The women’s cricket is booming

June 4th, 2013 | by Anjum Chopra

“The more the girls play and the more it gets telecast on television, the faster it will rise. The recently concluded women’s 50-over World Cup in India got 3.2million viewers watching a single game of cricket. That has created an opportunity for more television coverage of the women’s cricket. Who knows, the female version of


The insanity of Monaco

May 31st, 2013 | by Philippe Auclair

“Some L1 clubs, a majority of which only just manage to survive in perilous circumstances, are keeping quiet in the hope that the manna descending from monégasque heavens will reach them somehow. Others think of the additional receipts they will bank when Moutinho, Falcao et al bring extra punters to their deserted turnstiles. Sixty-one years


No future for the Uruguayan giants!

May 31st, 2013 | by Martin Fernandez

“The great stars of the Uruguayan national team didn’t become idols until playing in Europe. Cavani, Suarez, Forlan and many others left Uruguay before doing something relevant at the local levels. At this point, Peñarol is negotiating Guillermo Varela, 20 years old, with Manchester United.” Writes Martin Fernandez


Neymar – Shine on you crazy diamond!

May 30th, 2013 | by Fernando Duarte

“In Catalonia things won’t be a Zen Monastery, of course. But no other club could be more appropriate for Neymar now. Tactically, the Catalan tika-taka fits his style, but it’s the club system of nurturing that will suit him well. The striker will also be partially removed from the whole atmosphere of World Cup expectations


BCCI and ICC should felicitate me: Manoj Prabhakar

May 26th, 2013 | by Debasish Datta

Despite being a talented cricketer, he was tainted, too, for his alleged involvement in match-fixing. The Indian Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had suspended him for five years. He had served the ban but yet to regain his position in Indian cricket. Manoj Prabhakar was a part of a sting operation in


UEFA Champions League final 2013 – Matter over mind!

May 26th, 2013 | by Uli Hesse

“And with the benefit of hindsight, it’s some kind of poetic justice that it was Robben, of all people, who exorcised the demons. At almost exactly the same moment in the game in which Didier Drogba’s goal a year ago very nearly broke Bayern’s spirits.” Writes Uli Hesse


ICC Champions Trophy 2013 – The favourites and their key men

May 26th, 2013 | by Jack Marshall

“This is England’s best chance to win an International competition in a long time, and under new coach Ashley Giles, the management and squad alike will be looking to usher in a new era of improvement and progression in limited overs cricket.” Writes Jack Marshall


Back from the brink, Dortmund celebrate success and survival

May 25th, 2013 | by Kristan Heneage

“Jurgen Klopp could easily have been Bayern Munich’s manager this evening. Interviewed for the position, his relaxed dress code and designer stubble were appreciated by the hierarchy at the Alianz Arena. Opting for Jurgen Klinnsman instead, Dortmund were able to secure their man, and earn their highest points total in seven years during his first


Bayern should edge out Dortmund, but….

May 24th, 2013 | by Uli Hesse

“Taking everything into account, on a normal day Bayern should edge out Dortmund. But as we all know, the biggest game in club football is not a normal day.” Writes Uli Hesse


Straight Drive #5

May 23rd, 2013 | by admin

Has the horrors of 90s resurfaced? Our hosts Akshobh Girdhardas and Navneet Mundhra discuss the sad days of Cricket brought to us by ‘Spot fixing’ revelations in the fresh edition of ‘Straight Drive’ right here at cricketsoccer.com



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