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Football is life: XI Inspirational Stories

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 Avijit Das Patnaik

Here’s a list of XI inspirational sports stories from the world’s most popular sport – Football. After all, Football is Life, Football is Love. 1. Leicester City 2015-16 season Leicester City Football Club were on the knife edge in the … Continue reading Football is life: XI Inspirational Stories

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Travel: When someone made you blush, laugh aloud or feel loved

June 30, 2018June 30, 2018 Avijit Das Patnaik

Bruges (Belgium) was chilling at 4 degree Celsius. The clock had just struck midnight. The roads were empty. There was a slight drizzle in the air. We managed to find a kebab joint (open late) to have a bite of … Continue reading Travel: When someone made you blush, laugh aloud or feel loved

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Football: Top 25 – Best Images from World Cup 2018

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Avijit Das Patnaik

Every picture has a story of its own! Credits: Guardian.com, Cnn.com, gettyimages.com, businessinsider.com, the national.ae Continue reading Football: Top 25 – Best Images from World Cup 2018

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Football: FIFA World Cup – Rewind down the memory lane

January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 Avijit Das Patnaik

Happy New Year! It’s 2018. And a year Russia will proudly host the FIFA Football World Cup – the world’s biggest (sporting or non-sporting) extravaganza. The highlight of the year 2018, for sure. Less than five months to go. 148 … Continue reading Football: FIFA World Cup – Rewind down the memory lane

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Why Germany are the King of Penalty shootouts

July 3, 2016February 23, 2018 Avijit Das Patnaik

After Germany historic Euro 2016 quarter final win over Italy via penalty shootout, this is an attempt to examine why Germany are best in shootouts and practice more than other teams. Mathematically the importance of penalty kicks is so high … Continue reading Why Germany are the King of Penalty shootouts

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Watch Joachim Low smell his balls during Euro 2016 match Vs Ukraine

June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 Avijit Das Patnaik

Managers have unique ways and superstitions on big days.  But World Champions Germany Manager Joachim Lowe may have taken things a bit too far. Germany vs Ukraine in UEFA Euro 2016 In the opening Euro 2016 match Vs Ukraine, the … Continue reading Watch Joachim Low smell his balls during Euro 2016 match Vs Ukraine

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Philipp Lahm the most deserving Ballon D’Or winner

November 21, 2014July 1, 2016 Avijit Das Patnaik

Philipp Lahm has never won the most prestigous individual award in football The world’s highest paid coach (by some margin) Pep Guardiola remarked once – “Philipp Lahm is perhaps the most intelligent player I have ever trained in my career. He … Continue reading Philipp Lahm the most deserving Ballon D’Or winner

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In defence of God – Can Argentina win World Cup 2010?

May 30, 2010July 6, 2016 Avijit Das Patnaik

An examination of Argentina’s recent history, selection shockers, Diego’s intentions (read: ego) and their world cup chances Argentina mmmmm!… Messi, Millito, Magic, Mascherano, Maradona …. mmmmmm! Doesn’t Maradona’s name stick out like a sore thumb? Most experts believe so. Would … Continue reading In defence of God – Can Argentina win World Cup 2010?

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Can England win World Cup 2010

May 26, 2010July 6, 2016 Avijit Das Patnaik

Examining recent history, selection dilemma, Capello’s track record, the world cup draw and England’s chances of winning World Cup 2010… Capello has problems aplenty – least of all, squad selection; and most of all, managing expectations. Akin to India in … Continue reading Can England win World Cup 2010

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Euro 2008 Third Round – the knockout punches

January 14, 2009June 9, 2016 Avijit Das Patnaik

Round two of Euro 2008 was ‘entertainment guaranteed’ with 23 goals off eight matches – almost three goals per match. Four of those came from the Netherlands, who continue to hog the headlines for all the right reasons. Fans of … Continue reading Euro 2008 Third Round – the knockout punches

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