Kolkata | 3 days ago
I-League: Barreto scores in his swansong as Bagan blank Pune FC
Kolkata, May 6 - Mohun Bagan beat Pune FC 2-0 in their concluding match of I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Sunday, with Brazilian striker Jose Ramirez Barreto, playing his farewell match, scoring six minutes into game.The victory helped Mohun Bagan to finish their campaign with 47 points from 26 matches while Pune FC finished on 46 points from 26 outings.Barreto, on a delightful pa ... read more

Margao | 10 days ago
Salgaocar edge past Chirag 1-0 in I-League
Margao, April 29 - Defending champions Salgaocar SC scraped past Chiag United Kerala 1-0 in the I-League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda here Sunday.Salgaocar captain Luciano Sabrosa made the difference between the two teams in the 30th minute. Despite dominating for most part of the match, Salgaocar were not able to translate their domination into goals and were lucky not to share the ... read more

Pune | 23 days ago
I-League: Pune FC take on Salgaocar
Pune, April 17 - Pune FC will have to work hard if they are to stand a chance of finishing second in the I-League when they take on defending champions Salgaocar Sports Club Wednesday.Pune FC have 43 points from 24 matches on point behind Mohun Bagan, Churchill Brothers and East Bengal, all tied on points while Salgaocar are on 40 points from 23 matches.There are six teams who still have a chance ... read more

Shillong | 26 days ago
I-League: Lajong take on Prayag United
Shillong, April 14 - Under pressure from their loyal fans, Shillong Lajong FC will host Prayag United SC in a 25th round I-League encounter at JN Sports Complex here Sunday.Lajong have come under criticism from the fans as they have lost all the four matches they have played in the last four rounds and the worst being against Kolkota giants Mohun Bagan against whom they lost 1-6.On the other hand, ... read more

Pune | 26 days ago
I-League: Pune FC look to open gap on rivals for second spot
Pune, April 14 - Pune FC welcome back some key players as they look to cement their second place in the table and score some crucial points against Churchill Brothers SC when the two teams meet in the 25th round of the I-League at the Balewadi Sports Complex Stadium here Sunday.Striker Jeje Lalpekhlua is back from injury, which is good news for Pune FC, but whether he makes it to the starting line ... read more

Kolkata | 26 days ago
We taught the world how to play hockey: Leslie Claudius
Kolkata, April 14 - Indian hockey legend Leslie Claudius is overwhelmed at being only one of three Indians - after fellow greats Dhyan Chand and Roop Singh - among 361 past and present athletes who will have London underground - stations named after them in the run-up to the London Olympics starting July 27.However, he is anguished at the current status of the national game. Why do they - have to ... read more

Margao | 27 days ago
Depleted Salgaocar face Mohun Bagan challenge
Margao, April 13 - Salgaocar Sports Club will find themselves severely depleted as they prepare to take on the might of Mohun Bagan in the 25th round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, here Saturday.The I-League champions will have to do without the services of Nigerian striker Edeh Chidi, Ryuji Sueoka, Tomba Singh, all due to injuries, while Gilbert D'Mello remains suspended for what i ... read more

Kolkata | 1 month ago
I-League: Mohun Bagan thrash Shillong Lajong
Kolkata, April 10 - Mohun Bagan routed Shillong Lajong 6-1 at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan in the I-League Tuesday. For Bagan, Sunil Chhetri and Odafa Okolie scored a brace while Syed Rahim Nabi and Jose Ramirez Barreto netted one apiece.Lajong managed to pull one back through Subhas Singh. Bagan move to 43 points from 24 matches while Lajong stay on 27 points from 24 matches. The first 20 minutes w ... read more

Kolkata | 1 month ago
Bagan take on Dempo in crucial I-League encounter
Kolkata, March 31 - Mohun Bagan are all set to host Dempo SC in the I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krinangan Sunday, knowing nothing less than a win will keep them in contention for the title.Mohun Bagan are on 38 points from 21 matches while Dempo are sitting on top of the table with 46 points from 21 outings.The Goans chose to practice at the S.A.I ground just outside the stadium rather than Marin ... read more

Margao | 1 month ago
We can defeat Salgaocar, says Air India coach
Margao, March 30 - Air India coach Santosh Kashyap is hoping that his team can spring another surprise on Salgaocar Sports Club when the two teams meet in the 22nd round I-League clash at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Saturday.Air India stunned Salgaocar 3-1 in the first leg clash at Pune and is now confident that the visitors can repeat the performance.We are far better than what we were in the fir ... read more