Monday, Dec 05, 2022
Journalism of Courage
Mihir Vasavda
The author is an assistant editor at The Indian Express. He tweets at @mihirsv.
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England vs Senegal: Even before their last 16 encounter, Three Lions shift focus to ‘quarterfinal vs France’
December 04,2022 08:00:21 AM
Underestimating the African champions, former players – including Lineker, Neville and Ferdinand – insist that Southgate should make team selections keeping in mind the threat posed by Mbappe.
Sat, Dec 03, 2022
The long cut to success: How Japan beat two former world champions to reach last 16 of the World Cup
December 02,2022 18:52:14 PM
They took the 'boring' bottoms-up approach to success: technique focus, grass-roots coaching, exposure to foreign clubs, patience, and killing stereotypes.
Sat, Dec 03, 2022
Ghana vs Uruguay: Black Stars hope to bury the ghosts of Soccer City and Suarez’s ‘Hand of Devil’ moment
December 02,2022 08:00:24 AM
The Uruguayan striker refused to apologise for the 2010 World Cup incident when asked on Thursday; the two teams meet in a Group H match where the winner will knock the other team out of the World Cup
Fri, Dec 02, 2022
As Lionel Messi and Argentina look for group-stage turnaround, Saudi Arabia aim to script history
November 30,2022 08:00:59 AM
A point may be enough for Saudi Arabia to go through to the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time since 1994.
Wed, Nov 30, 2022
Diplomatic tensions, terror threats and Osama Bin Laden: As USA face Iran in the World Cup, remembering the ‘mother of all games’
November 28,2022 21:38:17 PM
During training before games, US captain Thomas Dooley says “all they spoke about was ‘when do we blow up, whether it’s now, five seconds or a minute?”
Tue, Nov 29, 2022
Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar and Mbappe — the ugly becomes sublime in Week 1 of World Cup
November 28,2022 13:59:54 PM
Messi can turn an ugly moment into a beautiful one with two touches, Ronaldo elevates street smartness to another level, provoking allegations of play acting, along with Neymar’s theatrics are the awe he instils in the opposition and Mbappe’s sublime footwork comes with a fierce desire to win
Mon, Nov 28, 2022
Portugal vs Uruguay: Fede Valverde is an embodiment of the spirit of Garra Chharua
November 28,2022 08:00:22 AM
If Uruguay hope to make it beyond the group stage, they’ll hope Valverde channels his inner spirit when they take on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal tonight.
Mon, Nov 28, 2022
Argentina vs Mexico: Lionel Messi & Co play ‘first final’
November 26,2022 08:00:17 AM
The Albiceleste landed in Doha as firm contender for the title. Now, they risk making a group-stage exit.
Sat, Nov 26, 2022
Portugal vs Ghana: Cristiano Ronaldo takes centre stage. So will Mohammed Kudus.
November 24,2022 08:00:34 AM
The Portuguese star, after a troubled season at his club, will hope to offer a throwback to his mercurial past; the Ghanaian attacking midfielder, enjoying a purple patch, will aim to provide a glimpse into the future.
Thu, Nov 24, 2022
FIFA World Cup: How clever substitutions helped Japan stun Germany
November 23,2022 22:38:35 PM
Moriyasu stayed in the dugout, flashing a wide smile. It was, after all, his brave substitutions that masterminded a famous Japan win.
Thu, Nov 24, 2022
World Cup 2022: Saudi win over Messi’s Argentina gives every team hope that it can write a fairytale of its own
November 22,2022 20:42:38 PM
In the age of big data and calculations in football, upset shows the unpredictable beauty in the game
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
From making players ‘shake like dogs’ after training to superstition behind the white shirt, Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard adds to his legend
November 22,2022 18:19:59 PM
The Frenchman's teams have always played a high defensive line and employed a high press, regardless of level and opponent. So when Saudi adopted that strategy against Argentina, what was 'bold' for the rest of the world was pretty basic for Renard
Wed, Nov 23, 2022
Today at the FIFA World Cup: With an ageing team and coach who is ‘public enemy No 1’, Mexico chase the ‘5th match’
November 22,2022 08:00:24 AM
After seven consecutive exits at the Round of 16 stage, Mexico look to qualify for the quarterfinal with a team that their fans, and national media, have little faith in.
Tue, Nov 22, 2022
Once chased on the field by police, Enner Valencia finds redemption by scoring a brace in the World Cup opener vs Qatar
November 20,2022 22:38:56 PM
From selling milk as a kid to scoring a brace at the Qatar World Cup, here is the amazing story of Enner Valencia
Mon, Nov 21, 2022
Bouncing back from cancer: Netherlands coach Van Gaal’s last dance at the World Cup
November 20,2022 20:08:38 PM
Straight-talking ambitious coach’s final act at Qatar world cup will be the most compelling side show of this tournament.
Mon, Nov 21, 2022
Today at the FIFA World Cup: Can Qatar unleash tiki-taka in the desert?
November 20,2022 09:35:14 AM
The hosts have an unmistakable Spanish influence, apparent in the way they play. Watch out for winger Akram Afif, the creative outlet who makes the team click.
Sun, Nov 20, 2022
On unusual desert stage, a World Cup like no other
November 19,2022 06:00:08 AM
Qatar 2022 will be the last show of many legends — and hopefully see the rise of new stars. As always, expect surprises
Sat, Nov 19, 2022
Footballers without borders: How World Cup is a window into migration patterns
November 17,2022 19:47:22 PM
Nearly 150 players will represent countries other than their nations of birth; only four sides have all home-born players, with France (37) & Africa (more than 50) providing most of the footballers fighting for glory in other teams
Fri, Nov 18, 2022
How many Messis are there at this football world cup? 1 or 16?
November 14,2022 20:18:34 PM
16 of the 32 countries that will descend upon Qatar have a ‘Lionel Messi’ of their own. But not all have been able to handle the pressure that comes with the tag
Tue, Nov 15, 2022
Why India did not compete in the 1950 football World Cup (and no, it wasn’t because they didn’t have boots)
November 10,2022 10:55:25 AM
Box to box, a recently-published book celebrating the 75 years of Indian football team, busts myths surrounding India’s non-participation in the 1950 World Cup while serving a reminder of what Indian football was and what it could have been
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
I-League winners to be promoted to ISL, but licensing criteria remain a challenge
November 05,2022 21:15:07 PM
The AIFF was to announce the decision at the press conference held here on Friday, but could not do that as it did not get the go-ahead from its legal team then.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022
Iranian footballer protests hijab enforcement back home in ISL; receives yellow card
November 05,2022 09:29:10 AM
On the vest of the Iranian footballer were words of support for the women in his country. They read: #women #life #freedom for 11:11.
Sat, Nov 05, 2022
Why India shouldn’t host the Olympics
October 23,2022 09:23:29 AM
Should India be a sports-playing nation or merely a sports-hosting destination as the two aren’t mutually inclusive as yet?
Sun, Oct 23, 2022
Hockey India League return on the cards
October 21,2022 22:48:51 PM
Last held in 2017, hockey India asks world body for a suitable window to host the franchise-based league again.
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Qatar football World Cup: For many migrant workers, glitter on contract, grime on the ground
October 20,2022 06:30:55 AM
Indian workers who have returned from Qatar, and the families of those who have died there while working for companies linked to the FIFA World Cup, say their contracts are silent on insurance and compensation in case of death or accident.
Sat, Oct 22, 2022