In the latest EURO ADDA of The Independent Bengal, host Shibam Das welcomed India international defender Pritam Kotal and myself Arunava Chaudhuri.
Read More »Netaji Indoor Stadium turned into vaccination centre for footballers & referees in West Bengal!
West Bengal’s apex football governing body, the Indian Football Association (IFA) kicked off its vaccination drive, to inoculate all the registered players and referees within the state, at the Netaji Indoor Stadium in Kolkata on Thursday, June 24. The IFA, in collaboration with the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), have rolled …
Read More »Stage set for 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualifiers to reach India!
The hopefuls for the 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup – India learnt of their opponents following the conclusion of the draw for the Qualifiers at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, June 24. The 28 teams were drawn into four groups of four and four groups of …
Read More »FC Goa announce first feeder club partnership in Sporting Club of Porvorim!
As part of the holistic plan to develop the football ecosystem in Goa, FC Goa have announce the Club’s partnership with Sporting Club of Porvorim, a local village club headquartered at Salvador do Mundo. FC Goa last season partnered with the Panchayat of Salvador do Mundo to refurbish their infrastructure …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: IFA to hold vaccination camps to hold Calcutta Football League!
As XtraTime reports, the IFA is set to hold vaccination camps for footballers and referees to be able to hold the Calcutta Football League. The first such camp is being planed for June 24 at the Netaji Indoor Stadium, while at least a second vaccination camp would be held in …
Read More »Ex-Mohammedan Sporting secretary Wasim Akram supports African footballers in Kolkata!
Wasim Akram, the former General Secretary of Mohammedan Sporting Club, last week reached Agarpara to stand beside Kolkata Maidan’s Logence Didi Jamuna Das and today placed a helping hand on the shoulders of around 40 odd African footballers stranded in Kolkata due to Covid-19 lockdown imposed by the state government. …
Read More »The Bridge: Could 4-year-old Aaron from Kerala be a future Indian football superstar?
At just 4, he is already famous all over India for his incredible skills in football. This wonderkid is fuelled by his father’s passion, he idolises Cristiano Ronaldo and Sunil Chhetri and can name all Manchester United players just by their jersey numbers! Meet Aaron Raphael, a future potential superstar …
Read More »VIDEO: EURO ADDA ft. Mahmoud Al Amna, Sourav Das, Soham Dey & Arunava Chaudhuri!
In the latest EURO ADDA of The Independent Bengal, host Shibam Das welcomed former player Mahmoud Al Amna, midfielder Sourav Das, journalist Soham Dey and myself Arunava Chaudhuri.
Read More »Charity Football Tournament in Churriana held to raise money for Real Madrid Foundation’s school in Kolkata!
The event will support the Real Madrid Foundation’s school in Kolkata, run in collaboration with the Indian Institute for Mother and Child (IIMC). Real Madrid ambassador Álvaro Arbeloa has paid a visit to the 5th Charity Football Tournament in Churriana (Malaga) run by the Indian Institute for Mother and Child …
Read More »Superpower Football – Half Volley: Igor Stimac’s future in doubt, Kerala Blasters appoint manager!
Coach Igor Stimac’s time with the Blue Tigers might be coming to an end and the fans are divided on his future with the National Team – should he be given the sack or should he be given more time with the team? Meanwhile, Kerala Blasters have appointed their 10th …
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