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Opinions galore on everything about the surrogate religion, that is sport.
CHENGAPPA CARIAPA | 10th August 2020
THE STORIES OF FOOTBALL’S SUBURBAN SUPERSTARS
From the Ian Wrights to the Kylian Mbappé’s of the world, the suburbs have been home to the best players in the world who have honed their skills through a combination of grit, spirit and togetherness in tough environments where football acts as as a melting pot for the oppressed.
SRINIVAS SADHANAND | 28th July 2020
ADIOS DAVID SILVA: NUMBERS DON’T DO JUSTICE TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE’S MOST UNIQUE GENIUS
Words don’t do justice to the legend of David Silva. But we tried our hand at it anyway to pay tribute to the Premier League’s most unique genius.
HARSHAVARDHAN GHADGE | 21st July 2020
MADRID’S 34TH: A CASE STUDY IN DETERMINATION
Real Madrid’s 34th league title has been a story of determination and disproving your doubters, with the likes of Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema and Thibaut Courtois leading the charge and proving that they’ve still got it and in abundance.
ATUL KUMAR MAURYA | 20th July 2020
AN HOMAGE TO THE FORGOTTEN HEROES FROM THE GREATEST ODI OF ALL TIME
Our latest feature pays homage to the forgotten heroes who made South Africa’s impossible run chase against Australia in 2006 possible in what is easily the greatest ODI of all time.
JAI SINGH | 30th June 2020
HOW KLOPP TURNED DOUBTERS INTO BELIEVERS
With Liverpool ending a 30-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions, we take a look at how Jürgen Klopp transformed not just a club, but a city to turn from doubters into believers on their road to redemption.
KUSHAGR DIXIT | 28th June 2020
THE JOURNEY OF THE TENNIS RACKET
We take you on a journey of the weapon wielded by the pros that has always had the power to separate the best from the rest- the tennis racket.
RAVI RAJ \ 22nd May 2020
MARK RAMPRAKASH AND THE DEMONS OF UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL
Mark Ramprakash looked like he was destined for greatness. What panned out was seeing a rising talent become a fallen fledgling, as we look back at a career with way more downs than ups.
MANISH SHARMA \ 23rd April 2020
THE Ellyse PERRY STORY- A LESSON IN PERSISTENCE
Pursuing both cricket and football, Elysse Perry has cemented herself as a sporting great. The Australian’s story exemplifies true grit and persistence, where she made the impossible possible.
MAX LOMBARDIA \ 19th April 2020
MATTEO GABBIA: MILAN’S UNCUT GEM
Matteo Gabbia has everything in his locker to be Milan’s defensive powerhouse for years. We break down what makes the 20-year old Italian one to keep an eye out for.
ATUL KUMAR MAURYA \ 18th April 2020
JULES BIANCHI- GONE TOO SOON
Remembering the late Jules Bianchi and how the first recruit of the Ferrari Driver Academy could’ve made it big had it not ended the way it did.
ADITYA GOKHALE \ 13th April 2020
THE VERSTAPPEN EFFECT- F1’S CHANGING OUTLOOK TOWARDS YOUNG DRIVERS
He has provided F1 with some of its most iconic moments of the turbo hybrid era, but when Red Bull took a punt on the young buck that is Max Verstappen, the Dutchman also changed the complexion of the sport, opening the floodgates for fresh blood to take the grid by storm.
TAPAN UNADKAT \ 20th March 2020
Studying The IPL Revolution That Changed Cricket Forever
There’s no hiding from the fact that the world is in a dark place at the moment. So, we’ve decided to take your mind off from things by diving into how the IPL has changed cricket forever.
MAX LOMBARDIA \ 11th March 2020
TOP OF THE LEAGUE, BUT THERE’S A LOT LEFT TO BE DESIRED: DECODING THE JUVE CONUNDRUM
Keeping the Juve faithful satisfied hasn’t been an easy task for Sarri as their thirst for success has been validated by the club with such an unmatched consistency over the years that their need for domination lies even above just winning matches.
