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Former India goalkeeper Prasanta Dora dies of rare disease
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 04:48 PM IST
According to his elder brother Hemanta, who also played as a goalkeeper for India and Mohun Bagan, Prasanta was diagnosed with Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in December after he developed an unremitting fever.
Jamshedpur striker Valskis’ brace sinks ATK Mohun Bagan
London | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 07, 2020 10:18 PM IST
The Lithuanian striker Valskis was at his best and fired in a cracking header from an Aitor Monroy corner to give Jamshedpur the lead. He timed his jump to perfection and powered in his header past Arindam Bhattacharja.
Indian players can get better with time: Fowler
Vasco, Goa | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON DEC 04, 2020 08:37 PM IST
Following the loss to Mumbai, the Liverpool legend was critical of “some” of his Indian players and had said they have not got “good coaching in the years gone by”.
All set for first Kolkata derby in ISL
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 09:51 PM IST
It is only on Friday evening that ISL will get the real feel of a derby when SC East Bengal meet ATK Mohun Bagan.
No reason why can’t East Bengal and Mohun Bagan have women’s derby: Bala Devi
Panaji | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 25, 2020 05:27 PM IST
Traditional rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal will clash in the Indian Super League for the first time on Friday since their mergers with ATK and Shree Cement respectively and Bala Devi hopes to see a similar derby soon for the women’s game.
Tiwary stars in Mohun Bagan win as cricket returns to Eden Gardens
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 24, 2020 10:55 PM IST
Put in to bat, Mohun Bagan scored 156 for five with Tiwary smashing three sixes and five fours. In reply, Customs could only manage 139 for 6 at the floodlit Eden.
ISL 2020: ATK Mohun Bagan start off with 1-0 win over Kerala Blasters
Bambolim, Goa | By Rutvick Mehta
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 10:35 PM IST
Fijian hitman Roy Krishna, who was ATK’s top goal scorer with 15 goals last season, struck the all important goal after a 67 minute deadlock to give the all important three points for the green-and-maroon brigade.
All you need to know about ISL
Kolkata/New Delhi | By Dhiman Sarkar & Bhargab Sarmah
UPDATED ON NOV 20, 2020 08:17 AM IST
From bio-bubble protocols to the Aussie influx, from the Kolkata giants to the Spanish influence, India’s top-flight football season kicks off.
Indian clubs need to build teams for the long term: Bhaichung Bhutia
New Delhi/Kolkata | By Bhargab Sarmah & Dhiman Sarkar
UPDATED ON NOV 18, 2020 08:47 AM IST
Bhutia spoke about the upcoming ISL season, Indian clubs playing at the Asian level and the importance of building a team for the long term.
Former India defender Satyajit Ghosh dies
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2020 07:20 PM IST
“Ghosh suffered a massive cardiac arrest at his house in Debanandapur in Bandel and died on the way to Chinsurah Hospital,” a family source said.
Chap, a friend and a fierce competitor
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | By Dhiman Sarkar
UPDATED ON OCT 12, 2020 10:32 PM IST
Debabrata Sarkar, an East Bengal official, and one of those who had derailed Chapman’s plans, said ‘Chap’–everyone called him that—was a ‘mastaan’. It does not translate easily, but in this context, it means a player who wasn’t overawed.
Mamata Banerjee’s gesture to save East Bengal football club has a political connotation
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | By Joydeep Thakur
UPDATED ON SEP 05, 2020 12:55 AM IST
Political experts said that even though the initiative might have helped Banerjee and her party strike a chord with the club’s millions of fans in one go and woo the sentiments of football-loving Bengalis, they were skeptical whether such efforts would materialise into electoral gains in the crucial 2021. elections.
East Bengal finally get an investor, all set to play ISL 7
Kolkata | By Dhiman Sarkar
UPDATED ON SEP 02, 2020 08:06 PM IST
In an unprecedented announcement at the state secretariat Nabanna in Howrah, Banerjee said with the coming in of Shree Cement, East Bengal is “self-sufficient to complete the formalities” to play in the ISL.
Former India footballer Manitombi Singh no more
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | By Dhiman Sarkar
UPDATED ON AUG 10, 2020 08:12 AM IST
Manitombi was a defender who could play right back, centre-back and left back. He played for Mohun Bagan and was part of the Hindustan FC team that won the Delhi Soccer Association league title in 2010.
Former India and Mohun Bagan player Manitombi passes away
Kolkata | By Dhiman Sarkar
UPDATED ON AUG 09, 2020 11:21 PM IST
Manitombi was suffering from prolonged illness and breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday.
