In this issue

Many believe Brazilian super striker Endrick Felipe is football's next big thing, a worthy successor to the legendary Pele. THE WEEK chases the boy and his story

ALSO READ: Shashi Tharoor's candidature is generating some much-needed buzz in the Congress

Global Headwinds May Hit India

India is unlikely to go into a recession, but it will not emerge unscathed if the world goes into one

10+ mins

BATTLE BEFORE BALLOT

With local body elections just a few months away, the faction feud in the Shiv Sena will only intensify

3 mins

CONTINUITY VS CHANGE

Most party leaders acknowledge Kharge as the frontrunner, but Tharoor's candidature is generating some much-needed buzz within the party

4 mins

An underdog can always spring a surprise

Shashi Tharoor admits that he is the underdog in the Congress presidential election. But, he is confident that while Mallikarjun Kharge, his opponent, might have the support of senior leaders he has the backing of the ordinary party worker.

7 mins

Exclusive: Boy Wonder. Next Pele?

Endrick Felipe is a nice kid, a good son, and an extraordinary striker. Many believe he is football's next big thing, a worthy successor to the legendary Pelé. THE WEEK chases the boy and his story

9 mins

I want to be known for my story

Sports commentators have variously described him as a “force of nature”, “the newest jewel of Brazilian football”, and in moments of extreme excitement, “the future of world football”. They are overawed by his skill with both the right and the left foot, and his precision shooting. The world sat up and took note when he became the breakout star of Brazil’s Copinha (Under-20 championship) cup early this year. Endrick Felipe Moreira de Sousa has that effect on you. At 16, he is so skilled yet so grounded and focused, something uncommon among teenagers in Brazil, where the pleasures of life are there for you to pluck.

4 mins

THE MAKING OF THE PREDATOR

The three men who shaped the super striker

7 mins

KICKING TO CONQUER

Why people think Endrick is destined for greatness

3 mins

THE KING AND THE PRINCE

Filling Ronaldo's boots is not an easy task, but it can be done

5 mins

GHOSTS OF SRI LANKA’S PAST

Shehan Karunatilaka tells a haunting tale in his Booker short-listed The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida

3 mins

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