Sunday, August 06, 2006

Misleading headlines

Mohun Bagan take on Manchester United! screams HT Sport. Now before you get all excited, it's Mohun Bagan's U15 side competing in the Manchester United Premier Cup. The groups are yet to be drawn, so just how this journalist concluded that the Mariners will be playing United is anyone's guess. They are just as likely to face Bulleen Lions as they are the Red Devils U15s. Anyhow, this tournament will be a great opportunity for the youngsters to show their skills on a major stage and perhaps be earmarked by big European clubs. Of course, their actual chances of winning anything are close to none, but qualification in itself is a major achievement. All the best to Mohun Bagan, and I hope they don't end up being drawn against United, because I might find myself rooting against my beloved Reds for the first time (hey, national pride over all).

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