PM Narendra Modi congratulates East Bengal for completing 100 years, says ‘it’s a milestone for Indian sport’
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON AUG 01, 2020 10:40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi hailed the football and sports-loving culture of West Bengal and wished more success for the century old club East Bengal.
It’s a dream to coach Mohun Bagan one day: Barreto
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 29, 2020 10:31 PM IST
“We always have a dream and mine is to become the Mohun Bagan coach. I’m just working hard to be a good coach,” Barreto said during a chat show of ‘Mohun Bagan icons’ on the occasion of its annual day celebration that was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mohun Bagan features on NASDAQ billboards, goes truly global on its special day
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 29, 2020 04:05 PM IST
Founded in 1889, the 131-year-old city-based club has no dearth of supporters across the world but the American stock exchange paying it tribute by displaying its logo and colours on its billboard holds special significance.
Mohun Bagan give I-League triumph bonus to players, staff
Press Trust of India | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON JUL 22, 2020 07:13 PM IST
I-League champions Mohun Bagan on Wednesday announced that they have paid their title-winning bonus to all coaches, players and ground staff.
Hockey stalwart Ashok Kumar to receive Lifetime Achievement Award
By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 13, 2020 08:20 PM IST
Son of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand, Kumar scored an important goal in the gold medal match for India against Pakistan in the 1975 World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.
ATK Bagan need to hire professionals to run things without interference: Bhaichung Bhutia
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2020 03:54 PM IST
Bhutia was referring to East Bengal’s tie up with Quess Corp, who had a 70 per cent stake but made a premature exit, something that is mired in controversy as the Bengaluru-based investors still hold the sporting rights.
ATK-Mohun Bagan likely to keep green-maroon colours
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
PUBLISHED ON JUL 09, 2020 08:40 PM IST
The Board meeting on Friday afternoon will be chaired by principal owner Sanjiv Goenka, while BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, who has a stake in ATK, will make his debut as one of the Directors.
BCCI president Ganguly named as one of ATK-Mohun Bagan directors
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUL 05, 2020 07:03 PM IST
Confirming the development, team co-owner and one of the directors Utsav Parekh said: “Ganguly is one of the team co-owners and is 100 per cent eligible to become a director. We will meet on July 10 for the first time to finalise our name, jersey and logo.”
East Bengal hopeful of joining ISL with help of WB govt: Official
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 28, 2020 11:18 PM IST
With their Centenary Foundation Day barely a month away, the club is grappling with financial woes following the premature pull-out of its former investor Quess Corp, who were the title sponsors for two seasons.
Mohun Bagan not to reopen club tent from Monday due to spike in COVID cases
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 13, 2020 05:58 PM IST
Kolkata has recorded over 1,000 COVID-19 cases in the past 10 days, even as the number of positive patients in Bengal surged past the 10,000 mark on Friday.
Former Bagan coach Bhatacharyya thought ‘diminutive’ Chhetri will not be able to score
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 08, 2020 05:28 PM IST
Just after clearing his class 12 examination, Chhetri was called for a trial with the top Kolkata club in 2002. He was just 17 then. He had earlier said that he was shocked when he was offered a three-year deal by Mohun Bagan, his first professional contract.
Mohun Bagan to reopen club tent from June 15 in Unlock 1.0
Kolkata | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON JUN 08, 2020 03:31 PM IST
“Mohun Bagan Athletic Club tent will be reopened post lockdown for members/supporters on 15th June,2020,” the Mariners posted on their Twitter handle.
Former Santosh Trophy player E Hamsakoya dies of Covid-19
Thiruvananthapuram, Hindustan Times | By hindustantimes.com
UPDATED ON JUN 06, 2020 03:49 PM IST
A veteran striker from Malabar, he played for Maharashtra in Santosh Trophy (1981-86) and was also in the national team for Nehru Trophy.
If Bundesliga testing protocol is followed, only cricket activity can resume in India: Bhutia
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | By Dhiman Sarkar
UPDATED ON MAY 29, 2020 12:03 PM IST
With the country gradually opening, does he see competitive sport resuming? “That will depend on rules governments frame but if the testing protocols of Bundesliga and K-League are to be followed, maybe only cricket can re-start given the cost involved,” says Bhutia.
Mohun Bagan duo hail fathers’ contributions in I-League win
Kolkata | By Indo Asian News Service
UPDATED ON MAY 28, 2020 02:55 PM IST
His scoring ability was spotted and nurtured by Mohun Bagan’s Spanish coach Kibu Vicuna and he put him into the fray alongside the likes of Joseba Beitia, Fran Gonzalez and V.P. Suhair.