Turn of tide this time for Dortmund, Reus?
As Borussia Dortmund prepare to walk into Wembley for a Champions League final against Real Madrid, it is hard to pinpoint their source of inspiration.
3m ago
SMEs come together in a show of strength
Imagine walking into a shop and finding products that are identical to those at branded outlets but are being sold for only a fraction of the price levied by the well-known companies.
3m ago
Desire for mobile data trumps all else
As one strolls along Green Road or ventures into the depths of Karwan Bazar, he or she may come across a raucous circle formed by labourers, rickshaw-pullers, and street vendors.
3m ago
Legend of leather sector
Through sheer determination, innovation, and audacity, Syed Manzur Elahi became a name synonymous with the success of Bangladesh’s leather and footwear industry.
10m ago
Market for pet food, accessories growing
A rise in the number of people who welcome pets into their homes and trends such as a humanisation of pets and ethical pet ownership have led to a boom in demand for pet food and related accessories.
11m ago
The trials sportswomen have to face to get justice
Despite unwavering support from her counterparts and from political offices as high up as the Spanish prime minister’s, Hermoso’s words have resulted in the same inaction from authorities.
1y ago
Pipe dream or a true disruptor?
Cristiano Ronaldo's comments yesterday that the Saudi Pro League could in time become one of the top five leagues in the world drew plenty of ridicule, but is it so unfathomable that the Middle East could become a centre of world football?
1y ago
Messi’s 'transfer' and the speculation machine
Lionel Messi’s future destination may be making headlines all around the globe, but the latest transfer saga in the world of football has followed the same half-baked pattern of transfer sagas in the past.
1y ago
March 18, 2023
Does Arsenal’s rejuvenated arsenal run deep enough?
When Reiss Nelson’s shot rippled the back of the Bournemouth net in the 97th minute and secured an unlikely 3-2 win at the start of March, it seemed that Arsenal had begun to harness the resolve of champions.
February 11, 2023
Second best, but not by much
The Europa League may not have the allure of the Champions League but the competition no longer seems to be a simple pathway into Europe’s elite tournament for teams that are not good enough to merit a place based on prospects in their league.
December 18, 2022
Desert Fest: Next goal wins
Against the odds, Lionel Messi has secured a second shot at the World Cup after falling short in the final 8 years ago, but in the path to Argentina’s supremacy stand reigning world champions France,
December 15, 2022
Desert Fest: Mystical forces at play
Argentina’s run to the World Cup final has been nothing short of breathless, with a loss against Saudi Arabia in their opening World Cup game triggering a fight-or-flight response that has seen La Albiceleste come out swinging in each of their games since.
December 14, 2022
Desert Fest: Modernity the enemy of romance
The World Cup has traditionally been a platform that offered players the unique chance of being flung from unknowns into the realms of Kings and Kaisers over the course of just one month.
December 10, 2022
Spain dominate their way to flight back home
Spain head coach Luis Enrique proved that he was a man of his word, delivering exactly what he had promised in La Furia Roja’s Round of 16 clash in the World Cup against Morocco.
December 9, 2022
Desert fest: Dream clash casts a shadow on quarters
A dream match-up for an entire generation is on the cards, with Brazil and Argentina finally on a collision course for the semifinal.
December 4, 2022
Desert Fest: Mbappe the game changer
Lending credence to the idea that fate itself would conspire against the holders in the group stages -- as was the case with Italy in 2010,
December 3, 2022
Desert fest: Are upsets worth the trade-off?
While some stunning upsets have dominated headlines throughout the 2022 World Cup, not least Japan’s stunning 2-1 win over Spain on Thursday,
December 3, 2022
The making of an upset
An upset stitches together thousands of individual and team moments, solid strategy and immaculate execution. Sometimes, the case may be that of a smash-and-grab. Other times, an unfancied team may dominate from start to finish. But the absolute power that governs such results is unwavering self-belief.
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