SRINIVAS SADHANAND \ 13th February 2020
MISSION MAHREZ IS FINALLY IN FULL FLIGHT AND IT’S TIME TO SIT UP AND TAKE NOTICE
It’s high time Premier League fans let go of their nostalgia associated with the Mahrez of the 2015-16 campaign, donning a Leicester shirt and witness him thrive in the blue side of Manchester. Coming from Leicester City, it was never going to be smooth sailing for Mahrez to ease into arguably the most elite frontline in world football. He struggled in his debut campaign, but the Algerian continued to persevere and as things stand, Riyad Mahrez has a strong case to make for emerging as one of City’s best players this season.
ANIRUDH SOMAN \ 8th February 2020
THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF BEING A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLER
Much like how footballers can become overnight global superstars, things can come crashing down at the same pace when things go south. Understanding that all that glitters is not gold is key as the mammoth bank balance, swanky cars and female attention also come with career-threatening injuries, constant scrutiny from pseudo-pundits on social media, unimaginable pressure and an incessant invasion of privacy which means there’s no hiding place for today’s footballers.
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ABHISHEK DASH \ 6th February 2020
Swimming With The Sharks: The Emiliano Buendía Story
The talent is abundant and the ceiling is sky-high for Emiliano Buendía who has taken the Premier League by storm this season. Blessed with bags of potential, majestic feet and graft, here’s a lowdown on the Argentine’s rise in the English top flight.
KABIR ALI \ 22nd January 2020
ARE YOUNG PLAYERS SET UP TO CRASH AND BURN IN FOOTBALL’S FINANCIALLY-FUELLED CLIMATE?
In today’s day and age where football is at the peak of its ‘results business’ tag, has there even been more pressure on young players to deliver and that too, right from the get-go? We answer this question by exploring why the weight of expectations may be too heavy to bear for football’s brightest prospects.
SRINIVAS SADHANAND \ 18th January 2020
FROM THE INDIAN STREETS TO THE PORTUGUESE FLOODLIGHTS: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH S.C. ALBA’S SUNAI CHABBRA
Flying the Indian flag in Portugal for Serie C’s S.C. Alba, Sunai Chabbra has the world at his feet at 18 years of age. In More Than A Game’s exclusive interview with the teenage sensation, we talk everything from his love of football to the culture shift of playing in Portugal.
ANAAMAYA MISHRA \ 10th January 2020
Delving Into The Overlooked Transfer Approach Of Signing Players From Relegated Clubs
In an era where splashing the cash has become the norm, we assess the transfer-savvy strategy of signing players from relegated clubs, an approach that is often swept under the rug but has proven to be incredibly effective.
KUSHAGR DIXIT \ 14th December 2019
AN ODE TO THE BLACK CAPS- THE EMBODIMENT OF THE GENTLEMAN’S GAME?
What makes this current crop of New Zealanders is the fact that while they leave it all out on the pitch, there is a personal side to all of these seasoned pros that reveals itself to the fans and adds a certain narrative to each of their stories which makes for the Black Caps to be the embodiment of what is rightly referred to as the gentleman’s game.
HARSHAVARDHAN GHADGE \ 7th December 2019
BALLON D’OR FÉMININ: AN EXERCISE IN PR??
Megan Rapinoe has been stealing headlines for all the right reasons. Her stances on inclusivity in football through aspects such as demanding equal pay for women as well as her openness about her sexual orientation have made her a role model. On the back of a World Cup winning campaign, Rapinoe has had a terrific year. However, playing just 6 matches for Reign FC this season, did the American deserve the ultimate individual accolade in women’s football? We tackle the question to seek answers about the puzzling decision.
ATUL KUMAR MAURYA \ 7th November 2019
LOOKING AT THE NEXT GENERATION OF AUSSIE QUICKS
Australia and deadly fast bowlers have always gone hand-in-hand and this fast and furious love affair shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Here are the next line of quicks to take not only Australian cricket, but the world by storm.
SRINIVAS SADHANAND \ 2nd November 2019
PAUL LAMBERT: THE FORGOTTEN LEADER OF THE BRIT ABROAD PACK
Best known for his time as Aston Villa manager, Paul Lambert was one of the first British players to play abroad, plying his trade for Borussia Dortmund and winning the Champions League in 1997. What’s more, he also pocketed a certain Zinedine Zidane. Here’s a flashback to the forgotten forefather of the ‘Brit Abroad’ movement.
HARSHAVARDHAN GHADGE \ 1st November 2019
MERCEDES VS FERRARI: EASIER THAN EVER
Can the 6 years of the Merc domination be pounced upon by the Prancing Horses, with new regulations on the horizon?
