THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER

 

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Manchester United lifted the Europa League Trophy in the 2016-17 season. However since then they failed to win a silverware in the next 5 seasons. They did play final of a lot of cup competitions. But they lost in all of them.

It appeared that the Red Devils have forgotten how to win a trophy. However then came a Dutchman who brought back the old glory days back to Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag has won his first silverware for Manchester United. They did so as the Red Devils have won the Carabao Cup by beating Newcastle United 2-0 at Wembley.

Casemiro scored the opening goal of the game in the 33rd minute. Whereas Marcus Rashford doubled the lead just 6 minutes later. Post then we witnessed no more goals in the game. But that was enough for Manchester United to seal the tie. 

The Red Devils have won a trophy after 6 years. The wait is finally over. 

THE CARNAGE IS FINALLY OVER

 

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The champions of the ISL Shield 2021-22 had a horrible 2022-23 season.  So much so that even a draw was a like a gold dust for the team and their fans. The question was not whether the team will make into the semifinals or not. The question was whether we will end last or second last. By the grace of God we ended second last in the league.

The team did play well in the last 4 games of the league wherein they won 3 and drew 1. However in the remaining 16 games we saw as many as 11 defeats. In the 20 games we played this season we were able to win only 5. 

The Jamshedpur fans were praying for this season to end. And finally their prayers have been heard. The season has come to an end and the carnage is finally over. 

LIVERPOOL SINKS DEEP

 

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In the game of football a lot can change in a few months time. Liverpool FC were on the verge of winning a quadruple in the 2021-22 season. In the chase of glory they did ended up winning three trophies in 2022 [Carabao Cup, FA Cup, Community Shield]. But, today the situation is completely different. 

Liverpool FC is nowhere close to win the league. They are currently ranked 10 in the Premier League and have been knocked out of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. The only chance of them winning a trophy this season is the UEFA Champions League. However it won't be an easy thing to do. After all they will be facing the defending champions and all time tournament favorites Real Madrid CF in the round of 16. 

The form in which they are in right now it seams impossible that will get past the Los Blancos. However as we all know that football is a very unpredictable game. Anything can happen any time. Will Liverpool make a comeback or it will end up as a season which no Scouser would like to remember.  The answer lies in the womb of time. 

THE LAST DANCE

 

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19th January 2023. A day which no football fan will ever forget. King Fahd International Stadium witnessed the clash of two all-time greats for one last time.  Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were up against each other again. Paris Saint- Germain were facing Riyadh XI. Lionel Messi against Cristiano Ronaldo. 

And Boy. What a game it turned out to be. In the opening minutes of the game Lionel Messi scored the first goal for his side. However, in the 34th minute Cristiano Ronaldo equalized for Riyadh XI. Furthermore, in the 43rd minute Marquinhos scored the second goal for PSG. But just before half time Ronaldo levelled it again. 

The goal fest continued in the second half as well and the game ended Riyadh XI 4- 5 PSG. However, it is pertinent to note that this game will not be remembered for only goals and action. But it will be remembered for being the last chapter of the epic rivalry between the two all-time greats. 

When the final whistle was blown there were tears in the eyes. Afterall something very great came to an end. 

SPEECH FOR MESSI AFTER WINNING THE WORLD

 

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Author- Anupam Gaurav 

A little boy from Rosario walking down the path engraved with boulders. Always been in the shadow of his predecessor. He failed again and again and again, almost lost the will to fight but the world didn't turn their back on him rather helped him find the glimpse of hope. 18th December 2022, he was different, that glimpse of hope became a star that everyone could see. All eyes were set on him. After the dramatic end of the match that little boy breaking down the boulders, igniting the shadow of his predecessor walked down the stage to hold the trophy that his heart desired the most and rendering himself in a state where no one can argue and deny that he is the greatest of all time.