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Anubhav Roda
Anubhav Roda is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Does Aizawl's flowing football signal a change in tactical approach from 'shackle-'em' Khalid Jamil?
Jamil spent seven years in charge of Mumbai FC, where he worked near wonders with limited resources at his disposal.
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Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool have never beaten Manchester United in the Premier League. Here's why
Unlike any of the other top six teams, United play a bit deeper and narrower in defence, especially against their title rivals.
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Bengaluru FC have a fantastic player in Sandesh Jhingan, but was it the right move for the defender?
The Blues have a steady centre-back pairing in John Johnson and Juan Gonzalez, which means the Punjab lad may have to play out of position again.
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Trending
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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It’s time Virat Kohli reads the writing on the wall – Shikhar Dhawan’s time is up
The 31-year-old left-batsman is struggling with form and confidence and that is reflecting in his batting.
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Neymar’s inconsistent form means he still can’t be put in the same bracket as Messi or Ronaldo
The 24-year-old Barcelona star recently had an 11-game goal-scoring drought and is going through a frustrating season.
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England’s Kelly Smith was a once-in-a-generation champion who revolutionised women’s football
The 38-year-old retired from the sport this month, bringing to an end to a glittering career with Arsenal and the England national football teams.
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Video
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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James Rodriguez's riches-to-rags story at Real Madrid should serve as a lesson to young footballers
He is not the first promising youngster to go to a big club, especially Real Madrid, and then wilt away.
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Dele Alli is well on his way to becoming one of the best English midfielders of all time
His 20 goals for Tottenham Hotspur since the start of last season is the most by any under-23 player in Europe’s top-five leagues.
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Costa, Hazard, Alexis, Lloris (and others): This is the Premier League's team of the season so far
There are four Chelsea players in the XI.
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The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Newcomers Minerva Punjab and Chennai City failed to impress, Bengaluru FC bossed round 1 of I-League
The most disappointing of the Big Three were East Bengal.
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After two disappointing seasons, Mumbai City FC look serious contenders for the ISL 2016 title
A semi-final spot has already been booked and on current form, Mumbai City FC look good to go all the way.
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ISL champions last year, second last in 2016. How did it go so wrong for Chennaiyin FC?
The absence of a prolific striker and a habit of conceding late goals meant that the defending champions made an early exit.
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The Field
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final