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There are some names in Indian Football that generate a feverish cult like fervour, fans, critics and watchers alike gripped by goosebumps when they are uttered. Often it isn’t because of the player’s long list of accolades but just the ‘feels’ when he was seen. Eugeneson Lyngdoh is one such. …

Karnataka had always been one of the major football-playing states even before the country attained Independence. Over the years the state from southern India has produced a host of legendary footballers, who made India proud in international competitions. Yet, the Santosh Trophy, the symbol of supremacy in India’s domestic competitions, …

It was a historic match for Indian football, and it ended with a fitting goal. Sheen Sohktung’s 91st minute strike added a page to the glorious history of Meghalaya as well. They came from behind to beat eight-time champions Punjab 2-1 and advanced to the final of Santosh Trophy for …

The prestigious trophy named after Maharaja Santosh, that has been coveted by Indian Football’s finest for decades, and has traversed the length and breadth of the country, now finds itself in the unlikeliest of locations – Riyadh Saudi Arabia. As the sun sets on the eve of the Santosh Trophy, …

We are just one day away from history being made in Indian Football! The Santosh Trophy, for the first time, is going to be held outside India, something that has got the nation buzzing. The Santosh Trophy is down to its business end, with the semifinals, 3rd place match, and …

All roads converge in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as four teams – Punjab, Services, Karnataka, and Meghalaya – alight from their flights at the King Khalid International Airport to fight it out at the business end of the Santosh Trophy. The buzz is in the air for all the four sides, …

As four teams prepare to take to Riyadh for the semifinals of the 76th National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy, one serial winner of that trophy will be keenly watching from home. Manas Bhattacharya was a reputed winger in the 1970s and 1980s, who won many laurels while playing …

One of the prime allures of the Santosh Trophy is that it serves as a platform for relatively unknown players to showcase their abilities and secure their future. Youngsters, veterans without club contracts, or even undiscovered gems thrive at the tournament, and often go on to successful careers upon discovery …