/*
Theme Name: Maximum Cricket
Theme URI: https://maximumcricket.com
Author: Maximum Cricket Team
Author URI: https://maximumcricket.com
Description: A bold, magazine-style WordPress theme built exclusively for cricket news, analysis, match reports, and everything cricket. Features a dynamic homepage, live score widgets, article categories, and an editorial layout inspired by top sports publications.
Version: 1.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: maximumcricket
Tags: news, magazine, sports, cricket, two-columns, three-columns, left-sidebar, right-sidebar, custom-header, custom-logo, custom-menu, featured-images, footer-widgets, full-width-template, sticky-post, theme-options, threaded-comments, translation-ready, blog, entertainment, post-formats
*/

/* ============================================
   MAXIMUM CRICKET — THEME STYLESHEET
   Design: Bold Editorial Sports Magazine
   Primary: Deep Green + Crimson + Gold
   Fonts: Oswald (headlines) + Merriweather (body)
   ============================================ */

/* --- RESET & BASE --- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --mc-green:        #0a3d1f;
  --mc-green-mid:    #145a2e;
  --mc-green-light:  #1e7a42;
  --mc-green-pale:   #e8f5ec;
  --mc-crimson:      #c0122b;
  --mc-crimson-dark: #8b0a1e;
  --mc-gold:         #d4a017;
  --mc-gold-light:   #f0c040;
  --mc-white:        #ffffff;
  --mc-off-white:    #f7f4ef;
  --mc-light-gray:   #e8e4de;
  --mc-mid-gray:     #9a9590;
  --mc-dark-gray:    #3d3933;
  --mc-black:        #111111;

  /* Typography */
  --font-headline:   'Oswald', 'Impact', sans-serif;
  --font-body:       'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans:       'Source Sans 3', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-accent:     'Bebas Neue', var(--font-headline);

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --sidebar-width: 300px;
  --content-width: calc(100% - var(--sidebar-width) - 2rem);

  /* Borders */
  --radius-sm: 3px;
  --radius-md: 6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
  --shadow-card: 0 2px 8px rgba(10,61,31,0.10);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 0.22s ease;
}

html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--mc-dark-gray);
  background-color: var(--mc-off-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--mc-green); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--mc-crimson); }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--mc-black);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
h5 { font-size: 1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.9rem; }

p { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

blockquote {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--mc-crimson);
  background: var(--mc-green-pale);
  padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--mc-green);
}

blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
}

code, pre {
  font-family: 'Courier New', monospace;
  background: var(--mc-light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

code { padding: 0.15em 0.4em; font-size: 0.9em; }
pre { padding: var(--space-lg); overflow-x: auto; margin: var(--space-lg) 0; }
pre code { background: none; padding: 0; }

/* --- LAYOUT --- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.site-wrapper { display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 100vh; }
.site-content { flex: 1; }

.content-area { display: flex; gap: var(--space-xl); align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; }
.main-content { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sidebar { width: var(--sidebar-width); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Grid Systems */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-lg); }

/* --- TOP BAR --- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--mc-black);
  color: var(--mc-light-gray);
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.top-bar-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

.ticker-label {
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
  color: white;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.ticker-scroll {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
}

.ticker-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  animation: ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite;
  color: var(--mc-light-gray);
}

.ticker-inner:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

.ticker-inner span { margin-right: 60px; }
.ticker-inner .ticker-sep { color: var(--mc-gold); margin-right: 60px; }

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.top-bar-date { color: var(--mc-mid-gray); }

.top-bar-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.top-bar-social a {
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.top-bar-social a:hover { color: white; background: var(--mc-crimson); }

/* --- SITE HEADER --- */
.site-header {
  background: var(--mc-green);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.site-branding { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-md); }

.site-logo-img { height: 52px; width: auto; }

.site-title {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--mc-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.site-title span { color: var(--mc-gold); }
.site-tagline { color: var(--mc-green-light); font-size: 0.72rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-top: 2px; }

