28.07.2009 ::
Historical IFA shield will start from 28th August. This will be the 114th edition of
IFA shield organised by Indian Football Association West Bengal.It has been learnt
that Group League matches will be played upto 5th September
and two Semi Finals may be played on 6th and 7th September while the final may
be held on 10th September.
12 teams will participate in this tournament where one of them from Senegal.ESPN
will telecast the match. the number 12th team will be the winner of Prodyut Dutta
memorial Football Tournament which may stat from 10th August where 12 Kolkata
premier League teams and other 4 teams will participate. The teams will be
devided into 4 Groups where 3 teams in a group.
It has been also learnt that Last year winner Mahindra United will play agaist
East Bengal and Newly entered I-League team from Meghalaya Lajong F.C.
Mohun Bagan will be played against Viva Kerala and Kolkata Team Camellia George
Telegraph. Another I-League team of Kolkata Chirag United may play against Pune F.C and churchill Brothers who just confirms
their entry.The foreign team AS Doune of Senegal will face Another Famous Kolkata team Mohammedan
S.C and the winner of Prodyut Dutta memorial Football Tournament.
But this is not the final fixture, it would be changed if necessary.The venue of the
matches may be at Barasat Stadium, Howrah Stadium and Salt Lake Stadium.
Historical Mohun Bagan Day will celebrate tomorrow
28.07.2009 :: Jul 29, 1911 - Such an impeccable incident was the victory of IFA Shield on 29th July, 1911. To salute the spirit of the “immortal eleven”, the day has been celebrated as Mohun Bagan Day.It has been 119 years since the emergence of Mohn Bagan Athletic Club as an icon of supreme devotion towards the nation, Mohun Bagan glorified its own history by making achievements which not only quantize its green and maroon colour but the tri colour as a whole. Such an impeccable incident was the victory of IFA Shield on 29th July, 1911. To salute the spirit of the “immortal eleven”, the day has been celebrated as Mohun Bagan Day.
The biggest event in the club calendar is the Mohun Bagan Day. This is held on July 29, which is the day the football team lifted the IFA Shield for the first time in 1911 defeating the British. "Mohun Bagan is not a football team. It is an oppressed country, rolling in the dust, which has just started to rise its head" - said Achintya Kumar Sengupta in "Kallol Jug" magazine after the historic victory of 1911 IFA Shield.
The prestigious Mohun Bagan Ratna award is given to former greats of the club at this event. The club has many famous players who have worn the prestigious Green & Maroon jersey. These players have not only successfully represented the team, but also the Indian national football team.
Sailen Manna - 2001
Talimeran Ao - 2002
Sibdas Bhaduri - 2003
Gostha Pal - 2004
Chuni Goswami - 2005
Umapati Kumar - 2006
Dhiren Dey - 2007
Abdul Satter - 2008
Former Indian Olympic football captain Samar (Badru) Banerjee will be awarded
with Mohun Bagan Ratna award on the occasion of Mohun Bagan day tomorrow
at Mohun Bagan Ground.
To commemorate this great victory Mohun Bagan will three exhibition matches at
Club ground from 1 pm. on 29th July
The matches would be as follows:
Mohun Bagan U-13 Junior Team vs. Veterans Club U-13 Junior Team
Between Ex-players of the Club
Calcutta Sports Journalists Club vs Artists’ Forum
This will be followed by a cultural function in the evening .
IFA introduced hand writing expert to Media
28.07.2009 ::Today in a press meet at IFA office Hand writing expert Mr. Rajani Kanta Das
Ex- Director of Question and Documentation Examination Department of CID, Govt.
of West Bengal Clarified the procedure of his work. 45 Years experienced Mr. Das currently working with High Court.
In fornt of many Print and Electronic Medias Mr. Das discussed and clarified how
he came to his final decision that the sign of Shehasish Chakrabarty was original.
In presence of IFA secretary Mr.Utpal Ganguly and IFA players Status Committee
Chairman Mr.Pradip Bose he explained the 13 procedures of the system. He has
come to this conclution after using of modern high technological equipments.
