As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, the Europeans of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal on Sunday left the city by bus heading to Delhi on their way back to Europe. The coaching staff and player of both Kolkata giants have been stuck in the city since the lockdown began and with …
Read More »Ritwik Das: Real Kashmir FC is like a second family to me!
Ritwik Das was one of the standout performers for Real Kashmir FC in the 2019-20 I-League season, in what was a breakthrough campaign for the versatile 23-year-old. He made 11 appearances for the Snow Leopards in the league before he had to rush home in March following the demise of …
Read More »420 Grams S02E33: East Bengal, Chennai City FC terminate player contracts; What happens next?
Now that it is clear there will be no football for a while, the fallout has begun. Employees of clubs, players and staff in particular, are starting to face the axe much like workers in any other sector. Even those with long-term employment contracts find themselves out in the cold. …
Read More »Aizawl FC’s local players rig handmade dumbbells to maintain fitness during lockdown!
With the gyms being closed during the worldwide lockdown that has been enforced to keep the spread of the COVID-19 virus under check, the local players of Aizawl FC have taken to custom-made gym instruments, in order to maintain their fitness. While the situation in the north-eastern state has so …
Read More »Was the AIFF right to cancel the remainder of the 2019/20 Indian football season?
The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been having a effect on football around the world with Indian football not being an exception. The All India Football Federation (AIFF) defacto had to cut off the 2019/20 season over the weekend of March 14/15 with the Indian Super League final between ATK …
Read More »We shall overcome current situation ‘together’, say Chennai City FC stars in unison!
Across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought life to a standstill as people are required to stay at home in order to help control the spread of the virus. Chennai City FC stars Charles Anandraj and Sriram Boopathi urged people across the country to do the same, saying that …
Read More »Kerala Blasters appoint Kibu Vicuna as new head coach!
Indian Super League franchise Kerala Blasters FC in the afternoon today announced Spaniard José Antonio ‘Kibu’ Vicuña as their new head coach for the 2020/21 season. In the current 2019/20 season, Kibu Vicuna coached Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan to the I-League title. The 48-year-old Spanish national is a UEFA Pro …
Read More »Players urge fans as Bengal waits for football action to bring back the smiles!
Footballers in Kolkata joined the movement to help the people of the City of Joy keep their spirits high in the times of the COVID-19 pandemic, urging people to stay strong. In a video that has gone viral over the last few days, Tollywood actors like Abir Chatterjee, Parambrata Chatterjee, …
Read More »EBRP comes forward, this time for Jamuna-di & late Kartik Das’ family!
EAST BENGAL the REAL POWER (EBRP), a fan forum of India’s Football Giant East Bengal Club does it once again! Getting to know the plight of ‘Lozenge didi/mashi’, an ardent East Bengal supporter, EBRP once again came together to do something for Jamuna-di. In the meantime, EBRP came to know …
Read More »Real Kashmir FC steps in to distribute essential equipment in the fight against COVID-19!
The whole of India is reeling under the intense impact of the Pandemic COVID-19, due to which most cities are under a strict lockdown. In this current fight against the pandemic, Real Kashmir FC, has come forward and made a small contribution to the frontline medical professionals and sanitation workers …
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