The burden of being different: A Baroda boy’s saga
In a collective setting where distinct individuals come together in pursuit of a common goal, there is often a tendency to bring uniformity in the group’s identity and character. Indian cricket’s collective identity was characterised partly by the team’s performances…
The ‘Enigma’ called Granit Xhaka
A few distinguished names casually pop into our mind when we think of inspiring captains. While victories in team sport are often a mix of different parameters working in tandem with one another at the right time and space, a…
2004: The watershed year in football’s glorious history
If you have a Ferrari and I have a small car, to beat you in a race I have to break your wheel, or put sugar in your tank: Jose Mourinho Identifying significant moments and historic turning points is simple…
Tottenham Hotspur left to lick wounds after drab draw as Mourinho rages
Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur started their league clash, knowing that a win was an absolute necessity for different reasons. While the former are in the midst of an intense relegation battle, the latter are battling it out for a hotly-contested…
Does Fred have a long-term future at Manchester United?
Football has been graced by many spectacular skilful starlets from Brazil. Manchester United’s purchase of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos ie Fred for a whopping 52 million pounds, was an attempt to add a tinge of that flavour to their…
Can Anthony Martial emerge as Manchester United’s talisman?
The arrival of Anthony Martial on the deadline day of the 2015 summer transfer window was subjected to heavy criticism by the English media, even before he had kicked the ball. However, the young Frenchman announced himself at Old Trafford…
Jose Mourinho: Bayern Munich’s perfect managerial candidate?
Bayern Munich have recently announced their decision to part ways with head coach Niko Kovac. This decision was taken after considering recent performances, soon after a 5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt. Jose Mourinho has been identified as the most likely…