Deepak Vikraman

Articles by Deepak Vikraman

A sports nut, who dabbles a bit in travel writing as well. Started his career in Deccan Herald as a sports reporter, and after loving life in the print media, decided to give the online version a go. Has been with IBTimes India for four-and-a-half years and currently leads the sports team. Loves to watch anything with a bat, ball, paddle, racquet, oar…well you get the drift.
Loves to travel as well, and write on it (occupational hazard), when time spares him a bit of time.

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Lionel Messi Argentina

FIFA World Cup 2014 Final: Golden Ball Scant Consolation for Messi as Argentina Wonder Runs Out of Magic Dust

Just prior to the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi would have envisaged winning two trophies, maybe three if he was feeling greedy. First, the Golden Ball for the best player in the tournament (with the Golden Boot as an added bonus) and second, the most important of them all – the World Cup title, with Messi holding aloft that iconic trophy after skippering his side to victory in the final, probably over arch-rivals Brazil. Jul 14, 2014
Thomas Muller Germany Brazil Julio Cesar

FIFA World Cup 2014 Final: Thomas Muller, the German Machine That Can Outshine Messi and End Argentina's Dream

When you think of most of the attacking players that have lit up this 2014 FIFA World Cup – they have been masters in the aesthetics of football. Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez and Arjen Robben are drool-worthy when in full flow, making you sit up and just nod your head in approval and awe. And then, you have Thomas Muller, the man who makes scoring goals at the World Cup look as easy as drinking a mug of beer (German beer, mind) on a warm Sunday afternoon. Jul 13, 2014
Brazil fans crowd supporters

FIFA World Cup 2014 Semifinals Review: Full Results, Goalscorers and a Quick Look at the Two Matches

Two semifinals -- Brazil vs Germany and Netherlands vs Argentina -- that on paper looked like being two enthralling contests, with plenty of goals and nerve-jangling drama. At the end of the day, one proved to the be the most one-sided match at this World Cup, while the other was as dull as they come with even the penalty shootout, usually so filled with theatre, also failing to invoke too many nail-biting moments. Get the full results and goalscorers here. Jul 10, 2014
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