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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal Club kicked-off their 2019/20 season with pre-season training at the Saltlake training grounds.
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Real Kashmir FC sign Subhash Singh from NEROCA FC!
I-League side Real Kashmir FC have announced the signing of winger Subhash Singam Singh from rivals NEROCA FC for the 2019/20 season. 29 year old Manipur-born Subhash Singam Singh played locally before joining the Sports Authority of India – Manipur before playing for Eastern Sporting Union in the Manipur State …
Read More »FC Goa sign Alexander Romario Jesuraj from Chennai City FC, loan him to Mohun Bagan!
Indian Super League franchise FC Goa have announced the signing of Alexander Romario Jesuraj from I-League champions Chennai City FC on a three year contract, while directly loaning him for the 2019/20 season to Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan. The talented 22 year old right winger from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu …
Read More »VIDEO – 442oons: Transfer Market Special – Zaha to Arsenal (Parody)!
I just love to watch the 442oons and their funny take on football and its matches! In the 442oons of the day its a Transfer Market Special parody featuring Arsenal FC trying to buy Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.
Read More »Fixtures released for 129th Durand Cup to be played across West Bengal!
The 129th edition of India’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, would be played from August 2 to 24 in Kolkata, Kalyani and Siliguri. A total of 16 teams from across Indian Super League, I-League, Second Division League and Services team would be participating with the teams split into four …
Read More »420 Grams S01E35: Indian Football’s Present & Future with Baichung Bhutia!
With 107 international caps and 42 goals, Baichung Bhutia is one of the most accomplished footballers to emerge from India. He led club and country to many famous victories in a two-decade long pro career. Bhutia was in the Newsclick studios to talk about the current mess engulfing club football …
Read More »Odisha’s FAO League 2019 to kick-off on July 24!
The Football Association of Odisha held a preparatory meeting for the upcoming FAO League 2019 at the O.O.A. Council Hall in Cuttack yesterday, July 8. In the meeting it was decided that the FAO League 2019 will kick-off on July 24 and the 1st Division League will be in three …
Read More »VIDEO – 420 Grams S01E34: Intercontinental Cup – India’s challenges after opening loss!
The Indian football team began its title defence at the Intercontinental Cup with a 2-4 loss to Tajikistan in Ahmedabad. The loss, which came after India squandered a two-goal lead going into half-time, highlighted a few shortcomings in Igor Stimac’s set-up. In the new coach’s defence, he is still trying …
Read More »129th Durand Cup to be played across West Bengal from August 2 to 24!
The 129th edition of India’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, would be played from August 2 to 24 in Kolkata, Kalyani and Siliguri. A total of 16 teams from across Indian Super League, I-League, Second Division League and Services team would be participating with the teams split into four …
Read More »VIDEO – Bengaluru FC: Boost High Performance Camp!
Earlier this year, the Bengaluru FC youth coaches selected the best players from the Boost Energy BFC Inter-School Soccer Shield and the little ones were sent to our state-of-the-art facilities at the Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary, where they were put through a week of rigorous training. Here’s what …
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