:root{
  --navy:#0c2340;
  --bg:#f5f7fb;
  --card:#ffffff;
  --muted:#6b7280;
  --text:#0f172a;

  --green:#22c55e;
  --blue:#3b82f6;
  --orange:#f59e0b;

  --shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 8, 23, .12);
  --shadow2: 0 8px 18px rgba(2, 8, 23, .10);
  --radius: 16px;
  --container: 1120px;
}

*{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html,body{ height:100%; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial;
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.35;
}
a{ color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
.container{
  width:min(var(--container), calc(100% - 32px));
  margin-inline:auto;
}

/* Header */
.topbar{
  position:sticky;
  top:0;
  z-index:50;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.topbar-inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  gap:16px;
  padding:12px 0;
}
.brand{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.brand .name{
  font-weight:900;
  letter-spacing:.4px;
  font-size:18px;
  display:flex;
  gap:6px;
  align-items:baseline;
  white-space:nowrap;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.brand .name .africa{ color:#0f766e; }
.brand .name .sports{ color:#ef4444; }
.brand .name .pulse{ color:#f59e0b; }
.brand .tag{ font-size:12px; color: var(--muted); font-weight:600; }

nav{
  display:flex;
  gap:18px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  align-items:center;
}
nav a{
  font-size:14px;
  font-weight:700;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.86);
  padding:10px 10px;
  border-radius:12px;
  transition: background .15s ease;
}
nav a:hover{ background: rgba(59,130,246,.10); }
.nav-cta{
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.25);
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.08);
}

.menu-btn{
  display:none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.14);
  background:#fff;
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:10px 12px;
  font-weight:800;
  cursor:pointer;
}
.mobile-nav{
  display:none;
  padding: 8px 0 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.mobile-nav a{
  display:block;
  padding:12px;
  border-radius:14px;
  font-weight:900;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.86);
}
.mobile-nav a:hover{ background: rgba(59,130,246,.08); }
.show{ display:block !important; }

/* =========================
   HERO (UPDATED TO MATCH MOCKUP)
   ========================= */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height: 520px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;          /* centered vertically */
  justify-content:center;      /* centered horizontally */
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0b1220;
  text-align:center;           /* centered text */
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(2,6,23,.25), rgba(2,6,23,.65)),
    url("../images/hero.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.hero-content{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  padding: 0;                  /* removed bottom padding */
}
.hero-card{
  color:#fff;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;              /* center block */
  padding: 0 16px;             /* mobile-safe padding */
}
.hero-title{
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.hero-sub{
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.25vw, 18px);
  text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.hero-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  justify-content:center;      /* center buttons */
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Optional: taller hero on desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px){
  .hero{ min-height: 640px; }
}

.btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  border-radius:14px;
  padding:12px 16px;
  font-weight:900;
  font-size:14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  transition: transform .08s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
  user-select:none;
}
.btn:active{ transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn-green{ background: rgba(34,197,94,.95); color:#06210f; border-color: rgba(34,197,94,.55); }
.btn-blue{ background: rgba(59,130,246,.95); color:#061b36; border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.55); }
.btn-green:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(34,197,94,.22); }
.btn-blue:hover{ box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(59,130,246,.22); }

/* Sections */
.section{ padding: 28px 0; }

/* Results */
.results-wrap{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.results-head{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), #0f2c54);
  color:#fff;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  font-weight:950;
  font-size:18px;
}
.results-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  padding:18px;
}
.results-col{ padding: 0 14px; }
.results-col + .results-col{ border-left: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10); }

.sport-head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-weight:950;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom:10px;
}
.dot{
  width:10px;
  height:10px;
  border-radius:999px;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(59,130,246,.18);
}
.dot.cricket{ background: var(--orange); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(245,158,11,.18); }
.dot.rugby{ background: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(34,197,94,.18); }

.match{
  padding:12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  border-radius:14px;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,.02), rgba(15,23,42,.00));
}
.match .score{ font-weight:950; margin-bottom:4px; }
.match .meta{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.66); font-weight:750; font-size:12px; }

