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Category: Football
‘If another protest of this nature happens, I will turn up again”:Mohun Bagan captain Subhasish Bose
On an August summer evening, they demanded justice for the RG Kar Hospital victim. In the…
Socrates, football and the power of popular icons
Sportspersons acting according to the dictates of their conscience is hardly something new. The last time…
The power of fandom – from hockey in Paris to the Maidans of Kolkata
Of my fan encounters during the Paris Olympics, I will especially remember the medal winning hockey…
Beyond goals and trophies, Subhasish Bose takes a stand
I have always said that sports and politics are inseparable. And football, more than any other…
SAFF U20 Championship: Monirul Molla’s lone strike helps India U20 see off Bhutan Challenge
Reduced to nine men by the 69th minute, India battled to a 1-0 victory over Bhutan to…
From Olympic torch relays to Derby protests – sport and inclusion
Why was Mohun Bagan club formed in 1889? Why was East Bengal Club set up in…
Kolkata Derby cancellation shows that sports and politics are inseparable
Sports and politics mix. They always have, and always will. Anyone who says anything to the…
Winning start, but United need proven goal-scorer
Avram Glazer, Manchester United’s co-owner, made a rare appearance at Old Trafford. “Glazers out,” chorused the…
Mohun Bagan SG to face Al-Wakrah, Tractor and Ravshan in AFC Champions League Two Group Stage
Mohun Bagan Super Giant were drawn alongside Al-Wakrah SC (Qatar), Tractor FC (IR Iran) and FC…