In the 1990s, stars like Bhaichung Bhutia and I.M. Vijayan paved the way for a resurgence in the popularity of football. Now, in 2022, India has over 160 million football fans. We have the support. We have the talent. Together, VICE India and Budweiser India are discussing what India has …
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On July 29, 1911, Mohun Bagan AC beat the East Yorkshire Regiment to lift the IFA Shield – the first time an Indian team beat the British. It was the match that gave India’s freedom movement a much needed boost, and also helped usher in the golden age of football …
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Many stories have been told about the glory years of the Indian national football team. But none of them are as famous, or as untrue, as the 1950 FIFA World Cup story. Why didn’t the Indian team play at the 1950 FIFA World Cup? Was it because they played barefoot …
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