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Deepanraj Ganesan

Deepanraj’s first stint with The Straits Times was in 2015 when Singapore hosted the SEA Games. For almost a decade, he has reported on local, regional and international sports. A communications graduate from the Nanyang Technological University, Deepanraj’s keen interest in local football can be seen in his coverage of the grassroots scene, Singapore Premier League and national team.

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Masks, mayhem and the magic of lucha libre in Mexico City

The lucha libre show at the Arena Mexico on June 9 captivated the audience which included the writer. 
ST PHOTO: DEEPANRAJ GANESAN
The lucha libre show at the Arena Mexico on June 9 captivated the audience which included the writer. 
ST PHOTO: DEEPANRAJ GANESAN

Colourful Mexico ready to light up the World Cup as opening match nears

A worker is pictured painting billboards outside the Estadio Azteca ahead of the match.
A worker is pictured painting billboards outside the Estadio Azteca ahead of the match.

A Panini sticker album sparks a World Cup journey to Mexico

The Straits Times sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan with his World Cup Panini sticker book collection.
The Straits Times sports journalist Deepanraj Ganesan with his World Cup Panini sticker book collection.

Mexico City’s high altitude a ‘very potent setting’ for World Cup teams

An aerial view of Mexico City's Aztec Stadium, which will host the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa and two additional group-stage matches.
An aerial view of Mexico City's Aztec Stadium, which will host the tournament opener between Mexico and South Africa and two additional group-stage matches.

Who is your football twin? A closer look at the physical makeup of a World Cup squad

Is World Cup 2026 the most chaotic and controversial in history?

People wave US and pre-revolutionary Iranian flags as they protest the Iranian regime outside the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 7 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
People wave US and pre-revolutionary Iranian flags as they protest the Iranian regime outside the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 7 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Why France are favourites to reclaim the crown at the 2026 World Cup

France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France's Rayan Cherki celebrates with captain Kylian Mbappe after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly football match between France and Ivory Coast ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2026 preview: The French connection

Apart from helping his country to another final berth Kylian Mbappe will have his sights set on becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history. The poster is part of ST's daily full-page preview of all the World Cup groups from May 30 to June 10. Collect all 12 editions for a grand surprise.
Apart from helping his country to another final berth Kylian Mbappe will have his sights set on becoming the leading scorer in World Cup history. The poster is part of ST's daily full-page preview of all the World Cup groups from May 30 to June 10. Collect all 12 editions for a grand surprise.

ST World Cup Team Talk podcast: Football fans on Messi, Mbappe and fairy tales

(From right) Zia-ul Raushan from Money FM 89.3 and ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan hosting the World Cup Team Talk podcast show, featuring fans from participating nations, on May 22.
(From right) Zia-ul Raushan from Money FM 89.3 and ST sports reporter Deepanraj Ganesan hosting the World Cup Team Talk podcast show, featuring fans from participating nations, on May 22.

Bigger and better, or just boring? Debate heats up over FIFA’s expanded 48-team World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from 32 previously. It sees several debutants and countries returning to the fold after long absences.
The 2026 World Cup is the first to include 48 teams, an expansion from 32 previously. It sees several debutants and countries returning to the fold after long absences.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.