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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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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ review: A blistering portrayal of power run amok
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Is ‘glass skin’ achievable? A dermatologist answers this and other skincare questions in a new book
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World’s ‘grumpiest cat’ found taking refuge on the world’s highest mountain
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The dark side of wind energy along Gujarat’s coast
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Fiction: An influencer-mummy is found dead in a lake. What mysteries does her death hide?
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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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Watch: Policemen help elderly man collect spilled grains after the sack fell off his motorcycle
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Watch: Traffic constable’s dog rides on motorbike in watermelon-shell helmet to raise awareness
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Watch: Toddler shoots basketball through hoop behind his back, stuns father and brother
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Watch: Mumbai’s Gateway of India is the backdrop for Christian Dior fashion show
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Watch: Rescuers pull out devotees who fell into Indore temple stepwell after the roof collapsed
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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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‘Viduthalai Part 1’ review: A blistering portrayal of power run amok
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‘Murder Mystery 2’ review: An enjoyably silly return to bumbling adventure
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‘Gaslight’ review: Exactly who is being gaslit here?
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‘Dead Ringers’ trailer: David Cronenberg’s acclaimed film is now a series
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‘Mrs Undercover’ trailer: Radhika Apte toggles between housework and espionage
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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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IPL 2023: Gaikwad’s knock is in vain as Gill, Rashid star for Gujarat Titans in five-wicket win
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IPL 2023: CSK’s Tushar Deshpande, GT’s Sai Sudharsan used as tournament’s first two Impact Players
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Watch, IPL 2023: Mohammed Shami picks up 100th IPL wicket with a cracking delivery in GT vs CSK
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IPL 2023: MS Dhoni fit to play as Hardik Pandya opts to bowl first in season-opener
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Spain Masters Super 300 quarterfinals blog: PV Sindhu into semis with good win Mia Blichfeldt