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CFL 2025: Mohun Bagan Held to Goalless Draw by George Telegraph
The Calcutta Football League 2025 saw an intense yet goalless clash between Mohun Bagan Super Giants and George Telegraph SC at the Bankimanjali Stadium in Naihati. Despite strong efforts from both teams and passionate support from the…
East Bengal Held to a 1-1 Draw by 10-Man Suruchi Sangha
East Bengal were forced to share points in their second fixture of the Calcutta Football League (CFL) 2025-26, following a 1-1 draw against a resilient Suruchi Sangha side at the Bankimanjali Stadium in Naihati. Despite taking the lead and…
Why the Man Who Created IPL Says Indian Football ‘Will Not Happen’
Lalit Modi, former BCCI administrator and current political exile, recently made strong remarks about Indian football. Reflecting on his long-standing interest in the sport, he called it a "complete failure" but added that he had once…
East Bengal Thrash Measurers Club 7-1 to Open CFL Campaign in Style
East Bengal began their 2025-26 Calcutta Football League (CFL) campaign with a statement of intent, securing a dominant 7-1 victory over Measurers Club at the Naihati Bankimanjali Stadium on Friday.
A brace from last season's top scorer,…
Beyond the Pitch, What Indian Football Really Needs
Over the past few days, I have come across numerous opinions on the current situation of Indian football. Topics range from players needing to go abroad, giving opportunities to overseas players of Indian origin playing elsewhere, youth…
Palestinian Footballer linked to Indian Super League
Whether it’s the nation’s rights or growth, Palestinians strongly believe in freedom. They are nothing less than warriors. Just like that, a warrior footballer dreams of taking the Palestine Football League, more commonly known as…
Steve Herbots on Indian Football, Player Development, Khep Culture and Structural Setbacks
“In Football, earning a good money is only possible at the top level”
Says Steve Herbots, a 41-year-old Belgian coach currently managing Kolkata-based club United SC, who is playing in the I League 2. In a virtual interview, Steve spoke…
Mohun Bagan Seal Historic ISL Double
Mohun Bagan Super Giant completed a historic league and cup double, defeating Bengaluru FC 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 final at a packed Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, April 12th. Jamie…
Apuia’s Stoppage-Time Stunner Sends Mohun Bagan into ISL Final
A spectacular stoppage-time goal from Lalengmawia Ralte (Apuia) propelled Mohun Bagan Super Giant into their third consecutive Indian Super League, ISL final, securing a 2-0 second-leg victory over Jamshedpur FC at a jubilant Salt Lake…
Churchill Top I-League, But Title Awaits Appeal Verdict
The final round of the I-League 2024-25 season concluded on Sunday, April 6th, but the official champion and the team securing promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL) remain undecided due to a pending appeal involving Inter Kashi.…