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Maracanazo to Pelé: How a nation's tears birthed a football empire
Maracanazo to Pelé: How a nation's tears birthed a football empire

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by SM Tanjil Ul Haque

Maracanazo to Pelé: How a nation's tears birthed a football empire

History is sometimes written through a single game of football. A single goal can change the fate of a nation. A single defeat can leave such a deep wound in the hearts of millions that the pain is carried for generations. On July 16, 1950, such a day arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a day that would be forever etched in history as the 'Maracanazo'. But history does not only tell stories of wounds. It also tells stories of rebirth. The story of a nation that rises from destruction is truly extraordinary. And the hero of that rise was Pelé.

Asia no longer just making up numbers at World Cup
Asia no longer just making up numbers at World Cup

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by Sports Desk

Asia no longer just making up numbers at World Cup

For years, the FIFA World Cup has been an unforgiving stage for Asian teams. While occasional giant-killing acts captured global attention, they were often dismissed as one-off surprises rather than evidence of a broader shift in football's balance of power. Asian nations arrived at World Cups hoping to compete; few were expected to genuinely challenge.

Dramatic 1st week of FIFA 2026: Messi-Mbappe's Glimpses, Underdogs' Surprises
Dramatic 1st week of FIFA 2026: Messi-Mbappe's Glimpses, Underdogs' Surprises

FIFA World Cup 2026

by VB Desk

Dramatic 1st week of FIFA 2026: Messi-Mbappe's Glimpses, Underdogs' Surprises

Within just one week of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the football world has seen countless dramatic moments, record-breaking performances and several unexpected results. Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Cristiano Ronaldo and a few underdog teams have been at the center of discussion since the start of this tournament held on North American soil, making the World Cup more attractive by showing glimpses of their capabilities.

First match over, all eyes on second match to keep WC dream alive
First match over, all eyes on second match to keep WC dream alive

FIFA World Cup 2026

by Hira Talukder

First match over, all eyes on second match to keep WC dream alive

The first whistle on the World Cup stage marks the beginning of the race of dreams. Some sprint straight towards the destination, while others face a tough equation right after the first blow. After the completion of the first match for the 48 teams in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, the football world now stands at such a turning point. In this new format World Cup, there are only three matches. As a result, one win can open the door to the knockout stage, while one mistake can put the entire World Cup in uncertainty.

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