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Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Indian football hero of '80s, Chibuzor dies

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan go down to Kuala Lumpur City FC

AFC Cup: ATK Mohun Bagan go down to Kuala Lumpur City FC

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

But they missed a flurry of chances with the striking line-up of Manvir Singh, Ashique Kuruniyan and Liston Colaco showing little coordination upfront, underlining the lack of firepower in the absence of Roy Krishna and David Williams.

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

ATK Mohun Bagan down Fowler's EB in first ISL derby

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

As in their last match against Kerala Blasters, ATKMB struggled to get going initially, while SCEB made some fine attacking moves but lacked the finishing touches.

ISL: Chhetri's strike sinks EB as BFC signs off with win

ISL: Chhetri's strike sinks EB as BFC signs off with win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

East Bengal finished the season in the bottom-place on the points table, with only one win in 20 matches

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

'Sad that our PM didn't condole death of PK, Chuni'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

With the nationwide lockdown in place to fight the spread of COVID-19, the first condolence meeting held on virtual platform. Banerjee had died on March 20 after a prolonged illness while Goswami succumbed to cardiac arrest on April 30.

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Indian football: ATK end NorthEast's unbeaten run

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

With their fourth win of the campaign, ATK have now 14 points from seven matches while NorthEast, who have 10 points, are at fourth spot.

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'I have filed my nomination for AIFF president's post and I feel I am the right person for the job'

Pillay rakes up Bharat Ratna debate again

Pillay rakes up Bharat Ratna debate again

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Former India hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay today said that the legendary Dhyan Chand should be bestowed with the Bharat Ratna as soon as possible.

Did Union minister influence AIFF elections?

Did Union minister influence AIFF elections?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Singh claimed that union minister of law and justice Rijiju 'exhorted' the state association members to vote against Bhutia

I-League: Martins goal helps EB sink debutants Shivajians

I-League: Martins goal helps EB sink debutants Shivajians

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

East Bengal rode on a Ranty Martins strike to pip debutants DSK Shivajians by a solitary goal in the I-League football tournament at the Vidyasagar Krirangan in Barasat in West Bengal on Tuesday.

Durand Cup: Luna helps Blasters eclipse Indian Navy

Durand Cup: Luna helps Blasters eclipse Indian Navy

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

The breakthrough goal had arrived two minutes earlier, following an erratic challenge inside the box by Navy's Dalraj Singh, which was adjudged to be a yellow card and a penalty was awarded in favour of Kerala.

I-League derby: Spoils shared in lacklustre encounter

I-League derby: Spoils shared in lacklustre encounter

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A listless Mohun Bagan were saved by former Trinidad and Tobago World Cupper Cornell Glen as they managed to hold arch-rivals East Bengal to a 1-1 draw in the much-anticipated Kolkata derby of the I-League.

Confusion over border worsened Partition violence

Confusion over border worsened Partition violence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

While West Punjab became part of West Pakistan, East Punjab was given to India, and Bengal's division saw a large swathe of its eastern territory forming part of East Pakistan.

#SaveLakshadweep says this footballer

#SaveLakshadweep says this footballer

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'Lakshadweep has some of the nicest people I've met. They do not deserve this.'

'The president and his entourage should play the I-League now'

'The president and his entourage should play the I-League now'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Mohun Bagan, East Bengal blast AIFF after Goan clubs quit I-League

Ganguly refuses to comment on Dhoni omission from BCCI contracts

Ganguly refuses to comment on Dhoni omission from BCCI contracts

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Dhoni started training with his state team Jharkhand from Thursday with an eye on IPL comeback for Chennai Super Kings.

I-League: Bukenya saves EB the blushes in season opener

I-League: Bukenya saves EB the blushes in season opener

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Super sub Ivan Bukenya's strike a minute before the regulation time saved East Bengal the blushes as they managed to hold minnows Aizawl FC to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the 10th I-League football tournament in Barasat (West Bengal) on Saturday.

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

New AIFF president will not 'sell dreams'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Chaubey, a former goalkeeper for big clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, welcomed Bhutia in the executive committee as a co-opted member.

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming AIFF elections but getting through won't be easy for the former footballer as several candidates with political affiliations have also thrown their hats in the ring.

