On the occasion of BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary the 420grams crew reflects on the hypocrisy prevalent in Indian society and how it has left a blot even in sport. It all begins with the obsession with cult of personality without embracing the philosophies that made these men – India’s sporting …
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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, it was a different kind of Bengali New Year with lockdown in place across India. And the traditional Bar Puja on the Kolkata Maidan’s didn’t happen due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal Club are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2020/21 season, but not knowing if they will be playing in the Indian Super League or I-League is hampering new signings. The red and gold have been targeting striker Balwant Singh …
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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, ATK striker Jobby Justin did win the ISL title but he didn’t get too many playing minutes. This has led to speculations that he could be heading back to old side East Bengal.
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Newly crowned I-League champions Mohun Bagan and fellow Kolkata giants East Bengal Club have been selected by the collaborated forces of FIFA, the United Nations (UN) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to be a part of the #BeActive campaign, which encourages the fans to maintain their fitness at home. …
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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal Club are looking for new signings ahead of the new 2020/21 season with the names of former midfielders Bikash Jairu and Mohammed Rafique mentioned for a potential return. But especially winger Bikash Jairu has numerous offers to choose from.
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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Sankar Roy had a standout season for the Mariners in their I-League winning campaign. The keeper has numerous offers but is said to be likely joining archrivals East Bengal.
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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, the 2019/20 season is currently suspended due to the lockdown but city giants East Bengal are said to be searching for a head coach in the new season. The red and gold still don’t know in which league, Indian Super League or I-League, they will …
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The Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic is spreading fast around the world, but there are some feel good stories about people trying to do their best to help people. One of these is Spanish midfielder Toni Dovale, a former player of Bengaluru FC and East Bengal Club in India. 29 year old …
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As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal organised and handed the greenkeepers (malis) of Maidan tents supplies during the Coronavirus outbreak enforced lockdown.
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