SLOW GAINS FOR INDIAN WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Despite women playing the sport across India, the game hasn’t received the attention that it deserves First published: https://www.livemint.com/Sports/73nWatiHRsz9pwXQtd54DL/Bad-planning-lack-of-teams-hurt-womens-football-league.html Bad planning, lack of teams hurt Indian women’s football Most ISL…

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FOOTBALL LEADS WILLIAMS TO HIS ROOTS

Aryn Williams’ signing with Neroca FC brought him back to India – a country where his grandfather started the family’s journey in football First published:https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/M85lVacju3EPDwwj9X71nI/From-Linky-Grostate-to-Aryn-Williams-An-Aussie-football-fam.html From Linky Grostate to Aryn…

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A SLOW CLIMB TO THE TOP-10

Five years since he first visualised it, Saurav Ghosal finally achieved the highest ranking of his career First published:https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/the-method-behind-the-madness-1555151334911.html The method behind the madness Squash player Saurav Ghoshal, for the…

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BROTHERS IN ARMS AT LIVERPOOL

At just 19, Florent Sinama Pongolle and Anthony Le Tallec made the long trip to Anfield First published: https://scroll.in/field/853546/from-2001-u-17-world-cup-to-liverpool-the-story-of-florent-sinama-pongolle-and-anthony-le-tallec From 2001 U-17 World Cup to Liverpool: The story of Florent…

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NEROCA’S FIGHT, BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD

The Manipuri outfit has battled the odds to leave a mark on Indian football First published: https://scroll.in/field/838543/how-neroca-fc-fought-blockades-in-manipur-to-break-into-the-top-division-of-the-i-league How Neroca FC fought blockades in Manipur to break into the top division…

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GOLUI’S GREATEST CRITIC

While living his dad’s dream, Sarthak Golui often earned an earful after a bad day in office. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/sports/isl-2018-19-fc-pune-citys-sarthak-golui-proves-his-worth-after-reigniting-father-deb-kumars-unfulfilled-dream-5519821.html Golui proves his worth after reigniting father Deb Kumar’s unfulfilled…

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POOJARY’S PRAYERS ANSWERED

Nikhil Poojary has battled the odds to lives his dream of playing football for the Indian national team First published: https://www.firstpost.com/sports/back-from-the-brink-nikhil-poojary-battles-injuries-rejections-and-inner-demons-to-forge-accidental-football-career-5756891.html Back from the brink: Poojary battles injuries, rejections and…

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CRICKET DOWN THROUGH THE AGES

Three books reveal the fascinating history of the sport and the many characters who shape it. First published:https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/the-many-histories-of-indian-cricket/ The Many Histories of Indian Cricket IT DOESN’T TAKE a genius to…

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INDIA’S FOOTBALL DREAM

First published: http://www.openthemagazine.com/article/books/state-of-play State of Play The early successes and current struggles of football in India When it comes to the question of legacy in Indian football, most enthusiasts draw…

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