Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

11 May 2024, Aleksandar Mitrovic’s brace helped Al-Hilal to defeat Al-Hazm 4-1 and clinch the Saudi Pro League 2023-24 title with three games left to play. They are unbeaten (29 wins, 2 draws) in the league, after an underwhelming campaign last year when they finished third behind Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo was already there at Al-Nassr, but ahead of the 2023-24 season, many proven European stars joined these Saudi teams. Karim Benzema, another Real Madrid legend, joined Al-Ittihad, the champions, while Al-Hilal went through a major overhaul. They brought quality players like Neymar, Malcom, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves, Kalidou…

The ongoing season has turned out to be a nightmare for Casemiro, and the latest indignity was being left out of Brazil’s squad for the upcoming Copa America tournament, starting June 20, 2024. At club level, for Manchester United, it has been a hot-and-cold season for the Brazilian. But he will not add to his 75 Brazil caps this summer, which included Copa America glory in 2019. According to The Athletic, Dorival Junior, Brazil’s manager, said: “Casemiro deserves respect from all of us. Three months ago, I told him what I expected of him. He knows very well what I…

East Bengal FC (EBFC) are reportedly interested in signing Lalengmawia Ralte (Apuia) from Mumbai City FC (MCFC), ahead of the next season. According to sources, the Red and Gold Brigade have already enquired about Apuia’s availability for the next season. Initial talks have taken place, though East Bengal are yet to meet Mumbai’s valuation. As reported earlier by RevSportz, the meeting between East Bengal’s club officials and sponsors, Emami group, took place on Thursday. The officials stated that they have already initiated the process of recruiting two wing-halves, a midfielder, and a defender. They have been in talks with a…

Snehasis Mukherjee from YBK Stadium Mumbai City FC put a full stop to Mohun Bagan Super Giant’s dream of winning a treble as they defeated the Green and Maroon Brigade 3-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in the ISL Final. It was an unexpected nervy start from the home side as the visitors completely dominated. In the last league game, Vikram Partap Singh was not there and today, he showed what Mumbai missed. The way Vikram made runs, put crosses into the boxes and linked up with Chhangte, MBSG defence faced sheer heat! Chhangte, as expected, was the best player…

A Treble will be on the cards for Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) when they take on Mumbai City FC on Saturday in the ISL final. But what makes Mohun Bagan favourites going into this summit clash is their fortress, the Salt Lake Stadium. The Green-and-Maroon brigade have earned the right to play the final at their home ground as they finished above MCFC in the league phase. This time, Mumbai also know what kind of hostile atmosphere awaits them. In the last league game against Mumbai, Mohun Bagan had to win to clinch the League Shield, and 61,000 fans…

The stage will be set at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on May 4, 2024, when Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) take on Mumbai City FC (MCFC) in the final match of the ongoing ISL season. Bagan beat Mumbai in the race for the ISL shield, and both teams will now fight for another trophy. On the day of a big final, some players need to step up their game and become game-changers for their respective teams. Fans will keep their eyes on these quality players from both sides who have the potential to turn things in favour of…

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) delivered another top performance when it mattered most on Sunday as they defeated Odisha FC (OFC) 2-0 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata. After losing the first leg of the semi-final 2-1 at Bhubaneswar, the Green and Maroon brigade brought joy to the home fans as they edged past Sergio Lobera’s men 3-2 in aggregate. Thus, they qualified for the final of this ongoing Indian Super League (ISL). After winning the Durand Cup and ISL Shield, they have now managed another final and their dream of a domestic treble is on. During the last…

The first legs of the two semi-finals of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) are done and dusted, with Odisha FC (OFC) and Mumbai City FC (MCFC) coming out victorious. A huge task awaits both Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) and FC Goa (FCG) in the second legs. Although MBSG will play at their home ground, Yuvabharati Stadium, on April 28, trailing 2-1, the Gaurs have to play the Islanders in Mumbai on April 29, having squander a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 on home turf. Odisha FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant 1st Leg Both the goals that Mohun…

The stage was set at the iconic Fatorda Stadium, where FC Goa locked horns with Chennaiyin FC in the second playoff clash of the Indian Super League (ISL). Both teams came into this fixture with momentum and fans were expecting a mouth-watering clash. The 2-1 verdict in favour of FC Goa came at the end of a fairly exciting match. The home side got a chance immediately after the kick-off when Noah Sadaoui took a shot from outside the box. Chennaiyin’s goalkeeper Debjit Majumder made a comfortable save. After that, Manolo Márquez’s men kept pressure on the visitors. Noah tried…

The first match of the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 playoffs took place at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar as home team, Odisha FC took on Kerala Blasters FC. Sergio Lobera and Co started the game as favourites due to their home form this season. Ivan Vukomanovic’s side had a tough task in hand. Before the game, Kerala Blasters’ fans were chuffed to see Adrian Luna back in the squad after a long injury layoff. However, on the other hand, their goal scorer, Dimitrios Diamantakos again missed the cut. The Juggernauts began the game cautiously but Kerala ensured to…