.match-centre-link{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  padding: 12px 0 16px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.70);
  font-weight: 900;
  gap: 8px;
}
.match-centre-link span{ color: var(--blue); font-weight: 950; }

/* Featured */
.featured-bar{
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d284d, #0b2547);
  color:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding:14px 16px;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  font-weight:950;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
}
.cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:14px;
}
.card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height: 330px;
}
.card-img{
  height:150px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position:center;
}
.card-body{
  padding:14px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
  flex:1;
}
.card-title{
  margin:0;
  font-weight:950;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size:15px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.card-desc{
  margin:0;
  font-weight:650;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.70);
  font-size:13px;
}
.btn-outline{
  margin-top:auto;
  display:inline-flex;
  padding:10px 12px;
  border-radius:12px;
  font-weight:950;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.12);
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.02);
}
.btn-outline:hover{
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.08);
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.25);
}

/* Last 30 days */
.last30{
  position:relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.last30-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(2,6,23,.55), rgba(2,6,23,.70)),
    url("../images/last30-bg.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.last30-inner{
  position:relative;
  padding:18px;
  color:#fff;
}
.last30-head{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:10px;
  font-weight:950;
  margin-bottom:14px;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
}
.last30-head .badge{ color:#ffdf7a; }
.last30-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:14px;
}
.last30-col{
  padding: 6px 10px 8px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.last30-col:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.last30-col h4{
  margin:0 0 10px;
  font-weight:950;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
}
.last30-col h4 small{
  opacity:.85;
  font-weight:800;
  font-size:12px;
}
.stat{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;
  padding:6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  font-weight:850;
  font-size:13px;
}
.note{
  margin:10px 0 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-weight:650;
  font-size:12px;
}
.btn-small{
  padding:10px 12px;
  border-radius:12px;
  font-weight:950;
  font-size:13px;
  display:inline-flex;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
}
.btn-football{ background: rgba(245,158,11,.92); border-color: rgba(245,158,11,.55); color:#251300; }
.btn-cricket{ background: rgba(34,197,94,.92); border-color: rgba(34,197,94,.55); color:#05210f; }
.btn-rugby{ background: rgba(59,130,246,.92); border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.55); color:#061b36; }

/* Why section */
.why{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  padding: 18px;
}
.why h3{
  margin:0 0 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 950;
  text-align:center;
}
.why p{
  margin:0 0 14px;
  text-align:center;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.72);
  font-weight: 650;
}
.why-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.why-item{
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px;
  text-align:center;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,.02), rgba(15,23,42,.00));
  font-weight: 850;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.82);
  min-height: 72px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
}

/* Footer */
footer{
  margin-top:24px;
  position:relative;
  color:#fff;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.footer-bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(2,6,23,.78), rgba(2,6,23,.88)),
    url("../images/footer-bg.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.footer-inner{
  position:relative;
  padding:26px 0 18px;
}
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:16px;
}
.footer-card{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding:14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.footer-card h4{ margin:0 0 10px; font-weight:950; }
.footer-links{
  display:grid;
  gap:8px;
  font-weight:800;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
}
.footer-links a:hover{ color:#fff; text-decoration: underline; }
.footer-note{
  margin-top:14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-weight:650;
  font-size:12px;
  text-align:center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .results-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap:16px; }
  .results-col{ padding:0; }
  .results-col + .results-col{
    border-left:none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
    padding-top:14px;
  }
  .cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .last30-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .last30-col{
    border-right:none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    padding-bottom:14px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .last30-col:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
    margin-bottom:0;
    padding-bottom:0;
  }
  .why-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  nav{ display:none; }
  .menu-btn{ display:inline-flex; }
  .why-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =========================================================
   INSIGHTS PAGE (matches mockup)
   ========================================================= */

