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The Puzzle That Is Iker Muniain

Posted on February 7, 2014April 14, 2014 by Pranav Dar

The story goes that a 17-year old Iker Muniain waltzed his way past a long queue and straight in front… Read more The Puzzle That Is Iker Muniain

Henrik Larsson’s Impact Indelibly Etched at Old Trafford

Posted on January 4, 2014January 4, 2014 by Pranav Dar

He came, he played, he conquered. Those words have never rung more true in the case of Henrik Larsson’s incredible… Read more Henrik Larsson’s Impact Indelibly Etched at Old Trafford

Remembering Freddie Ljungberg

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Pranav Dar

When you mention the name Freddie Ljungberg to Arsenal supporters, the conversation inevitably turns to that wonderful curling effort at… Read more Remembering Freddie Ljungberg

The Enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa – El Loco

Posted on November 16, 2013November 16, 2013 by Pranav Dar

The story goes that one evening when he was in charge of the Chilean national team, Marcelo Bielsa felt a… Read more The Enigmatic Marcelo Bielsa – El Loco

Thank You for the Memories, Robert Pirès

Posted on October 14, 2013October 14, 2013 by Pranav Dar

‘To me, before his knee injury, Pirès was the best left attacking midfielder in the world. With us he was… Read more Thank You for the Memories, Robert Pirès

Marat Safin – The Misunderstood Genius

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Pranav Dar

The first image that comes to mind when someone speaks of Marat Safin is that famous fiery temper, racquet smashing… Read more Marat Safin – The Misunderstood Genius

Time to Give Bundesliga it’s Due

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Pranav Dar

There is a tendency in today’s football world to think of the top leagues in Europe as the Premier League,… Read more Time to Give Bundesliga it’s Due

Remembering Garrincha

Posted on February 17, 2013January 7, 2014 by Pranav Dar

Perhaps “remembering” Garrincha is a step too small, even though he remains one of the greatest players to have graced… Read more Remembering Garrincha

The Rise & Demise of the ‘Libero’

Posted on December 16, 2012December 16, 2012 by Pranav Dar

Football has seen it’s fair share of tactical changes in different eras but the word ‘libero’ has all but vanished… Read more The Rise & Demise of the ‘Libero’

Manchester United Struggling to Utilize Shinji Kagawa

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Pranav Dar

Shinji Kagawa arrived at Manchester United as a second-choice signing to Eden Hazard, almost considered an after-thought to the flashy… Read more Manchester United Struggling to Utilize Shinji Kagawa

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