Arunava Chaudhuri

XtraTime VIDEO: When can the IFA restart the Calcutta Football League?

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, the Indian Football Association (West Bengal) met former footballers under its secretary Joydeep Mukherjee to discuss the new seasons calender with a focus on the Calcutta Football League. The IFA is currently at a CFL start with its five divisions in the third week of …

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Gerry Peyton joins Odisha FC as assistant coach!

Indian Super League franchise Odisha FC have named experienced Englishman Gerry Peyton as their new assistant coach for the 2020/21 season. The 64-year-old Gerry Payton joins Odisha FC on a two year contract under head coach Stuart Baxter. Gerry Peyton played for reputed clubs like West Ham United, Everton FC, …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India stay 55th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2020, India stay in 55th position alongside Northern Ireland behind South Africa and Belarus, but ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, the same as last quarter and …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Papa Diawara could stay in Kolkata!

As XtraTime reports, Senegalese striker Papa Babacar ‘Baba’ Diawara after winning the I-League with Mohun Bagan could stay in Kolkata for the new season. Papa Diawara is said to have offers from archrivals East Bengal besides a number of Indian Super League teams and interestingly I-League promotion chasing Mohammedan Sporting.

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