Category: Interviews

Kolkata, August 30, 2024: Defending Champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will face an in form NorthEast United FC in the finals of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup which will be played tomorrow here at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. The defending champions were stretched in both their knockout matches by Punjab FC and Bengaluru FC, winning on penalties and will have… Continue reading A Blockbuster Finals on the Cards as Mohun Bagan Super Giant Faces NorthEast United for the IndianOil Durand Cup Title

The sight of people, young and old, dancing and waving flags, cheering for their favorite teams, and bands playing music filled the air at JN Stadium in Shillong. The atmosphere was electric, with Mexican waves rolling through the crowd, loud chants of “Ole, Ole,” and fans eagerly awaiting the halftime performances by various artists. The excitement peaked… Continue reading The Durand Cup in Shillong and how the Army led the charge in making it happen

The expansive premises of the grand Fort William, the headquartersof the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, recently played host to the legendary Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri during the on-going 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup, being held in the city of Kolkata. It must be remembered in this context that Sunil, the evergreen face of Indian football, is an Army kid and got first spotted as a bright… Continue reading *Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri felicitated by Eastern Command*

Shillong, August 25, 2024: Shillong Lajong FC will welcome NorthEast United FC to Shillong as both teams will fight out in a ‘NorthEast Derby’ for a place in the finals of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup semi-final which will be played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The match which was originally scheduled to take place in Kolkata was rescheduled… Continue reading Shillong Lajong Welcomes NorthEast United in an Epic IndianOil Durand Cup Semi-final

Kerala Blasters FC announced their arrival in the 133rdIndianOil Durand Cup as they put 8 goals past a young Mumbai City FC in their opening match. Though they played a draw against ISL counterparts Punjab FC but they were back in their demolishing form in their final group game winning it 7-0. One of the key performers in… Continue reading “I Hope To Have My Best Season in India With Blasters” – Noah Sadaoui

Having started his career with Neroca FC in the I-League, Khaiminthang Lhungdim was a vital part of Punjab FC’s historic I-League 2022-23 season. The Club got became the first ever club to get promoted to the ISL and finished 8th in their first season. Lhungdim, who featured in 17 matches, kept 3 clean sheets and provided an assist in his debut ISL… Continue reading “Seeing My Father Being Proud Of Me Made Me The Happiest” – Khaiminthang Lhungdim

Mohun Bagan Super Giant – 3 (Suhail Bhat ’44 Manvir ’48 Cummings‘79)    Punjab FC –3 (Luka ’17 (P) Mrzljak ’63 Vidal ‘71) Mohun Bagan Super Giant win 6-5 via penalties Jamshedpur, August 23, 2024: Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) downed a valiant Punjab FC 6-5 on sudden-death penalties, to make the semi-finals… Continue reading Mohun Bagan Super Giant down Punjab FC in sudden-death to make semis

Bengaluru FC are all set to take on fierce rival Kerala Blasters FC in the quarter-final of the 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup to book a berth in the semis. The Blues, who didn’t make it past the group stage in the last edition of the tournament, will look to restore their domination by fighting for the title this time… Continue reading “BFC – KBFC Rivalry is Good for Indian Football” – Gerard Zaragoza

The 133rd IndianOil Durand Cup has reached the knock-out stage and in the second quarter-final, Emami East Bengal will face the challenge of an energetic Shillong Lajong FC in the latter’s home turf. East Bengal finished their group stage in second with 7 points and qualified as one of the two best second placed teams. Emami East Bengal FC, in the summer, have made quite a few… Continue reading “We Want To Compete For All The Silverware” – MadihTalal

Shillong Lajong FC, on Saturday, created history by qualifying for their first ever quarter-finals of the Durand Cup. Shillong was selected as one of the hosts of the 133rd Indian Oil Durand Cup and the home side topped Group F after playing out a 1-1 draw against FC Goa in their final group game to secure their spot in the quarter… Continue reading “Playing In Front of Such Passionate Fans Was Special” – Hardy Nongbri