The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president’s post in the upcoming All India Football Federation (AIFF) elections. Former captain Bhutia was proposed by his onetime national teammate Deepak Mondal and seconded by Madhu Kumari. Former India goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey has also filed his nomination for...
Manisha Kalyan becomes first Indian to play in UEFA Women’s Champions League
Manisha Kalyan became the first Indian footballer to feature in a UEFA Women's Champions League match as she made her debut for top-tier Cypriot club Apollon Ladies FC on Thursday. Manisha Kalyan took the field in the 60th minute at the Makareio Stadium in Engomi, Cyprus, for Apollon Ladies FC...
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated East Bengal Museum
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the East Bengal Museum – ‘Raja Suresh Chandra Chowdhury Memorial Archive’. On this occasion she announced a donation of Rs 50 lakh for East Bengal Club. Raja Suresh Chandra Chowdhury Memorial Archive is having Videos of famous matches, Jersey and Kits of ex-players,...
FIFA bans India and takes away hosting rights of Women’s U17 World Cup
FIFA has suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to “undue influence from third parties”, world soccer’s governing body said on Monday. The suspension also means that the Under-17 women’s World Cup, which was scheduled to take place in India from Oct. 11-30, cannot be held...