The very stuff of life

Monsieur Bernard Koko makes a comeback for World Cup 2018 and Hartman is sure of a new World Cup winner You would have thought that being a senile Goan gentleman, overly fond of his feni and indigenous sausage, I would catch the inauguration and the first match of the World Cup 2018 coming as he […]

Where worlds collide

The ‘fan zone’ at Kremlin has brought diverse nations together A German football fan was busy showing some ball-control skills to his grandchildren in front of the Saint Basil’s Cathedral at the historic Red Square on Monday afternoon. Yes, you got it right, a German. Those who know their world history would find it a […]

What could have been

The Indian team was indecisive and as unimaginative as you can get if you hire an English coach still brainwashed by England’s exploits in 1966 Just before the evening of June 14, 2018, the day the World Cup began, I found myself stuck in Goa, in the foothills of the Western Ghats, living in a […]

Will it be Messi versus the rest?

As the world cup kicks off on 14th june in Russia, here’s a glance at the participating teams, how the groups have lined up and who has the chances of lifting the coveted trophy on 15th july in Moscow If Russia is experiencing the frenzy before the much-awaited FIFA World Cup, the enthusiasm of Indians […]

Football fiesta

With the FIFA World Cup just a fortnight away, pubs and sports bars are gearing up for the biggest sports tournament in the world with unmatched excitement and enthusiasm 15th June 2018 – a date marked in the calendars of football fans across the world, as it is the day that ushers in the 21st […]