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Success of Kolkata’s ‘Big 3’ will have huge impact: AIFF prez

Last updated : Apr 18, 2024 20:04

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Apr 17, 2024 19:04

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The success of Kolkata’s ‘Big Three’ - Mohun Bagan Super Giant, East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting - will not just have a massive impact on state football but will also have a positive effect on the sport in the country, All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said on Tuesday.

Seven months, four titles, and the ‘Mecca of Indian football’ was celebrating after Mohun Bagan’s maiden League Winners Shield triumph following its 2-1 win over Mumbai City FC at the packed Salt Lake Stadium here on Monday.

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IMG wins CAF media rights for ‘rest of world’

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CONMEBOL announces 14 US venues for Copa America 2024

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Unilever kicks off multi-brand partnership with UEFA EURO 2024

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AIFF reveals match-fixing bids in I-League, begins probe

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Kalinga Super Cup 2024 winner to earn AFC Cup spot

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EA, Skyesports tie-up to bring EA SPORTS FC Mobile Campus Tour

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Women’s sports to break $1bn revenue barrier in 2024: Deloitte

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ManU legend Solskjaer to make 1st-ever India tour in Dec

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