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Robbie Fowler set to be named East Bengal’s head coach with Renedy Singh as the Indian Assistant coach

Posted on October 10, 2020 - 11:34am by UT Sports Correspondent
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Former Liverpool and England International striker Robbie Fowler is set to become East Bengal’s head coach for the upcoming edition of the ISL; the first time East Bengal will play in the top flight competition. According to Marcus Mergulhao of … Continue reading →

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Munmun Lugun’s injury time worldie steals all 3 points for Mohammaden Sporting Club against Garhwal FC

Posted on October 8, 2020 - 8:15pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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Munmun Lugun scored an absolute belter in the third minute of additional time to seal a narrow 1-0 for Mohammaden at the Kalyani Stadium this evening. With their local rivals Bhawanipore FC having kicked off their I League qualifies with … Continue reading →

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Bhawanipore FC start I League qualifies with a comfortable 2-0 win over Bengaluru United FC

Posted on October 8, 2020 - 2:59pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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Kolkata sides Bhawanipore FC made a strong start in I League qualifies this afternoon beating Bengaluru United 2-0 in a convincing display at the YBK stadium in Kolkata. Goals from midfielder Panjak Moula (45+2) and Ghanaian forward Philip Tettey (60) … Continue reading →

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East Bengal officially enters the ISL after successful bid

Posted on September 27, 2020 - 12:17pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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The Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), today officially confirmed East Bengal FC as ISL’s Eleventh team with the Red and Gold Brigade joining the Indian top flight following a successful bid. East Bengal’s successful entry to the ISL completes the … Continue reading →

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Manipur referee Ajit Kumar Meetei and Ratanbala Devi wins big in 2019-20 AIFF Awards

Posted on September 25, 2020 - 6:02pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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Manipuri referee Ajit Kumar Meetei was awarded the best referee title by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) for his excellent officiating across competitions in Indian football last season. Further bringing laurel to the state, 20 year old Manipuri lass, Ratanbala … Continue reading →

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AIFF grants Covid solidarity fund to State FAs amidst the pandemic financial crisis

Posted on September 22, 2020 - 10:47am by UT Sports Correspondent
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The President of the All India Football Federation Mr. Praful Patel, along with the General Secretary of the AIFF met all State Association representatives (Presidents and General Secretaries of affiliated State Associations) in a virtual meeting yesterday evening (Monday, September … Continue reading →

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Final rounds of the 2019-20 Second Division I League set to commence from 8th October in West Bengal

Posted on September 17, 2020 - 10:26am by UT Sports Correspondent
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The final rounds of the 2020 Second Division Hero I-League is set to start from October 8, 2020. In an official press release by the AIFF, the Hero I League qualifiers will be played out at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati … Continue reading →

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East Bengal officially places bid to participate in the ISL this season

Posted on September 16, 2020 - 8:59pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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Just weeks after Shree Cement Ltd. became the main investors for the Red and Gold Brigade, the club confirmed early yesterday that the investors have officially made a bid for the ISL spot that was opened up by the FSDL … Continue reading →

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Sandesh Jhingan wins Arjuna Awards

Posted on August 22, 2020 - 9:35am by UT Sports Correspondent
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Former Kerala Blasters defender and Indian International Sandesh Jhingan was conferred the Arjuna Awards on Friday by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs. The defender was one of the three footballers recommended by the AIFF to the government of … Continue reading →

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ISL Season 7 to be played behind closed doors at three venues in Goa pencilled in for November start

Posted on August 17, 2020 - 6:05pm by UT Sports Correspondent
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The ISL released a press statement yesterday confirming an agreement between the FSDL (Football Sports Development Limited) and Sports Authority of Goa to host the whole of ISL Season 7 at Goa. The entirety of the tournament will be played … Continue reading →

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