Tag Archives: Kolkata

VIDEO – XtraTime: How did Kolkata welcome legendary Colombian Carlos Valderrama?

After Football greats like Maradona, Messi, Oliver Kahn and Dunga, the city of Joy was graced with the presence of yet another Legendary World Cupper in Colombian Carlos Valderrama. Touching down at the Kolkata airport at 8:50pm from Mumbai, the Colombian legend was accompanied by his wife. He is scheduled …

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Coca-Cola extend the Trophy Experience of the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy for Fans in Kolkata!

In the lead up to the first-ever 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be hosted by India, Coca-Cola today extended the opportunity for passionate football fans in Kolkata to experience the iconic FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy. The Trophy was displayed at INOX of the Quest Mall in Park Circus …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Jose Ramirez Barreto celebrates his 40th birthday in Kolkata!

Mohun Bagan fans celebrated the 40th birthday of their Brazilian heartthrob Jose Ramirez Barreto in a remarkable fashion at Baguiati-Joramandir yesterday. During his period with the green and maroons, the legendary footballer helped the Kolkata giant to win the National Football League twice.

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2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup: Football takes over the Eco Park in Kolkata!

After kicking off the Kolkata leg of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India Trophy Experience at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra on September 1, the Winner’s Trophy was put on display at the picturesque Eco Park or ‘Prakriti Tirtha’ as it is colloquially called, earlier today. The Winner’s Trophy looked glamorous …

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AIFF President Praful Patel takes a tour of Saltlake Stadium!

President of All India Football Federation and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup India, Praful Patel yesterday visited the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Saltlake Stadium) in Kolkata to assess the preparedness of the venue. He inspected the facilities at the stadium that will host …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: Find out how the legends welcome the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy to Kolkata!

The Host City of the final of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted the Trophy Experience yesterday at the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra. The Winner’s Trophy was unveiled by Aroop Biswas, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of West Bengal, amidst huge cheers in Kolkata. Speaking about the Trophy Experience, …

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Legends from across different eras welcome FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy to Kolkata!

The Host City of the final of 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, Kolkata hosted the Trophy Experience earlier today at Khudiram Anushilan Kendra. The Winner’s Trophy was unveiled by Aroop Biswas, West Bengal Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs amidst huge cheers in Kolkata. Speaking about the Trophy …

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