Racism in football – An on going problem that needs to be dealt with a zero tolerance approach

Opinion

by Nikhil Mylavarapu - January 22, 2019October 2, 2019

27th December 2018, the Serie A clash between Internazionale and Napoli at the San Siro finished with the hosts grabbing a late winner for a 1-0 victory. However, the high profile matchup between two Serie A contenders made news for all the wrong reasons. The game was marred with racist

World Cup Team Of The Tournament

World Cup 2018

by Kabir Ali - July 15, 2018October 1, 2019

As the World Cup draws to its conclusion, we take a look at a team of the competition. Russia 2018 will be remembered as a World Cup for the ages, with all its twists and turns and an endless supply of drama. Linking up in an orthodox 4-3-3, here are

Belgium Upstage Brazil to Set Up Mouth-Watering Semi Against France

World Cup 2018

by Anirudh Madhavan - July 6, 2018October 2, 2019

When this fixture was announced, it set pulses racing. A clash between two brilliant footballing countries. One with their finest generation, another a perennial favourite on this stage. A lot of the talk leading up to the game was about Roberto Martinez's inability to manage this group of players for

The Beautiful Game – O Jogo Bonito

Opinion

by EADF Feed - July 4, 2018October 2, 2019

This article was first published on Cult Altered. Words by Mansi Kapoor. It’s that time of the year, where we can forget about AI, Robots, Drones, and Walls! We witness the trials and tribulations of being human every day and across the world. The Beautiful Game indeed! The eerie silence when the two teams line

Sweden Make World Cup Quarterfinals For First Time in 24 Years

World Cup 2018

by Ishan Bhasin - July 3, 2018October 1, 2019

A heavily deflected goal sent Sweden into the quarterfinals for the first time since 1994 as they kept Switzerland out of business in St. Petersburg. Living up to tradition so far as every match has had an exciting period of stoppage time, this match was no different. The dying seconds of

Belgium 3:2 Japan, An Anatomy of a World Cup Classic.

World Cup 2018

by Srinivas Sadhanand - July 3, 2018October 1, 2019

71 days prior to the first kick of the ball at the Luzhniki Stadium in the Russian capital, managerial mayhem had circumscribed Japanese football as Vahid Halilhodzic was given marching orders on the back of uninspiring friendly displays against Mali and Ukraine respectively with JFA technical director Akira Nishino appointed

Cautious Brazil Overcome Mexican Challenge

World Cup 2018

by Varun Shah - July 2, 2018October 1, 2019

It has been a World Cup full of surprises. Countries like Argentina, Spain, Germany and Portugal are already out and we aren't even through to the quarter-finals! If anything, seeing a heavily supported team going against an impressive lesser team is not how the script of this World Cup was

Subašić Stars As Croatia Eliminate Denmark In Tense Shootout

World Cup 2018

by Anirudh Madhavan - July 1, 2018October 1, 2019

Ivan Rakitic stepped up, 12 yards away from writing the final lines of this incredible drama. The Croatian fans looked weary, almost expecting another twist in a penalty shootout with more twists and turns than a racing track. Calmly slotting it away, Rakitic redeemed Luka Modric, his country’s finest player.

Spain 1-1 Russia: La Roja Dumped Out On Penalties As Hosts Progress

World Cup 2018

by Kabir Ali - July 1, 2018October 1, 2019

Spain joined Argentina and Portugal on a growing list of casualties in the Round of 16 as their bid to regain their title of World Champions came to a sorry end. Russia held their own, first for 120 minutes and then from the penalty spot to do the unthinkable. They

Kylian Mbappé Inspires France To a Memorable Win Against The Argentinians

World Cup 2018

by Ganapathi Ramanathan - June 30, 2018October 1, 2019

Kylian Mbappé is fondly called Donatello by his French counterparts, not after the artist, but after a popular cartoon character. However, tonight in Kazan, the boy resembled a wild, fast and ferocious connoisseur of the arts, as he orchestrated the downfall of a team that hoped to rise above the

Belgium a Bit Spicy for Mild-Mannered England

World Cup 2018

by Ishan Bhasin - June 29, 2018October 1, 2019

Match Report by Ishan Bhasin England will face Colombia in the last 16 while Belgium will be facing Japan as they top Group G courtesy a ripper of a strike by Adnan Januzaj. This game was made interesting because of the possible fixtures it could create. The winner would go on to

France and Denmark Play Out Most Boring Game of This World Cup

World Cup 2018

by Srinivas Sadhanand - June 26, 2018October 1, 2019

Despite the sense of recreation that was exuded by the French camp following their two consecutive victories over Australia and Peru that sealed their spot in the round of 16 and Didier Deschamps equaling his predecessor Raymond Domenech’s exceptional record 79-match reign at the helm, the former Juventus coach would

Rojo Sets Up Date With France

World Cup 2018

by Anirudh Madhavan - June 26, 2018October 1, 2019

Rojo: "My goal? Messi told everyone that it was either life or death. It would've gone badly. We could've conceded but Leo was stubborn. He told me to run forward. Even Masche. He told everyone to attack no matter what. He truly read the game & risks. He's a leader.

Portugal Scrape Through To Knockout Stages Despite Late Iran Charge

World Cup 2018

by EADF Feed - June 25, 2018October 1, 2019

It was a dramatic finish to Group B, as Iran punched above their weight to almost sucker punch Portugal out of the World Cup late on. However, the Portuguese held on and did just enough to make it to the next round. Earlier Ricardo Quaresma had given Portugal the lead