Author: Rohan Chowdhury

Over the last few days, there have been multiple reports about Tiger Shroff, the popular Bollywood movie star, playing football for Mumbai Premier League side Mumbay FC. Whoever follows Shroff on social media, or even personally, knows how passionate he is about football. A lot of his social media posts are about amateur football on the Mumbai turf. However, to play professional football, especially in a league like the Mumbai Premier League (formerly MFA Elite Division League), one has to have some talent and ability to match the standards. The talk among the football lovers was about the details of…

In the AFC Challenge League Group A fixtures in Thimphu, Bhutan, the local side, Paro FC, garnered much attention on the media and Internet with their star signing, Keisuke Honda. Honda, one of the biggest names in the history of Asian football – a former AC Milan and CSKA Moscow star – who represented the Japanese national team 98 times at the senior level, was a name nobody would have associated with a club in the Bhutan Premier League. Reportedly, Honda signed for Paro on a one-match deal – the AFC Challenge League qualifier against Church Boys FC of Nepal.…

Mohammedan Sporting Club’s journey in the ongoing ISL (Indian Super League) has been topsy-turvy. They started with a narrow loss followed by a draw, but Andrey Chernyshov’s boys received praise for the football they have been showcasing since day 1. They even won a game away in Chennai by a fine margin. However, the Black Panthers had to suffer a 3-0 defeat in the Kolkata Derby to Mohun Bagan Super Giants. Since then, they lost their other two games in the league, 2-1 to Kerala Blasters and an astonishing 4-0 against Hyderabad FC. We often talk about winning mentality and how…

East Bengal delivered a sensational performance, crushing Bangladeshi champions Basundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League Group A clash at the picturesque Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu. The stadium, set against the stunning backdrop of Bhutan’s mountains, witnessed East Bengal unleash a first-half goal blitz that left their fans elated and their opponents stunned. Under head coach Oscar Bruzon, East Bengal’s confidence was high from the first whistle. The Kolkata side displayed a rare fluidity and precision in attack, outclassing their opponents and looking every bit the dominant force throughout the game. Even in the second-half, with a secure lead,…

“I still remember the day Morgan (Trevor) sir came to the club for the first time,” expressed Saumik Dey, former East Bengal captain, his voice laced with gratitude. “Tall, sharp, in a suit – a gentleman. He had some charisma.” Dey, who captained East Bengal in 2010 and played close to 300 matches for the club as a left-back, delved nostalgically into the glory days under their favourite “Morgan sir. In a candid conversation, Dey shared memories of the club’s resurgence under Morgan and the remarkable unity he instilled in the team. The conversation also aimed to shed light on…

Manika Batra’s run at the WTT Champions in Montpellier has brought new recognition and inspiration for table tennis in India. The star Indian paddler, Batra, currently World no. 30 and a multiple Commonwealth Games medalist, had to bow down to China’s Qian Tianyi in the quarterfinals by 8-11, 8-11, 10-12. However, this feat was historic–the first time an Indian table tennis player had reached the WTT quarterfinals. Though her loss against the Chinese paddler marked the end of her campaign in Montpellier, her performance up to the quarterfinals was commendable. She defeated world no. 14, Bernadette Szocs of Romania in…

The I-League 2024-25 season is set to begin on November 22, with last year’s debutants, Inter Kashi, poised to make an impact as they aim for promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL). After an impressive fourth-place finish in their inaugural season, this team from Uttar Pradesh has positioned itself as one of the strongest contenders. For this season, Inter Kashi will play from Bengal, with their stadium in Uttar Pradesh still under construction. Dr Vinod Dugar, founder of the RDB Group and owner of the club, shared his expansive vision for Inter Kashi, with a focus on contributing meaningfully…

A RevSportz Exclusive When the senior team drops to 125 in the FIFA rankings, the India’s U17 football team are on a roll in the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers in Chonburi, Thailand. After winning the U17 SAFF Championship a few weeks back, the team started their qualifying campaign in perhaps the best way possible, registering their biggest-ever win – thrashing Brunei Darussalam 13-0. The Blue Colts matched a 40-year-old record when the team defeated Macau by the same margin in the AFC U16 Championship in Bangkok. While we celebrate this feat, knowing the background of such successes is also…

The third season of the RevSportz Football Carnival is currently underway in Siliguri, North Bengal, and this year, the tournament brings with it some unique features. Despite the number of teams being reduced from 24 to 16 due to potential logistical challenges in the new location, there was an overwhelming interest from local academies and teams from the North Bengal region, eager to participate in both the men’s and women’s categories. This enthusiasm reflects the deeply rooted football culture in North Bengal. Sangita Das, a former East Bengal player, now playing professionally for the Railways, is a testament to this…

The RevSportz Football Carnival Season 3 kicked off on Tuesday, October 22, at the Baghajatin School Ground, Siliguri. The women’s league saw two exciting matches, with Green Jalpaiguri and Haldibari Tea Gardens FA advancing after defeating Dewanganj Coaching Camp and Haripal Vivekananda Sporting. The crowd was treated to high-quality football and dazzling displays of skill from the players. However, this article isn’t about match results – it’s about the broader impact of the tournament. The RevSportz Football Carnival was launched with the vision of providing an equal platform for both men’s and women’s footballers to showcase their talents and…