/* Hero */
.page-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-end;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0b1220;
}
.page-hero__bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(2,6,23,.25), rgba(2,6,23,.70)),
    url("../images/hero.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.page-hero__inner{
  position:relative;
  width:min(var(--container), calc(100% - 32px));
  margin-inline:auto;
  padding: 44px 0 76px;
  color:#fff;
}
.insights-title{
  margin:0;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.2vw, 52px);
  text-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
}
.insights-sub{
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: clamp(14px, 1.2vw, 18px);
  text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  max-width: 820px;
}

/* Tabs bar (no search, like mockup) */
.filter-bar{
  width:min(var(--container), calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: -18px auto 0;
  background:#fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.tabs{
  display:flex;
  gap:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
}
.tab{
  flex:0 0 auto;
  border: 0;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-weight: 950;
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor:pointer;
  user-select:none;
}
.tab + .tab{ border-left: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10); }
.tab.active{
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.14);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.92);
}

/* Featured split banner (image left + text right) */
.featured-hero{
  width:min(var(--container), calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  background:#fff;
}

.featured-split{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1fr;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.featured-split__img{
  background-image: url("../images/article-img-featured-rugby-photo.png");
  background-size: contain;        /* FULL image visible */
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-color: #0b1d35;       /* fill the empty space nicely */
  position: relative;
}

.featured-split__img::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(2,6,23,.15), rgba(2,6,23,.55));
}

.featured-split__panel{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0b1d35, #081528);
  color:#fff;
  padding: 22px 22px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  justify-content:center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 950;
  font-size: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.10);
}
.pill.rugby{ background: rgba(34,197,94,.18); }
.pill.football{ background: rgba(59,130,246,.18); }
.pill.cricket{ background: rgba(245,158,11,.18); }

.featured-title{
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing:.2px;
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.0vw, 30px);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.featured-excerpt{
  margin: 4px 0 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-weight: 650;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Article grid like mockup: 2-up row + 3-up row */
.insights-wrap{
  width:min(var(--container), calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 18px auto 0;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.grid-2{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
.grid-3{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Card styling (reuse index look) */
.article-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow2);
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  min-height: 360px;
}

.article-thumb{
  background: #f1f5f9;
  aspect-ratio: 575 / 220;   /* small cards */
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  overflow:hidden;
}

.article-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit: contain;       /* FULL image visible */
  object-position: center;
  display:block;
}

/* Wide row cards */
.article-thumb.wide{
  aspect-ratio: 935 / 305;
}


.article-body{
  padding: 14px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:10px;
  flex:1;
}
.article-title{
  margin:0;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.article-excerpt{
  margin:0;
  font-weight: 650;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.72);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.article-actions{ margin-top:auto; }

.tag{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 950;
  font-size: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.12);
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.02);
}
.tag.football{ border-color: rgba(34,197,94,.35); background: rgba(34,197,94,.12); }
.tag.cricket{ border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.35); background: rgba(59,130,246,.12); }
.tag.rugby{ border-color: rgba(34,197,94,.35); background: rgba(34,197,94,.12); }

.page-note{
  width:min(var(--container), calc(100% - 32px));
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  text-align:center;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.65);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 12px;
}



.featured-split{
  min-height: 320px;
}

.featured-split__img{
  min-height: 320px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .featured-split__img{
    background-size: contain;
    background-position: center;
    min-height: 220px;
  }
}
.grid-2 .article-thumb{
  aspect-ratio: 935 / 305;      /* the wide football/cricket images */
}

.featured-split__img::after{
  display:none;
}

@media (max-width: 980px){
  .article-thumb,
  .article-thumb.wide{
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .article-thumb img{
    object-fit: contain;         /* keep FULL image visible */
    object-position: center;
  }
}
.grid-3 .article-thumb{
  aspect-ratio: 800 / 300;
}

/* =========================
   ARTICLE PAGE (MATCH MOCKUP)
   ========================= */

.article-hero .page-hero__inner{
  padding: 56px 0 56px;
  width: min(1100px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.article-hero__title{
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}

/* Hero background per sport */
.article-hero--football .page-hero__bg{
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,6,23,.72), rgba(2,6,23,.22)),
                    url("../images/hero.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.pill{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.pill-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:#22c55e; }

