Modric, like Zico, couldn't win a WC, but he's as great as all the finest midfielders in football history, including Didi, Iniesta, Pirlo, Rivaldo, Xavi, Zizou, etc.
All great strikers master the teen kaathi (Bengali football lingo for the goal posts and crossbar). But Messi continues to do the improbable within these teen kaathi. Anticipating the defenders’ movements is one thing, executing the shot at that angle from ~75 ft. is perfection.
Acting is meant to feel and look real, whether it is the method or other techniques. If there's any choreography or hackneyed maneuvers in acting, not action or dance, that performance isn't worth the paper the creation and the words are on.
How's MSD's influence in and legacy of winning ICC trophies looking now? Individual talent is an asset, but leadership is priceless in any team sport, and life.
"You Either Die A Hero, Or You Live Long Enough To See Yourself Become The Villain." Happened with SRT. Now, happening with MSD. Everyone should remember that both were, are and will be Heroes. Well Played India. One Bad Day at Work. Happens to Everyone.
Keeping aside the monarchy debate, probably the most significant organic repository of this planet's past century is no more. Imagine what all she knew and witnessed, with exclusive knowhow of everything vital.
Every word has a meaning. Don't let people use any word without meaning. Too many words have been misappropriated to mean what they are not. Reclaim those words. Those words are your voice, your right, and your freedom. SM