Tag Archives: soccer
Chelsea Losing their Strengths in an Attempt to Addopt a New Style
I am not sure how I should start this, so I will just cut to the chase. Chelsea are less efficient. Gone are the days when they could knock the… Read more
As Arsenal Down Liverpool, Has Wenger Finally Got it Right This Time?
It was indeed a real valiant effort that saw Arsenal beating Liverpool at the Anfield last Sunday, despite being outplayed by the Reds for most part of the match. The… Read more
Is this Spanish Team the Best Ever?
The giants of Spain — Xavi, Iniesta, Fabregas, Xabi Alonso, Casillas et al. The Azzurris were left to lick their wounds on Sunday night by the best team in the… Read more
Spain Creates History, and Looks Good for Some More
Three Sundays ago on the night of June 10, these two teams — Spain and Italy– played out what I called then a boring draw. I was in that mood… Read more
Ronaldo Left to Ponder on His Missed Opportunities, Yet Again
“Portugal have a national team called Cristiano Ronaldo and a group of players who run after him.” That Carlos Queiroz, the former Portugal coach, was not off target was proved… Read more
Who Expected this English Team to Win Anything!
For England and its supporters, depressing is the only word I can think of to describe what just happened. 0-0 after extra time. Italy prevail 4-2 on penalties and England… Read more
Has Cristiano Ronaldo Finally Come of Age, or is it too Early to Call it His Redemption?
What is it about Ronaldo that makes people loathe him and love him with the same intensity? Is his arrogance justified? Is he really the best player of our times?… Read more
Wenger Crushes Arsenal Hopes, Team Bows to Manchester United 2-1
August 28 2011. It’s a date that would be etched in my memory forever. Not because of any fond memories that I would love to cherish; rather it was a… Read more
East Bengal Let Down by Controversial Refereeing as Mohun Bagan Prevail 1-0
“Arrey Togo aij paanch goal bhoira dimu dekhis oney,” yelled a young guy who plays football with me on Sundays to another fellow player during a heated argument. The latter… Read more
Gunners Replenish Ammunition: Has Wenger Correctly Diagnosed the Ailment?
Arsenal lucky to get full points against minnows Swansea Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger went on an overdrive to get much-needed replacements after the humiliating 8-2 loss against Man United. It… Read more
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