ISL and I-League

Does the merger of ISL and I-League bode well for the country?

 April 21, 2016   Abhishek Das

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is all set to revamp the country’s footballing structure, by merging both I-league and Indian Super League (ISL) by 2018. However, the governing body is not terming the association a merger as it is looking to change several nuances within its administrative hierarchy as well. AIFF General Secretary Kushal […]

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Barca need to focus all attention on the remaining games

 April 17, 2016   Abhishek Das

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Barcelona may remain in the driving seat to retain their La Liga title and can still complete a domestic double with victory in the Copa del Rey, but there can be no denying that all is not right at the Nou Camp. Just under a month ago, on March 16, Luis Enrique’s side sealed their […]

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5 Talking Points from the Barclays Premier League

 April 12, 2016   Abhishek Das

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5) Martínez may need another FA Cup win to save himself – Roberto Martínez was his usual diplomatic self after Saturday’s draw at Watford, but the banners unfurled in the away end must have hurt a little. ‘Baines is one of us’ and ‘Martínez Out’ were held aloft before an even game, indicating exactly where […]

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Talking Points from European football

Talking Points from European football

 April 9, 2016   Abhishek Das

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Another exciting football week in Europe end up with unexpected results were Real Madrid trashed by Wolfburg & great player Zlatan missed penalty. Here we have talking point of European football. 5) Klopp gets the better of his former team – A first half goal from Divock Origi was enough to secure a 1-1 draw away […]

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El Clasico

Talking points from the El Clasico

 April 3, 2016   Abhishek Das

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The Greatest rivalry match in the History of Football Barcelona vs Real Madrid end up with final score Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 2. Here we have talking points from El Clasico. 5) Cristiano Ronaldo knows how and when to shut up his critics – After being criticised for his below-par performances against big teams this season, […]

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El Clasico

Who will come out on top in the El Clásico?

 April 2, 2016   Abhishek Das

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And so its El Clásico day. One of the most watched football match partly due to their historic rivalries and mostly due to the legendary players that have played for both teams. On Saturday the FC Barcelona and Real Madrid C.F. lock horns in the Spanish La Liga that will again see the fabled trios […]

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Indian football team to face Turkmenistan in Kerala

 March 29, 2016   Abhishek Das

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The Indian football team arrived here on Saturday morning for their 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 match against Turkmenistan, slated to be played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on March 29. The 22-member squad looked visibly tired after their overnight flight from Tehran via Dubai and settled down in their rooms […]

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Gone But Never Forgotten – Johan Cruyff

 March 24, 2016   Abhishek Das

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24th of March, 2016 will forever be etched in history as the saddest day for football. Johan Cruyff is no more among us. He passed away peacefully at the age of just 68 after suffering from cancer since a few months. Fans all over the world mourn the death of the man who revolutionised modern […]

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Contrasting draws for Men and Women in Thomas, Uber Cup

 March 22, 2016   Abhishek Das

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India were placed in a relatively easy group in the women’s section but the men’s team did not prove as lucky as their female peers  at the draw for the prestigious Thomas and Uber Cup Finals badminton tournament that was held in Kunshan on Monday. In the men’s section — the Thomas Cup —  the […]

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Alonso safe after horror crash at Australian GP

 March 21, 2016   Abhishek Das

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Twice World Champions Fernando Alonso walked away unharmed from a horrifying crash that disintegrated his McLaren car in a incident-full Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Sunday. The 34-year old Spaniard, who was competing in his 253rd F1 race was visibly shaken but remarkably escaped unhurt after his car rolled and slammed into a barrier […]

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