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Former Mohun Bagan President Swapan Sadhan (Tutu) Bose has publicly declared his support for his elder son Srinjoy Bose in the upcoming Mohun Bagan club elections, ending speculation about his stance amid an increasingly divided house. Though he had stepped down from his post at the club some time ago to possibly engage in election campaigning, Bose had so far remained away from any public appearances. However, in a press conference held at his Ballygunge residence, on Saturday, he launched a scathing attack on current club secretary Debashis Dutta, without naming him directly. “I will campaign for Srinjoy in the…

Manolo Marquez’s tenure at FC Goa ended in style as his team lifted the prestigious Kalinga Super Cup with a commanding 3-0 win over Khalid Jamil’s Jamshedpur FC in the final. The win not only secured Goa’s second Super Cup title, but also confirmed their place in the AFC Champions League 2 Qualifiers. While Marquez had previously guided Goa to consecutive ISL playoff appearances, the silverware had remained elusive until now. In this knockout competition, however, his team delivered a flawless performance. Jamil, who once famously led Aizawl FC to a historic I-League title, was on the verge of scripting…

With India set to face Thailand in a friendly ahead of the crucial AFC Asian Cup qualifier away to Hong Kong on June 10, head coach Manolo Márquez — who also led FC Goa to the Super Cup final — has been keeping a close eye on the ongoing Kalinga Super Cup. Although the Super Cup allows clubs to field six foreign players — unlike the ISL limit of four — which has limited Indian-player exposure in some teams, clubs like Mohun Bagan, Mumbai City FC and Punjab FC have relied more heavily on their domestic talent. While foreign players…

After 15 days of high-octane football, the Kalinga Super Cup has finally filtered down to two deserving finalists — Jamshedpur FC and FC Goa. The two sides will lock horns in the ultimate battle, with a coveted spot in the AFC Champions League 2 qualifiers at stake. Both teams, having fallen short at the semi-final stage of the ISL 2024–25 season, will look to redeem themselves by lifting this prestigious trophy. For Jamshedpur, it has been a remarkable journey so far. They began their campaign with a win over Hyderabad FC, followed by a quarter-final victory over NorthEast United, and…

It turned out to be a tough outing for Mohun Bagan SG goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh as his side suffered a 3-1 defeat to FC Goa in the Semi-Final of the Kalinga Super Cup at the Kalinga Stadium. After Brison Fernandes opened the scoring for Goa with a header, Suhail Bhat brought Mohun Bagan back on level terms. But two second-half goals from FC Goa sealed the fate of the match and left Bagan with no chance of a comeback. Much of the blame from fans for the second-half collapse was directed at Dheeraj. The first blow came from a defensive…

Rahul Giri in Bhubaneswar FC Goa booked their place in the Super Cup final with a commanding 3-1 win over Mohun Bagan SG, ending the Mariners’ campaign with an assertive and well-rounded performance. Goa showed intent from the outset, dominating possession and stringing together fluent attacking moves. Mohun Bagan initially held firm, but eventually succumbed to the relentless pressure, particularly from set-pieces — a key weapon in Manolo Márquez’s tactical set-up. Fielding a second-string line-up, Mohun Bagan didn’t lack quality, but inexperience was evident in all three goals they conceded. In the 20th minute, Borja Herrera delivered a curling cross…

As the much-awaited Super Cup semi-final between FC Goa and Mohun Bagan Super Giant approaches, the mood in the two camps couldn’t be more different. Mohun Bagan, having already created history by clinching the League Shield and the ISL Cup in the same season, have little to prove. The players are relaxed, enjoying the tournament without the weight of expectations—a sentiment echoed repeatedly by their interim head coach, Bastab Roy. From the beginning of the Super Cup, he has stressed that this is an “exposure trip” for the youngsters, urging them to enjoy the game and make the most of…

Mohun Bagan’s emphatic victory over Kerala Blasters and their progression to the Super Cup semi-final once again highlights the farsightedness of their management. While other teams are chasing glory, Mohun Bagan — having already sealed the ISL title — are busy laying the foundation for next season. Across the world, successful teams often plant the seeds long before they enjoy the rewards. In recent years, Mohun Bagan’s management has followed the same path, doing a phenomenal job at the backstage. The results are already visible — and their future looks even brighter. The ongoing Super Cup campaign is a perfect…

On the eve of the Super Cup quarter-final against Kerala Blasters, Mohun Bagan head coach Bastab Roy and captain Deepak Tangri made it clear in the press conference — this tournament is an opportunity for players who didn’t get many chances during the recently concluded ISL season to showcase their ability. And on Monday, it was evident on the field how determined every footballer was to prove their mettle. Players like Abhishek Suryavanshi, Deepak Tangri, and Sahal Abdul Samad — who weren’t regular starters under former coach Jose Molina — showed that they too can be potent forces whenever needed.…

Rahul Giri in Bhubaneswar Mohun Bagan registered a statement win against Kerala Blasters, defeating the Yellow Brigade 2-1 to book their place in the semi-final of the Super Cup. The Mariners fielded only one foreigner, the side comprising mainly players who were reserves during the ISL season. The aim was to provide exposure to those who hadn’t received much game time, as well as to offer big-stage experience to players from the reserve side. That objective was well and truly achieved. Head coach Bastob Roy expressed his satisfaction after the game, glad to have had another opportunity to give his…