Pele. (File Pic: Image Credit – X) NEW DELHI: The footballing legend Pele, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, brought the football-crazy city of Kolkata, often called the ‘Mecca of Indian football‘ to a standstill on September 24, 1977, exactly 47 years ago on this day.It was a historic moment…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, the cricketing icon, has a close connection with Indian football through his co-ownership of FC Goa, a prominent team in the Indian Super League (ISL). Kohli, known globally for his remarkable achievements on the cricket field, has also demonstrated a deep passion for football. His involvement in FC Goa reflects his…
Ajay Devgn is gearing up to present ‘Maidaan’ to audiences, slated for release in theaters on April 10. This biographical sports drama is a cinematic tribute to the remarkable life of football legend Syed Abdul Rahim.Ajay Devgn recently shed light on the aspects of Syed’s life that left him astonished and compelled him to bring…
Having pushed through numerous delays, the much-awaited trailer for Ajay Devgn-starrer Maidaan is finally here. Directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma of Badhaai Ho (2018) fame, the film delves into the untold saga of Syed Abdul Rahim, an unsung hero who catapulted India into football glory. Starring Devgn as the legendary coach Rahim, the trailer launch…
NEW DELHI: The principal legal advisor of the All India Football Federation, Nilanjan Bhattacharjee, on Saturday levied significant ‘corruption allegations’ against president Kalyan Chaubey.In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bhattacharjee outlined Chaubey’s purported involvement in corrupt practices, citing instances such as the manipulation of tender processes and preferential allocation of contracts without…
NEW DELHI: India fell to a second straight defeat at the Asian Cup on Thursday in Doha, losing 3-0 to Uzbekistan, all the goals coming in a torrid first half for Igor Stimac’s men.The result put Uzbekistan in pole position to qualify along with Australia from Group B with one round of matches to go….
