He spoke to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi on why ISL could prove to be a much-needed shot in the arm for Indian football and how it attracted him back to India.
You may be entranced by the foot magic, but don't miss the hair cuts!
'When I first met him, I felt he had given up on life, but now his willingness to live has enhanced.'
'When the Olympics were postponed last year there were talks of the virus situation improving, but we are going from bad to worst.'
Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the five best matches of the final round.
And what an exciting week it has been, with players returning to packed stadiums, some memorable individual and team performances and a medical incident which had the world on edge.
'The first time I entered the WWE I wore a salwar suit.' 'I am proud of our rich culture and I am glad I get the opportunity to represent it.'
Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the very best players from what has been an outstanding tournament.
Plagued by injuries, India named a young 18-member squad to be led by the inspirational Sardar Singh in the crucial Asia Cup hockey tournament scheduled from August 24 to September 1 in Ipoh, Malaysia.
There is yet another injury blow to India's prospect in the upcoming Asia Cup hockey tournament. The men in blue were dealt a severe blow after star forward S V Sunil had to be ruled out of August 24-September 1 event due to an elbow injury.
Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.
'He has the mental strength and skill to play anybody and any attack.' 'He is a fearless cricketer.'
A look at this week's hits and misses.
A look at this week's hits and misses.
'I never imagined that a doll would be made on me. It feels great to be recognised by Barbie,' says the World Para-badminton champion who was also honoured by Time magazine.
'No matter when the Olympics are -- they can be after four months or after one year and four months -- I will be ready.'
'I am sure this unwanted controversy will only make me stronger.'
Moments to remember from the quarter-finals.
'They came out with an attitude that they had nothing to lose.' 'That's what stands out about this team.'
Mumbai City FC manager Peter Reid is all praise for his star signing, Frenchman Nicholas Anelka.
Chief coach of the Indian men's hockey Michael Nobbs said on Tuesday he wasn't "pushed out" but willingly resigned from the job owing to deteriorating health.
Talking to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi, on the eve of the match against Pune City FC, Reid, the massively experienced manager of Mumbai City FC, promises entertaining, attacking football to fans of the club.
Laxmi Negi picks her All Stars XI after the IPL 2020 league games.
These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.
'Things changed for us and all the children in the valley when we won the Second Division' 'When we played our I-League home matches it was always a full house. Rain, snow, sunshine, our fans came to cheer for us'
'Something like this was never taken up by the women's hockey team before and I am very proud we used our time during the lockdown for a good cause.'
'My smile was the biggest reason that my wife got married to me,' Jay Bhanushali tells us.
For over two decades, Breeze Sharma dreamt of conquering the Everest. And when it did come true, he was staring at a life and death situation.
Besides the trophies, Bengaluru FC's coach Ashley Westwood has also won his team supporters and sold-out home crowds, says Laxmi Negi
'I want to win the MMA World championship.'
'I was determined to return with a medal from the World Championships.'
'The judges won't be giving me points for my looks or height.' 'All I know is my punches are important and I just go about throwing them at my opponent.'
Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.
There is no one in the world like this Champion. As he bids farewell to sprinting, Laxmi Negi looks at the invaluable life lessons UB taught the world.
Prajnesh, India's top-ranked singles player at 122, downed the local wild card Jason Kubler 7-5, 6-3 in the first round
A look at this week's hits and misses.
When the World Cup began, no one gave them a chance. But the nail-biting final will go down in the record books and so will our girls.
'I could not believe that the prime minister knew me.'
