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Mohamed Salah: More Than A Footballer
Over the last year, Mohamed Salah has not just been a successful footballer, but a…
Argentina at Russia 2018: The self-destructive version of viveza-criolla
There was a lot to dislike about Argentina’s conduct at this World Cup, and it’s…
“If He Was Brazilian” – In Defence of Jordan Henderson
If Jordan Henderson’s surname was Hendrao or Hendrinho, every forward pass would have been memorable…
To Football, With Love – A fan’s ode to the beautiful game
Between the despair of defeats to the elation when you see a mazy dribble, football…
A New Order – Why England Shouldn’t Expect to Win the World Cup
England expects? Evidence shows that it is in fact best to expect the worst from…
The FIFA World Cup: A legacy tournament, but still a fan favourite?
The World Cup is not what Jules Rimet envisioned it as anymore: a picture of…
Punching the Glass Ceiling – Sergio Aguero, the Contender
Born into hardship, Sergio Aguero has been punching above his weight all his life. As…
Mahatma Gandhi’s Experiments with Football – Resistance vs Racism in South Africa
During his stint as a barrister in South Africa, Mahatma Gandhi discovered the power of…
The Football Battalion – Staring Down the Barrel of World War 1 – Part 2
Part 2 of Samiran Mishra’s brilliant account of footballers who sacrificed their lives for the…
Football’s Call of Duty: Playing in the trenches in World War 1 – Part 1
Privileged footballers once played a pivotal role in shaping the world as we know it…
Ravel Morrison, An Englishman in Mexico – Trading the crown for Sombreros
One of the most promising youth players in Man United’s history, Ravel Morrison now finds…
Masturbation and Muscular Christianity: A Brief History of English Football’s Anxiety – Part 1
History of English Football – How England was bereft from having a sensual relationship with…
Steven Gerrard Won the Battles, Frank Lampard Won the War
A Tribute to Frank Lampard through a tribute to Steven Gerrard. This is a bit…
Oh Wayne on the wane
Wayne Rooney’s days at Old Trafford might be numbered. Is it time for Roo to…
Retrograde FA Have Made A Huge Mistake
England, obstinately, have gone ahead and appointed Sam Allardyce today. Though, one newish instalment the…
Bend it like Tanvie Hans
Being a woman in a predominantly man’s domain is never easy, though things are slowly…
An Ode to Steven Gerrard and a Lament on English Football
Where will the next Gerrard come from? Not England. English football and the identity crisis.…
The failure that is England
Do me a favor. Count the number of major tournaments in which you have supported…
England vs Italy: Not as easy as you might think
Three-time World Champions. Perennial underachievers who cannot click as a team to save their life.…