/* Navigation */
.main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; }

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu > li { position: relative; }

.nav-menu > li > a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: var(--mc-white);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a {
  color: var(--mc-gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--mc-gold);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-menu .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--mc-black);
  min-width: 220px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mc-gold);
  z-index: 100;
}

.nav-menu > li:hover > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: var(--mc-light-gray);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.sub-menu li a:hover { color: var(--mc-gold); padding-left: 24px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }

/* Header Search & CTA */
.header-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); }

.header-search-toggle {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--mc-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--transition);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.header-search-toggle:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }

.btn-subscribe {
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
  color: white;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.btn-subscribe:hover { background: var(--mc-crimson-dark); color: white; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Mobile menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: white;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* --- SEARCH OVERLAY --- */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10,61,31,0.97);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.search-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

.search-overlay-inner { width: 100%; max-width: 700px; padding: var(--space-xl); }
.search-overlay-label { color: var(--mc-green-light); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }

.search-overlay form { display: flex; gap: var(--space-md); }

.search-overlay input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mc-gold);
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  outline: none;
}

.search-overlay input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.search-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-xl);
  right: var(--space-xl);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* --- BREAKING NEWS BAR --- */
.breaking-news-bar {
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.breaking-news-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.breaking-label {
  background: var(--mc-white);
  color: var(--mc-crimson);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 2px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: blink-border 1.5s step-end infinite;
}

@keyframes blink-border {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0.6; }
}

.breaking-text {
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}

.breaking-text a { color: white; }
.breaking-text a:hover { text-decoration: underline; color: var(--mc-gold-light); }

/* --- CATEGORY STRIP --- */
.category-strip {
  background: var(--mc-white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  padding: 0;
}

.category-strip .container {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.category-strip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.cat-strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mc-dark-gray);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.cat-strip-item:hover,
.cat-strip-item.active { color: var(--mc-crimson); border-bottom-color: var(--mc-crimson); }

.cat-strip-item svg, .cat-strip-item .cat-icon { margin-right: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* --- SECTION HEADERS --- */
.section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  position: relative;
}

.section-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--mc-black);
}

.section-title-icon {
  color: var(--mc-crimson);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.section-view-all {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.section-view-all:hover { color: var(--mc-crimson); }

/* --- HERO SECTION --- */
.hero-section { background: var(--mc-black); padding: var(--space-lg) 0; }

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 4px;
  max-height: 580px;
}

.hero-main { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1 / 3; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-secondary { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-tertiary { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.hero-post { position: relative; height: 100%; display: block; overflow: hidden; }

.hero-post img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-post:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.hero-post-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.9) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-post-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-main .hero-post-content { padding: var(--space-2xl); }

.hero-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero-post-title {
  color: white;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
}

.hero-main .hero-post-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); }
.hero-secondary .hero-post-title,
.hero-tertiary .hero-post-title { font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem); }

.hero-post-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.hero-main .hero-post { min-height: 580px; }
.hero-secondary .hero-post,
.hero-tertiary .hero-post { min-height: 286px; }

/* --- ARTICLE CARDS --- */
.article-card {
  background: var(--mc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.article-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.card-thumbnail { position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/10; }
.card-thumbnail img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease; }
.article-card:hover .card-thumbnail img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.card-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-sm);
  left: var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.card-body { padding: var(--space-md); }

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--mc-black);
  transition: color var(--transition);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-title:hover { color: var(--mc-crimson); }

.card-excerpt {
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  padding-top: var(--space-sm);
  margin-top: var(--space-sm);
}

.card-meta .meta-author { color: var(--mc-green); font-weight: 600; }
.card-meta .meta-dot { color: var(--mc-light-gray); }

/* Horizontal card */
.article-card-horizontal {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  background: var(--mc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.article-card-horizontal:hover { transform: translateX(3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.card-horizontal-thumb { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.card-horizontal-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.article-card-horizontal:hover .card-horizontal-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.card-horizontal-body { padding: var(--space-md); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }

.card-horizontal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--mc-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}

