Football and Climate Change: The Necessary Debate
“As the reality of climate chaos pounds communities around the world- with ever-fiercer floods, fires and droughts- the chasm between need and action is more…
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Franz Beckenbauer: The Art of Reinvention
If there was a player who owned and mesmerized the 70s, if not for the gifted intervention of Pelé or Cruyff, it was Franz Beckenbauer. Each generation…
Medicine, Football, and Democracy: The Sócrates Legacy
“My political victories are more important than any victories as a professional player. A match finishes in ninety minutes, but life goes on.” - Sócrates…
The notorious history of El Clásico: General Franco, Santiago Bernabéu and the repressed past of FC…
Modern football has been home to myriads of rivalries since its inception. Clubs and nationalities placed on opposite poles, in part due to accidental…
Tackling the “ Oil Money” Slur: Manchester City, Saudi Arabia and Football’s Odyssey in the East
Very few stories in the annals of football history strike a chord with the stunning upsurge of Manchester City. A rise, elevated to the realms of unshakable…
FIFA, UEFA and the Double Standards: the Human Rights Debate
A joinder on FIFA and Human rights
It's almost a fortnight since Russia launched their invasion of neighbouring Ukraine due to the geopolitical tensions.…
Globe Soccer Awards: A gleaming milestone in football honours
Recognition and representation in awards and accolades is an inspiring event in the sporting world like any other field. Be it from the perspective of…
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Life, as we know, knocks on our doors with the ups and downs on a constant basis. No life ever travels the road of eternal sunshine or unending dark clouds…
Alaba, Boateng and Martinez: The departure of the trio marks the end of an era at Bayern
No matter the differences, favourite players leaving the club are episodes no fan wants to endure. If those players belong to the long-serving category, the…
La Liga: Simeone’s transfer brilliance to give Atletico Madrid edge in title race?
Eden Hazard's dream move to Real Madrid was the biggest talking point of the ongoing transfer saga while football world was captivated by how Cristiano…