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Indian Football: Jose Barreto And Mohun Bagan – End Of An Era

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Jose Ramirez Barreto’s legendary career in Mohun Bagan is finally coming to an end. The Brazilian has been a modern icon for Bagan.

May 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,India,Slider | Read More »

Manchester United’s Corner: Standing Up For Fergie & Waving Park A Goodbye

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Man United’s defeat at Etihad has set the alarm bells ringing and even Sir Alex has come under fire from all quarters. THT examines his much crticized team selections while bidding Park Ji Sung a final goodbye.

May 2nd, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,England,Manchester United,Slider | Read More »

David Beckham – Rolling Back The Years On His Birthday

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David Beckham was the first of football’s pre-eminent celebrity superstars. Oftentimes, his off-field exploits and his ability to rake in the moolah via advertising overshadowed what was a brilliant career on the field at Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and LA Galaxy.

May 2nd, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,England,Manchester United,Slider | Read More »

Indian Football: AIFF Must Improve I-League Refereeing Standards

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Standards of refereeing in India are so unbelievably poor that it may have shaped the decisive games in the league this season. The AIFF must address this to raise the quality of Indian Football.

May 1st, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,India,Slider | Read More »

FA Suggests QPR Hold Guard Of Honour For John Terry And Chelsea – Substitute For Handshake?

The jury is still out!

The Premier League hits another low with a bizarre suggestion of holding a Guard of Honor for John Terry and Chelsea after the pre-match handshake was rejected in the context of the Chelsea captain’s impending trial.

April 29th, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »

Chelsea Versus Bayern Munich Has All The Makings Of An Epic Champions League Final

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While some may be regretting that it won’t be an El Clasico in this year’s champions league final after all, TheHardTackle provides you reasons why Chelsea and Bayern clash can overshadow El Clasico and is an epic in the making. The tactical and statistical analysis follows.

April 28th, 2012 | Posted in Champions' League,Chelsea,Editor's Pick,Slider,UEFA | Read More »

Pep Guardiola Calls It A Day At Barcelona

The end is near, but the legacy will last forever

FC Barcelona’s Pep Guardiola decided to resign as manager of the Barcelona after the end of this season.TheHardTackle looks back at a footballing genius and a legend of the club.

April 28th, 2012 | Posted in Barcelona,Editor's Pick,Slider,Spain | Read More »

Ben Arfa Has Risen To Take Newcastle To Dizzy Heights

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Ben Arfa has thrilled Premier League fans with his flair and taken Newcastle into an unthinkable Champions League spot. THT’s guest author Souvik talks about the man..

April 28th, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »

Will Liverpool See Suarez In His Peak Years?

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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez hasn’t scored nearly enough goals this season. When he starts banging it in, will it be too late for the club?

April 28th, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,England,Liverpool,Slider | Read More »

Juventus Corner: Del Piero’s Contract Situation Can Dampen An Already Successful Season

The Juve Icon: How Much of The Fire Is Left?

Regardless of the silverware Juventus wins, season 2011/12 can be considered a success. However, the joy can be considerably lessened if Del Piero leaves.

April 26th, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,Italy,Juventus,Slider | Read More »