/* Breadcrumb bar */
.crumbbar{
  background: #eef2f7;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.crumbbar__inner{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow:auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.crumbbar__chip{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration:none;
}
.chip--football{ background: rgba(34,197,94,.16); border:1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.28); color: rgba(15,23,42,.92); }
.crumbbar__link{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.76); font-weight: 800; text-decoration:none; }
.crumbbar__current{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.88); font-weight: 900; }
.crumbbar__sep{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.45); }

/* Article layout */
.article-wrap{ padding: 26px 0 54px; }
.article-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr .9fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items:start;
}
.article-card{
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.06);
}
.article-lead{
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
  background: #0b1220;
}
.article-lead img{
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display:block;
}
.corner-tag{
  position:absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  color:#fff;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.corner-tag__icon{ opacity:.9; }

.article-head{ padding: 22px 22px 6px; }
.article-title{
  margin: 10px 0 8px;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.4vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.article-meta{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:10px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.62);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.article-meta .dot{ opacity:.7; }
.article-intro{
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.article-section{ padding: 10px 22px 18px; }
.article-section h3{
  margin: 12px 0 10px;
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.article-section p{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 15px;
}

.stat-strip{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #123257, #0c2340);
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.stat{
  padding: 18px 12px;
  text-align:center;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.stat:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.stat__num{ font-size: 28px; font-weight: 950; color:#fff; }
.stat__label{ font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); }

.bullets{
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.bullets li{ margin: 8px 0; }

.article-cta{
  padding: 18px 22px 22px;
}
.article-cta__inner{
  display:flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 18px 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,.06), rgba(15,23,42,.02));
}
.article-cta__text h3{ margin: 0 0 6px; }
.article-cta__text p{ margin: 0; color: rgba(15,23,42,.70); }

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-box{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.06);
  overflow:hidden;
  padding: 16px;
}
.sidebar-title{
  margin: 2px 0 12px;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.side-item{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration:none;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  background: rgba(15,23,42,.02);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.side-item:hover{ background: rgba(59,130,246,.06); }
.side-thumb{
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#0b1220;
}
.side-thumb img{ width:100%; display:block; }
.side-pill{
  position:absolute;
  left:10px; bottom:10px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 12px;
  color:#fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.side-pill--football{ background: rgba(34,197,94,.25); border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.38); }
.side-pill--cricket{ background: rgba(59,130,246,.22); border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.34); }
.side-pill--rugby{ background: rgba(16,185,129,.22); border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.34); }

.side-body{ display:grid; gap: 6px; }
.side-head{ font-weight: 950; line-height: 1.2; }
.side-note{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.62); font-size: 13px; }
.side-btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.24);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.90);
}

.sidebar-note{
  margin-top: 6px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.62);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .article-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .article-cta__inner{ flex-direction: column; align-items:flex-start; }
}
/* =========================
   ARTICLE HERO: RUGBY
   ========================= */

.article-hero--rugby .page-hero__bg{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,6,23,.72), rgba(2,6,23,.22)),
    url("../images/hero.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

/* Rugby pill variations (matches the mockup green) */
.pill--rugby{
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.35);
}
.pill-dot--rugby{ background: #10b981; }

.chip--rugby{
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.24);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.92);
}

.corner-tag--rugby{
  background: rgba(16,185,129,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,.35);
}
/* FOOTBALL PAGE */
.page-hero--football .page-hero__bg {
  background-image: url("../images/hero-football.png");
}

.football-page {
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.content-block {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.trend-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f3b, #102e57);
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trend-item {
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

.trend-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.challenge-block {
  background: #f6f9fc;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}
/* INSIGHT GREEN BOXES */
.insight-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.insight-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: #e9f8ef;
  border: 1px solid #bfe7cc;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
}

.insight-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.insight-content h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f3d2e;
}

.insight-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #1f4d3a;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .insight-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* ANALYSIS TEXT BLOCK */
.analysis-block {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.analysis-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-left: 4px solid #2ecc71;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.analysis-item h3 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.analysis-item p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #334155;
}