ABHISHEK DASH \ 31st October 2019
THE SECOND COMING OF DUTCH DOMINANCE
Dutch football has seen a turn in its fortunes after a talent pool of the world’s most envied young talents have come to the fore and the brilliant Ronald Koeman has been the perfect man for taking this team to the next level.
ABHISHEK DASH \ 23rd October 2019
Is Potential The Most Prized Commodity In World Football?
Putting the most sought-after young talent and transfer prices reaching levels that have never seen before under the scanner, we analyze whether potential truly is the biggest asset in world football.
ATUL KUMAR MAURYA \ 18th October 2019
THE RED BULL DILEMMA- WAS CARLOS SAINZ THE ANSWER?
Could Carlos Sainz have been an answer to the current Red Bull second driver dilemma if they hadn’t released him in 2017?
KUSHAGR DIXIT \ 15th October 2019
Mayank Agarwal: Breaking Doors Down
Mayank Agarwal’s journey from prodigious talent to household name has been one full of ups and downs, but the mercurial opener knows when and how to step up and be counted when it matters most.
HARSHAVARDHAN GHADGE \ 12th October 2019
BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER: A FUβBALLGOTT AMONGST MEN
With Bastian Schweinsteiger bidding farewell to the beautiful game, we reminisce on a career full of thrills and spills of a man that ultimately came out on top and never stopped oozing class.
KRISHNA GOPAL \ 8th October 2019
DISSECTING FOOTBALL’S STRAINED RELATIONSHIP WITH THE EQUAL PAY DILEMMA
With the likes of superstars such as Megan Rapinoe and Marta among many fighting the fight for equal pay for women’s football, raising a conversation on an issue that is certainly bigger than the beautiful game itself becomes more and more pertinent as time progresses and solutions continue to fail to emerge.
ATUL KUMAR MAURYA \ 6th October 2019
An Ode To The Prince Of Turin: Claudio Marchisio
Claudio Marchisio announced his retirement at the Juventus Stadium on Thursday and the footballing world will certainly take time to recover from the absence of a man that showed poise and finesse, both on and off the pitch from day 1. Here’s an ode to the midfield maestro.
ANIRUDH SOMAN \ 2nd October 2019
Why Diego Forlán’s Golden Ball Win In 2010 Is One Of The Best In World Cup History
Diego Forlán’s heroics in the 2010 World Cup were breathtaking. So much so that te Atleti legend won the Golden Ball. We’re here to make a case for the Uruguayan as one of the greatest winners of the accolade in history.
KUSHAGR DIXIT \ 23rd September 2019
ANGER AND ITS TRYSTS WITH CHAMPIONS
Can anger fuel a player in emerging victorious? Here’s a feature that delves into this very quality that has led to slating the champions that have always been hotheads.
ANANYA CHANDRA \ 16th September 2019
The Tennis Next Gen- A Case For Their Helplessness
With the undeniable dominance of tennis’ big 3, the question that begs to be answered is whether any player from the new gen can break the trio’s ascendancy.
NACHIKET DANDEKAR \ 16th September 2019
Could Bayern Munich’s Midfield Muscle Propel Them To Champions League Glory
A look into Bayern Munich’s stacked midfield and the role it could play to drive the German giants forward in their quest to reclaim the Champions League trophy.
KABIR ALI \ 16th September 2019
Out With The Old, In With The New: A Changing Of The Guard At Ferrari?
With Sebastian Vettel’s fall from grace, a dilemma presents itself on whether Charles Leclerc should take the No.1 spot at Ferrari.
HARSHAVARDHAN GHADGE \ 16th September 2019
Max Verstappen: Knocking On The Doors Of Stardom
Max Verstappen is on his way to becoming the next big thing in the world of F1. Will he be able to usurp Lewis Hamilton remains a question mark, however the youngster’s ceiling is limitless.
TAPAN UNADKAT \ 16th September 2019
Krishnappa Gowtham-Waiting On The Wings
Making waves in the IPL and the domestic circuit for his brilliant all-round abilities, Krishnappa Gowtham is a lethal customer on his day. Only time will tell if the Bangalore-born starlet can replicate his form for the Rajasthan Royals, if he ever gets the chance to don the nation’s colors.