Maradona, Blessed Dream is now streaming on the Amazon Prime platform as the life story of the man I consider as the greatest footballer the world has ever seen. A flawed genius but one who lived many diverse lives in one life. … Continue reading Amazon Prime Series: Maradona Blessed Dream is an insightful watch for football fans
Ten talking points after Manchester City’s loss at the Champions League final last month. 1. A shocking performance on their biggest night On the face of it, Manchester City’s fans have no reason to be upset after losing their maiden … Continue reading Pep Talk: Ten talking points as Guardiola and Man City end exceptional season in disappointment
My take on the upcoming crucial English Premier League clash between Liverpool and ManCity at Anfield this Sunday, 10 Nov 2019. Things in favour of Reds: 1. Liverpool play in their home ground, backed with an extremely vocal and involved … Continue reading Pep Talk 30: Fan preview of LiVARpool vs ManCity
Ten observations from the El Clasico. Scoreline: FCB 5-1 White Jersey team Six goals made in South America give a Guardiolaesque scoreline but men of the match are Spain’s discarded wing backs – Jordi Alba & Sergi Roberto. 2. Before … Continue reading Pep Talk 22: Six Goals made in South America give El Clasico a Guardiolaesque scoreline
I cut off all my football channels once the domestic league season got over. I didn’t see any point waiting for two weeks to see the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League final to be played out between the third placed team of one league vs the fourth placed team of another league. Whosoever wins, wouldn’t be the best team of the year anyways. FC Barcelona and Manchester City completed domestic doubles and historical milestones to finish the year as the best two teams. Missing Manchester City & FC Barcelona Both these teams should have been there sparring yesterday. Barcelona had just … Continue reading Pep Talk 20: Champions missing on Champions League decider night
After the Barcelona players returned from the warm-up, they were surprised to find a Pep Guardiola assistant refusing them entry into the Stadio Olimpico dressing room. Xavi got a tad irritated. After all, a Champions League final was less than … Continue reading Pep Talk 13: The ‘Gladiator’ video Pep Guardiola used to motivate FC Barcelona before the Champions League 2009 Final
Pep Guardiola‘s Manchester City have won nothing so far. Yet the list of eulogies continue to shower in for a team playing a brand of football seldom seen in the history of the game. Here’s ranking the best eleven quotes … Continue reading Pep Talk 5: Top XI quotes hailing Guardiola’s ManCity in 100 days of 2017-18 season
It’s nearing close to a decade since I have been admiring current Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. Studying his moves, mannerisms, values and etiquettes, trying to slim down like him (difficult for a foodie like me!) and keep that bald shiny look … Continue reading Pep Talk 1: My Guardiola Fascination
When we entered Nou Camp stadium 14 April 2017, we were welcomed by a new intimidating 30ft by 20ft billboard. It was Messi’s clenched fist pumping up crowds after the historic 6-1 win over Paris St Germain. The crowd photographer … Continue reading Football: The image which justifies Neymar’s departure from Barcelona FC
Argentina are the reason why I fell in love with Football. Diego Maradona to be precise. My blog name is inspired from the childhood days when most in my family believed I would be a loser in life; with some … Continue reading Football: Singapore vs Argentina Friendly game pictures
Avijit Das Patnaik 