.card-horizontal-title:hover { color: var(--mc-crimson); }

.card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--mc-light-gray);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-right: var(--space-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Numbered list card */
.numbered-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
}
.numbered-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* Featured card - full width with side image */
.article-card-featured {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  background: var(--mc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.card-featured-body { padding: var(--space-2xl); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.card-featured-thumb { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 280px; }
.card-featured-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s; }
.article-card-featured:hover .card-featured-thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.card-featured-label {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mc-crimson);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.card-featured-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.card-featured-excerpt {
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.btn-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--mc-green);
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  transition: background var(--transition);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.btn-read-more:hover { background: var(--mc-crimson); color: white; }

/* --- SCORE CARD WIDGET --- */
.live-scores-strip {
  background: var(--mc-green);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mc-gold);
}

.live-scores-strip .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.score-card-mini {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  min-width: 260px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.score-card-mini-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.score-match-type {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--mc-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.score-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #ff3b30;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: live-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes live-pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.score-team-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.score-team-name {
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.score-team-score {
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.score-team-score.winning { color: var(--mc-gold-light); }

.score-card-status {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 6px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding-top: 6px;
}

/* --- SIDEBAR WIDGETS --- */
.sidebar { position: sticky; top: 80px; }
.widget { margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl); }

.widget-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--mc-black);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  position: relative;
}

.widget-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
}

/* Popular posts widget */
.widget-popular-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
}
.widget-popular-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.widget-popular-number {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--mc-light-gray);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 32px;
}

.widget-popular-thumb {
  width: 70px;
  height: 58px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.widget-popular-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.widget-popular-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--mc-black);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.widget-popular-title:hover { color: var(--mc-crimson); }

.widget-popular-date {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Social follow widget */
.widget-social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.social-follow-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: 10px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  transition: filter var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.social-follow-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.15); color: white; }

.social-follow-btn.twitter { background: #000; }
.social-follow-btn.facebook { background: #1877f2; }
.social-follow-btn.youtube { background: #ff0000; }
.social-follow-btn.instagram { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }

.social-count { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 900; display: block; line-height: 1; }
.social-label { font-size: 0.65rem; opacity: 0.85; }

/* Tags widget */
.widget-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }

.tag-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: var(--mc-light-gray);
  color: var(--mc-dark-gray);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.tag-link:hover { background: var(--mc-crimson); color: white; }

/* Newsletter widget */
.widget-newsletter {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mc-green) 0%, var(--mc-green-mid) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.newsletter-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }

.newsletter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.newsletter-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }

.newsletter-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-sm); }

.newsletter-input {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-submit {
  background: var(--mc-gold);
  color: var(--mc-black);
  border: none;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-submit:hover { background: var(--mc-gold-light); }

/* --- SINGLE POST --- */
.post-header { background: var(--mc-black); color: white; padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl); }
.post-header-inner { max-width: 900px; }

.post-breadcrumb {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}
.post-breadcrumb a { color: var(--mc-gold); }
.post-breadcrumb span { margin: 0 6px; }

.post-category-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.post-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.post-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-chip { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-sm); }

.author-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--mc-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.author-name { color: var(--mc-gold); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; }
.author-role { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.72rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); }

.post-date { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.82rem; }

.post-reading-time {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Post Featured Image */
.post-featured-image {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}
.post-featured-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.post-featured-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--mc-mid-gray);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Post Content */
.post-content { max-width: 820px; }

.post-content p { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1.4rem; }

.post-content h2 { margin: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-md); padding-top: var(--space-lg); border-top: 2px solid var(--mc-light-gray); }
.post-content h3 { margin: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-sm); }

.post-content ul, .post-content ol { margin: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl); }
.post-content li { margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.post-content ul li { list-style: disc; }
.post-content ol li { list-style: decimal; }

.post-content .wp-block-image { margin: var(--space-2xl) 0; }
.post-content .wp-block-image figcaption { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--mc-mid-gray); text-align: center; font-style: italic; margin-top: var(--space-sm); }

