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As Parallel Sports reports, RG Punjab FC have arrived in Kolkata and have started their 2020/21 I-League preparations in right earnest.
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COPA90 VIDEO: Asia’s Biggest Rivalry – Kolkata Derby!
The Kolkata Derby is a classic Nativist vs Immigrant rivalry, much like the Old Firm derby. Played out in the City of Joy – Kolkata, India, this is the biggest game in India’s footballing calendar. The rivalry between the two clubs; Mohun Bagan A.C. – a club of the natives …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: IFA promotions in Kolkata during Durga Puja!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, the IFA (West Bengal) promoted itself and football legends Chuni Goswami and P.K. Banerjee in Kolkata during Durga Puja.
Read More »AIFF-IFA members meet in Kolkata to discuss organisational aspects of I-League!
A delegation from All India Football Federation (AIFF) met with members from the Indian Football Association (IFA) after the completion of the I-League Qualifiers 2020 on Tuesday, October 20. In attendance were AIFF senior vice-president Subrata Dutta, AIFF League CEO Sunando Dhar, IFA president Ajit Banerjee, IFA secretary Joydeep Mukherjee, …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Mohammedan Sporting staff & players celebrate I-League promotion!
XtraTime shows footage of Mohammedan Sporting staff and players celebrating under COVID-19 protocol their I-League promotion back at their team hotel.
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Mohun Bagan set to receive I-League trophy on October 18!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants Mohun Bagan Athletic Club are set to receive the I-League trophy at an event at the Hyatt Regency hotel on Sunday, October 18. Read my full report: Mohun Bagan to be handed I-League trophy at Hyatt Regency Kolkata on October 18!
Read More »Mohun Bagan to be handed I-League trophy at Hyatt Regency Kolkata on October 18!
The much awaited I-League Trophy presentation ceremony would be held on Sunday, October 18, 11am onwards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel – Kolkata. Aroop Biswas, Minister of PWD, Youth Services and Sports have given his valued consent to be the Chief Guest of the event. AIFF League CEO Sunando Dhar …
Read More »I-League qualifiers: Try as hard, this bubble can’t be burst!
Inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kolkata situated right beside the Saltlake Stadium complex, certain guests are left perplexed as to the reason why a series of sections are cordoned off by queue-managers and security guards. A family of four unknowingly approaches one of the elevators that is cordoned off …
Read More »Parallel Sports: Sunanda Dhar speaks about ongoing I-League qualifiers!
Parallel Sports in an exclusive interview with AIFF League CEO Sunanda Dhar speaks about the ongoing I-League qualifiers in Kolkata.
Read More »IFA Secretary Joydeep Mukherjee: It’s not over till it’s over!
Joydeep Mukherjee, Secretary, Indian Football Association, who has been leading the LOC (Local Organising Committee) in the ongoing I-League Qualifiers 2020 – the first live sporting event in India post the COVID pandemic lockdown – feels “it’s not over till it’s over.” In a freewheeling interview, Mukherjee speaks at length …
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