Age on Sunday
Kickstart
It’s the Holy Grail of Football, and countries are kick-off ready for the FIFA World Cup 2018. Decode the game with this ready reckoner.
Last chance saloon for CR7 and Messi
Although Lionel Messi is two years younger than Cristiano Ronaldo, it would be difficult for him to carry on until 2022 if he falls short in Russia.
Espana heart, Messi Fan!
FC Goa forward, and former Espanyol man Coro delves deeper into the games at the World cup.
Young guns to be hitmen
We introduce a bunch of such brilliant young players who are essential to their teams’ chances at the 2018 World Cup.
Watch out for the dark horses
Fluent, open and expressive Belgium are the team to keep an eye on in Russia.
Dad, bro, young, old
Players trying to emulate their fathers at football’s biggest stage, siblings playing alongside — the Cup overflows with emotion.
All gung-ho for doosri country
Though a cricket crazy country, football has traditionally enjoyed maddening support in pockets, particularly West Bengal, Goa and Kerala.
The coach doth shine
The Brazilian took over from Dunga, and has turned a wonderful group of individuals into a strong unit who function well.
The first ladies of footie
Here’s a peek at the lovely ladies of the beautiful game’s iconic men.
Russia would miss Azzurri & Oranje
The 2018 World Cup would be infinitely poorer in the absence of the three nations that provide gravitas, adventurism and colour to the event.
Coach factory
Tite has won only one big title at the international stage — the FIFA Club World Cup in 2012 with Brazilian side Corinthians.
Get ready for VAR
The 2018 World Cup in Russia will herald a technological first — a Video Assistant Referee (VAR).