Though Manchester United went down fighting in their home game opener last night, it was clear that there were few interesting elements to the event. Firstly, the much talked about appointment of Van Gaal, did not reap the benefit (thinking immediate response) that the Manchester United fans were…

It would sound obvious to say that Manchester United is by far the most significant of all clubs which is well endowed with fan support all across the globe. However, with the blessing of its multi million dollar sponsorship with Chevrolet, the club has gained a certain uniqueness…

“Manchester United announces that David Moyes has left the club. The club would like to place on record its thanks for the hard work, honesty and integrity he brought to the role.” After hours and actually days of speculations, the inevitable was officially announced. The statement above comes…

I tend to fast-forward anything which has a branded significance to it. I am not really into all that, but lately I have to admit that there are a few brands who are working hard towards humanizing content. Now humanizing content is something I will always be a…

Almost there. With the completion of the 6th round of matches, the Dubai Schools Football Cup finally enters the knock out stages on Saturday 23rd February. The atmosphere of competitive camaraderie witnessed both on and off the pitch has been inspirational. Not only have the students from across…

The man can retain possession in tight spaces, shift ball faster than you could sneeze, is the best defensive organizer Germany has got at the moment and could conduct a forward play at will. He is of course a force of nature with incredible stamina. With him you…

We all know that of the major clubs around the world, Manchester United possibly falls under one of the most “liked” when it comes to their fan base. Hence on that note, and the fact that Manchester United lost out to Bayern Munich on Thiago Alcantara, we would…

I am reading Jack Kerouac’s The Dharma Bums. On page 25, there is a reference to Ezra Pound being a pretentious nut. Pretentious nut. How simple, but yet what a description in two words. I was itching to use the two-word combination on someone. And like it was…