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Dhiman Sarkar

Dhiman Sarkar

Dhiman Sarkar is based in Kolkata and has been a sport journalist for over three decades. He writes mainly on football.

Articles by Dhiman Sarkar

Lionel Messi — The last dance

Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 01:14 IST

Mohun Bagan, AIFF and the wrong kind of buzz

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's last-minute refusal to release players led to India fielding a depleted side against Jamaica, the first match in London in 24 years, on Wednesday. India lost 0-2.

Updated on May 29, 2026 02:30 IST

Memories that linger: From Rossi to Messi with a lot of Maradona

Diego Maradona hoists the FIFA World Cup trophy as he is carried off the field by fans and teammates after the 1986 World Cup. (Getty Images)

Updated on May 27, 2026 15:59 IST

AIFF sets June 15 deadline for ISL clubs

East Bengal players celebrate with the ISL trophy in Kolkata on Friday. (PTI)

Updated on May 22, 2026 21:36 IST

What next after a fantastic finish?

East Bengal with the ISL12 trophy at Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Thursday.

Updated on May 22, 2026 02:30 IST

ISL: East Bengal India champions after 22 years

East Bengal FC players celebrate with the ISL trophy after their win against Inter Kashi. (Samir Jana/HT)

Updated on May 21, 2026 17:47 IST

ISL: East Bengal frontrunners among five in fray for title

Mohun Bagan Super Giant's Jason Cummings, right, and others vie for the ball against East Bengal. (PTI)

Updated on May 20, 2026 18:36 IST

How Arteta’s mentality monsters ended Arsenal’s 22-year wait

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. (AFP)

Updated on May 21, 2026 07:55 IST

Angkrish Raghuvanshi and the importance of playing second fiddle

Kolkata Knight Riders' Angkrish Raghuvanshi in action. (AFP)

Updated on May 18, 2026 15:00 IST

ISL: Late goal from Bagan in derby keeps leaders East Bengal waiting

Players in action in action during ISL match between Mohun Bagan and East Bengal at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/HT)

Updated on May 18, 2026 06:26 IST

Finally, a high stakes Kolkata derby in ISL

Mohamad Rashid (left) has added solidity to East Bengal's midfield.

Updated on May 15, 2026 02:30 IST

ISL clubs want Genius Sports only as data and tech partner

Players of Mohun Bagan Super Giant and Inter Kashi FC in action during the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 football match, in Kolkata. (PTI)

Updated on May 13, 2026 16:54 IST

ISL: Doughty Inter Kashi hold champions Mohun Bagan

Sahal Abdul Samad of Mohun Bagan Super Giant during the match against Inter Kashi. (AIFF)

Updated on May 13, 2026 10:39 IST

East Bengal stay on top after exciting draw with Punjab FC

Action during East Bengal’s ISL match against Punjab FC. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 11, 2026 16:57 IST

From rejection to redemption, Mainoo’s journey

Kobbie Mainoo's goal against Liverpool on Sunday was his first Premier League strike in nearly two years.

Updated on May 8, 2026 02:30 IST

Champions League: Holders PSG smother Bayern, enter final

Paris Saint-Germain's Pedro Goncalves Neves (L) and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane in action during the semi-final. (AFP)

Updated on May 7, 2026 16:29 IST

Champions League: Homegrown heroes help Arsenal end 20-year wait to enter final

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard (L) and manager Mikel Arteta celebrate at the end of the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid in London. (AP)

Updated on May 6, 2026 15:53 IST

Can’t build a team in three months but we can compete: Pamela Conti

Pamela Conti (second from left) and her brother Vincenzo (extreme left), who is also her assistant, with the India under-17 women’s team in Suzhou, China. (AIFF)

Updated on May 1, 2026 17:18 IST

Are the kids alright?

India's under-17 women start against Australia on Saturday.

Updated on May 1, 2026 02:30 IST

One good performance can change everything: Fernandes

File image of Bibiano Fernandes. (Nikhil Patil/AFC)

Updated on Apr 30, 2026 18:35 IST

Champions League: Honours shared on a night of penalties given, not given

Arsenal's Brazilian defender #06 Gabriel Magalhaes challenges Atletico Madrid's French forward #07 Antoine Griezmann during the UEFA Champions League semi-final. (AFP)

Updated on May 1, 2026 01:35 IST

Champions League: PSG ahead after a magical night in Paris

PSG's Joao Neves celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during a Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich in Paris. (AP)

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 16:23 IST

Arteta is right. It’s a new league now

Manchester City's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (left) and Erling Haaland walk off the pitch after Wednesday's 1-0 win against Burnley.

Updated on Apr 24, 2026 02:30 IST

Premier League: City go top but can they hold on?

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola. (AP)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 14:04 IST

When Vaibhav Sooryavanshi changed his hitting arc

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi during the Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 15:57 IST

In Berlin, a wall comes down

Marie-Louise Eta gestures as she speaks with players during a training session of 1 FC Union Berlin in Berlin on Tuesday.

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 02:30 IST

ISL: Sojberg’s late goal helps 10-man East Bengal hold Bengaluru FC 3-3

Bengaluru FC’s Ryan Williams (L) tries to beat PV Vishnu of East Bengal in Kolkata on Thursday. (AIFF)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 17:21 IST

Champions League: Bayern win a classic after Camavinga’s red

Bayern Munich celebrate with fans. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 14:01 IST

Champions League: Clinical Dembele helps PSG quell Liverpool’s fight

Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring against Liverpool. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 01:02 IST

IPL 2026: CSK win as Noor and Co leave KKR in a spin

CSK’s Noor Ahmad celebrates after taking the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 01:12 IST

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