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Lionel Messi: Argentina Ka Sachin Tendulkar

When Sachin didn’t do well, the Indian team would invariably fold like a pack of cards, and the situation isn’t too different for Lionel Messi, Argentina’s all-time top goal scorer. When Messi has a quiet game, Argentina looks more disjointed than India’s finance ministry.

Hardik Rajgor June 17, 2016

Sports

Dear Indian Fans of English Football, It May Be Coming Home, But Nowhere Close to Yours

The catchphrase, “It’s coming home,” recently became annoying as fuck, after it turned into a meme that Indians are repeating unironically. This is the World Cup we’re talking about guys, not the Kohinoor.

Arré Bench June 16, 2016

Sports

Luka Modrić: The Man Who Embodies Everything Sport Should Be About

In a world that idolises speed, Luka Modrić has mastered the art of the pause. Of waiting for the right moment. Of moulding space and time on the football pitch. With three Man of the Match awards, he’s had a stellar tournament. And yet, nothing about him screams, “Look at me!”

Hardik Rajgor June 14, 2016

Sports

Thoughts You Have When You’re Forced to Watch the World Cup

Every now and then, even a supermodel produces a turd – and the World Cup produced a night of football yesterday that could put a caffeinated baby to sleep. Here are a few conversations starters to take you through your day.

#VALUE! May 17, 2016

Sports

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