Reflecting on Ángel Di María’s Stellar Career
As I reflect on the career of Ángel Di María, a player whose journey I have followed with great admiration, I am reminded of the magic that football can bring. Di María, often called "Fideo" due to his slender frame,…
Why Argentina’s Copa America 2024 Win Proves They Are on a Special Run
Argentina's run at Copa America 2024 has cemented their status as one of the most formidable teams in football history. This was a tournament where Argentina, with their rich history and immense talent pool, reasserted their dominance. It turned into…
Why Copa America 2024 is Argentina’s Tournament to Win
Waking up early on a Wednesday morning in Bangladesh to watch Argentina’s semifinal match against Canada in Copa America 2024 was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. This tournament had been a rollercoaster for La Albiceleste, showcasing resilience, adaptability, and standout performances…
Copa America 2024 Group Stage Wrap: the lesser-known and out-of-touch sibling of Euro 2024
People switching on their screens on the evening of July 1st to watch the USA’s do-or-die game against Uruguay were greeted by an extremely odd telecast from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, well known as the home of the Kansas…
FIFA World Cup 2022: The Tale of the Underdogs
No matter which team you supported, one thing is for sure – the latest edition of FIFA Men's World Cup has been the most entertaining in recent history, and arguably in the history of the competition. Twists, drama, questionable refereeing,…
Diego Maradona: Surpassing the Boundaries of Sports
“The most important characters in mythology were (the Greek gods) Apollo and Dionysus. Apollo represented reason and Dionysus represented emotion. Those who knew Maradona understand that he was the worst of Apollo, but the best of Dionysus.” -Luciano de Crescenzo,…
Messi and Ronaldo Exits Mark End of an Era
In a team sport, there is only so much individual stars can do, even when said stars are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Eventually, the other ten players also have to pull their own weight. Argentina and Portugal were eliminated, four…
Is the Messi and Ronaldo Rivalry Getting Out of Hand?
I am a Brazil supporter and a true Madridista. By all rights, I am supposed to hate Messi with unmatched passion. My perspective of Lionel Messi, however, has changed and evolved over the years. I call him, half-sincerely, half-scathingly, Argentine Jesus. Messi…
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