The showiness of Eden Hazard is limited to trickery on grass. The World Cup has vaulted the Belgium skipper to his best – racing past defenders without a hint of stumble, dribbling past them as if it was the easiest option. Even so, Hazard’s genius remains under-appreciated.
Brazil May Have Gone, But the Neymar Roll Will Live On
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Brazil May Have Gone, But the Neymar Roll Will Live On

On Friday, as Brazil battled Belgium, it seemed Neymar wished to hide his theatrics in the background by showing he could run, dribble, and diddle. But in the end, it was he who had to roll past the exit door. Indeed, the World Cup will move past his various grumblings, but it is the Neymar Roll which will make the list of enduring memories.
Person of the Week: Own Goal
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Person of the Week: Own Goal

Nobody expected the World Cup group stages would throw up a dark horse, loyal to neither team nor nation, who would emerge as the leading goalscorer. For eclipsing the feats of legends like Ronaldo and Messi, Own Goal is our Person of the Week.
Oh, Street Child O’ Mine
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Oh, Street Child O’ Mine

The first Indian to win a gold at Rio in 2016 was R Hepsibah, a street child from Chennai. There were no coaches for this child prodigy. Instead, she got her start running away from cops.
Will an Underdog Like Mexico Rise This World Cup?
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Will an Underdog Like Mexico Rise This World Cup?

A good underdog story often feels therapeutic, not just because it offers the pleasures of watching dynasties and reputations crumble. But because it is also the kind of raw story we want to live and tell. No better place to witness it than the World Cup.