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Durand Cup: Namdhari sink Air Force, go top of Group A

Durand Cup: Namdhari sink Air Force, go top of Group A

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Namdhari FC continued their winning run with a commanding 4-2 victory over Indian Air Force football team to go on top of Group A at the 134th Durand Cup in Kolkata on Sunday.

Indian Super League: East Bengal, FC Goa playout goalless draw

Indian Super League: East Bengal, FC Goa playout goalless draw

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match, with both teams failing to capitalise on their chances.

East Bengal, FC Goa in Goalless Draw

East Bengal, FC Goa in Goalless Draw

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

AFC Challenge League: Arkadag edge East Bengal in Kolkata

AFC Challenge League: Arkadag edge East Bengal in Kolkata

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

East Bengal suffered a 0-1 defeat against FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan in the first leg of their AFC Challenge League quarterfinal.

NEUFC, Diamond Harbour Bid For Slice Of Durand History

NEUFC, Diamond Harbour Bid For Slice Of Durand History

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

A dominant NorthEast United FC are standing in the way as giant-killers Diamond Harbour FC look to script history by becoming the first debutant team to win the Durand Cup title in Kolkata on Saturday.

Mohun Bagan Overpowers Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Kolkata Derby

Mohun Bagan Overpowers Mohammedan Sporting in ISL Kolkata Derby

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a dominant attacking performance to secure a 5-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Kolkata derby of the Indian Super League.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Rally to Down East Bengal in Thriller

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Rally to Down East Bengal in Thriller

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jamshedpur FC defeated East Bengal 2-1 in a dramatic Indian Super League match, with a late goal from Rei Tachikawa sealing the victory.

ISL: Mohun Bagan cruise past Chennaiyin FC

ISL: Mohun Bagan cruise past Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Jamie Maclaren and Dimitrios Petratos.

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant qualified for their third consecutive final of the Indian Super League after a 3-2 aggregate win against Jamshedpur FC.

Just a Day Before IPL Clash, Pant Turns Up at ISL Match

Just a Day Before IPL Clash, Pant Turns Up at ISL Match

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant was spotted soaking in the football fever at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata on Monday.

East Bengal thrash SUFC in Durand Cup opener

East Bengal thrash SUFC in Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Multiple-time champions Emami East Bengal drubbed debutants South United FC 5-0 in the opening match of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Durand Cup: Tough Challenge Awaits Holders NEUFC

Durand Cup: Tough Challenge Awaits Holders NEUFC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC will face impressive hosts Shillong Lajong FC in the first semifinals of the Durand Cup, an encore of 2024 final match, in Shillong on Tuesday.

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters 2-0 in the opening match of the Indian Super League season.

Messi & Co sweat it out ahead of friendly

Messi & Co sweat it out ahead of friendly

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Star footballer Lionel Messi and his team had their final practice session this evening ahead of the FIFA International friendly between Argentina and Venezuela at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

It's Churchill against Dempo in Fed Cup semis

It's Churchill against Dempo in Fed Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Odafe Onyeka Okolie banged in four goals as Churchill Brothers trounced a hapless Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore 7-0 at Yuba Bharati Krirangan (YBK) at Salt Lake on Wednesday to set up a Goan derby against Dempo SC in the semifinals of the 30th Federation Cup.

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

It's good news for football-crazy fans of the city. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his teammates will play a FIFA official international friendly against Venezuela at Salt Lake's Yuba Bharati Krirangan on September 2.

Will Kolkata fiasco dent India's Olympic hosting chances?

Will Kolkata fiasco dent India's Olympic hosting chances?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued a statement clarifying that Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata was a private event organised by a PR agency and the federation was not involved in the "planning or execution" of the event at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

NorthEast United Retain Durand Cup With Thumping Win!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Defending champions NorthEast United FC dished out a dominant performance to thrash debutants Diamond Harbour FC 6-1 in the grand finale of the 134th Indian Oil Durand Cup, clinching their second successive title in style.

Ralte earns E Bengal victory in AFC Cup opener

Ralte earns E Bengal victory in AFC Cup opener

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

Lalrindika Ralte's goal gave East Bengal a 1-0 victory over Selangor FA in their AFC Cup Group H opener.

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

AIFF yet to approve Man United-Juventus match

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The All India Football Federation on Tuesday said it was not consulted for the proposed marquee match between the world's most popular club Manchester United and Serie A champions Juventus.

Arpinder, Asha shine at Nationals

Arpinder, Asha shine at Nationals

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Renjith Maheshwari bit the dust even as his employers Railways continued their surge to defend the overall championship title in the 51st National Open Athletics Championships in Kolkata on Sunday. Punjab's Arpinder Singh and local girl Asha Roy clinched their maiden gold medals at the senior level on the second day of the meet being held simultaneously at Yuba Bharati Krirangan and adjoining SAI complex at the Saltlake.

