ronaldo Archives

What a (S)PAIN! Inside the Mind of Manager Fernando Hierro

I have a game plan against Portugal, and his name is Sergio Ramos. I’m not going to go into much detail, but I’ll just whisper “Ronaldo” in his ears before kick-off and he’ll know what to do.

Hardik Rajgor July 20, 2016

Sports

Why Our Fathers and Mothers Cheer for Brazil at the World Cup

For second-generation Indians, football has existed like a good book, only in translation, with Brazil writing the most musical of sentences and poetic of thought all along. For them, Brazil’s preposterously stylised brand of football is the only version of the game worth watching.

Manik Sharma June 23, 2016

Sports

What to Expect from Day 1 of the Round of 16

Can Messi crack the impenetrable French defence? Will Ronaldo continue to carry Portugal on his shoulders? Who will Luis Suarez bite next? Find out the answers to your most pressing World Cup questions in our preview.

Arré Bench June 12, 2016

POV

Why Ronaldo Should Follow Messi into Retirement

Far from being the solution, bona fide superstars are the problem. If you are a true fan of the Portuguese team, you might find yourself praying that Ronaldo goes the Messi way.

Utkarsh Srivastava June 2, 2016

Sports

Politics on the Playing Field: What Do Neymar and NaMo Have in Common?

Elevating players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar to demigod status comes at the cost of the team and greater good. If that doesn’t sound like strongman politics, what does?

Manik Sharma May 23, 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

Farewell, World Cup 2018. Thank You For Croatian President’s Jaadu Ki Jhappi & Maradona’s Madness

Before World Cup withdrawals hit you as unsuspectingly as the VAR penalty hit the Croatians last night, here’s a list of moments that will have you reminiscing, howling, and laughing your ass off in equal measure. Emmanuel Macron’s dab, Maradona’s drama or Japan’s thank you note, which is your favourite moment of the World Cup?

Arré Bench May 11, 2016

Sports

Can We Please Get Over Ronaldo and Messi?

The moment the shortlist is announced for football’s Ballon d’Or award, I begin preparing for the Ronaldo-Messi circle-jerk.

Hardik Rajgor April 25, 2016

Sports

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

Sports

When Spain Almost Lost Control of Morocco… Yet Again

Morocco’s freedom struggle had a lot in common with last night’s World Cup match against a former coloniser, Spain.

#VALUE! March 23, 2016