Brazil vs Germany Rio

Dazzling Neymar Leads Brazil’s 6-0 Rout of Honduras for Gold Clash with Germany at Rio

 August 19, 2016   R K Gupta

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Come Saturday and the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro is certain to be packed to the brim. In a football crazy Brazil, no other sport holds as much magnetic appeal as cricket does in India. The fans will want to see host nation Brazil earn their first Olympic gold medal in men’s football […]

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Turan and Messi combine to give Barca a domestic treble

 August 18, 2016   Abhishek Das

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Barcelona claimed their 13th Spanish Super Cup in style with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Sevilla on Wednesday night in the second leg at the Camp Nou, giving the Catalonians a whopping 5-0 win on aggregate. Arda Turn scored a brace with goals in the ninth and the 46th minutes and Lionel Messi added a goal […]

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women football SF rio

Brazil Women Lose the Semifinal After Two Misses in Penalty Shoot-Out against Sweden

 August 18, 2016   R K Gupta

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It was heartbreak for Brazilians at Maracana after Cristiane and Andressinha saw their penalties saved by Swedish goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl. It was shoot-out time after a goalless semifinal at the end of 120 minutes of regulation and extra time. Brazil had looked a better side but they couldn’t unlock the Swedish defense despite their best […]

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Chelsea starts off with a win

Chelsea starts off with a win over West Ham

 August 17, 2016   Vignesh Aravind

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Antonio Conte’s stint with Chelsea started off in a dazzling fashion.The hosts produced a sensational performance to overcome a fighting West Ham.The team looked more aggressive and balanced on paper. Conte’s formation and tactics worked as they looked to be more offensive. Eden Hazard after having a disastrous season last year started off in a […]

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Neymar Scores His First Rio Olympic Goal to Inspire Brazil’s Entry to the Semifinals

 August 16, 2016   R K Gupta

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As a 20-year old, Neymar played a crucial role in taking Brazil to the final of men’s football in 2012 London Olympic Games. However, until Saturday, as Brazil’s captain at Rio, Neymar had proved ineffective. He was jeered by home fans in the hosts’ first two league games that ended as goalless draws against South […]

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Liverpool edges arsenal

Liverpool edges past Arsenal in a thriller

 August 15, 2016   Vignesh Aravind

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It was a thrilling opening to the EPL 2016 edition.Fans witnessed a goal fest as liverpool emerged winners over the home team. This loss has brought Arsene Wenger a lot of criticism from all over the world. On the other side Klopp was praised for his tactical effort and bringing shades of the old dominant Liverpool […]

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Sweden into SF with Shocking Win Over USA

Sweden into SF with Shocking Win Over USA & Brazil Win Despite Marta’s Missed Penalty

 August 14, 2016   R K Gupta

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Women’s football at Brasilia on Friday saw its biggest upset, when 4-time gold medalists USA lost to Sweden on penalties. The two teams scored one goal each in second half and no more goals could accrue in extra time. In the ensuing penalty shoot-out, USA missed twice and Lisa Dahlkvist scored the decisive goal for […]

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Brazilian Men Thrash Denmark on a Dramatic Last Day in Group Stage of Rio Football

 August 12, 2016   R K Gupta

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On Tuesday and Wednesday, quarterfinal contenders in women and men’s football tournament were decided. Four women’s and Eight men’s teams went out of the reckoning and the qualifiers now prepare for the knock-out stage. Women’s quarterfinals will be played on August 12 and men’s on August 13. In one of the men’s games on Wednesday, […]

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Paul Pogba deal

Pogba Breaks All Past Records to Become Football’s Most Expensive Buy at 105 Million Euros

 August 10, 2016   R K Gupta

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Welshman Gareth Bale created a stir three years ago, when Real Madrid acquired the Tottenham Hotspur footballer for about 100 million Euros. Until then, Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009 was the highest price for a footballer at 98.74 million euros. Now 23-year old French star Paul Pogba has beaten […]

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John-Killa indian football

Can Kila be the saviour of Indian Football

 August 10, 2016   Manu B

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John Kila alias Kila who is the number one coach in the world, is excited to work in India .It is a new ray of hope for Indian Football. Kila ,who is the coach of west African football Academy. Not only that but also the key pin behind the victory of WAFA in African Championship. The […]

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