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Nicolai Nayak
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Making a mark in Asia: East Bengal’s 2003 Asean Cup win – a defining moment for Indian club football
Beating some of the finest teams from South Asia, East Bengal became the first Indian club to win an officially recognised Asian football tournament.
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ISL: Odisha FC owner Rohan Sharma on building local identity for the club, emulating Ajax, and more
Odisha FC, earlier known as Delhi Dynamos, have qualified for the ISL playoffs only twice.
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Indian football: Meet Manjappada, the 12th man of Kerala Blasters and ISL's biggest fan group
The fan group was formed during the inception of the club in 2014 and now has over a lakh supporters.
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Trending
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Seven Kashmiri students arrested after row over celebrating India’s World Cup loss
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
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Stolen fingerprints, empty bank accounts: How customers are paying for gaps in Aadhaar
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup preview: All you need to know about India’s campaign in Chile
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Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, the goalkeeper who became a Goan stalwart and an Indian football legend
Sankhwalkar enjoyed a decorated club career that lasted for 25 years and made more than 50 appearances for the Indian national team.
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Indian football: Too early for ISL to implement AFC’s 3+1 rule, says FC Goa’s Edu Bedia
The Spaniard felt the league needs to take gradual steps before putting the rule into effect.
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Breaking barriers in sport: Meet India’s first transgender football team
The team comprises of 15 members and was formed on March 8, by Imphal-based NGO Ya-All.
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Video
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IFFI Goa: Michael Douglas tries the ‘Naatu Naatu’ hookstep, delivers Amitabh Bachchan’s dialogue
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Caught on camera: Panic after passenger jumps out of emergency exit of plane at US airport
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Watch: Rescuers celebrate after an infant is pulled out alive from the rubble of her home in Gaza
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Watch: This performing duo danced like puppets at an engagement party
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Filmfare OTT Awards: Actor Rajshri Deshpande dedicates her win to Gaza victims, Indian farmers
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Indian football: The numbers behind Sunil Chhetri’s stellar international career
From becoming the longest-serving player to scoring the most goals for the Indian football team, Chhetri has set records galore.
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Interview: Ahead of restart, La Liga India MD Cachaza talks about having fans in stadiums and more
Spain’s La Liga, which was suspended on March 12 due to the coronavirus outbreak, is set to resume on June 11.
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Rise of a new champion: When Mahindra United became the first Mumbai team to win the NFL title
Mahindra United created history by becoming the first side from Mumbai to win the national football league title during the 2005-’06 season.
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The Reel
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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Eye Spy: What doing the ‘dunki’ means – and where we first heard the term
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In music-themed ‘Chamak’, looking for the ‘spirit of Punjab’ beyond its stereotypes
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Oklahoma assistant coach Bhavnani on his NBA journey, how Indians can reach the next level and more
Vin Bhavnani has worked as a scout, player development manager and as assistant coach during his time in the NBA.
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Data check: The numbers behind Sandesh Jhingan’s career at Kerala Blasters
The defender, the most-capped Kerala Blasters player, has been with the club since their inception in 2014.
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FC Goa’s new coach Juan Ferrando wants players to enjoy their football and entertain fans again
Juan Ferrando, who began his coaching career at 18, will be leading FC Goa in the Indian Super League and AFC Champions League for the upcoming season.
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The Field
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal begin campaign with wins on Day 3
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Archery: Dhiraj Bommadevara rides on luck and faith to let his talent shine through
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Australia tour of India: Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell make way for rookies as visitors rehaul T20 team
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Victor Rodriguez leads FC Goa to a win over Jamshedpur FC
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup preview: All you need to know about India’s campaign in Chile