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Indian Football on the Rise!

Did you know that India qualified for the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil? Indian football is experiencing a resurgence which has made Indian football fans very excited. The history of Indian football is longer than many people know. Mohun Bagan is the oldest club, having been established in the 1890s. Since …

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AIFF appoints Abhishek Yadav as its deputy general secretary!

Former India striker Abhishek Yadav has been appointed as the first deputy general secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) after the sports body decided to create a new post in its hierarchy. It is one of the rare instances when a former Indian team player has been appointed …

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Parallel Sports: AIFF GS Kushal Das speaks on IFA GS Joydeep Mukherjee resignation!

In a shocking move, the Indian Football Association (West Bengal) secretary Joydeep Mukherjee had recently handed in his resignation letter. Parallel Sports caught-up with AIFF general secretary Kushal Das to get his opinion on the sudden resignation of IFA secretary Joydeep Mukherjee.

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XtraTime VIDEO: IFA happy with conduct of Kanyashree Cup!

SSB locked horns with SC East Bengal in the final of the 2020 Kanyashree Cup at the Saltlake Stadium, which they went on to win yesterday. After the final, XtraTime spoke with IFA secretary Joydeep Mukherjee and women’s committee chairperson Sudeshna Mukherjee. Go to read the match report: SSB beats …

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XtraTime VIDEO: SSB beats SC East Bengal to win Kanyashree Cup!

SSB locked horns with SC East Bengal in the final of the 2020 Kanyashree Cup at the Saltlake Stadium, which they went on to win. XtraTime spoke with both teams amongst them with top SSB striker Ranjita, who played the final despite her father being in an ICU. Go to …

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Parallel Sports: Football fans protest at IFA office in Kolkata!

As Parallel Sports reports, Football fans have gone to the Indian Football Association (West Bengal) office on Monday, December 28 afternoon to voice their displeasure over the uncertain future of IFA general secretary Joydeep Mukherjee. The charismatic administrator announced on Saturday, December 26 that he does not wish to continue …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Football fans protest at IFA office in Kolkata!

As XtraTime reports, Football fans have gone to the Indian Football Association (West Bengal) office on Monday, December 28 afternoon to voice their displeasure over the uncertain future of IFA general secretary Joydeep Mukherjee. The charismatic administrator announced on Saturday, December 26 that he does not wish to continue as …

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SAFF ExCo meets vitually, 2021 SAFF Cup in Bangladesh!

The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) held its Executive Committee meeting on Monday, December 28 virtually to plan for the year 2021 and take other decisions. SAFF president Kazi Salahuddin presided over the meeting with SAFF general secretary Anwarul Huq and members in attendance. Amongst the decisions taken was that …

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