In the third and final installment of the series, Newsclick’s 420 Grams panel speak to Renedy Singh, who recounts his playing days at the club. The former Indian football team skipper tells us why the club’s fans have a big say in the sporting success of East Bengal.
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Mohun Bagan members to get discounts on match tickets!
On Mohun Bagan Day, July 29; club officials Debasish Datta and Srinjoy Bose spoke about a number of matters amongst them that club members would get discounts on match tickets for ATK Mohun Bagan matches.
Read More »420 Grams Special: 100 Years of East Bengal Part 2: Freedom, ’50s & More!
420 Grams commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of East Bengal with a three part series featuring its history. In Part 2 of this special series on East Bengal FC, which celebrated its 100th anniversary on August 1, our panelists Jaydeep Basu and Siddhanth Aney sit down with club …
Read More »AIFF organises webinar on grassroots for clubs & state associations!
All India Football Federation organised a grassroots panel webinar with representatives from Indian Super League clubs, I-League clubs and state associations on Monday, August 3. AIFF general secretary Kushal Das highlighted the importance of the Grassroots program and the significance of the meeting to “understand the importance”. “It’s very important …
Read More »AFC General Secretary applauds India’s progress at Football Delhi eSummit!
Asian Football Confederation (AFC) General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John was among the ensemble of renowned luminaries to headline the Football Delhi eSummit on Monday, August 3 which coincided with the birthday of Indian football icon and Delhi native Sunil Chhetri. Focused on the theme “Making Delhi a Vibrant Football City”, …
Read More »AIFF president Praful Patel lauds Odisha government for their ‘commendable support’!
The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel lauded the Government of Odisha for “setting an example of how a state government can help sports thrive in a particular region.” Speaking at the E-Delhi summit organised by Football Delhi to celebrate the occasion of Indian National Team captain Sunil Chhetri’s …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: How fans celebrated Mohun Bagan Day!
As XtraTime reports, here an overview of some footage on how fans celebrated Mohun Bagan Day on July 29, 2000 under difficult circumstances in times of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »420 Grams Special: 100 Years of East Bengal Part 1 – The Pre-independence Era!
420 Grams commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of East Bengal with a three part series featuring its history. In part 1, historian Gautam Roy joins the panel to present the early days of the club — from 1920 to 1947.
Read More »Sportstar Star Talk – East Bengal @100: A time to celebrate & introspect!
East Bengal was established on August 1, 1920, at the peak of India’s freedom struggle. The club, founded to give a voice to the Bengali diaspora from the other side of the River Padma, grew in prominence to forge one of the most iconic football rivalries in the globe. East …
Read More »Gokulam Kerala FC sign promising winger Faslu Rahman!
Gokulam Kerala FC have signed Faslu Rahman, a promising winger from Malappuram. This is the third player the Malabarians have signed for the upcoming 2020/21 season. The 22-year-old player is from Tanur in Malappuram and has played for SAT Tirur, Ozone FC, and has appeared in the Santosh Trophy for …
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