Perspective

‘Tradition’ is a notoriously pervasive, and hence often quite empty, label in the world of football. The term gets relentlessly brandished in the discourse surrounding the game in order to justify, condone and condemn any and all things as…

The world of football, a supposed sanctuary of unity and fair play, is once again embroiled in a deeply troubling ethical crisis. The integrity of FIFA is under intense scrutiny as accusations of double standards and moral complicity…

Saudi Arabia's Rise in Global football represents a transformative vision of sports development and economic diversification. Through strategic investment and comprehensive planning, the Kingdom is reshaping the football landscape while…

The beautiful game. That's how football is often described. But is its beauty fading with the rise of sculpted physiques and tactical strategies?  There's a nostalgic yearning for the days of the "pure ballers," players known for…

The name Paul Pogba once conjured images of midfield artistry. His towering presence commanded the pitch, his passes splitting defences with surgical precision. His long-range shots rippled nets, sending stadiums into ecstasy. A World Cup…

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 births its special talents, they say, but Beckenbauer was from the future. When his…

Speculations surrounding a potential takeover of Manchester United by a Qatari group have raised questions about the level of involvement the Arab world, particularly the GCC, is seeking to have in European football. While an official…

The domination of finance capital over other forms of production relations (still tied to them intrinsically) in the last 20 to 30 years made football a commodity par excellence. While ‘forms’ of the nation, ‘race’, sexuality, Christianity,…

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. A war on a sovereign nation by another. Aggression that's condemnable considering…

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Atletico Madrid. Are there archer enemies? The player who recently turned 37-year-old is gearing up to face the team which he has terrorized with both of his last two teams. Anyone knows that it's very dangerous to bet…