He told to the media that there was no connection between him and East Bengal
and he don't know Snehasish Chakrabarty. Form his Boy hood he is a fan of Mohun
Bagan. Now Snehasish may go to appeal in the higher court.
Earlier the IFA Players Status committee had sent the original documents of East
Bengal’s contract, which the player claims to have been forged to a handwriting
expert. Dr. Rajani Kanta Das, former Director of Question Document Examination
Branch of CID and presently works as a consultant for High Court and City Civil
Court examined the documents and came to conclusion that they were all
Snehasish's signature and so Snehasish has been fined Rs. 2 lakh.
In the contract it was written that East Bengal had paid Rs. 1 lakh to Snehasish,
but later they denied that they did not pay anything to him.
India will play 2nd friendly tomorrow at Barcelona
28.07.2009 :: Sujit Gangopadhyay, Barcelona ::Team India will play their second friendly on Wednesday against another Spanish third division side, Assiciacio Esportiva El Prat. The kick of time is 19.00 (Spainish Time) and 22.30 as Indian Time.
Associacio Esportiva Prat is a football team based in El Prat de Llobregat, Catalonia. Founded in 1945, it plays in 3ª - Group 5. Its stadium is Estadi Sagnier.
The name of the stadium where the match will be played is C.A.R (centre d’alt rendiment esportiu).It is situated at Sant Cugat del Valles.
Sant Cugat del Valles is a town and municipality west of Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain. In antiquity known as Castrum Octavianum, it is named after Saint Cucuphas, who is said to have been martyred on the spot now occupied by its medieval monastery, which has a Romanesque cloister with many historiatedcapitals.
Team India Manager Pradip chowdhury said Chowdhary said the players, who had a rest day yesterday, are in good spirit after the first friendly match which ended in a 1-1 draw. He also said that the players are in good spirit after playing their first competitive game together for a long time."
Regafding Sunil Chhetri Mr. Chowdhury added that the India team Striker Chhetri will play one of the four friendly games in Barcelona and the management is aiming the final one on August 5 for him to feature.
Ishmael Addo axed in India
28.07.2009 ::Ghanaian striker Ishmael Addo has been released by Indian
top-flight side East Bengal after just one season at the club.
The 27-year-old, former Hearts of Oak player, signed a one-year contract to join compatriot Yusif Yakubu at the club in December last year.
But he has been released after failing to impress at the club who played him as a midfielder even though he is a striker.
Addo will return to his native Ghana to revive his career possibly with his former club Hearts of Oak where he made his name.
But with his experiences abroad Addo is likely to seek a move to play away from the country's top-flight league.
He was signed by East Bengal as a replacement for Brazilian player Edmilson Marques, who was sidelined due to Hepatitis B.
Addo was tipped as a future world class striker for Ghana after topping the country's scoring charts for three seasons culminating in some action for the Black Stars.
But his quest to play European football ended in frustration as he failed to impress with clubs in France, Israel, Greece and Cyprus.
The failures that dogged his career abroad reared their ugly heads in India as he was played as a midfielder even though he is most efficient as a forward.
Addo has played for several big clubs like Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2004-05 who participated in the UEFA Champions League in that very year.
He was part of Ghana U-17 team that reached the World Cup in New Zealand' 99 where he was the top-scorer.
28.07.2009 ::Milan, Monday 27 July 2009. At a press conference today hosted at la sala dell’Orologio di Palazzo Marino the City of Milan, Ministry of Defence and Red Cross Italy announced their collaboration to support the Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup, the international football tournament changing the lives of homeless people around the world. This takes place from 6-13 September 2009 at the Areana Civica, Sempione Park.
Letizia Moratti, Mayor of Milano, said: "We are thrilled that this September Milano is able to host the Homeless World Cup, in which 480 homeless people from 48 different countries worldwide will participate, an event that is not only a sports event, but which represents a stage in their journey of social reintegration which has so far yielded extraordinary results."
Minister of Defence, Ignazio La Russa, said: "I want to second what Mayor Moratti said - declared minister La Russa - in giving a hand to an initiative which unites athletic activity with a more serious commitment, tied to the recovery of those who find themselves homeless. I want to praise the generals present here for having demonstrated once again that the Armed Forces are second to none, not only in defending peace and liberty, but also in supporting events such as this."
