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Durand Cup 2024: Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal FC Drawn In Same Group

admin — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:35:49 +0000

Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant and their archrivals East Bengal FC, the two finalists from the previous edition, have been drawn together in the same group as the group stage draw for the upcoming Durand Cup 2024 was unveiled on Thursday. The 24 teams from the ISL, I-League, international teams, and teams from the Armed Forces will fight it out in Asia’s oldest football tournament, scheduled to commence on July 27. Notably, international teams will also feature with Nepal’s Tribhuvan Army FC and Bangladesh Army Football Team, both returning from the previous edition.

This year, Jamshedpur and Shillong join Kokrajhar and Kolkata as host cities, with each hosting group stage fixtures. Kolkata, the main venue, will host three groups, while Jamshedpur, Shillong, and Kokrajhar will each host one group.

The tournament will follow a round-robin league format with knockout stages, culminating in the final at Kolkata’s Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. In total, 43 matches will be played and the top teams from each group, along with the two best second-placed teams, will advance to the knockout phase.

Here are the groups for Durand Cup 2024:

Group A (Kolkata): Mohun Bagan SG, East Bengal FC, Indian Air Force FT, Downtown Heroes FC

Group B (Kolkata): Bengaluru FC, Inter Kashi FC, Indian Navy FT, Mohammedan SC

Group C (Kolkata): Kerala Blasters FC, Mumbai City FC, Punjab FC, CISF Protectors FT

Group D (Jamshedpur): Jamshedpur FC, Chennaiyin FC, Indian Army FT, Bangladesh Army FT

Group E (Kokrajhar): Odisha FC, NorthEast United FC, Bodoland FC, BSF FT

Group F (Shillong): FC Goa, Hyderabad FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Tribhuvan Army FC

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Sports YouTuber Angry Rantman, 27, Dies After Multiple Organ Failure; ISL Clubs Pay Tribute

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:51:18 +0000

YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, who was more popular by the name of Angry Rantman, died at the age of 27 on Wednesday. The social media influencer, who became popular for his unique commentary style on football, cricket and other sports, was admitted to the Narayana Cardiac Hospital in Bengaluru, due to some serious health complications, according to reports. Saha underwent open heart surgery. But after that he suffered multiple organ failure and was kept on a life support system. After a couple of days, his condition worsened according to several social media accounts.

“With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA #AngryRantman today at 10:18 hrs IST,” a post on Saha’s social media handles read. “He touched the lives of millions with his Honesty, humour and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. As we mourn his loss, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and hold on to the cherished memories we share together. Inspiring change one rant at a time. 17.04.2024 Saha Family”

On Sunday, Saha’s father Soumyadeep shared a health update: “He is really in a critical situation with a life-saving support system, pray for a fast recovery”.

Saha was a die-hard Chelsea fan and his ‘no passion, no vision’ rant on the Premier League club went viral in 2017. From then on, he made several commentary videos on sports. His minimalistic video setting coupled with some great logic and a unique passionate vocal tone made him popular.

Saha’s death was mourned by several fan clubs as well as football clubs.

“The BFC family is saddened to learn about the passing of #IndianFootball faithful Abhradeep Saha. A West Block Blue through and through, Abhradeep’s love for the game knew no bounds and the passion in his rants will be missed. Rest in peace. #WeAreBFC #ForeverBlue,” Bengaluru FC posted on X.

The BFC family is saddened to learn about the passing of #IndianFootball faithful Abhradeep Saha.

A West Block Blue through and through, Abhradeep’s love for the game knew no bounds and the passion in his rants will be missed.

Rest in peace. #WeAreBFC #ForeverBlue pic.twitter.com/rfIq4hanM2

— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) April 17, 2024

“Today, we mourn the loss of one of the most enthusiastic and passionate voices in Indian football. We will dearly miss his memorable rants and love for the beautiful game.” posted Kerala Blasters.

Today, we mourn the loss of one of the most enthusiastic and passionate voices in Indian football.

