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Immigrants Won the World Cup, But Ozil’s Retirement Reminds Us that Racism Isn’t Defeated

Mesut Ozil once said he had two hearts, one German and one Turkish. But regardless of his fame, he can’t transcend the stereotype of being a German only when he is useful to Germany. After a World Cup that was lauded for belonging to immigrants, Ozil’s retirement statement throws up a new question: Is it possible for immigrants to belong?

Kahini Iyer July 22, 2016

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What’s Making Everyone So Angry At This Australian Open?

It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions going into the semi-finals of the Australian Open. Chances are we will remember the first Grand Slam of the season for Zverev’s racquet smash and Carreno Busta’s temper tantrum, rather than its winners.

Kahini Iyer July 21, 2016

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What a (S)PAIN! Inside the Mind of Manager Fernando Hierro

I have a game plan against Portugal, and his name is Sergio Ramos. I’m not going to go into much detail, but I’ll just whisper “Ronaldo” in his ears before kick-off and he’ll know what to do.

Hardik Rajgor July 20, 2016

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How Does a Fan Mourn the Tainted Legacy of Kobe Bryant?

If the NBA had rockstars, Kobe Bryant would be the Elvis of his generation. But a person’s worth cannot be judged solely by their professional accomplishments. In 2003, he was arrested for sexual assault. With his sudden death, Bryant leaves behind an uncomfortable and complicated legacy.

Anshul Gandhi July 18, 2016

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The FIFA World Cup 2018 Goes to Migrants

Three-fourths of the World Cup-winning French side can trace its origins beyond France. At 6, Luka Modric, Croatia's star at the World Cup, was a refugee, and its heroic goalkeeper Danijel Subašić is a Serbian Croat. Their success pushes the argument in favour of diversity. This World Cup, then, belongs to migrants.

Priyansh July 18, 2016

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Happy Birthday, Rahul Dravid! Life Lessons from “The Wall”

Rahul Dravid’s simplicity, dedication, and honesty is cause for celebration in a sporting universe that is moving away from those simple ideals.

Arré Bench July 17, 2016

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Farewell, Andrea Pirlo, Mozart of Modern Football

There are people who are cool, and then there is Andrea Pirlo. We bid goodbye to one of the most effortless and graceful players of all time. A classic vintage car in the world of SUVs and mean machines.

Hardik Rajgor July 17, 2016

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Person of the Week: Shahid Afridi

Shahid Afridi is famous for two things – faking retirement and always doing the unexpected. For uniting past and present players of Team India on Twitter, he is a natural choice for Person of the Week.

Dushyant Shekhawat July 16, 2016

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Why I Went from #WengerOut to #WengerIn My Heart

A few months ago, after a series of consecutive Arsenal losses, I hesitantly shifted to the #WengerOut side. After all the club was bigger than the manager, right? But as I heard about his decision to step down, I felt a vacuum. I realised, for me, Arsene and Arsenal, had become one.

Karan Mujoo July 15, 2016

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Arré Checklist: How to Make Women’s Cricket Great… Again

Here’s how BCCI can disprove those who insist that a woman’s league doesn’t make financial sense, or that women don’t have the physical prowess to match up to the testosterone-fuelled aggression we expect from the modern T20 format.

Kahini Iyer July 14, 2016