/* Pull quote */
.pullquote {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--mc-green);
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) -var(--space-xl);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--mc-gold);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mc-gold);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Post tags */
.post-tags { margin: var(--space-2xl) 0; padding: var(--space-lg) 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray); }
.post-tags-label { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--mc-mid-gray); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.post-tags-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }

/* Share bar */
.post-share-bar {
  background: var(--mc-off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  margin: var(--space-xl) 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-label { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 0.8rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--mc-dark-gray); }

.share-buttons { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); flex-wrap: wrap; }

.share-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.share-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-1px); color: white; }
.share-btn.twitter-share { background: #000; }
.share-btn.facebook-share { background: #1877f2; }
.share-btn.whatsapp-share { background: #25d366; }
.share-btn.copy-share { background: var(--mc-mid-gray); }

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
  background: var(--mc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-green);
}

.author-box-avatar { width: 80px; height: 80px; border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.author-box-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.author-box-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--mc-mid-gray); margin-bottom: 4px; }

.author-box-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--mc-black); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }

.author-box-bio { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--mc-dark-gray); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Comments */
.comments-section { margin-top: var(--space-3xl); }
.comments-title { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-xl); }

.comment {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
}

.comment-avatar { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--mc-light-gray); overflow: hidden; }
.comment-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.comment-author { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-weight: 700; color: var(--mc-black); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.comment-date { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--mc-mid-gray); }
.comment-body { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-top: var(--space-sm); color: var(--mc-dark-gray); }
.comment-reply { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--mc-green); margin-top: var(--space-sm); cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; }
.comment-reply:hover { color: var(--mc-crimson); }

/* Comment form */
.comment-form { margin-top: var(--space-2xl); }
.comment-form-title { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }

.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-md); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-xs); }

.form-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--mc-dark-gray); }

.form-input, .form-textarea {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
  background: var(--mc-white);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--mc-green); }
.form-textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

.btn-submit {
  background: var(--mc-green);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.btn-submit:hover { background: var(--mc-crimson); }

/* --- CATEGORY / ARCHIVE PAGE --- */
.archive-header {
  background: var(--mc-green);
  color: white;
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.archive-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--mc-gold); margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.archive-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem); color: white; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.archive-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); max-width: 600px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  margin: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: var(--mc-white);
  color: var(--mc-dark-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}

.page-numbers.current,
.page-numbers:hover { background: var(--mc-crimson); color: white; border-color: var(--mc-crimson); }

.page-numbers.dots { border: none; background: none; }

/* --- HOMEPAGE SECTIONS --- */
.home-section { padding: var(--space-2xl) 0; }
.home-section + .home-section { border-top: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray); }

/* Match Preview Card */
.match-preview-card {
  background: var(--mc-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.match-preview-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-light-gray);
}

.match-series { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--mc-mid-gray); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }
.match-date { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--mc-green); font-weight: 700; }

.match-teams { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); }

.match-team { text-align: center; flex: 1; }
.match-team-flag { width: 48px; height: 32px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-xs); }
.match-team-name { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--mc-black); }

.match-vs { font-family: var(--font-accent); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--mc-crimson); padding: 0 var(--space-md); }

.match-venue { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--mc-mid-gray); text-align: center; }

/* --- FOOTER --- */
.site-footer { background: var(--mc-black); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.footer-top {
  background: var(--mc-green);
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.footer-top-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-newsletter-inline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-md); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-newsletter-label { color: white; font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 0.95rem; }

.footer-newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); }
.footer-newsletter-input {
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  min-width: 240px;
  outline: none;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
  background: var(--mc-gold);
  color: var(--mc-black);
  border: none;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-main { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl); }

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-brand .site-title { font-size: 1.6rem; color: white; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); }
.footer-brand .site-title span { color: var(--mc-gold); }
.footer-brand-desc { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.6; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); }

.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-sm); margin-top: var(--space-md); }
.footer-social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social-icon:hover { background: var(--mc-crimson); color: white; }