We will dearly miss his memorable rants and love for the beautiful game. pic.twitter.com/QgWfR5C0tH

— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) April 17, 2024

RIP Angry Rantman/Abhradeep. We lost a real legend in the Chelsea community today

He gave us some truly iconic moments that ended up going global, he was truly entertaining – rest in paradise, Abhradeep

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— V (@VdykCFC) April 17, 2024

“Thank you for everything, Angry Rantman – may your soul rest in peace! A true sports fan like no other. #AngryRantman #RIP #BharatArmy,” Bharat Army, Indian cricket team’s biggest fan club, posted.

Thank you for everything, Angry Rantman – may your soul rest in peace!

A true sports fan like no other.#AngryRantman #RIP #BharatArmy pic.twitter.com/WmDbRol0Uk

— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) April 17, 2024

Abhradeep, who first went viral in 2017, also commented on films and cricket. He had close to 500k subscribers on YouTube,

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ISL-10: East Bengal hopes to pick up points against Bengaluru FC

admin — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 22:23:58 +0000

Francisco Javier Hernandez Gonzalez (10), shoots over head to scoring the goal, during the ISL football match between Bengaluru FC vs East Bengal, at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru on October 04, 2023.
| Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K

East Bengal will seek to extend its new found form when it hosts a struggling Bengaluru FC in a matchweek-21 fixture of the ISL-10, at the Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday. The clash assumes importance on the count that both the teams will be wishing to collect the maximum points to brighten their play-off prospects. Bengaluru FC is currently ranked seventh in the league standings with 22 points from 20 outings while East Bengal is at a rung below with 21 points from 20 matches.

With five teams having already ensured their qualification to the play-offs, both Bengaluru and East Bengal are fighting for the sixth spot where Chennaiyin FC is currently positioned with 24 points. East Bengal has reasons to be confident ahead of its home fixture after having downed a strong Kerala Blasters at the latter’s home in its previous outing. East Bengal coach Carles Cuadrat spoke about this “opportunity” emerging after the latest win and hoped that his team will put in the best of efforts to capitalize on it. “This season we are fighting for a play-off spot. There are not many matches left but I am optimistic about the next two matches and hope that the boys remain focused and get the points from the difficult game,” Cuadrat said.

“The mood is positive and we’re training in very good conditions. It is like a playoff game. If we win, we keep going and if we lose, the probability is much less for us to qualify,” said the Bengaluru FC coach Gerard Zaragoza.

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Bengaluru FC Suffer Opening Day Defeat To Kerala Blasters FC In ISL

admin — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:20:21 +0000

It was a season-opener to forget for the former champions Bengaluru FC who suffered a 1-2 defeat to Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League, on Thursday. Two defensive errors from Bengaluru (Veendorp OG 52′, Luna 70′) is what consigned Simon Grayson’s men to defeat. New signing Curtis Main, who was a second half substitute, scored a late goal (90′), but the Blues couldn’t stage the comeback they needed. The Blasters kicked off proceedings with Bengaluru fielding as many as four debutants in their eleven. Slavko Damjanovic, Jessel Carneiro, Keziah Veendorp and Ryan Williams got their first competitive minutes in a BFC shirt. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu led Bengaluru out in the absence of Sunil Chhetri, who is away on national duty to the Asian Games.

The Blues’ closest chance came in the 35th minute, when Naorem Roshan Singh’s long-distance effort caught Sachin Suresh off guard.

But the Kerala goalkeeper managed to parry it away for a corner, as both teams walked down the tunnel at half time with no goals to show for.

The start of the second half saw the momentum shift back Kerala’s way.

Peprah came close to scoring in the 52nd minute but Gurpreet managed to fist the ball out.

It was from the resulting corner that the hosts found the lead, with the ball coming off Veendorp’s head and past Gurpreet.

Grayson turned to his bench in the 65th minute to try and change things as Curtis Main, Javi Hernandez and Parag Shrivas came on for Aleksandar Jovanovic, Keziah Veendorp and Namgyal Bhutia.