.analysis-list {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
}

.analysis-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.analysis-list strong {
  color: #0f3d2e;
}
.challenge-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap:12px;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-top:14px;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
/* ============================
   FOOTBALL INSTINCTS CTA
============================ */

.instincts-cta {
  margin: 64px 0;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.instincts-cta__inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9f8ef 0%, #d9f2e3 100%);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 48px 56px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.instincts-cta__content h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.instincts-cta__lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #1f2937;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.instincts-cta__question {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.instincts-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.instincts-cta__visual img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  margin-left: auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .instincts-cta__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .instincts-cta__visual img {
    margin: 24px auto 0;
  }

  .instincts-cta__actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
/* ============================
   FOOTBALL CTA CHALLENGE
============================ */

.cta-challenge {
  padding: 64px 0;
}

.cta-challenge__inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9f9ef 0%, #e3f6ea 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 48px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.cta-challenge__content h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #0b1c2d;
}

.cta-lead {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #3b4a5a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-question {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0b1c2d;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-challenge__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-challenge__inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}
.cta-challenge__inner{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Make right side bigger and full-height */
.cta-challenge__visual{
  height: 220px;                 /* desktop height of the visual */
  border-radius: 16px;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(233,249,239,1) 0%,
      rgba(233,249,239,0.85) 25%,
      rgba(233,249,239,0.15) 55%,
      rgba(233,249,239,0) 75%),
    url("../images/cta-football-ball.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 75% 50%;  /* pushes the ball slightly to the right */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* Make the grid give more space to the image */
.cta-challenge__inner{
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1.2fr; /* image slightly larger than text */
  gap: 28px;
}

/* Optional: subtle “dust/particles” glow overlay */
.cta-challenge__inner::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 45%);
  opacity: .8;
}

/* Responsive: stack + keep the visual as a banner */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .cta-challenge__visual{
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background-position: 65% 50%;
  }
}
/* =========================
   SPORT LANDING PAGES (Cricket/Football/Rugby)
   Add-to-end of styles.css
   ========================= */

.sport-hero{
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}
.sport-hero__bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.sport-hero__bg::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,6,23,.78), rgba(2,6,23,.28));
}
.sport-hero__inner{
  position: relative;
  width: min(1100px, 92%);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 62px 0 62px;
  color: #fff;
}
.sport-hero__title{
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.2vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.06;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  text-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.sport-hero__sub{
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  max-width: 720px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.86);
  font-weight: 650;
}
.sport-hero__actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Cricket hero background (update path to your hero if needed) */
.sport-hero--cricket .sport-hero__bg{
  background-image: url("../images/hero-cricket.png");
}

/* Cricket pill tint */
.pill--cricket{
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.35);
}

/* Page wrapper */
.sport-wrap{
  padding: 26px 0 60px;
}
.sport-section{
  margin: 26px 0;
}
.sport-h2{
  font-size: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.sport-sub{
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.72);
  font-weight: 650;
}

/* Green “trend” boxes (like your screenshot) */
.trend-cards{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}
.trend-card{
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.trend-top{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items:flex-start;
}
.trend-ico{
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.22);
}
.trend-title{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.92);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trend-desc{
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.72);
  font-weight: 650;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Numbered steps block */
.steps{
  display:grid;
  gap: 14px;
}
.step{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.step-n{
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.92);
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.20);
}
.step-body h3{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.step-body p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.74);
  font-weight: 650;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.step-bullets{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  font-weight: 650;
}
.muted{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.62); }

