Football: An amazing tool of diplomacy
By Muhammad Barkat and Faisal Aslam under the Supervision of Prof Mr Farzad Cheema Sargodha University. Football can do amazing things, it’s not just a… Read More »Football: An amazing tool of diplomacy
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Football fans and sports enthusiasts from Pakistan who love to talk about the beautiful game and everything else going on
Gladiators at work: The undisputed pair of Chiellini & Bonucci
Back in 2018, Jose Mourinho praised the duo of Chiellini & Bonucci that the two of them are capable enough of giving a lecture in… Read More »Gladiators at work: The undisputed pair of Chiellini & Bonucci
Growing respect for Italian Coaches
When you talk about Italian football or coaches, the word ‘defensive’ comes to mind. It is just perception & a thing of the past, if… Read More »Growing respect for Italian Coaches
Euro 2020- A win closer to the finals
Man! What an amazing tournament this has been so far. Many were critical at the start of the Euros that the football was slow &… Read More »Euro 2020- A win closer to the finals
Conte lands success at Inter
Inter Milan sealed their first Scudetto (Serie A Title) on the weekend with 4-games to spare in the Italian League after a 2-0 win against… Read More »Conte lands success at Inter
The Finished One?
The week’s news was dominated mostly by the controversial creation of the European Super League, followed by the surprise sacking of Jose Mourinho by Tottenham… Read More »The Finished One?
Zidane’s double delight!
It was deemed to be a tough week for Real Madrid as their main center back pairing of Ramos & Varane were set to miss… Read More »Zidane’s double delight!
Luka Modric: A role model in midfield
It was the summer of 2006, Croatian fans had high hopes from their teams with a mix of experience and young upcoming players. They were… Read More »Luka Modric: A role model in midfield
In the shadows- Pablo Aimar
Now you may have heard the name of the Argentine- Pablo Aimar, how could you not be aware? Because Lionel Messi stated Aimar was his… Read More »In the shadows- Pablo Aimar
Where are the 10s?
Traditionally a number 10 jersey was given to a player who would be involved in the offensive side of things. Their responsibility was solely to… Read More »Where are the 10s?
Brendan Rodgers: Crafty as a Fox
Brendan Rodgers has achieved praise wherever he has been to; he has coached different clubs from different countries of The United Kingdom: Wales (Swansea City),… Read More »Brendan Rodgers: Crafty as a Fox
Lessons learned from Ted Lasso
It’s not often we cover up writing about a movie or a show related to football on this page but recently I (referring to the… Read More »Lessons learned from Ted Lasso
Let’s Futsal in Pakistan
Football or Soccer (in some parts) is a global game, due to the fact it has a following almost everywhere on planet Earth. The FIFA… Read More »Let’s Futsal in Pakistan
Sadio Mane: The Lion of Senegal- on his way for another crown?
After the 3-1 win against Tottenham Hotspurs, it was not the first time Sadio Mane made the difference for his club Liverpool. It was a… Read More »Sadio Mane: The Lion of Senegal- on his way for another crown?
Altamish Jiwa: A voice of sports in Pakistan!
If you’re following the sports’ scene in Pakistan since the mid-2000s then you should not be a stranger to Altamish Jiwa. If we remember correctly,… Read More »Altamish Jiwa: A voice of sports in Pakistan!
A player & now manager: Poch is back at PSG
Mauricio Pochettino has been announced as the new Paris Saint Germain manager as the 48-year old Argentine replaces German, Thomas Tuchel. Pochettino a former PSG… Read More »A player & now manager: Poch is back at PSG
The ‘Invincible’ duo: Bergkamp & Henry
Whether or not you were an Arsenal fan, we have to admit we loved watching them play as a neutral at their peak under Arsene… Read More »The ‘Invincible’ duo: Bergkamp & Henry
Here comes the survival specialist- “Big Sam” Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce has become a ‘go to guy’ for clubs struggling for survival in the Premier League, and why not? He’s never been relegated as… Read More »Here comes the survival specialist- “Big Sam” Sam Allardyce
Dominik Szoboszlai- Putting Hungary back on the football map
One of Europe’s most promising talent, Dominik Szoboszlai has come up through the ranks of the Red Bull network; recently the young Hungarian has agreed… Read More »Dominik Szoboszlai- Putting Hungary back on the football map
Diego Maradona: What he meant for the world
Adios Diego: What he meant to the world Diego Armando Maradona! It is very easy to write about him, yet it is difficult, why you… Read More »Diego Maradona: What he meant for the world