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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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Ramachandra Guha: At 75, India is free – but its citizens are still fighting for many rights
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The spectre of hurt religious sentiments: On the courage and necessity of Salman Rushdie
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How refugees from Sindh rebuilt their lives – and India – after Partition
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Opinion: When will Pakistan realise its economic potential?
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In the shadow of Bhutan’s tag as the ‘happiest country’ is the trauma of Nepali-origin refugees
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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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Eco India: With 50,000 tonnes of battery waste, India has a long way before EVs can be called green
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Watch: Dams near Mumbai lit up with colours of Indian flag ahead of Independence day
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Eco India, Episode 192: How to mitigate the waste caused by Lithium-ion batteries
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Watch: 5,885 students stand in formation to create a waving national flag in Chandigarh
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Watch: Kuthu, the Tamil Nadu folk dance, found a place at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony
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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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Start the week with a film: Get a much-needed dose of ‘Gandhigiri’ with ‘Lage Raho Munnabhai’
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‘Darlings’ director Jasmeet K Reen on her heroines: ‘They are simple, scared, a bit off’
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‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ review: Jeffrey Epstein and the dark side of marketing
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‘House of Hammer’ trailer: Docuseries explores alleged abuse by Armie Hammer and his family legacy
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‘Criminal Justice: Adhura Sach’ trailer: Pankaj Tripathi’s lawyer represents a murder accused
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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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Ultimate Kho Kho: A new league, for an age-old homegrown sport that is banking on nostalgia
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Badminton: PV Sindhu confirms stress fracture on left foot, pulls of BWF World C’ships in Tokyo
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Asia Cup 2022: Shakib Al Hasan to lead Bangladesh after agreeing to severe ties with betting portal
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Asia Cup 2022: Ricky Ponting backs Rohit Sharma-led India to beat Pakistan and win the title
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Indian Football: Balai Dey, the Mohun Bagan legend who played for both India and Pakistan