Remembering Bob Woolmer — Mr CricketAfter the passage of so much time, it’s interesting to see how the mind processes assorted memories. What do I actually remember of March…Mar 17, 2022Mar 17, 2022
The Copa America, and Messi’s LegacyThe very notion that Lionel Messi needed to win a title with Argentina to justify his place in football’s pantheon was preposterous. But…Jul 11, 2021Jul 11, 2021
Time to take back OUR beautiful gameThe only way to resist this shameless power grab by European football’s ‘haves’ is to reassert the fans’ power and stay away.Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
D10S — The Maradona experienceMonths ago, my nephews asked me to name the greatest footballer I’d watched. Though the process of sifting through dozens of mental…Nov 26, 2020Nov 26, 2020
The Greatest Trick MS Dhoni Played“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”Aug 16, 2020Aug 16, 2020
How Barcelona became Rendició FCMes Que Un Club. More than a club. That’s how FC Barcelona, and its supporters, has always viewed itself. “We are more than a team of…Aug 15, 2020Aug 15, 2020
Simeone’s time to tear down and buildHe may have been known for gamesmanship as a player, but Diego Simeone the coach is usually unfailingly honest in his assessment of…Aug 14, 2020Aug 14, 2020
Atalanta and the myth of fairy talesThere’s no such thing as a fairy tale. Even if there is, it doesn’t come with a happy ending. There’s no pot of gold at the end of the…Aug 13, 2020Aug 13, 2020
Redondo, Thiago and magnetic bootsIn a little over a week, the UEFA Champions League, once known as the European Cup, will celebrate its 65th champion. With two past…Aug 12, 2020Aug 12, 2020
From Athens humiliation to beating the kings of European footballCan you stake a claim to the top of the podium without beating the best? It’s an intriguing question. But when it comes to European…Aug 8, 2020Aug 8, 2020
