Maradona’s growing fame coincided with football becoming flush with riches. It has got richer, but generations after him have built mighty walls and fortresses to insulate themselves. Footballers live in a bubble today. Maradona came to Naples in search... read more

One of India’s most historic football clubs celebrates its centenary year. What does it mean to be a fan of the club? And what does the future hold for them? read more

Uday Konar is fighting to save his hawking space from land sharks in Mumbai read more

The property was built in the middle of 18th century by Nabakrishna Deb, who was once a secretary to the British general Robert Clive. read more

East Bengal midfield looked unorganised especially in the first-half but their defence manned by Marti Crespi did not give any chance to their arch-rivals to come out with a point. read more

The I-League runners-up, East Bengal, with a well-oiled unit under Menendez, start as favourites against Mohun Bagan who are still grappling to find a perfect combination under fellow Spaniard Kibu Vicuna. read more

City soccer giants Mohun Bagan, who last won the Durand Cup in 2000, have now lost in three finals on the trot (2004, 2009, 2019). read more

Gokulam Kerala stunned East Bengal 3-2 on penalties in the semi-final after a 1-1 stalemate in the extra time. read more

Contrast this with Real Kashmir’s preparations and the impact of four or five first-team players with families off the communications grid and it fits why Robertson said his team was “brilliant”. read more

A Cristiano Ronaldo fan— “been one since I first saw him at United and I am a United supporter,” he said—Farooq said the I-League, scheduled to start early November, would be crucial. read more

V P Suhair struck an extra time brace as Mohun Bagan saw off a gritty challenge from Real Kashmir 3-1 to set up a summit clash with Gokulam Kerala. read more

Real Kashmir will take on Mohun Bagan while East Bengal will lock horns with fellow I-League side Gokulam Kerala in the first kick-off of a double header. read more

Real Kashmir needed a draw to enter last four and they topped group C with seven points -- two wins and a draw. read more

The result also meant that 16-time champions Mohun Bagan sealed a semifinal berth from the group with a match in hand. read more

On Friday, as the Durand Cup travelled to Kolkata for the first time in 129 editions, Mohun Bagan did another never-before thing: play four Spaniards. read more