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Indian Football: Advantage Chennaiyin FC after drubbing of FC Goa

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Saturday

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Bengaluru FC snapped a seven-game winless run to record a 4-2 victory against Chennaiyin FC

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Shahbaz: Maths-loving cricketer makes it to the top!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While he has 57 first-class, 24 List A and 39 T20 wickets at domestic level, Shahbaz Ahmed does have the ability to punch above his weight.

I-League: EB official abuses referee following defeat to Churchill

I-League: EB official abuses referee following defeat to Churchill

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Trouble erupted after East Bengal suffered a 1-2 defeat to Churchill Brothers as fans booed coach Trevor Morgan and a home side support staff member was seen abusing referee Santosh Kumar.

I-League: Salgaocar beat Shillong Lajong 1-0

I-League: Salgaocar beat Shillong Lajong 1-0

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Salgaocar held on to their first half strike by Gilbert Olivera to beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 and came out of the relegation in the Hero I-League in Vasco on Saturday.

ISL: Hernandez scores twice as Odisha stun Bengaluru

ISL: Hernandez scores twice as Odisha stun Bengaluru

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Spanish midfielder Javi Hernandez scored two stunning goals as Odisha FC made a winning start to their Hero Indian Super League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Bengaluru FC, at Tilak Maidan stadium in Vasco, Goa, on Wednesday.

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

PK Banerjee, Indian football legend, passes away at 83

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

PK Banerjee was captain of the Indian team that last played the Olympics in Rome 1960. He retired as a player in 1967 after being laid low by recurring injuries. But then went on accumulate a staggering 54 trophies as a coach.

Why these Kolkata giants don't get investors

Why these Kolkata giants don't get investors

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal need to put their complaints aside and do some 'soul-searching' on why they have failed to attract the kind of investors needed to play in the more glamorous Indian Super League, AIFF General secretary Kushal Das said on Tuesday.

Dominant Mohun Bagan clinch I-League title

Dominant Mohun Bagan clinch I-League title

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Indian football heavyweights Mohun Bagan clinched their second I-League title with a 1-0 win over Aizawl FC with four rounds to go in the season, in Kalyani, on Tuesday. Senegalese striker Baba Diawara scored the all-important goal for Mohun Bagan in the 80th minute to beat former champions Aizawl in their 16th round match and give their supporters a memorable Holi gift.

In a first, Bangladesh tri-service contingent takes part in R-Day parade

In a first, Bangladesh tri-service contingent takes part in R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The 122-member contingent of the Bangladesh armed forces comprising soldiers of the Bangladesh army, sailors of the Bangladesh navy, and air warriors of the Bangladesh air force was led by the contingent Commander Lieutenant Colonel Abu Mohammed Shahnoor Shawon and his deputies, Lieutenant Farhan Ishraq and Flight Lieutenant Sibat Rahman.

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host Man United legend Saha on Jan 20

Sports Shorts: Mumbai to host Man United legend Saha on Jan 20

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Football lover, Chuni fan Dilip Kumar had a 'run-in' with spectators during Rovers Cup final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Dilip Kumar 'got annoyed and was about to leave the stage before things were brought under control'.

Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha dies at 85

Eminent Bengali writer Buddhadeb Guha dies at 85

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Guha, died of post-covid complications at a private hospital in Kolkata on Sunday at 11.25 pm after a massive cardiac arrest, his family said.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amit Panghal shines; Delhi stun Bengaluru FC

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amit Panghal shines; Delhi stun Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Budget issues for Kolkata's football big guns

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The two giants of Indian football, Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, are facing turbulent times. On the pitch, East Bengal finished a respectable third in the 2012-13 I-League season, while Mohun Bagan finished a disappointing tenth.

Sporting Clube De Goa hold EB to goalless draw

Sporting Clube De Goa hold EB to goalless draw

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Sporting Clube de Goa held a lacklustre East Bengal to a goalless draw in their penultimate I-League fixture at the Vidyasagar Krirangan, in Barasat on Friday.

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Shahbaz, one of the pillars of the Bengal Ranji Trophy side, is also an integral part of Royal Challengers Bangalore