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Barreto to return this weekend

Barreto to return this weekend

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The ace Brazilian striker claimed Mohun Bagan officials misbehaved with its players.

Bottom-placed HASC shock leaders Mahindra United

Bottom-placed HASC shock leaders Mahindra United

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

An injury-time goal handed the defending champions a 1-0 defeat in a 14th round match.

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Late strike sees Churchill beat JCT

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

A last-minute goal by substitute Louis Martins guided Churchill Brothers to a 4-3 win over JCT in the NFL.

Fransa's matches cancelled

Fransa's matches cancelled

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

The cancellation is a sequel to Fransa Pax failing to turn up for the match against Air India on Friday.

Sporting Clube rally to hold Air India

Sporting Clube rally to hold Air India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

Dudu Omaghbemi's goal earned the Goa team a 1-1 draw.

Sporting edge past Salgaocar

Sporting edge past Salgaocar

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

Sporting Clube de Goa beat Salgaocar 1-0 to move to the second spot in the NFL.

Mahindra United down Dempo with late goal

Mahindra United down Dempo with late goal

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Substitute Mohd Rafi's scored a late goal to help Mahindra United snatch victory over Dempo and move to the top of the table in the 11th ONGC National Football League, at the Nehru stadium in Margao, Goa, on Tuesday.

Mahindra United salvage thrilling draw

Mahindra United salvage thrilling draw

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Mahindra United fought back from two goals down to hold East Bengal in an eighth round match.

NFL to have dope tests

NFL to have dope tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The tests would be conducted under supervision of the AIFF's medical cell and urine samples would be sent to a Malaysian laboratory.

Dempo ground Air India

Dempo ground Air India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

A goal in each half gave the Goa team victory and perched them atop the league.

Onyenka Okolie guides Churchill to victory

Onyenka Okolie guides Churchill to victory

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Churchill beat Mohammedan Sporting to post only their second victory in the league.

Dempo score over Churchill

Dempo score over Churchill

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

A goal each by Clifford Miranda and Ranty Martins enabled Dempo win the battle between Goa teams.

East Bengal move to the top

East Bengal move to the top

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Saumik Dey's goal gave East Bengal a 1-0 victory over Mohun Bagan and took them to the top of the league.

Air India - JCT in dull draw

Air India - JCT in dull draw

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

JCT deserved more than a point from the goalless outing because they did most of the running and created more chances.

Bagan moves AIFF against referee

Bagan moves AIFF against referee

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

The club says the referee denied them two penalties during last Sunday's crucial National Football League match against East Bengal.

Sporting Clube too good for JCT

Sporting Clube too good for JCT

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

A goal each by Wilton Gomes and Dudu Omagbemi in the first half guided the Goa team to a convincing 2-0 victory.

Mahindra down Air India, move to top

Mahindra down Air India, move to top

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Defender N P Pradeep's goal from a corner gave Mahindra United full points from their NFL match.

NFL to retain 10-team format

NFL to retain 10-team format

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

The National Football League would remain a 10-team affair, the AIFF informed on Sunday

NFL to kick-off before January 10

NFL to kick-off before January 10

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

AIFF president P R Dasmunshi said the fixtures would be finalized at the executive committee meeting on December 17.

Churchill Brothers settle for a 2-2 draw

Churchill Brothers settle for a 2-2 draw

Rediff.com21 Jan 2007

It shared points with East Bengal in the National Football League match that the Goa outfit dominated for most part.

Bagan build on Air India lapses

Bagan build on Air India lapses

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

Fabio Cortez and Jose Barreto helped Mohun Bagan to a 2-1 win over Air India in the National Football League.

Dempo whip Mohd Sporting

Dempo whip Mohd Sporting

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

Anthony Pereira and Ranty Martins scored two goals each as the Goa side won the NFL match 5-0.

Bagan, Salgaocar draw goalless

Bagan, Salgaocar draw goalless

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

Three-time champions Mohun Bagan were unable to translate their overall supremacy in the National Football League match.

Air India beat East Bengal 1-0

Air India beat East Bengal 1-0

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Three-times champions East Bengal were humbled in their opening round match at the Cooperage ground on Sunday.

Okonji guides Churchill to victory

Okonji guides Churchill to victory

Rediff.com7 Jan 2007

Odafa Okonji scored a brace to guide Churchill Brothers to a 2-0 win over Sporting Clube de Goa in their opening National Football League encounter on Sunday.

Remus guides Salgaocar to victory

Remus guides Salgaocar to victory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

Former champions Salgaocar beat Fransa 2-1 in a match marred by poor refereeing.

Pachecho threatens to pull out

Pachecho threatens to pull out

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

The Fransa Club president feels referees are giving decisions against his team in the NFL.

JCT, Vasco in goalless draw

JCT, Vasco in goalless draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Both teams have seven points after five outings in the National Football League.

Sporting Clube's matches cancelled

Sporting Clube's matches cancelled

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

The Goa team's fourth, fifth and sixth rounds have been rescheduled in view of the accident some of its players and coach met with on Wednesday.

Mahindra United win NFL

Mahindra United win NFL

Rediff.com9 May 2006

Mahindra United clinched their maiden National Football League title after East Bengal lost to Sporting Club de Goa 1-3.

Haywards coach suspended

Haywards coach suspended

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

Clifford Chukwuma has been barred from football-related activity because of his conduct at last week's National Football League match in Mumbai.

NFL to be played for ONGC Cup

NFL to be played for ONGC Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Navratna and petroleum major ONGC will sponsor the ninth National Football League beginning in Kolkata on January 12.

Air India, JCT draw goalless

Air India, JCT draw goalless

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

The draw left both the relegation threatened teams on 14 points from 13 outings.

HAL to replace TFA in NFL top division

HAL to replace TFA in NFL top division

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

HAL, which finished third in the second division last year, were promoted after Tata Football Academy withdrew from the premier division.

Suley Musah to lead E Bengal

Suley Musah to lead E Bengal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

The Ghanian defender will have Dipankar Roy as his deputy.

DTDC to sponsor Tollygunge

DTDC to sponsor Tollygunge

Rediff.com3 Jun 2003

The club also handed coach Subrata Bhattacharya a one-year contract.

Mohun Bagan score first victory

Mohun Bagan score first victory

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The Kolkata giants beat Fransa Pax 2-0 in their eight round match.

Mahindra United down Mohd Sporting

Mahindra United down Mohd Sporting

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

Local giants Mahindra United wasted chances galore but did carve out a 2-0 victory in the National Football League.

Salgaocar rally to hold Fransa

Salgaocar rally to hold Fransa

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Former champions Salgaocar wasted several chances and had to be content with a point from the National Football League match.

AIFF defers Air India - Fransa match

AIFF defers Air India - Fransa match

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

It did not announce a fresh date, but said Fransa will play Sporting Clube and Salgaocar on March 5 and 8 respectively.