A pragmatic manager doubted by fans? They often win the World Cup A pragmatic manager doubted by fans? They often win the World Cup: England’s performance in the Nations League has not been encouraging, with the team going winless through six games and scoring only twice in open play. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ This is especially concerning given that 2018 is a World Cup year. Every loss has led to more scrutiny of manager Gareth Southgate. There are enough complaints leveled at England’s manager to fill a bingo card: he can’t make the most of the players he has, he’s too…
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Manchester, North London derbies, Inter-Barcelona Champions League clash mark return of club football Manchester, North London derbies, Inter-Barcelona Champions League clash mark return of club football: The English Premier League returns this weekend with a vengeance by featuring two derbies on consecutive days. The North London derby on Saturday and the Manchester derby on Sunday will be welcome news. It is for EPL fans after a two-week international break and cancellation of some vital fixtures due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. This week also marks the triumphant return of the Champions League. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Some games to…
Qatar 2022: Nuts & bolts of FIFA’s “The show must go on” shtick Qatar 2022: Nuts & bolts of FIFA’s “The show must go on” shtick: Qatar 2022 is being called the most controversial World Cup in FIFA history, and that’s before the first ball has even been kicked. Difficulties have arisen during the competition due to the host country’s strict regulations and handling of human rights. Credit – https://indianexpress.com/ Football’s international governing body, FIFA, and event organizers have come under fire for failing to address fan concerns and offer viable solutions. Cases, criticism, compromises, and confusion are all detailed…
Spiritual shift, romantic novels, and short hair: How a “failure” at the Olympics changed one of India’s best shooting prospects Spiritual shift, romantic novels, and short hair: How a “failure” at the Olympics changed one of India’s best shooting prospects. Back at the Olympic Village, I was fuming at my own stupidity. Right at that moment, Anjum (Moudgil) didi told me that my long hair doesn’t complement my face. NDTV Sports Toh waise hi kharab tha, dimaag (My head was not right anyway). My only option was to visit the hairdresser immediately and have it shaved off. Divyansh Panwar speaks…
An Ex-Indian Cricket Star Takes A Stand for Babar Azam An Ex-Indian Cricket Star Takes A Stand for Babar Azam: Rohan Gavaskar, who used to play cricket for India, came out in support of Pakistan captain Babar Azam. Babar has been criticized for his low strike rate in the shortest form of the game. Even though he keeps getting runs, Babar’s form has deteriorated since the Asia Cup began a month ago. Even though he scored a century in the T20I series at home, his overall performance has not impressed critics. Gavaskar, on the other hand, thinks that Babar is…
The outspoken defense of an IND bowler against criticism The outspoken defense of an IND bowler against criticism: India will have a new spin attack in Australia, led by veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The Men in Blue want to make up for their early exit from the World T20 in the UAE last year. Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin will be the main spinners in the subsequent T20 tournament. Axar Patel will replace Ravindra Jadeja, who is out with an injury. Deepak Hooda is also in the mix. He can help out with a few overs of off-spin as an extra…
Young Indian Batsman Earns Praise from Legendary Batsman Rohan Gavaskar Young Indian Batsman Earns Praise from Legendary Batsman Rohan Gavaskar. Shubman Gill, a young Indian batter, has been doing very well as of late. Gill has been putting his best foot forward in all types of cricket, from his first international hundred against Zimbabwe to his first County Cricket hundred for Glamorgan. Gill has been talked about as the next big thing in Indian cricket since he made his debut in 2019. Gill, who plays for Glamorgan in the County Championship, got a lot of attention after he hit a…
Chess: latest round of Hans Niemann saga expected in St Louis on Wednesday Chess: latest round of Hans Niemann saga expected in St Louis on Wednesday: The first round (of 13) of the $250,000 US championship at St. Louis begins on Wednesday, putting 19-year-old Hans Niemann, who world champion Magnus Carlsen has publicly declared to be a cheat, to the test against the American best. Credit – https://www.theguardian.com/ Somewhat unexpectedly, Niemann will be making a return trip to “the capital of chess,” where he defeated Carlsen in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup just a few weeks ago. After…
Mathew Hayden’s take on Cameron Green! Calls him “Gold Dust.” Mathew Hayden’s take on Cameron Green! Calls him “Gold Dust.” Matthew Hayden, a former Australia opener, has said that all-rounder Cameron Green is “gold dust.” He also said that Cricket Australia shouldn’t stand in his way if he gets a hefty contract with the Indian Premier League (IPL). Credit:indiatoday.in Green, who is 23 years old, made a big impression in the three-match T20I series against India that just ended. He scored two half-centuries, which put pressure on Cricket Australia to include him in the 15-person T20 World Cup squad that…
The Journey Of Sunil Chhetri: A True Footballer Superstar The Journey Of Sunil Chhetri: A True Footballer Superstar: India’s captain in the FIFA World Cup, Sunil Chhetri, was awarded and had three episodes centered on his cricket release. With 84 goals to his name, he is third on the list for active footballers with the most international strikes. Credit: Thehindu Soccer body FIFA has released a three-episode series for Indian soccer player Sunil Chhetri in recognition of his achievements and goal-scoring exploits. If you’ve been waiting for the World Cup to finish before watching, now is the perfect time to…
FIFA Clearing House Gets French Banking License FIFA Clearing House Gets French Banking License: The French authority granted the FIFA Clearing House a license to operate as a payment institution on Friday, September 23rd. Credit: FIFA The authorization from the ACPR enables the FCH to open as a payment processor, meaning that people can pay for memberships and items through them without having to leave the page. The idea for a clearing house came from the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee and was endorsed by the FIFA Council. The system is governed as an independent entity set up in France as…
FIFA 23’s Official Soundtrack Is Here And It Has Something For Everyone! FIFA 23’s Official Soundtrack Is Here And It Has Something For Everyone! EA releases a soundtrack of songs spanning multiple genres for FIFA 23. The FIFA 23 soundtrack will include 100 songs in total, with music distributed throughout the game. FIFA 23 is the thirtieth entry in EA’s long-running franchise, and they are pulling out all the stops to make this their biggest one yet, including introducing the Woman’s club football leagues. Credit: Gamerant FIFA 23 will be the last of its series, and shares a game with…
Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans Qatar World Cup: Accommodation worries for football fans. Paul Clegg has traveled extensively over the previous quarter-century to witness the exploits of the England national football team in many arenas. Three World Cups down, and he’s getting ready to go for four in Qatar. Credit – https://www.bbc.com/ He has bought tickets to all of England’s games through the finals (should they make it) and plans to follow them closely, as he has in previous tournaments. The only difficulty he will face is deciding where to sleep for the duration of the competition.…
Jasprit Bumrah will not be able to participate in World Cup due to a stress fracture he sustained. Jasprit Bumrah will not be able to participate in World Cup due to a stress fracture he sustained. BCCI sources said that top Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in Australia because of a stress fracture. This could be a massive blow to India’s hopes of doing well in the tournament. Moreover, Bumrah’s missing India’s series opener against South Africa in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday wasn’t a good sign. Credit: icccricketschedule.com Just minutes before the…
Why Iran’s players are under more pressure than any other World Cup side Why Iran’s players are under more pressure than any other World Cup side. After Iran’s 1-0 friendly win against Uruguay on Sunday, Sardar Azmoun posted the following to Instagram: “I am not allowed to publicly express my opinions within the national team due to the rules that govern us.” Credit – https://www.espn.in/ I know if I say this out loud, they might send me home, but I can’t stand it any longer! You can never forget this, and it will always weigh heavily on your mind. How…