Dileep PremachandranRemembering 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…5 min read·Mar 17, 2022----
Dileep PremachandranThe 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…4 min read·Jul 11, 2021----
Dileep PremachandranTime 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.7 min read·Apr 19, 2021----
Dileep PremachandranD10S — 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…5 min read·Nov 26, 2020----
Dileep PremachandranThe Greatest Trick MS Dhoni Played“The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”7 min read·Aug 16, 2020----
Dileep PremachandranHow 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…7 min read·Aug 15, 2020----
Dileep PremachandranSimeone’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…5 min read·Aug 14, 2020----
Dileep PremachandranAtalanta 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…2 min read·Aug 13, 2020----
Dileep PremachandranRedondo, 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…6 min read·Aug 12, 2020----
Dileep PremachandranFrom 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…6 min read·Aug 8, 2020----