FIFA World Cup Football Organization

The Whole Gamut of FIFA World Cup Football Organization and Qualification

 September 8, 2016   R K Gupta

, , , , ,

The first week of September 2016 was abuzz with several World Cup qualification matches played all across the globe. These matches were part of the third and fourth round stages in qualification for 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The process of qualification began on March 12, 2015 and it will conclude on November 6, […]

Read more

World Champions Germany back on track to defend their title

 September 5, 2016   Abhishek Das

, , ,

Germany made a winning start to the defence of their World Cup crown, cruising to a dominant 3-0 qualifying victory over Norway on Sunday with the help of a Thomas Muller brace. Having fallen short at Euro 2016, where they lost to hosts France in the semi-finals, Joachim Low’s men set out with purpose to retain […]

Read more
 
Messiah saves Argentina again in WC Qualifiers

Messiah saves Argentina again in WC Qualifiers against Uruguay

 September 3, 2016   Abhishek Das

, , , ,

Lionel Messi scored on his return from international retirement as Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 to go top of the South American World Cup qualifying group. The Barcelona forward decided to stop playing for his country in June, but reversed the decision two months later. “Lio: Thanks for so much, sorry for so little” read a banner hanging from the […]

Read more
Arsenal legends

Legendary match on the cards

 August 24, 2016   Abhishek Das

, , , ,

Arsenal legends Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp and Robert Pires are set to take part in a charity match against a star-studded Milan side on 3 September. The two footballing greats will field several past stars of the game between them at the Emirates Stadium, with all proceeds from the affair to go to the Arsenal […]

Read more
 
Barcelona fc copy

Barca send out a warning for their rivals from Day 1

 August 21, 2016   Abhishek Das

, , , , ,

An all new season but the same old Barça led by the new 29-year old blonde Messi. And apparently with some cunning summer signings, the team looks solid on paper and dished out a eye-catching performance even with stars like Iniesta, Mascherano and Jeremy Mathieu out injured. Captain Messi endured a difficult summer with Argentina, […]

Read more
men football gold rio2016

Brazil Win Their First Olympic Men’s Football Gold Germans Take the Honor among Women

 August 21, 2016   R K Gupta

, , , , , , , ,

Maracana became a sea of endless celebrations when Neymar scored from the last spot-kick in the penalty shoot-out. The Brazilians rejoiced on the historic occasion as their nation snatched the men’s football gold in a 5-4 shoot-out result against Germany, after a 1-1 draw in regulation and extra time. History was in the making anyway […]

Read more
 
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

, , , , , , , ,

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 […]

Read more

Turan and Messi combine to give Barca a domestic treble

 August 18, 2016   Abhishek Das

, , , , , , ,

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 […]

Read more
 
Chelsea starts off with a win

Chelsea starts off with a win over West Ham

 August 17, 2016   Vignesh Aravind

, , , , , ,

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 […]

Read more

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

 August 16, 2016   R K Gupta

, , , , , , ,

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 […]

Read more