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-menu { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-menu a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition);
}
.footer-menu a:hover { color: var(--mc-gold); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-recent-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-recent-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.footer-recent-thumb { width: 60px; height: 50px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; }
.footer-recent-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.footer-recent-title { font-family: var(--font-headline); font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); line-height: 1.35; }
.footer-recent-title:hover { color: var(--mc-gold); }
.footer-recent-date { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-family: var(--font-sans); margin-top: 4px; }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-copyright { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.footer-copyright a { color: var(--mc-gold); }

.footer-bottom-menu { display: flex; gap: var(--space-lg); }
.footer-bottom-menu a { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-bottom-menu a:hover { color: var(--mc-gold); }

/* --- BACK TO TOP --- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-xl);
  right: var(--space-xl);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--mc-crimson);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 999;
}

.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--mc-green); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* --- UTILITY CLASSES --- */
.text-crimson { color: var(--mc-crimson); }
.text-gold { color: var(--mc-gold); }
.text-green { color: var(--mc-green); }
.bg-green-pale { background: var(--mc-green-pale); }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.screen-reader-text { @extend .sr-only; }

/* Sticky post indicator */
.sticky-badge {
  background: var(--mc-gold);
  color: var(--mc-black);
  font-family: var(--font-headline);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-left: var(--space-sm);
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; max-height: unset; }
  .hero-secondary, .hero-tertiary { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
  .hero-main, .hero-secondary, .hero-tertiary { .hero-post { min-height: 320px; } }
  .brand-launch-hero { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .content-area { flex-direction: column; }
  .sidebar { width: 100%; position: static; }
  .article-card-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .card-featured-thumb { min-height: 240px; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .menu-toggle { display: block; }
  .main-nav { display: none; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--mc-green); padding: var(--space-md); }
  .main-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-menu { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
  .nav-menu > li > a { border-bottom: none; border-left: 3px solid transparent; padding: 12px var(--space-md); }
  .nav-menu > li > a:hover { border-left-color: var(--mc-gold); }
  .sub-menu { position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; border-top: none; border-left: 3px solid var(--mc-gold); }
  .site-header { position: relative; }
  .top-bar-right { display: none; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-newsletter-input { min-width: unset; width: 100%; }
  .hero-post-content { padding: var(--space-lg); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .header-inner { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .post-meta-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-sm); }
  .author-box { flex-direction: column; }
  .post-share-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

.widget-empty-state {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(10, 61, 31, 0.06);
  color: var(--mc-dark-gray);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.newsletter-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.newsletter-secondary-link,
.footer-secondary-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-secondary-link:hover,
.footer-secondary-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--mc-gold);
  color: var(--mc-gold);
}

.brand-brief-card {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(10, 61, 31, 0.08), rgba(192, 18, 43, 0.08));
}

.brand-brief-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.brand-brief-card p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--mc-dark-gray);
}

.brand-brief-kicker {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--mc-crimson);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-brand-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-pill-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: white;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-pill-link:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,160,23,0.5);
  color: var(--mc-gold-light);
}

.footer-newsletter-cta {
  align-items: stretch;
}

.mc-toc {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xl);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #f7f8f9;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-gold);
}

.mc-toc-title {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--mc-green);
}

.mc-toc-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.mc-toc-list li + li {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.mc-toc-list a {
  color: var(--mc-dark-gray);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mc-toc-list a:hover {
  color: var(--mc-crimson);
}

.brand-launch-hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 42px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d1f 0%, #0f5130 60%, #102d46 100%);
  color: white;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.brand-launch-title {
  margin: var(--space-md) 0;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: white;
}

.brand-launch-text {
  max-width: 56ch;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.brand-launch-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-launch-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  align-content: start;
}

.brand-launch-stat {
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.brand-launch-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.brand-launch-label {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--mc-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* --- PRINT --- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .sidebar, .post-share-bar, .back-to-top { display: none; }
  body { font-size: 12pt; }
  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
}