Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on the success of Antonio Lopez Habas as a coach in Indian Football across different clubs.
Read More »arunfoot: Candid Football Conversation #1615 Big Day for East Bengal FC – Durand Cup triumph, AWCL match win!
Candid Football Conversations returns with me, Arunava Chaudhuri, giving my thoughts on both the men’s and women’s teams of East Bengal FC scoring historic wins on Sunday, the men’s lifting the Durand Cup while the women’s won in the AFC Women’s Champions League – preliminary round to reach the group …
Read More »East Bengal win record-equalling 17th Durand Cup with thumping victory over Mohun Bagan!
East Bengal FC produced a sensational performance to defeat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giant 4-1 in the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday, lifting the historic trophies for the 17th time. The victory also saw East Bengal draw level with Mohun …
Read More »Mohun Bagan prevail on penalties over defending champions NorthEast United to set up Kolkata Derby final!
Vishal Kaith turned hero once again, pulling off two crucial saves in the penalty shootout to send Mohun Bagan Super Giant into the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup as the Mariners prevailed 4-3 on penalties against NorthEast United after the second semi-final ended 0-0 after regulation time at …
Read More »East Bengal FC edge SC Delhi on penalties to reach 135th Durand Cup final!
East Bengal FC booked their place in the final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup after edging past Sporting Club Delhi 5-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time in the first semi-final at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. In a tense contest …
Read More »Mohun Bagan SG prevail on penalties over Jamshedpur FC for a spot in the semifinals!
Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Jamshedpur FC 9-8 on penalties to book a semi-final berth in the third quarter-final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup, played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Monday, August 17, 2026. The match finished 1-1 after normal time, with Sahal Abdul Samad and …
Read More »East Bengal edge spirited Indian Army to book their place in the semifinals!
A first half header from P.V Vishnu saw East Bengal FC edge past a spirited Indian Army FT side and book their place in the semifinals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup played here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Sunday, August 16, 2026. All 43 matches of the …
Read More »Sporting Club Delhi storm into semifinals after stunning comeback against FC Raengdai!
SC Delhi produced a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat debutants FC Raengdai 5-1 in the first quarter-final of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Birsa Munda Football Stadium on Sunday. After Chongtham Kishan Singh’s stunning long-range strike had put Raengdai ahead in the first half, Substitute Joseph Sunny’s second-half …
Read More »Shillong Lajong FC qualify for quarter-finals after thrilling draw against Langsning FC!
Shillong Lajong FC booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup as they played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Langsning FC in a Group E fixture, played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The result was enough to see Shillong …
Read More »Bodoland FC fails to qualify for the knockouts despite a huge win against Karbi Anglong Morning Star!
Local boy and former India international Halicharan Narzary produced a stunning individual performance for Bodoland FC, scoring four goals and providing two assists as they cruised to a 6-0 victory over local rivals Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in their final Group F fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup …
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