/* Featured reads list */
.sport-reads{
  display:grid;
  gap: 10px;
}
.read-row{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items:center;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-decoration:none;
}
.read-row:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.read-pill{
  font-weight: 950;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.read-pill--cricket{
  background: rgba(59,130,246,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59,130,246,.22);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.88);
}
.read-main{ flex:1; }
.read-title{
  font-weight: 950;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.92);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.read-desc{
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.66);
  font-weight: 650;
}
.read-cta{
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.62);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* CTA block */
.cta-sport{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items:center;
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.22);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-sport__left h2{
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.cta-sport__left p{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.72);
  font-weight: 650;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.cta-strong{
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.90);
  font-weight: 900;
}
.cta-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.cta-sport__right{
  display:flex;
  justify-content:flex-end;
}
.cta-sport__right img{
  width: min(560px, 100%);
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.18);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .trend-cards{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-sport{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-sport__right{ justify-content:flex-start; }
}

/* Step with right-side image (only when .step--media is used) */
.step.step--media {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  grid-template-areas:
    "n body"
    "n media";
  gap: 14px 18px;
  align-items: start;
}

.step.step--media .step-n { grid-area: n; }
.step.step--media .step-body { grid-area: body; }
.step.step--media .step-media { grid-area: media; }

.step-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

/* Desktop: put image to the RIGHT of the text */
@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .step.step--media {
    grid-template-columns: 56px 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    grid-template-areas: "n body media";
    align-items: center;
  }
}
/* Fade / gradient mask on cricket CTA image */
.cta-test__visual--cricket {
  background-image: url("../images/cricket_footer.png");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;

  /* gradient fade on LEFT side */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 25%,
    black 100%
  );
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 25%,
    black 100%
  );

  /* optional blur for softness */
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12));
  border-radius: 16px;
}
/* =========================
   CRICKET CTA IMAGE (fix + gradient like football)
   ========================= */

/* Give the CTA visual a real size so it can display */
.cta-test__visual{
  height: 260px;                 /* adjust if you want taller */
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.18);
}

/* Cricket background image + left-to-right fade */
.cta-test__visual--cricket{
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(226,245,235,1) 0%,
      rgba(226,245,235,.92) 22%,
      rgba(226,245,235,.55) 45%,
      rgba(226,245,235,.12) 65%,
      rgba(226,245,235,0) 78%),
    url("../images/cricket_footer.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: 80% 50%;  /* push subject right */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Make the image area a bit bigger than the text area (like the football one) */
@media (min-width: 900px){
  .cta-sport{
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.25fr;
  }
}

/* Mobile: keep it as a nice banner */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .cta-test__visual{
    height: 190px;
  }
  .cta-test__visual--cricket{
    background-position: 70% 50%;
  }
}
/* RUGBY HERO */
.page-hero--rugby .page-hero__bg {
  background: linear-gradient(
      to right,
      rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.65),
      rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.40),
      rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.15)
    ),
    url("../images/rugby_header.png") center / cover no-repeat;
}

/* RUGBY CTA IMAGE */
.cta-challenge__visual.rugby {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(232, 246, 238, 1) 0%,
      rgba(232, 246, 238, 0.9) 40%,
      rgba(232, 246, 238, 0.3) 65%,
      rgba(232, 246, 238, 0) 100%
    ),
    url("../images/cta-rugby-ball-600x400.png") center right / cover no-repeat;
}
/* =========================
   RUGBY PATTERNS: TEXT + IMAGE
   ========================= */

.analysis-item--media{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
}

.analysis-item--media .analysis-text{
  min-width: 0;
}

.analysis-media{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.analysis-media img{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;        /* keeps a consistent card look */
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
}

/* Mobile stacking */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .analysis-item--media{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .analysis-media{
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .analysis-media img{
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ===== CTA BLOCK (shared) ===== */
.cta-block {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e9f9ef 0%, #f3fcf6 100%);
  align-items: center;
  margin: 64px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.cta-question {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ===== CTA IMAGE ===== */
.cta-image {
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

/* Gradient fade so text side blends naturally */
.cta-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(233, 249, 239, 0.9) 0%,
    rgba(233, 249, 239, 0.55) 25%,
    rgba(233, 249, 239, 0.0) 55%
  );
}

/* ===== RUGBY IMAGE ===== */
.cta-image--rugby {
  background-image: url("../images/cta-rugby-action.png");
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cta-block {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-image {
    height: 220px;
  }
}
/* ===== RUGBY CTA: make image fit + fade overlaps the left edge ===== */
.cta-block{
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-image{
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;            /* adjust if you want taller */
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: 80% 50%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Extend the fade beyond the LEFT border of the image */
.cta-image::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;

