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…

After the first match of the Kerala Blasters of the season, I conversed with one of my friends staying close to the Kaloor International Stadium in Kochi. He was amazed when he heard the fans chanting from the stadium two kilometres from…

“My political victories are more important than any victories as a professional player. A match finishes in ninety minutes, but life goes on.” - Sócrates Can football truly change society? Is it more than just a game, or even greater than…

Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield, which ended in a 1-1 draw, was more than just a game; it was a testament to Arsenal's growing stature and Liverpool's unrelenting pursuit of excellence. Jurgen…