On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.
Bagan started in a positive fashion as Manvir, who has fallen out of favour with national coach Igor Stimac, played a one-two with Dimitri Petratos before slotting it past Chennaiyin goalie Debjit Majumdar.
Mohun Bagan, despite being reduced to ten men, beat Mohammedan Sporting 1-0.
The technical committee of the AIFF, headed by former captain IM Vijayan, will meet on Wednesday to shortlist the candidates for the appointment of the head coach of the senior men's national team after the federation received 170 applications for the vacant post.
Mumbai FC almost pulled off a spectacular upset before Mohun Bagan rode on a Balwant Singh strike in the dying moments for a thrilling 2-2 draw in an I-League football match in Kolkata on Wednesday.
10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"
The Kolkata giants were involved in a 1-1 draw with George Telegraph in the IFA Premier division football league.
The Kolkata colts were beaten by Manchester United 1-4 in the under-15 tournament.
Mohun Bagan's merry-go-round with their coaches continued for yet another season with Santosh Kashyap becoming the latest victim after their string of poor shows.
By the middle of the first half, there were pacey crosses in either direction, with robust challenges also coming into the fray which would result in three yellow cards before the half-time whistle.
The MRA expires on 8th December 2025.
Sporting Clube de Goa took the winds out of McDowell Mohun Bagan's sails with a fascinating 2-1 win in a 15th round I-League encounter at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Goa on Thursday.
A goal two minutes from the end denied Bagan full points in the Kolkata Super Six league.
Bottom-placed HAL, Bangalore dished out a spirited display to hold local giants Mohun Bagan to a goal-less stalemate in their 23rd round return-leg I-League match at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Friday.
Mohun Bagan's winless streak stretched to four matches as Sporting Clube de Goa rode on a Boima Karpeh double for a 2-1 win in the I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.
India's biggest football draw -- clash between bitter foes Mohun Bagan and East Bengal -- was on Wednesday called off here after a no-show from the former team in the Calcutta Football League Premier Division. East Bengal had turned up for the match at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium but Mohun Bagan stood firm on their decision as match referee Pranjan Banerjee waited for 30 minutes before calling it off, and declaring the red-and-gold winners.
Naojangud Shivananju Manju found the nets in the dying moments to help Mohun Bagan register 2-1 victory over defending champion Dempo and keep their title hopes alive in the ONGC I-League football.
Kolkata outfit Mohun Bagan held Mahindra United 1-1 in a keenly contested encounter to set up semi-final clash with the United SC in 114th IFA Shield football championship in Kolkata on Sunday.
ISL clubs warn AIFF of possibility of their shutting down entirely if current impasse not resolved
India football captain Baichung Bhutia, who was handed a six-month suspension by Mohun Bagan on Monday for breach of rules, has appointed Usha Nath Banerjee as his legal counsel to challenge the club's decision.
Bhutia calls for systemic overhaul, urges India to follow Asian football models
Valskis scored in the 30th and 66th minute while Roy Krishna pulled one back for ATKMB in the 80th minute.
The Indian men's U-23 team suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat against Tajikistan in a thrilling international friendly at the TALCO Arena in Tursunzoda on Wednesday.
Cheema Okerie has resgined after the side's continued dismal showing in the ongoing National Football League.
Agnelo Colaco struck in the second half as Vasco SC stunned Mohun Bagan 1-0 to throw open Group D in the 30th Federation Cup at the floodlit Vidyasagar Krirnagan in Barasat on Sunday.
The much hyped I-League football derby between East Bengal and Mohun Bagan at Kanchenjunga Stadium, in Siliguri, ended in a goalless draw with both teams goalkeepers returning heroes.
Nassiri is son of former East Bengal legend Jamshed Nassiri, who was known for his powerful headers in the '80s.
Grappling with unprecedented uncertainty over the fate of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, the AIFF on Saturday moved in to "calm" fears among its referees, assuring them that their contracts will be renewed "as per established procedure."
Wednesday's 3-0 win was also the club's 12th clean sheet in a row.
Jamil's first assignment in his new role will be the Central Asian Football Association (CAFA) Nations Cup, to be held in Tajikistan and Uzbekistan starting August 29.
Bengaluru FC played their hearts out to score an equaliser but looked clueless against an organised ATKMB defence
The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.
Balwant Singh slammed a brilliant brace in a magical two-minute display as Mohun Bagan bounced back from a goal down to beat DSK Shivajians FC 3-1 in the I-League, in Kolkata, on Saturday.
In a thrilling Hero Indian Super League final, ATK Mohun Bagan beat Bengaluru FC via penalties to clinch the ISL title.
Mohun Bagan bounced back into the reckoning after registering their fifth win on the trot by prevailing over Mahindra United 1-0 in an ONGC I-league match at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.
Three-time champions Mohun Bagan were handed a 3-1 defeat at home.
A solitary goal by Brazilian striker Jose Barreto helped Mohun Bagan beat Mahindra United 1-0 in their ninth round match of the ONGC I-League and keep their title hopes alive in Kolkata on Saturday.
Sunil Chhetri scored both the goals as the Punjab side won their second round match in the National Football League 2-0.
A fine showing by goalkeeper Gumpe Rime enabled the Bangalore champions snatch a point from a goalless draw in the National Football League.
Kingfisher East Bengal and McDowells Mohun Bagan played out a 1-1 draw in the 19th round I-League clash played at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan, in Kolkata on Saturday.
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