  /* key part: start before the image begins */
  left: -90px;
  width: calc(100% + 90px);

  /* match the CTA card tint */
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(233, 249, 239, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(233, 249, 239, 0.70) 30%,
    rgba(233, 249, 239, 0.15) 60%,
    rgba(233, 249, 239, 0.00) 78%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Rugby CTA image */
.cta-image--rugby{
  background-image: url("../images/cta-rugby-action.png");
}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .cta-image{ height: 210px; background-position: 70% 50%; }
  .cta-image::after{ left: 0; width: 100%; } /* no need to “overlap” on mobile stack */
}
/* ============ CTA SPORT (Football/Cricket/Rugby) ============ */
.cta-sport{
  margin: 34px auto 10px;
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: #dff1e7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 120, 60, .18);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(12, 24, 40, .10);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .9fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-sport__copy h2{
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 44px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  color: #0b1826;
}

.cta-sport__copy p{
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  color: rgba(11, 24, 38, .75);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.cta-sport__question{
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0b1826;
}

.cta-sport__actions{
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

/* Visual block uses background image so it always fills neatly */
.cta-sport__visual{
  height: 310px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 24, 38, .16);
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(223,241,231,1) 0%, rgba(223,241,231,.85) 18%, rgba(223,241,231,0) 55%),
    var(--cta-img) center/cover no-repeat;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 24, 38, .06);
}

/* Extra “fade” to ensure it blends into the green panel (overlaps left edge) */
.cta-sport__visual::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 0% 50%, rgba(223,241,231,.95) 0%, rgba(223,241,231,.55) 35%, rgba(223,241,231,0) 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,.10) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 45%, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}

.note.note--center{
  text-align:center;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  color: rgba(11,24,38,.55);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .cta-sport{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 26px;
  }
  .cta-sport__visual{
    height: 260px;
    order: -1;
  }
  .cta-sport__copy h2{
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}
/* --- FIX: CTA image layer using CSS variable --- */
.cta-sport__visual{
  height: 310px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11, 24, 38, .16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 24, 38, .06);

  /* ✅ Correct way: set image layers separately */
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(90deg,
      rgba(223,241,231,1) 0%,
      rgba(223,241,231,.85) 18%,
      rgba(223,241,231,0) 55%),
    var(--cta-img);

  background-repeat: no-repeat, no-repeat;
  background-size: cover, cover;
  background-position: left center, 80% 50%;
}

/* ✅ Make the “fade” overlap past the left edge of the image */
.cta-sport__visual::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -90px;                 /* <- overlap past left edge */
  width: calc(100% + 90px);
  pointer-events:none;

  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 0% 50%,
      rgba(223,241,231,.95) 0%,
      rgba(223,241,231,.55) 35%,
      rgba(223,241,231,0) 70%);
}
/* Rugby CTA image: soft left fade + bigger presence (like football page) */
.cta-sport__right{
  position: relative;
}

.cta-sport__right img{
  width: min(620px, 100%);
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center right;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(2,6,23,.18);
  display: block;
}

/* The fade that overlaps the left edge of the image */
.cta-sport__right::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  pointer-events:none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(34,197,94,.18) 0%,
    rgba(34,197,94,.10) 20%,
    rgba(34,197,94,0) 55%
  );
}
/* =========================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ========================= */

.about-hero__bg{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(900px 420px at 15% 25%, rgba(34,197,94,.28), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(820px 420px at 85% 35%, rgba(59,130,246,.28), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(2,6,23,.88), rgba(2,6,23,.55));
    background:
      linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(2,6,23,.25), rgba(2,6,23,.70)),
      url("../images/contact-header.png");
}

.pill--about{
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.34);
}

.page-hero__sub{
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  max-width: 780px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-wrap{ padding: 26px 0 54px; }

.about-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr .9fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items:start;
}

