Ashwin Muralidharan Author

Ashwin Muralidharan

Features Writer

Hails from Kerala, a hotbed of football in India. Loves the flair that Dutch total football and Brazilian samba brings. However, Sir Alex Ferguson's Red Devils were the first love.

Articles by Ashwin Muralidharan
  1. Fans at the FIFA U17 World Cup Qatar 2025

    2025 edition in Qatar: Most revolutionary U17 WC ever?

    In many ways, the 2025 edition of the FIFA U17 World Cup is perhaps the most revolutionary or unique. Currently being held in Qatar, this is a tournament which has transformed the way the world will see expanded global tournaments, thanks to a multitude of factors including the number of teams, compactness of the venue and more.

  2. All about Qatar's Aspire Zone hosting a 48-team World Cup

    The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, underway in Qatar, is a 48-team mega event. This is the first time a 48-team World Cup is being held across any category and the hosts Qatar have utilised a world-class facility to organise an ultra-compact tournament. Here we take a deeper dive into the features of the Aspire Zone which is hositng the tournament in Doha.

  3. Silvestre praises Qatar's organisation of FIFA U17 World Cup

    The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, currently underway in Qatar, has been revolutionary for multiple reasons. But the biggest change has been the fact that it is the first 48-team World Cup across any level and Qatar's organisation of an ultra-compact tournament has come in for high praise from former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre.

  4. How Day Pass at FIFA U17 WC has been a gamechanger!

    The Day Pass ticket concept at the FIFA U17 World Cup has been a gamechanger for fans interested in high-quality football, having the freedom to enjoy multiple games in a single day in Qatar. The Aspire Zone, which is hosting the matches of the tournament across eight pitches, has seen Qatar offer a great opportunity for fans.

  5. U17 World Cup: Five stars set to shine in Qatar

    The 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup has kicked off in Qatar. With a barrage of high-quality youth football set to be unleashed in the Aspire Zone in Doha, we could witness the next star of the game make their name in the Middle-East nation. Let's take a look at five players who could be the stars of the tournament.

  6. PSG learn date for FIFA Intercontinental Cup finale in Qatar

    European champions PSG are set to headline the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, which will be held in Qatar later this year. Three games from the revamped tournament will be held in Doha with the ultimate final set to feature PSG take on a challenger. Luis Enrique's side will be looking to add another trophy to their collection later this year.