Author: Snehasis Mukherjee

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…

By winning the ISL Shield for the first time in this ongoing season, Mohun Bagan Super Giant created history on April 15, 2024. But that win also ensured a direct spot for them in the group stage of next season’s AFC Champions League 2. Last year, after winning the ISL Trophy, the green-and-maroon brigade competed in this season’s AFC Cup competition but had some forgettable performances. Considering that, this is a historical feat for the club as they are now ready to compete in the AFC Champions League for the first time. However, there is also a chance that they…

The stage was set at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan, Kolkata for Mohammedan Sporting Club on April 13, 2024, as they took on Delhi FC in their last game of the I-League 2023-24. Before this game, the Kolkata giants had already been declared champions, and it was a grand opportunity for them to celebrate the league triumph in front of over 40,000 supporters. But Mohammedan suffered a shock 3-1 defeat against Yan Law’s side and finished the season with 52 points from 24 games (15 wins, 7 draws, 2 losses). The result was unexpected for their many fans, but there…

Fans are the lifeblood of any sport, and especially so when it comes to football in India. In a cricket-loving country, the Blue Tigers have always tried to make a mark and attract fans towards game. A few years back, on the eve of his 100th cap, a video went viral where skipper Sunil Chhetri was seen requesting fans to be present at the stadium in order to support and motivate them. Since then, the fans or the Blue Pilgrims have always tried to attend most of the international games, whether it is a friendly or a competitive match, to…

India will be back in action at the Damac Stadium, Saudi Arabia when they take on Afghanistan in the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The home clash is in Guwahati on March 26. Winning both these games will help India inch closer to history, as they have never qualified for the third round of the World Cup Qualifiers before! Rankings India 117. Afghanistan 158 Head-to-Head Record Teams have faced each other 11 times. India have won seven times and Afghanistan once. Three matches ended in draws. Afghanistan’s only win came in the final of the SAFF Championship, 2013 when they defeated…

It was the 2013 I-League season and a new club, named Bengaluru FC, came onto the Indian football scene, owned by the JSW Group. Former Blackburn Rovers assistant coach, Ashley Westwood became the club’s first-ever manager. India’s current skipper and leader, Sunil Chhetri was also signed from Sporting Portugal B. Incidentally, Chhetri was a part of the 2012 I-League winning team, Churchill Brothers, with Sporting loaning him to the Indian club. So, it was a statement signing at that time but there was a question on how Westwood would manage in his first-ever stint in India with a completely new…

Test Cricket has been the toughest format of the game always. But, over the years, fans have witnessed some quality batters while representing their respective countries. Back in 2014, the late Martin Crowe first came up with the term ‘Fab 4’ to refer to the most exciting talent in international cricket at that point. Since then, Australia’s Steven Smith, India’s Virat Kohli, New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, and England’s Joe Root have been part of the elite club. But, when it comes to having an impact on your team, fans look for numbers, whether a player has performed or not in…