Just when Bengaluru looked to brush away the setback, another error in defence — this time from Gurpreet — gifted Kerala their second goal of the night.

Picking up a pass from Damjanovic, the Bengaluru goalkeeper got a heavier touch to the ball than he would have liked. An onrushing Luna got to the ball in a flash, before rolling it into an empty net and making it 2-0.

Monirul Molla and Harsh Patre came on for Sivasakthi Narayanan and Rohit Kumar in the 77th minute of the game as Bengaluru looked to find a way back.

Main ate into Kerala’s lead late into the game with a simple finish, sparking some hope of a revival.

The fourth official added on seven minutes as Bengaluru continued their search for an equaliser, but it wasn’t to be for the Blues who now travel to Kolkata where they play Mohun Bagan Super Giant on Wednesday.

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AIFF Urges Indian Super League Clubs To Release Asian Games-bound Footballers

admin — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:30:07 +0000

The All India Football Federation has urged the 10 Indian Super League franchises to release players selected for the upcoming Asian Games, keeping the “national interest in mind”. The Hangzhou-bound 22-member Indian men’s squad has six players from Bengaluru FC, three from Mumbai City FC, while FC Goa, Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, Odisha FC, Kerala Blasters have two each. Punjab FC, Chennaiyin FC and Hyderabad have one each.

The Indian Super League start on on September 21, while the Asian Games begin a day after on September 23 in Hangzhou, China.

“We very much understand that this Asian Games is outside the FIFA window, and you are not obliged to release the players,” AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran wrote in a letter to the 10 ISL clubs.

“But we all have the responsibility towards the country to make India proud… As Indians we are obliged to make sacrifices for the country and, in this process, you have to take a decision by releasing the players considering the National interest in mind.” Making a special exemption, the Sports Ministry allowed both the men’s and women’s teams participation in the Asian Games, marking their return at the continental showpiece after nine years.

“We are hopeful that you will release these players in time for the full strength of team to be in Asian Games and stand with the country during the Asian Games,” Prabhakaran stated.

“We sincerely hope that you will stand with the country and make available these players which would be hailed by all the citizens of India.

“Your decision will take our beautiful game to the next level. We look forward for your cooperation and support in taking Indian football forward and your one step to release the players to be part of Asian Games will once again demonstrate our collaboration in shaping the future of football in India,” he added.

The Indian men’s team, ranked 99 in the FIFA rankings, is the second-best ranked team in Group A behind hosts China (No. 80). Myanmar (160) and Bangladesh (189) are the other two teams.

A total of 23 teams have been divided into six groups — five with four each and one (group D) with three.

Top two teams of each group and four best third-placed teams across all groups will make the pre-quarterfinals.

The Igor Stimac-coached side will begin its campaign against hosts China on September 19, followed by the matches against Bangladesh (September 21) and Myanmar (September 24).

The Indian men’s football team had won gold medals at the New Delhi 1951 and Jakarta 1962 Asian Games, while clinching a bronze at Bangkok 1970.

The 2023 Hangzhou Games will be the 16th Asian Games appearance for the Indian men’s team.

Indian Squad Goalkeepers: Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru), Gurmeet Singh (Hyderabad), Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem (FC Goa).

Defenders: Anwar Ali, Ashish Rai (Mohun Bagan), Sandesh Jhingan (FC Goa), Narender Gahlot (Odisha FC), Lalchungnunga (East Bengal), Akash Mishra (Mumbai City), Roshan Singh (Bengaluru FC).

Midfielders: Rahul KP, Jeakson Singh (both Kerala Blasters), Suresh Singh Wangjam (Bengaluru), Apuia Ralte (Mumbai City), Amarjit Singh Kiyam (Punjab), Naorem Mahesh Singh (East Bengal).

Forwards: Sunil Chhetri, Rohit Danu, Siva Sakthi Narayanan (all Bengaluru), Rahim Ali (Chennaiyin), Aniket Jadhav (Odisha), Vikram Partap Singh (Mumbai).

Head Coach: Igor Stimac.

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