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Ashish Magotra

Ashish Magotra

Articles by Ashish Magotra

World Cup 2026 final: Spain’s collective triumphs over Messi’s genius

Spain's Dani Olmo lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the World Cup final against Argentina. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 01:45 IST

Americanisation of football: From Hollywood to Trump and everything in between

US President Donald Trump speaks alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a FIFA Reception at Trump Tower on July 17, 2026 in New York City. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 19, 2026 16:52 IST

A final dance for Argentina and Spain

Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 14, 2026 (L); and Argentina's forward #10 Lionel Messi in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 18, 2026 21:30 IST

Maradona, Messi and the World Cup dream that unites Argentina

Argentina fans wearing t-shirts depicting Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 15:54 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain’s perfect game knocks out France

Rodri of Spain celebrates after his team’s 2-0 victory over France during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 15, 2026 24:52 IST

Mbappe, Yamal and a midfield contest that could set them free

Spain's forward #19 Lamine Yamal (left); France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 01:59 IST

France vs Spain: A classic in the making

France's forward Kylian Mbappe. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 14, 2026 05:08 IST

Mbappe and the pace that creates space

Kylian Mbappe during France’s quarter final match against Morocco at FIFA World Cup 2026. (Getty Images via AFP)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 16:32 IST

No way through: Amazing Unai Simon is La Roja's unbreachable wall

Spain's Unai Simon celebrates after the match against Austria at the Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California, U.S. (Reuters)

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 02:25 IST

Ronaldo’s World Cup dream loses to reality

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the match as Portugal are eliminated from the World Cup (Reuters)

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 16:29 IST

Doue the game-breaker shows why every team needs a dribbler

The final 1-0 scoreline was largely due to Paraguay and might offer other teams an idea of how to stop the juggernaut that is France. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 03:21 IST

Simple, but effective: Citizen Kane is England’s greatest asset

England's Harry Kane (9) celebrates after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between England and Congo in Atlanta, Wednesday. (AP Photo)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 01:54 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Why everyone fears France

French players celebrate their victory against Sweden in Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 30. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 02:31 IST

The footballing foundations making Morocco soar

Morocco celebrates after winning the penalty shootout against Netherlands. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 30, 2026 14:06 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: With goals and steel, the Dutch are showing they’re contenders

Netherlands' head coach Ronald Koeman during the 2026 World Cup Group football match between Tunisia and the Netherlands at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 25. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 13:46 IST

World Cup 2026: There’s something about the Dutch

Ronald Koeman, Head Coach of Netherlands, celebrates Netherland's victory. (AFP picture)

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 05:26 IST

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland: Many shades of genius in World Cup golden boot race

AP Photo

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 02:12 IST

From Captain Tsubasa to Blue Lock: The anime dreams becoming Japan’s reality

Japan's forward #18 Ayase Ueda and Tunisia's defender #21 Mohamed Ben Hamida vie for the ball during their World Cup game. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 22, 2026 15:14 IST

Tactics matter but let them play

Thomas Tuchel. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 14:49 IST

FIFA World Cup: Three things we learnt from a chaotic first week

Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo reacts during the 2026 World Cup match against Democratic Republic of Congo at the Houston Stadium in Houston. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 21:42 IST

From Messi to Mbappe: The joy of the GOAT debate

France's forward Kylian Mbappe. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 01:59 IST

FIFA WC 2026: Lukaku shows why good, old centre forwards still matter

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates his team’s goal on Monday. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 05:50 IST

Cape Verde, Knicks and the joy of an underdog song

Cape Verde's Jovane Cabral and teammates celebrate after their heroic draw against Spain. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 22:04 IST

No twinkle feet as Brazil’s flat show shocks World Cup

Achraf Hakimi of Morocco (left) competes for the ball against Vinicius Junior during their match against Brazil. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 15:44 IST

Against Curacao, Germany’s illustrious past will run into the chaotic present

Curacao's Leandro Bacuna (L) and German defender Joshua Kimmich. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 16:36 IST

A ‘red’ start to the FIFA World Cup

South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole is shown a red card by referee Wilton Sampaio during the opening match against Mexico. (Reuters)

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 06:08 IST

Football in the shadow of war and politics

A person waves an Iranian flag from a vehicle outside the hotel where Iran's players are staying following their arrival in Tijuana, Mexico, on June 7, 2026, ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup football tournament. (AFP)

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 16:19 IST

Can Yamal emulate Pele and Mbappe?

Lamine Yamal works out during a training session in Chattanooga ahead of the World Cup. (AP)

Updated on Jun 9, 2026 15:30 IST

Kylian Mbappé and the need to prove himself again and again

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring a hat-trick against Argentina in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final. (Reuters File)

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 02:48 IST

Magic made easy the Modric way

Croatia's Luka Modric. (AP)

Updated on May 29, 2026 11:12 IST

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