This does not require a story. A tribute to the Germans and their success in adding that fourth star to their crest. Each tee is a hundred percent cotton. The design is screen printed. The thickness and quality of cotton was selected to ensure maximum comfort. The cut,…
Confessions Of A Football Fan
Sharing a set of brief personal confessions from the streets of Dubai to the pages of the Footynions blog, as it appeared on Al Jazeera recently. Of course, there is lot more to it than this. It started barefoot on the layered asphalt streets of Dubai. Two against…
For The Americans, A Transition Phase Begins
And so it begins. These agonizing thoughts of how this young group of players, preferred by Klinsmann way before the roster submission deadline of June 2nd, might perform in a few weeks time. These thoughts will eventually be torturous in coming days. While fans praised the selection of…
The Power of Dignity Through Football
Picture this. Many of us have been working in our jobs for a while. Some may enjoy it and some may not. Some take pride in the results they produce. And then one day things change. Perhaps a new boss, weakened opportunities and your ability to create value…
Ronaldo Paves The Path To Rio And Eventually A Ballon D’ Or
Another match-winning display, another feat achieved by Ronaldo. Last night’s extraordinary performance against Zlatan’s men could not have come at any better time than this. Both legs were always going to be labeled as Ibrahimovic versus Ronaldo. But it was latter who sent his country to Brazil. No…
Why The World Should Watch Out For Romario
In the case of any high profile footballer, after his playing days are over, we as fans look anxiously towards him for any signs of his escapism. But not all stories of filmic relaxation are the same. As Brazil gets ready to host one of the most prestigious…
Play Like Girl But Can’t Watch Like One In Iran
The colorful world of football is composed of players, coaches, teams and most importantly fans. The loyalty and passion of global football fans is unparalleled. Their energy, support are motivating factors for the players and their presence at matches is an important indicator on the overall success of clubs. Football…
Think Twice About Uzbekistan
If you were to ask me few months ago: what is the Central Asian country of Uzbekistan known for? I would have answered: Gold, Copper and National Gas. If you were to ask me the same question today, I would add Football to that list. Critics in the…