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Contenders on field…
EURO2012 With Euro 2012 in full swing here’s a look at some of the key players of the teams and their strengths and weaknesses. SRIRAM J.
HOLLAND
Might be the second best team after Spain coming into the Euro 2012 finals. Having lost to Spain in WC 2010, they would definitely seek revenge and would like […]
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Revamped
FIFA 12 A lot more has changed in this version than just the number at the end. ARJUN SUKUMARAN
Developer: Electronic Arts
Platforms: Windows/Mac, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, Vita, PS2, PSP, iOS The FIFA series is one of the most popular sports games with FIFA 11 being particularly successful. Electronic Arts weren’t content to rest on their […]
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Speculations and suprises
FOOTBALL A preview of the The Barclays Premier League 2011-12 which will kickstart next month. ASHWIN SAJITH
There is something about August that brings a bout of feverish excitement. After two months of frenzied speculation and long protracted moves, the Premier League season kicks off again. The title race last year went right down to […]
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Scholes, the Little Big Man
Remembered for his long range shooting and his ability to always have a few aces up his sleeve, he was a treat to watch. With his sudden retirement, football will never be the same again. SUHRITH PARTHASARATHY
It had to happen some day, but Paul Scholes’s retirement has stricken me beyond imagination. Sport has been my […]
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Watch out for…
TEAM INDIA 2011 is packed with sporting action. Here’s a look at some of the tournaments where India will be hoping to make its presence felt. G. PRASAD
Football: AFC Asian Cup
Football is a much-loved sport in India, despite the national team not having made it big in the international arena. The Asian Football Confederation […]
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The clash is on…
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE With Chelsea in the lead and Arsenal and Manchester United in a tie for the second spot, it’s a matter of time before we know the winners. ANKIT JAIN
Liverpool finally got their first away win of the season courtesy Maxi Rodriguez’s toe poke in the 86th minute. Liverpool looks to revive their […]
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The countdown begins
FOOTBALL With just over a few days to go for the Premier league to start, here are a few things you should know. SWAROOP SWAMINTHAN
The World Cup may be over but football is back. The Barclays Premier League (BPL), England’s top-flight football league, enters another edition this weekend. In just 19 years, the BPL […]
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Meet the stars!
Six players who lit up this edition with their pyrotechnics. S. RAM MAHESH and AYON SENGUPTA
Diego Forlan
Slayer of English clubs in Europe this season, Diego Forlan came to this World Cup as a proven match-winner. The 31-year-old former Manchester United, who had a torrid two years with the Red Devils from 2002 to 2004, found […]
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iphone football applications
Football season
FIFA World Cup™ : Captain your team and play for glory in South Africa with the official World Cup game from EA Sports. Price- $6.99 .
Football Manager Handheld 2010: The features include: squad management, custom tactics and formations, team and individual player instructions, and ‘match view’ Price - $11.99
Lonely Planet Johannesburg City Guide: Explore […]
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Level up!
FIFA WORLD CUP Despite teams still fighting off elimination, here’s a look at three who have virtually secured their place in the next round. RAAKESH NATRAJ
While the likes of England, France, Germany and Italy have endured early struggles, Argentina, Brazil and the Netherlands have booked their berths in a relatively assured manner. An early mastery […]
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