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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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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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: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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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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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller