/**
 * Entrepreneurs Premier League (EPL)
 * Master Corporate Sports Design System – Version 2.0
 * Mixed Light & Dark Design Language
 *
 * Brand Palette:
 * - Orange: #F58213
 * - Navy Blue: #12396B
 * - Crimson Red: #A91025
 * - Deep Navy: #101C30
 * - White: #FFFFFF
 * - Light Grey: #F4F6F9
 * - Charcoal: #202B3B
 */

:root {
  /* ========================================================================
     1. BRAND COLOUR TOKENS (Official EPL Palette)
     ======================================================================== */
  --epl-orange: #F58213;
  --epl-orange-hover: #E0730B;
  --epl-orange-light: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.12);
  --epl-orange-glow: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);

  --epl-navy: #12396B;
  --epl-navy-light: #1A4D8C;
  --epl-navy-dark: #0A1C36;
  --epl-deep-navy: #101C30;
  --epl-almost-black: #08101E;

  --epl-crimson: #A91025;
  --epl-crimson-hover: #8F0B1D;
  --epl-crimson-light: rgba(169, 16, 37, 0.15);

  --epl-charcoal: #202B3B;
  --epl-white: #FFFFFF;
  --epl-light: #F4F6F9;
  --epl-light-grey: #EDF1F7;
  --epl-border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --epl-gold: #D6A64F;

  /* Typography Colors for Light Sections */
  --epl-text-dark-title: #101C30;
  --epl-text-dark-body: #334155;
  --epl-text-dark-muted: #64748B;

  /* Typography Colors for Dark Sections */
  --epl-text-light-title: #FFFFFF;
  --epl-text-light-body: #CBD5E1;
  --epl-text-light-muted: #94A3B8;

  /* Shadows */
  --epl-shadow-light-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.05);
  --epl-shadow-light-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.07);
  --epl-shadow-light-lg: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.10);

  --epl-shadow-dark-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --epl-shadow-dark-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --epl-shadow-dark-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.50);
  --epl-shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.25);

  /* Layout & Sizing */
  --epl-container: 1240px;
  --epl-radius-sm: 6px;
  --epl-radius-md: 10px;
  --epl-radius-lg: 16px;
  --epl-radius-full: 9999px;
  --epl-transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --epl-font-main: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --epl-font-heading: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. BASE RESET & GLOBAL STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--epl-font-main);
  background-color: var(--epl-white);
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--epl-orange-hover);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. LAYOUT & CONTAINER SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--epl-container);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.epl-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.epl-grid-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.epl-grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.epl-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .epl-grid-3,
  .epl-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

  .epl-grid-2,
  .epl-grid-3,
  .epl-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Utility Helpers */
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.d-none {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 993px) {
  .d-lg-block {
    display: block !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. SECTION THEMES (MIXED LIGHT & DARK DESIGN ENGINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  position: relative;
}

/* Theme A: Clean White Corporate Section */
.epl-theme-white {
  background-color: var(--epl-white);
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-body);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-section-title {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-section-desc {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
}

/* Theme B: Light Grey Informational Section */
.epl-theme-light {
  background-color: var(--epl-light);
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-body);
}

.epl-theme-light .epl-section-title {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-light .epl-section-desc {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
}

/* Theme C: Deep Navy Cinematic Sports Section */
.epl-theme-dark {
  background-color: var(--epl-deep-navy);
  color: var(--epl-text-light-body);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-section-title {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-title);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-section-desc {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-secondary);
}

/* Theme D: Almost Black Canvas */
.epl-theme-deep {
  background-color: var(--epl-almost-black);
  color: var(--epl-text-light-body);
}

.epl-theme-deep .epl-section-title {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-title);
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.epl-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.epl-section-header.text-center {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.epl-section-subtitle {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.epl-section-title {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.epl-section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .epl-section {
    padding: 55px 0;
  }

  .epl-section-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.epl-btn-sm {
  padding: 7px 15px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.epl-btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.epl-btn-orange {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);
}

.epl-btn-orange:hover {
  background: var(--epl-orange-hover);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.45);
}

.epl-btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F58213 0%, #D6A64F 50%, #F58213 100%);
  color: #101C30;
  font-weight: 900;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(214, 166, 79, 0.4);
}

.epl-btn-gold:hover {
  color: #101C30;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(214, 166, 79, 0.6);
}

.epl-btn-navy {
  background: var(--epl-navy);
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--epl-navy-light);
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

/* Outline Buttons (Adaptive to Theme) */
.epl-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.1);
}

/* Outline button on Light/White themes */
.epl-theme-white .epl-btn-outline,
.epl-theme-light .epl-btn-outline {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-btn-outline:hover,
.epl-theme-light .epl-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.08);
}

/* Badges */
.epl-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-full);
}

.epl-badge-crimson {
  background: rgba(169, 16, 37, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--epl-crimson);
  color: #FF5A70;
}

.epl-badge-gold {
  background: rgba(214, 166, 79, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--epl-gold);
  color: var(--epl-gold);
}

.epl-badge-navy {
  background: rgba(18, 57, 107, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--epl-navy);
  color: #38BDF8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. HEADER & NAVIGATION (Announcement Bar, Main Header, Dropdowns & Drawer)
   ======================================================================== */

/* 6.1 Top Announcement Bar (Slim 34-38px, Gradient) */
.epl-announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A91025 0%, #12396B 50%, #F58213 100%);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  height: 36px;
  min-height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.epl-announcement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.epl-announcement-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.epl-announcement-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.epl-announcement-sep {
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.epl-announcement-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.epl-announcement-right {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 12px;
}

.epl-announcement-cta {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.epl-announcement-cta:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* 6.2 Main Navigation Header (Deep Navy #101C30, 88-100px) */
.epl-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: #101C30;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  min-height: 94px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.epl-header .epl-container {
  max-width: 1360px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.epl-navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 0;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* 6.3 Logo Only Brand Identity (Far Left) */
.epl-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.epl-brand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.epl-brand-logo-wrap {
  height: 74px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.epl-brand-logo {
  height: 70px;
  max-height: 74px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55));
}

/* 6.4 Desktop Navigation Links (Center) */
.epl-nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(8px, 1.2vw, 18px);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 1;
}

.epl-nav-item {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
}

.epl-nav-link {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.epl-nav-link:hover,
.epl-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-nav-arrow {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.epl-nav-item:hover .epl-nav-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* 6.5 Dropdown Menus */
.epl-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #0B182B;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  padding: 8px 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1050;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.epl-nav-item:hover .epl-dropdown-menu,
.epl-nav-item:focus-within .epl-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.epl-dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.epl-dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.14);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.epl-dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.epl-dropdown-all {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* 6.6 Partner CTA (Far Right) */
.epl-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.epl-nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-deep-navy);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.epl-nav-cta:hover {
  background: #FFA133;
  color: #08101E;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.55);
}

.epl-nav-cta-icon {
  color: var(--epl-deep-navy);
}

/* 6.7 Mobile Navigation Drawer */
.epl-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.epl-menu-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.epl-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1999;
  display: none;
}

.epl-drawer-overlay.active {
  display: block;
}

.epl-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 86vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #0A1628;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--epl-orange);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.epl-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.epl-drawer-header {
  padding: 20px 20px 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.epl-drawer-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.epl-drawer-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 16px 20px;
}

.epl-drawer-menu {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.epl-drawer-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 0;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.epl-drawer-link:hover,
.epl-drawer-link.active {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-drawer-group {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.epl-drawer-accordion-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  text-align: left;
}

.epl-drawer-accordion-btn:hover {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-drawer-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.epl-drawer-group.active .epl-drawer-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-drawer-sub {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 4px 0 10px 14px;
  margin: 0;
  border-left: 2px solid rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);
  display: none;
}

.epl-drawer-group.active .epl-drawer-sub {
  display: block;
}

.epl-drawer-sub li {
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.epl-drawer-sub a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: block;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.epl-drawer-sub a:hover {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-drawer-footer {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  background: #07101E;
}

/* 6.8 Responsive Header Breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 993px) {
  .epl-header .epl-container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .epl-navbar {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .epl-brand-logo-wrap {
    height: 66px;
  }

  .epl-brand-logo {
    height: 62px;
    max-height: 66px;
  }

  .epl-nav-menu {
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .epl-nav-link {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 6px 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }

  .epl-nav-arrow {
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
  }

  .epl-nav-cta {
    padding: 9px 14px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .epl-nav-cta-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .epl-header .epl-container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }

  .epl-navbar {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .epl-nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .epl-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .epl-navbar {
    padding: 6px 0;
  }

  .epl-header {
    min-height: 76px;
  }

  .epl-brand-logo-wrap {
    height: 56px;
  }

  .epl-brand-logo {
    height: 52px;
    max-height: 56px;
  }

  .epl-nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HOMEPAGE HERO SECTION (Premium Split Layout: 58-60% / 40-42%)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 640px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 70px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.epl-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 20, 36, 0.94) 0%, rgba(10, 20, 36, 0.88) 55%, rgba(10, 20, 36, 0.72) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 50%, rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle Corporate Networking Geometry (Connected Nodes & Fine Grid) */
.epl-hero-network-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.16) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 36px 36px, 72px 72px, 72px 72px;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, 0 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 75% at 50% 45%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 75% at 50% 45%, black 20%, transparent 80%);
}

.epl-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* 7.1 Left Content (58-60% width) */
.epl-hero-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.epl-hero-eyebrow-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.epl-hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--epl-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
}

.epl-hero-pills {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.epl-hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.epl-hero-pill-orange {
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-hero-pill-crimson {
  background: rgba(169, 16, 37, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-crimson);
  color: #FFA3AF;
}

.epl-hero-headline {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
}

.epl-hero-headline .highlight {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);
}

.epl-hero-subheadline {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
}

.epl-hero-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* 7.1.1 Business Community Credibility Strip */
.epl-hero-community-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--epl-orange);
  border-radius: 6px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.epl-hero-community-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.epl-hero-community-items {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.epl-hero-dot {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.epl-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.epl-hero-btn-primary {
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}

.epl-hero-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--epl-deep-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.epl-hero-btn-secondary {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-deep-navy);
  border: 2px solid var(--epl-orange);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.4);
}

.epl-hero-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #FFA133;
  border-color: #FFA133;
  color: #08101E;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.6);
}

.epl-hero-creed-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.epl-hero-creed {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.epl-hero-creed-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 7.2 Right Content – Official EPL Logo Presentation (40-42% width) */
.epl-hero-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.epl-hero-logo-showcase {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px;
}

.epl-hero-logo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.28) 0%, rgba(18, 57, 107, 0.18) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(35px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.epl-hero-emblem {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 35px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.45)) drop-shadow(0 16px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.epl-hero-emblem:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* 7.3 Corporate Trust Indicators Bar */
.epl-hero-trust-bar {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 44px;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  background: rgba(14, 26, 44, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.epl-hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.epl-hero-trust-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.32);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.epl-hero-trust-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.epl-hero-trust-value {
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.10rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.epl-hero-trust-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.epl-hero-trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .epl-hero-trust-label {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

/* 7.4 Responsive Breakpoints for Hero */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .epl-hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .epl-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .epl-hero-eyebrow-row {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .epl-hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .epl-hero-community-bar {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .epl-hero-community-items {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .epl-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .epl-hero-headline {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

  .epl-hero-subheadline {
    font-size: 1.10rem;
  }

  .epl-hero-emblem {
    max-width: 320px;
    max-height: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .epl-hero-trust-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .epl-hero-trust-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .epl-hero-trust-label {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .epl-hero {
    padding: 45px 0;
  }

  .epl-hero-headline {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .epl-hero-subheadline {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .epl-hero-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .epl-hero-community-bar {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .epl-hero-community-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .epl-hero-community-items {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .epl-hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .epl-hero-btn-primary,
  .epl-hero-btn-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .epl-hero-emblem {
    max-width: 260px;
    max-height: 290px;
  }

  .epl-hero-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }

  .epl-hero-trust-item {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .epl-hero-trust-value {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }

  .epl-hero-trust-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .epl-announcement-bar {
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.70rem;
  }

  .epl-announcement-sep,
  .epl-announcement-sub {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7.5 DEDICATED CORPORATE STATISTICS BANNER (Clean Light Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-corporate-stats-strip {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 44px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.epl-corp-stats-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.epl-corp-stat-item {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}

.epl-corp-stat-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.epl-corp-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--epl-navy);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.epl-corp-stat-accent {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.epl-corp-stat-label {
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #334155;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.35;
  max-width: 240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.epl-corp-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 52px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .epl-corporate-stats-strip {
    padding: 36px 0;
  }

  .epl-corp-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px 20px;
  }

  .epl-corp-stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .epl-corp-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }

  .epl-corp-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .epl-corporate-stats-strip {
    padding: 28px 0;
  }

  .epl-corp-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 10px;
  }

  .epl-corp-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }

  .epl-corp-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    max-width: 150px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .epl-corp-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .epl-corp-stat-label {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. COMMUNITY STATISTICS SECTION (White / Light Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-stats-section {
  padding: 50px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
}

.epl-stat-card {
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

/* On Light / White Theme */
.epl-theme-white .epl-stat-card,
.epl-theme-light .epl-stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-stat-card:hover,
.epl-theme-light .epl-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.15);
}

.epl-stat-icon {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.epl-stat-value {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-stat-value,
.epl-theme-light .epl-stat-value {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-stat-label,
.epl-theme-light .epl-stat-label {
  color: var(--epl-navy);
}

.epl-stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-stat-sub,
.epl-theme-light .epl-stat-sub {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
}

/* On Dark Theme */
.epl-theme-dark .epl-stat-card,
.epl-theme-deep .epl-stat-card {
  background: #0E223D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-dark-md);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-stat-value {
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-stat-label {
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-stat-sub {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. CARDS SYSTEM (TOURNAMENTS, TEAMS, PLAYERS, SPONSORS)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-card {
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Light & White Theme Card Styling */
.epl-theme-white .epl-card,
.epl-theme-light .epl-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-card:hover,
.epl-theme-light .epl-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-lg);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-card-title,
.epl-theme-light .epl-card-title {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

/* Dark Theme Card Styling */
.epl-theme-dark .epl-card,
.epl-theme-deep .epl-card {
  background: #0E223D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-dark-sm);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-card:hover,
.epl-theme-deep .epl-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-dark-lg);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-card-title {
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-card-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0A1C36;
}

.epl-card-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.epl-card:hover .epl-card-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.epl-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-card-badge.badge-active {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.epl-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.epl-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-card-meta,
.epl-theme-light .epl-card-meta {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-card-meta {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
}

.epl-card-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.epl-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TEAM PROFILE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-team-card {
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-team-card,
.epl-theme-light .epl-team-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-team-card:hover,
.epl-theme-light .epl-team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-lg);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-team-card {
  background: #0E223D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-dark-sm);
}

.epl-team-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.epl-team-logo {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--epl-orange);
  background: #fff;
}

.epl-team-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-team-info h4,
.epl-theme-light .epl-team-info h4 {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-team-info h4 {
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-team-owner-box {
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-team-owner-box,
.epl-theme-light .epl-team-owner-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-team-owner-box {
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.epl-team-owner-photo {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-team-owner-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-team-owner-name,
.epl-theme-light .epl-team-owner-name {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-team-owner-name {
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-team-owner-company {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-team-owner-company,
.epl-theme-light .epl-team-owner-company {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-team-owner-company {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. PLAYER PROFILE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-player-card {
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-player-card,
.epl-theme-light .epl-player-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-player-card:hover,
.epl-theme-light .epl-player-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-lg);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-player-card {
  background: #0E223D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-dark-sm);
}

.epl-player-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0A1C36;
}

.epl-player-photo-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.epl-player-card:hover .epl-player-photo-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.epl-player-jersey {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.epl-player-team-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.epl-player-body {
  padding: 18px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.epl-player-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-player-name,
.epl-theme-light .epl-player-name {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-player-name {
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-player-cricket-role {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.epl-player-business-strip {
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 12px;
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-player-business-strip,
.epl-theme-light .epl-player-business-strip {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-player-business-strip {
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.epl-player-company {
  font-weight: 800;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-player-company,
.epl-theme-light .epl-player-company {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-player-company {
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-player-industry {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. SPONSORS & PARTNERS (Light Grey Theme + Consistent Logo Sizing)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-sponsor-tier-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-sponsor-tier-title,
.epl-theme-light .epl-sponsor-tier-title {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-dark .epl-sponsor-tier-title {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
}

.epl-sponsor-tier-title::before,
.epl-sponsor-tier-title::after {
  content: "";
  height: 1px;
  width: 50px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Title Sponsor Marquee Box */
.epl-sponsor-title-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--epl-orange);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.epl-sponsor-title-logo {
  max-width: 220px;
  max-height: 90px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.epl-sponsor-grid-medium {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.epl-sponsor-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-sponsor-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
}

.epl-sponsor-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 56px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.epl-sponsor-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.epl-sponsor-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. TABS SYSTEM (People Behind EPL)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.epl-tab-btn {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.epl-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FILTER CONTROLS & SEARCH INPUT
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.epl-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.epl-filter-btn {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-filter-btn:hover,
.epl-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-search-input {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  padding: 9px 14px;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  outline: none;
  width: 250px;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. COUNTDOWN TIMER COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-countdown-wrapper {
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-top: 20px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.epl-countdown-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.epl-countdown-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.epl-countdown-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: #0A182E;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  min-width: 60px;
}

.epl-countdown-num {
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--epl-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.epl-countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.epl-countdown-sep {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. MATCH CENTER SCORECARD WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-match-center-card {
  background: #0E223D;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-dark-lg);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.epl-mc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.epl-mc-teams {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.epl-mc-team-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.epl-mc-team-row.winner {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--epl-gold);
  background: rgba(214, 166, 79, 0.08);
}

.epl-mc-team-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.epl-mc-team-logo {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.epl-mc-team-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--epl-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.epl-mc-team-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
}

.epl-mc-score .score-main {
  font-family: var(--epl-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--epl-white);
}

.epl-mc-score .score-overs {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.epl-mc-result-strip {
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.epl-mc-performers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.epl-mc-perf-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.epl-mc-perf-item .perf-role {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.epl-mc-perf-item .perf-val {
  color: var(--epl-white);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.epl-mc-final-over {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.epl-balls-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.epl-ball {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.epl-ball.dot {
  background: #475569;
}

.epl-ball.run {
  background: var(--epl-navy-light);
}

.epl-ball.four {
  background: #3B82F6;
}

.epl-ball.six {
  background: #10B981;
}

.epl-ball.wicket {
  background: var(--epl-crimson);
}

.epl-mc-footer {
  text-align: center;
}

.epl-mc-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. SPONSOR STRIP COMPONENT
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-sponsor-strip-container {
  background: #0E1F36;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 18px 0;
}

.epl-sponsor-strip-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.epl-sponsor-strip-grid {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.epl-sponsor-strip-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-sponsor-strip-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.epl-sponsor-strip-item img {
  max-height: 40px;
  max-width: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.epl-sponsor-strip-item .strip-badge {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. TABLES & QUALIFICATION BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
}

.epl-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.epl-table th {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
}

.epl-table td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-body);
}

.epl-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.epl-table tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.04);
}

.epl-q-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  color: #16A34A;
  border: 1px solid #16A34A;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Stat Box Metrics */
.epl-stat-metric-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--epl-orange);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-stat-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
}

.epl-stat-metric-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.epl-stat-metric-value {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. FORMS & ALERTS
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
}

.epl-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.epl-form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.epl-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.25);
}

textarea.epl-form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.epl-alert {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.epl-alert-success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid #16A34A;
  color: #16A34A;
}

.epl-alert-error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid #DC2626;
  color: #DC2626;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. LIGHTBOX ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px;
}

.epl-lightbox.active {
  display: flex;
}

.epl-lightbox-content {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.epl-lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.epl-lightbox-caption {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.epl-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. SPONSORSHIP CTA BANNER (Navy-to-Crimson Gradient)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101C30 0%, #12396B 50%, #A91025 100%);
  padding: 75px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.epl-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.epl-cta-content {
  max-width: 720px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. FOOTER (Almost Black Navy + Visible Logo Container Badge)
   ========================================================================== */
.epl-footer {
  background: var(--epl-almost-black);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
}

.epl-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.epl-footer-brand-lockup {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.epl-footer-logo-badge {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 4px;
  border: 2px solid var(--epl-orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.epl-footer-logo-badge img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.epl-footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
  max-width: 340px;
}

.epl-footer-title {
  color: var(--epl-white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.epl-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.epl-footer-links a {
  color: var(--epl-text-light-muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.epl-footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.epl-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.epl-social-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #101C30;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--epl-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.epl-footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .epl-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .epl-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. UNIFIED SHARED COMPONENTS (Tournaments, Matches, Committee & Gallery)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 15.1 Prominent Tournament Card */
.epl-featured-tournament-card {
  background: var(--epl-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.epl-featured-tournament-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-lg);
}

.epl-featured-tournament-card.highlighted {
  border: 2px solid var(--epl-orange);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #101C30 0%, #0A1C36 60%, #12396B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.22);
}

.epl-tournament-visual-header {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 200px;
  background: #0A1628;
}

.epl-tournament-visual-header img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.epl-featured-tournament-card:hover .epl-tournament-visual-header img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* 15.2 Standard Committee Member Card */
.epl-committee-card {
  background: var(--epl-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 24px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-committee-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.4);
}

.epl-committee-avatar {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  border: 3px solid var(--epl-orange);
  display: block;
}

.epl-committee-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.epl-committee-role {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--epl-orange);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* 15.3 Standard Responsive Match Card */
.epl-match-card-v2 {
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-match-card-v2:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.5);
  background: rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.9);
}

.epl-match-card-v2.stage-final {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.12) 0%, rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.85) 100%);
}

.epl-match-card-v2.stage-silver {
  border-color: #94A3B8;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.1) 0%, rgba(16, 28, 48, 0.85) 100%);
}

/* 15.4 Filter Buttons Bar */
.epl-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.epl-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--epl-transition);
}

.epl-filter-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  background: rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.12);
}

.epl-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 130, 19, 0.4);
}

/* Light Theme Variant */
.epl-theme-white .epl-filter-btn,
.epl-theme-light .epl-filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  color: var(--epl-text-dark-title);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-filter-btn:hover,
.epl-theme-light .epl-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  color: var(--epl-orange);
}

.epl-theme-white .epl-filter-btn.active,
.epl-theme-light .epl-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--epl-orange);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* 15.5 Gallery Grid & Lightbox */
.epl-gallery-item-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.epl-gallery-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
}

.epl-gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  background: #0A1628;
}

.epl-gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.epl-gallery-item-card:hover .epl-gallery-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* 15.6 Standard Secondary Sponsor Card */
.epl-sponsor-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--epl-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--epl-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.epl-sponsor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--epl-orange);
  box-shadow: var(--epl-shadow-light-md);
}

.epl-sponsor-poster-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 290px;
  background: #0A1628;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.epl-sponsor-poster-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.epl-sponsor-card:hover .epl-sponsor-poster-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.epl-sponsor-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Responsive Overflows & Mobile Tuning */
@media (max-width: 430px) {
  .epl-filter-bar {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .epl-filter-btn {
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}