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FIFA’s Relief Fund Needs to Reach Indian Football’s Grassroots to Help Save Domestic Structure
03 Jul 2020
FIFA has announced its intention to make available $1.5 million for every federation to aid their footballing community, clubs, grassroots organisations and the women’s game. It is vital for Indian…
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How to Dismantle History: Lessons from Kolkata's Football Clubs (420 Grams S-2 Ep.41)
20 Jun 2020
Mohun Bagan, after the takeover by ATK, will play in the Indian Super League (ISL) from next season, while East Bengal’s future looks uncertain after the end of deal with Quess and pending…
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Chronicle of a Merger Foretold: The Swift Death of the Legacy of Mohun Bagan
12 Jun 2020
Mohun Bagan and ATK, the champions of the I-League and the ISL, have merged into one club. But the merger is far from equal. All decision making power resides in the hands of the ATK management, who…
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Renedy Singh: Indian Football Clubs Need to Respect Player Contracts and Salaries
10 Jun 2020
Former India skipper and Football Players’ Association of India (FPAI) president, Renedy Singh, worries that with bigger clubs facing a financial crunch, it will be a tough situation for the…
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AIFF Asks East Bengal To Clarify Ownership Structure Post Quess Split, FIFA Rulebook Suppressing On-Field Activism and More (Football Round-up)
02 Jun 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): AIFF to East Bengal: Clarify ownership structure post separation with Quess | Shirt or no shirt? FIFA rulebooks suppressing on-field activism | Macclesfield at…
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Police Wants Some Premier League Games at Neutral Venues; Only Cricket Can Restart In India with Bundesliga Rules, Says Bhutia and More (Football Round-up)
30 May 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): Police wants several Premier League games to be staged at neutral venues | Only cricket can restart in India if Bundesliga rules are followed: Bhaichung Bhutia…
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Amphan And Covid-19: The Double Blow Has Rocked Foundations of Bengal Football
26 May 2020
For academies already struggling for financial aid because of the damages inflicted by the Covid-19 pandemic, the super cyclone has added a new devastating blow. For most, training facilities, and…
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East Bengal Players & Coaching Staff Asked To Vacate Flats; PFA Asks Premier League To Research Covid-19's Impact On BAME Players and More (Football Round-up)
20 May 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): East Bengal players & coaching staff asked to vacate flats provided by Quess Corp by May 31 | PFA asks Premier League to research Covid-19's impact on…
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Lionel Messi Prefers Not to Overthink Risk of Infection as La Liga Plans Return; Goals Behind the Curtain Better Than No Goals: Dortmund Director and More (Football Round-up)
16 May 2020
Short Passes (Football News Round-up): FC Barcelona star Lionel Messi prefers not to overthink risk of Covid-19 infection as La Liga return looms | Goals behind the curtain better than no goals at…
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Jarnail Singh: The Tough Guy of Indian Football’s Golden Era
07 May 2020
Forged in the life-and-death struggle of partition, Jarnail Singh, arguably India’s best ever defender, never knew fear – be it tackles or taking on any role the team demanded. The Mohun Bagan and…