Brazil’s Protest Against World Cup – Why the Anger?
This is first of two part article on the protest in Brazil against the World Cup. The articles has been written by Duncan Crawley. The details of the author can be found at the end of the article. Click...
Traveling Fans from Mohun Bagan humiliated in Goa
Talking about fans in Indian football, esp., in the I-League, is a tough business. However, even with all its mediocrity, some clubs do have the great fortune of getting some attendance from time to time. But away fans? Well...ummm...sometimes we...
Players from AIFF’s YDP maturing well
Where does Indian football go from here? As expected India were comfortable winners of the SAFF Championships. Sunil Chhetri excelled scoring in every match, finishing with a record seven goals in five matches. The Savio Madeira coached team played...
Steven Gerrard – Mr. Liverpool, My Hero
29th November 1998, a scrawny Scouser with the haircut of a 6th grader was called upon by then Liverpool manager Gerrard Houlier to replace right-back Vegard Heggem for the final few minutes. The lanky Scouser who wore kit number...
Bencherifa is Wenger of Indian football
For Salgaocar the long wait is over. After 14 years they lifted the Federation Cup, at the same venue — the Salt Lake Stadium — and against East Bengal, the opponents they beat in 1997. Only the score line...
Kolkata and its passion for Latino football
Calcutta, once the administrative capital, the mercantile and industrial heart of the British Empire, learnt football from the British, but traditionally are passionate fans of Brazil. Historical factors explain why in Calcutta (now Kolkata), there is this frenzied following...
3 Reasons Why Van Gaal’s 3-5-2 Is Doomed To Fail At Manchester United
“4-4-2 makes my ass twitch”, van Gaal said when asked on his persistence with 3-5-2. Well, there are many who aren’t exactly a fan of the new system and the glitches are glaring. Here are 3 reasons why the...
Footballers in 2014 Elections – Bhaichung Bhutia defeated by BJP
The results of Lok Sabha election showed a massive victory for Narendra Modi led BJP. A few sportsperson featured in this election as well. Here we list the fate of some of the footballers or football related personalities featured...
Sturridge-Sterling Partnership Can Propel Liverpool To Top Four
Daniel Sturridge
Sturridge made his long-awaited return to the Liverpool starting line-up against Tottenham and his contribution to Brendan Rodgers’ side’s 3-2 win over Spurs outlined a promising future for the Reds. The anticipation around Anfield was palpable, and the...
United Front Required to Combat and Clean Up Corrupted Officials of Nepal Football
Nepal Football enthusiasts and participating teams eagerly waiting for the much-anticipated so-called National Football League to kick off have been left hugely disappointed, following the postponement of the competition. With President of All Nepal Football Association (ANFA), Mr. Ganesh...