.about-card,
.contact-card{
  background:#fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.08);
  padding: 22px;
}

.about-card h2,
.contact-card h2{
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-card p{ color: rgba(15,23,42,.78); font-weight: 650; }

.about-highlights{
  margin-top: 16px;
  display:grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-highlight{
  background: rgba(34,197,94,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34,197,94,.18);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 14px 14px;
}

.about-highlight h3{
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.about-highlight p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.74);
  font-weight: 650;
}

.about-note{
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 14px 14px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  background: rgba(2,6,23,.03);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  font-weight: 650;
}

.about-note a{ font-weight: 900; text-decoration: underline; }

.contact-sub{
  margin: 6px 0 14px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.70);
  font-weight: 650;
}

.contact-form{
  display:grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact-form label span{
  display:block;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.78);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea{
  width:100%;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.14);
  background: #fff;
  padding: 12px 12px;
  font-weight: 650;
  outline: none;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus{
  border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.40);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59,130,246,.12);
}

.contact-mini{
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.68);
  font-weight: 650;
}

.contact-mini a{ font-weight: 900; text-decoration: underline; }

.contact-disclaimer{
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15,23,42,.10);
  color: rgba(15,23,42,.60);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .about-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* =========================
   INDEX: Patterns section
   (Add to assets/styles.css)
   ========================= */

.patterns{
  padding: 28px 0 34px;
}

.patterns__inner{
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 55px rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  padding: 26px 22px 20px;
}

.patterns__head{
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 6px 16px;
}

.patterns__head h2{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.patterns__head p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .72);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.patterns__grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.patterns__card{
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(248, 250, 252, .95), #ffffff);
  padding: 16px 16px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  min-height: 240px;
  display: grid;
  align-content: start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.patterns__top{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.patterns__top h3{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

.patterns__dot{
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.patterns__dot--football{ background: #3b82f6; }
.patterns__dot--cricket{  background: #f59e0b; }
.patterns__dot--rugby{    background: #22c55e; }

.patterns__kicker{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .65);
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.patterns__list{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .82);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: grid;
  gap: 6px;
}

.patterns__cta{
  margin-top: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .9);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .10);
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform .08s ease, box-shadow .12s ease, border-color .12s ease;
}

.patterns__cta:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, .10);
  border-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .18);
}

.patterns__card--football .patterns__cta{ border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, .25); }
.patterns__card--cricket  .patterns__cta{ border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, .25); }
.patterns__card--rugby    .patterns__cta{ border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, .25); }

.patterns__footer{
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.patterns__all{
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #2563eb;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, .22);
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, .06);
}

.patterns__note{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .55);
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .patterns__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .patterns__card{ min-height: unset; }
}
/* =========================
   Editorial Policy page
========================= */
.page-hero--policy .page-hero__bg{
  /* uses your existing hero background system; subtle different tint */
  opacity: .95;
}

.pill--policy{
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, .12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, .25);
  color: #eafff0;
}

.policy-wrap{
  padding-top: 26px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.policy-grid{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr .75fr;
  gap: 22px;
  align-items: start;
}

.policy-card{
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.policy-card h2{
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.policy-note{
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, .18);
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, .06);
  font-weight: 650;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .78);
}

.policy-list{
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .86);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.policy-steps{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.policy-step{
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .07);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, .8);
}

.policy-step__kicker{
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, .10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, .18);
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.policy-step h3{
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.policy-step p{
  margin: 0;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .78);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.policy-side{
  position: sticky;
  top: 18px;
}

.policy-box{
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, .06);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.policy-box--soft{
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, .06);
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, .14);
}

.policy-toc{
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.policy-toc a{
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, .08);
  background: rgba(248, 250, 252, .9);
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .86);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 650;
}

.policy-toc a:hover{
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, .25);
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, .07);
}

.policy-mini{
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: rgba(15, 23, 42, .78);
}

.policy-link{
  font-weight: 750;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px){
  .policy-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .policy-side{ position: static; }
  .policy-steps{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}