Kolkata football fans await Messi's magic

Kolkata football fans await Messi's magic

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Football superstar Lionel Messi is set to unfold his magic when he leads Argentina in FIFA international friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata on Friday evening.

Messi fights jet lag to attend practice session

Messi fights jet lag to attend practice session

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Argentina captain and star forward Lionel Messi, who arrived in the wee hours of Wednesday, defied jet lag and fatigue to join his teammates for a full practice session under new coach Alejandro Sabella at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Govt plans affordable tkts for Messi match

Govt plans affordable tkts for Messi match

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

In its effort to make ticket prices 'affordable' for the friendly between Argentina and Venezuela, involving star footballer Lionel Messi, on September 2, the West Bengal government is planning to introduce dedicated family blocks wherein tickets would be available at a discounted price.

I-League: Tight security for return leg of Kolkata derby

I-League: Tight security for return leg of Kolkata derby

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Mohun Bagan have requested the state government to put up a three-tier security arrangement for their return leg of the Kolkata derby against East Bengal on February 9, to avoid a December 9 like incident.

Bagan appeals to AIFF to review suspension

Bagan appeals to AIFF to review suspension

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Beleagured Mohun Bagan on Monday appealed to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for a review of its decision to suspend the club till 2015-16 season for abandoning the December 9 I-League derby against arch-rivals East Bengal.

I-League: Kolkata derby abandoned amid high drama

I-League: Kolkata derby abandoned amid high drama

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

In what was another shameful episode in a city as passionate about sports as Kolkata, the much hyped I-League local derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake stadium) was abandoned on Sunday.

Bayern Munich to play charity match in Kolkata

Bayern Munich to play charity match in Kolkata

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Top German club Bayern Munich will play a charity football match to support the street children of Kolkata.

Karnataka in Santosh Trophy quarters

Karnataka in Santosh Trophy quarters

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

After a goalless stalemate in regulation time, Karnataka edged past Maharashtra by a solitary goal in the extra time to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 64th National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy in Kolkata.

Superstars XI football match deferred

Superstars XI football match deferred

Rediff.com15 Jan 2012

Kolkata's dream date with Pele and other former World Cup stars on January 23 was put off because of 'unavoidable circumstances', the organisers said on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan post first win in I-League

Mohun Bagan post first win in I-League

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Goals from Snehashish Chakraborty and substitute Manish Mathani helped Mohun Bagan beat Viva Kerala 2-0 and collect their first points in the I-League, at the floodlit Yuba Bharati Krirangan, in Kolkata, on Monday.

I-League: Mohun Bagan ride on Odafa's hat-trick

I-League: Mohun Bagan ride on Odafa's hat-trick

Rediff.com23 Oct 2011

Odafa Onyeka Okolie weaved his magic on his I-League debut for Mohun Bagan, scoring a hat-trick, as the Kolkata giants thrashed Pailan Indian Arrows 3-1 at the flood-lit Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

East Bengal go down to Churchill in I-League

East Bengal go down to Churchill in I-League

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

Favourites East Bengal paid heavily for defensive lapses as they lost by a solitary goal to Churchill Brothers in their opening encounter of the fifth edition of the I-League football tournament at the floodlit Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

East Bengal in Federation Cup semis

East Bengal in Federation Cup semis

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Defending champions East Bengal booked a berth in the semi-finals of the Federation Cup football tournament following a scrappy 1-0 victory over Dempo, in a Group C fixture in Kolkata on Wednesday. On a rain-soaked evening, East Bengal, after displaying poor finishing in the opening session, made amends after the break, with Robin Singh scoring the match-winner in the 68th minute, at the floodlit Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

Messi magic set to unfold in high-profile friendly

Messi magic set to unfold in high-profile friendly

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Superstar footballer Lionel Messi is set to keep his date with India and unfold his magic when he leads Argentina in a FIFA international friendly against Venezuela in Kolkata on Friday when the euphoria of one of the most high-profile matches in the country reaches the crescendo.

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

MBSG seek to overturn deficit against JFC in second leg semi-final.

I-League: Abranches scores a brace in Dempo's 2-1 win

I-League: Abranches scores a brace in Dempo's 2-1 win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Joacquim Abranches scored one goal in each half as defending champions Dempo SC reclaimed the top position with a facile 2-1 win over Pailan Arrows at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.

Injury-time goal gives Goa victory

Injury-time goal gives Goa victory

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Substitute Cavin Lobo scored an injury-time goal to help reigning champions Goa pip Karnataka 1-0 and begin their title defence positively, in the quarter-final league of the 64th National Football Championship, for the Santosh Trophy, at Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.

AFC Cup: Kazma beat 10-man East Bengal, make last-16

AFC Cup: Kazma beat 10-man East Bengal, make last-16

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Kuwaiti outfit Kazma scored in the dying minutes to register a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a 10-man East Bengal in their concluding Group B AFC Cup league match at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesaday. The victory was enough to earn Kazma 11 points and a berth in the pre-quarter-finals.