Raiyan Binte Rafiq
BEYOND THE DUGOUT
Raiyan Binte Rafiq is a sports columnist for The Daily Star. She is currently pursuing an LLM, while freelancing for INDIVISA. She also oversees recruitment at Next Level Sports Management based in Bangladesh.
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
1w ago
God, save the boys
England feels undeserving of lifting the trophy tonight, especially when you compare Spain’s prevailing run to the final.
2m ago
The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?
The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.
3m ago
Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey
In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.
4m ago
To the wire
For this season though, in City’s level of perfection, this is perhaps coming short of the high standards they’ve set themselves.
5m ago
Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy
Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.
6m ago
Winner, winner, Jannik Sinner
Patience is a virtue that Sinner does possess, and eventually that paid off.
8m ago
Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or: Deserving or debatable?
Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or. But perhaps this time, it could have been Erling Haaland.
11m ago
September 29, 2024
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
July 14, 2024
God, save the boys
England feels undeserving of lifting the trophy tonight, especially when you compare Spain’s prevailing run to the final.
June 28, 2024
The dreading calm before the hopeful storm?
The lack of goals for occasional football fans would be one reason why they seemed wearisome.
May 18, 2024
Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey
In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.
April 19, 2024
To the wire
For this season though, in City’s level of perfection, this is perhaps coming short of the high standards they’ve set themselves.
March 13, 2024
Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy
Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.
February 3, 2024
Winner, winner, Jannik Sinner
Patience is a virtue that Sinner does possess, and eventually that paid off.
November 3, 2023
Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or: Deserving or debatable?
Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or. But perhaps this time, it could have been Erling Haaland.
October 27, 2023
Erik ten Hag vs Players
As Ten Hag continues his journey with Manchester United, the spotlight is firmly on him, both on and off the pitch.
September 20, 2023
Karma is Novak Djokovic
He reads his opponents like a book and then translates the lessons onto the court.
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