“Everybody Wants to Rule the World”, the 1985 hit song of English band Tears for Fears epitomizes what the footballing world is about to witness when the World Cup commences on 14 th June, 2018 .With 32 teams dreaming of ruling the footballing world till at least 2022 , The opening lyrics of the song, “Welcome to your life. There’s no turning back “ paints a picture of the task ahead.Every tournament begets expectations and Russia 2018 is certainly no exception. Will the Guardiola effect propel England to world cup glory 😋 as experienced in his managerial stints at Barcelona (Spain 2010) and Bayern (Germany 2014) ? As far as Ballon D ’or contenders goes, Can the mesmerizing antics of Messi deliver Argentina from Higuaín’s expected mess?   Will the chutzpah of Cristiano Ronaldo help Portugal ? How about Neymar emulating the 2002 Korea/Japan heroics of fellow compatriot  Ronaldo Da Lima ? For a country largely famous for its pyramids than football, can Salah ...

A retrospective look at the lives of most great leaders depicts career-defining periods synonymous with their epoch. There is an often-cited biblical story of Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his Jewish brothers, leading to his incarceration. A sudden turn of events propels him to the zenith of leadership as Prime Minister in a foreign land. In his leadership role, Joseph's defining moments as 2nd in Command of Egypt will always be characterized by his achievements during a period spanning 14 years: seven years of abundance and seven years of famine. The former represented foraging of food in enormous amounts to store in nearby cities, while the latter brought about scarcity of food, placing constraints on its citizens. In the world of football management, the hashtag #WengerOut has finally become a reality. It marks the end of an era, although some supporters may still be coming to terms with it. As rival club fans contemplate whom to troll in Arsène Wenger's absence,...