Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata with over two decades as a sports journalist. He writes mainly on football.
Articles by Dhiman Sarkar
I make better decisions now, says Lallianzuala Chhangte
Most effective Indian in ISL, says India head coach Igor Stimac of the Mumbai City FC player with nine goals and five assists.
Published on Jan 28, 2023 06:30 PM IST
Real looking to Benzema, again
The French forward has seven goals in seven games since missing the World Cup due to injury
Published on Jan 27, 2023 10:27 PM IST
More points home and away in Arsenal’s forward march
Best team in the league at halfway stage but City could still make it a fascinating title race between protégé and master.
Updated on Jan 25, 2023 09:47 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Focus on Eddie Nketiah as Arsenal host United
With four goals in five games, the forward has ensured Gabriel Jesus is not missed
Updated on Jan 21, 2023 08:07 PM IST
Can Rashford 2.0 light up Manchester derby?
He has scored in United’s last six games continuing a good run from the World Cup.
Published on Jan 13, 2023 09:18 PM IST
AIFF earning 10 to 20% of what it could: Prabhakaran
The federation’s secretary general is confident of a 500% increase in revenue by 2026.
Updated on Jan 12, 2023 08:52 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Can Liverpool stop their slide?
Hit by injuries and poor form, defending champions meet Wolves in FA Cup on Saturday.
Updated on Jan 06, 2023 10:40 PM IST
Captain Odegaard driving young Gunners
After a series of loans, the attacking midfielder is feeling at home in north London
Published on Jan 04, 2023 03:08 PM IST
Pele is dead, long live the king of football
After battling weeks of deteriorating health, the greatest footballer of the planet breathed his last in a Sao Paulo hospital at the age of 82
Updated on Dec 30, 2022 04:23 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Goodbye Doha, hello leagues
Players need to erase happiness and disappointment of World Cup, says Igor Stimac as season resumes
Published on Dec 25, 2022 07:15 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Kolkata
Why Argentina and France could have a good future
Both had young players who grew in the World Cup and no dearth of talent.
Published on Dec 20, 2022 05:02 PM IST
Amid the exultation, a GOAT debate and where Messi stands
The Lionel Messi saga came full circle on a mad Sunday night in Doha, culminating in a swansong dreams are made of, as Argentina beat France (3-3 at the end of extra time, 4-2 on penalties) in arguably the greatest final of all time.
Updated on Dec 20, 2022 04:20 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Happy tears flow for Argentina
Since Lionel Messi's Argentina beat France to win the World Cup on Sunday night, there has been an outpouring of joy and emotion
Updated on Dec 19, 2022 10:26 PM IST
FIFA World Cup: Messi’s Maradona moment
Sunday seemed a slow day, the build-up to the final usually is. 63 of the games were done and everybody needed to catch their breath before the big one. As it is, the World Cup has throbbed only in parts of Doha, never the whole
Updated on Dec 19, 2022 05:39 AM IST
Messi's wait for FIFA WC title ends as Argentina beat France in dramatic final
The South Americans ended a 36-year wait for a third World Cup title by winning the penalties 4-2.
Updated on Dec 19, 2022 04:55 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Messi hunts World Cup glory as Mbappe stands in his way
Doha: Arab World Cup
Published on Dec 17, 2022 10:53 PM IST
Efficiency in front needed for tiki-taka to stay alive: Klinsmann
Teams completing attacking sequences in seconds have done well in this World Cup, says TSG head.
Published on Dec 17, 2022 08:24 PM IST
Third-place contest shows why World Cups are difficult to predict
Morocco and Croatia have led the charge. Others have followed
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 11:15 PM IST
For Messi, a win will be a perfect tribute to Maradona
There is no perfect end to a World Cup
Published on Dec 16, 2022 09:31 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Dream ends, but sets up a final dreams are made of
Defeats are an integral part of sport; over time, professional sportspersons and hardened fans get used to them. But still, some losses feel personal. Just ask the gladiators from Morocco, and legions of fans across the globe, and particularly in North Africa and the Arab world, who pinned their hopes on the unforgettable surprise package of the 2022 World Cup.
Updated on Dec 16, 2022 12:11 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Morocco will now support France, says coach Regragui
Didier Deschamps praises semi-finalists after defending champions set up final against Argentina
Published on Dec 15, 2022 11:40 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2022: France set up final date with Argentina
Goals from Hernandez and Kolu Muani help defending champions end Morocco’s fairytale.
Updated on Dec 15, 2022 10:40 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
With run for the ages, Messi gets shot at a dream farewell
The last tango is on Sunday. All seats have been taken, and most of humanity will be watching whether Lionel Messi can bend a game to his wishes. One more time. Or, in the context of a World Cup final, at long last.
Updated on Dec 15, 2022 04:41 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Argentina rise on Messi's shoulders
The Argentina captain is key to the team but manager Scaloni has also made it stronger in defence and taught it to suffer.
Published on Dec 14, 2022 10:07 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Alvarez icing on another Messi masterclass takes Argentina to final
Croatia beaten 3-0 after a goal and assist by Messi and a brace by Alvarez.
Updated on Dec 14, 2022 03:05 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
French dominance or Moroccan resistance?
Kylian Mbappe against Yassine Bounou. Their paths don’t cross at clubs and when PSG did meet Sevilla in a friendly last year, Mbappe didn’t play. And since France and Morocco, coloniser and colonised; defending champions against wannabes, haven’t met after 2007, Saturday’s World Cup semi-final will be the first time speed and smile will be on opposing sides.
Updated on Dec 14, 2022 05:13 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
It smells of team spirit
Morocco's doggedness will run into France's flair in a semi-final no one would have dared predict
Published on Dec 13, 2022 10:47 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Teams rested and ready, for penalties too
Argentina and Croatia have recovered from winning quarter-finals in tie-breaker says coaches. They also have goalies who are shootout stars.
Updated on Dec 12, 2022 11:31 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
Croatia, Argentina and the four-year itch
Memories of their last encounter in 2018 abound but this match promises to be very different.
Published on Dec 12, 2022 11:05 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
What’s not to like about Olivier Giroud?
Ever the team player, he has also scored four goals in France’s march to semi-finals
Published on Dec 12, 2022 07:45 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar, Doha
