Read for 2 minutes25 Jul 2026 07:54 PM IST Sahl Abdul Samad’s 52nd-minute strike and some dogged defending at the end of the match helped Mohun Bagan Super Giants beat East Bengal in the opening match of the 2026 Durand Cup at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. In an end-to-end game, Samad turned the ball after Kian Nasiri squared him from the right to put Bagan ahead. East Bengal attacked with everything they had and Vishal Kaith made two big saves to keep Bagan’s lead intact. Both sides are led by new coaches, although East Bengal’s Antonio

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East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Live Score, Durand Cup 2026: The last Kolkata derby had a far-reaching impact on the ISL’s title race. (PTI photo) The 135th Durand Cup begins today with the Kolkata Derby. Just two months ago, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan SG played a thrilling match in the Indian Super League (ISL) at a packed Salt Lake Stadium. The match had far-reaching implications for the title race but more importantly, it gave a glimpse of how vibrant Indian football could be at a time when its existence was being questioned. The match ended in a 1–1 draw,

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Read for 2 minutesUpdated: 25 July 2026 09:49 AM IST With Brazil’s national football team heading to India for an international friendly, Kolkata will emerge as a likely host. According to the report of ESPN BrazilThe Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is in advanced talks with Indian organizers to bring the five-time world champion to the subcontinent. Discussions between the CBF and Indian stakeholders have reportedly started during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. The driving force behind Brazil’s interest in playing in India is the huge support received from Indian fans during the tournament, with pictures of enthusiastic supporters on

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Read for 2 minutes25 July 2026 11:16 AM IST East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan Durand Cup 2026: One of football’s oldest and most famous rivalries – the Kolkata derby between East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan – will kick off the 135th Durand Cup, Asia’s oldest football competition. The blockbuster match will be played at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharti Kridangan (Salt Lake Stadium) on Saturday, with the kick-off scheduled at 5:00 PM IST. Mohun Bagan entered the competition as the most successful club in the competition, having won the Durand Cup 17 times. East Bengal are trailing with 16 titles.

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Read for 2 minutesUpdated: 24 July 2026 11:34 PM IST International Olympic Committee (IOC) FIFA President Gianni Infantino will not be questioned over his role in overturning the suspension of an American athlete after US President Donald Trump received a red card in a previous match, the Olympic body said. The IOC said decisions made during the World Cup were outside its jurisdiction and therefore could not investigate Infantino’s alleged lack of political neutrality. The statement comes after a London-based NGO formally complained to the IOC Ethics Commission about Infantino. United States forward Folarin Balogun was red carded in the

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Read 3 minutes24 Jul 2026 05:23 PM IST Jurgen Kloppwho was confirmed as the new Germany national team coach on Friday, said that if the German media did not respect his family’s privacy, he would leave then and there. Klopp replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned as Germany head coach following a Round of 32 exit by Paraguay at the World Cup. “If you misbehave and don’t leave my family alone, I’ll leave, I’ll just walk away. I know there are other countries where national team coaches are treated worse. I love this job but I’m always ready to leave if

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Read for 2 minutes24 Jul 2026 06:35 PM IST Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said that The behavior of Argentina players after the final whistle of the FIFA World Cup final was “unbearable and unacceptable”. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes got physical with Spain players Erik Garcia and Gavi while Spain captain Rodri suffered a stomach injury as he ran over Argentina defender Nahuel Molina to celebrate in a 1-0 win. “This cannot be allowed. In any case, I find it intolerable and unacceptable from players of that calibre, whom I admired in earlier days and who have excellent coaches,”

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Read for 2 minutes23 Jul 2026 11:41 AM IST After a heartbreaking loss to Argentina in the final FIFA World Cup by SpainFootage from the dressing room and tunnel has revealed fiery half-time speeches from the South American team’s top star Lionel Messi and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Argentina played an aggressive game in the final, it was decided First side to not register a shot in 90 minutes In the FIFA World Cup finals. But thanks to Martinez’s 10 saves in regulation time, the defending champions managed to drag the game into extra time, where Ferran Torres put a dagger

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Read 4 minutesUpdated: 22 July 2026 12:09 PM IST The full-time whistle at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey may have brought joy for Spain and misery for Argentina, but an ugly brawl between players from both sides left soccer fans around the world with a sour taste. There was chaos, abuse and chaos after Spain dominated the summit clash to win their second FIFA World Cup title. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes grabbed Spain defender Eric García by the throat, which involved players, substitutes and members of both coaching staffs. After an altercation, Gavi was dragged to the ground by Pardes

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No one hugged Lautaro Martinez when he raced towards the corner flag to celebrate the 92nd-minute winner against England. Where did Argentina disappear? Instead they surrounded the man providing the cross. Lionel Messi. Their captain. their compass. Their god among mortals. After the full-time whistle the players turned to the same figure again, this time carrying Messi on their shoulders as the stadium chanted: “Que de la mano, de Lion Messi, todos la vuelta vamos a der.” (“Hand in hand with Leo Messi, we will all celebrate victory.”) The dressing room echoed this sentiment. “Por la ultima de Leo, Argentina,

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