Tajikistan beat North Korea 1-0 to set up a final against hosts India in the AFC Challenge Cup.
Scoring a goal in each half, star-studded Mohun Bagan defeated Viva Kerala 2-0 in the 11th round of the ONGC I-League tie at the Corporation Stadium on Sunday.
Buoyed by their gallant goalless draw against Asian champions Qatar, India would be looking to register their first win in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they take on Bangladesh.
A second-half strike by skipper Bhaichung Bhutia helped Mohun Bagan beat Sporting Clube de Goa 1-0 for their ninth consecutive win in the Round XIV match of the ONGC I-League at the floodlit Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.
Leaders Mahindra United conceded a last minute goal to finish 1-1 with three-time champions Mohun Bagan.
Steven Dias and Sunil Chetri scored a brace and N P Pradeep and skipper Bhaichung Bhutia chipped in with a goal each as India started their Nehru Cup campaign with a bang.
Indian football captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been nominated for civilian honour Padma Shri for his outstanding contribution to sport in the country.
Bhaichung Bhutia scored the solitary goal as Mohun Bagan beat East Bengal 1-0 in their eighth outing of the I-League football tournament.
Mohun Bagan beat Salgaocar 5-4 in a thrilling tie to register only their second win in the I-league.
Bhaichung Bhutia struck a brace to help Mohun Bagan beat Air India 2-0 and earn their maiden win in the I-League.
Dempo Sports Club came from behind to down local giants Mohun Bagan 2-1 in the National Football League.
Star striker Bhaichung Bhutia, who said he would quit international football, joined the national camp in Kolkata.
Only Brazilian superstar Neymar Junior (0.68), Ali Ashfaq (0.68) of Maldives and Edin Dzeko (0.63) of Bosnia have a better strike rate then Chhetri.
"I have been told by Dasmunshi that as per tournmanet rules, Bhutia can't play," IFA secretary said.
Bhaichung Bhutia has been adjudged the Best Player of the 10th ONGC National Football League
Fed Cup winners Mohun Bagan thrashed NFL champions Dempo Sports Club 4-0 in the Super Cup.
Bhaichung Bhutia, India's iconic former football captain, is set to try his political luck again, this time in his native state of Sikkim, as he plans to contest the assembly elections due this year.
Counting of votes will be held on Thursday for 51 assembly seats and two Lok Sabha constituencies spread across 18 states where by-elections were held two days ago.
India's coach said the ace striker was an inspiration in the team's triumph in the SAFF Championship.
Mohun Bagan held Durand Cup champions Churchill Brothers to 2-2 draw.
The front-runners scored a crucial 3-1 victory in the National Football League on Saturday.
East Bengal went atop the table with the win in the 10th ONGC National Football League.
Bhaichung Bhutia will lead India in the qualifying league matches of the AFC Asian Cup
East Bengal regained the top spot in the NFL by defeating State Bank of Travancore 2-0.
Title-holders East Bengal continued their awesome run decimating Tollygunge Agragami 5-0 in a one-sided NFL contest in Kolkata.
The victory at home turf Salt Lake stadium took East Bengal to the second place in the league table.
The Brazilian striker scored twice in a 3-0 win over Mohammedan Sporting in the National Football League.
Bhaichung Bhutia said 'unsporting play' by Subrata Paul led to Cristiano Junior's death.
Rio Olympics silver medallist P V Sindhu was bestowed with the Sportsperson of the Year award during the 'Maruti Suzuki Sportsperson of the Year' Charity Gala Awards on Thursday night.
Top Indian striker and captain Bhaichung Bhutia has been ruled out of next week's Asian 2006 World Cup qualifier against Japan following knee surgery.
India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108
FC Perak have signed an upcoming player from Aceh instead of Bhutia, whose contract with EB has been extended till May.
Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia is negotiating with Malaysian clubs following shabby treatment from East Bengal
Kapil assured that his panel will do their job to the best of their ability.
Ace footballer Bhaichung Bhutia expressed shock and sorrow over the death of Brazilian striker Cristiano de Lima Junior.
Indian national football team slumped to its worst-ever FIFA rankings, 171, in the 209-nation chart.
The Indian team, led by Baichung Bhutia, will play two warm-up matches next week in preparation for the Games.
Cricket administration was among the many hats Arun Jaitley wore in public life and in his death, the players remembered the man who seamlessly juggled roles, and stood by them in their hour of need.
'We want more and more teams to join the I-League and ISL. With this, the two competitions will get stronger. We need more teams so that more players get chances'
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