Mel Young, President, Homeless World Cup, said: “It is wonderful to be here in Milan in this beautiful City. Thank you Milan, for your bid to host and make the 7th Homeless World Cup a phenomenal success.
“There are one billion people homeless in our world today. This is not sustainable and it is incumbent on all of us to do something. If we all do one thing, however small, we can create great change. The coming together of the City of Milan, Ministry of Defence and Red Cross demonstrates this very change in action. Thank you.
“We would love to invite Milan to really get behind this global football tournament changing the world. To the people of the city come and watch, come and volunteer. We’d like to invite partners and sponsors, football clubs and players media to get behind the Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup and show the world Milan’s contribution to the power of football to change lives.”
Mel Young, President Homeless World Cup, extended an invitation to Letizia Moratti, Mayor of Milan to become an ambassador of the Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup, presenting a Quaich, a traditional cup from Scotland, to honor her position as ambassador of this unique global event changing lives. Mel Young added: “The Homeless World Cup and players from 48 nations are honoured that Mrs Moratti, the head of the City of Milan, will be an ambassador of this unique tournament generating a profound impact around the world.”
The 48 nations will represent all five continents of the globe, including Argentina to Brazil, England to Germany, Australia to Cambodia, Hong Kong to India, Ghana to Malawi. Italy, two times Homeless World Cup champions will be aiming to regain their championship glory in front of their home crowd.
The Milan 2009 Homeless World Cup is supported nationally by the Ministry of Youth, City of Milan, Province of Milan, The Lombardy Region, FIGC-Italian Football Federation, Cariplo Foundation, Inter Milan, Gazzetta dello Sport and it is one of the main events of the Milan European Capital of Sport 2009. International support comes from Nike, UEFA, Vodafone Foundation, United Nations, Global Ambassador Eric Cantona, Rio Ferdinand and Didier Drogba.
There are one billion homeless people in the world, including 50,000 homeless people in Italy. Over 70% of players at the Homeless World cup experience a significant life change; coming off drugs and alcohol, moving into homes, jobs, education, training, repairing relationships, becoming coaches or players with semi-pro teams and social entrepreneurs. Since 2003 the Homeless World Cup has engaged over 100,000 players and has triggered football programmes in over 70 nations.
City of Milan, Ministry of Defence, Red Cross declare their collaboration and
support to host 48 nations in Milan for the 7th Homeless World Cup
Mrs Letitiza Moratti, Mayor of Milan, announced as an Ambassador.
Outdoor Sports – Consumer Appeal
27.07.2009 :: Rana Bose ::The use of the phrase “Consumer Appeal” as
a part of the subject headline may raise a few eyebrows but then sports, be it
football, cricket or tennis is no more confined to mere participation and enjoyment
of the particular sports discipline by the players and spectators. It is now big
business involving huge money supply pumped in by big corporate houses.
When the world is increasingly being sucked into the game of soccer, the sub-continent and more particularly India is finding itself losing interest to develop this wonderful game more and more within and getting involved in to a lazy non-contact outdoor sport.
As a spectator sport, no other outdoor game matches up to football. The game is controlled by the more professionally managed Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) founded in 1904 and currently has 208 member countries, 16 more than the United Nations and 3 more than the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The format of the game has seen very minimal change since competitive football started. The few notable changes that came about were, increase of match duration from 70 to 90 minutes, numbering of the players shirts, the offside rule and the back-pass to the goal-keeper rule.
Football stands a better chance of acceptance amongst fans as compared to any other game. The major reasons that offhand come to mind are –
1. When two teams play it is like a battle with neither side willing to consciously sacrifice the initiative even for a second.
2. Watching or playing football is not for the weak-hearted. The adrenaline is constantly running and reaches its crescendo as the match progresses;
3. The game is played by players who have to be physically at their best unlike some other sports where pot-bellied individuals can also find a place;
4. The impartiality of the rules where neither side is favoured by the toss of a coin:
5. Out-of-the-world technique, i.e., a swerving freekick or a bicycle kick or even a pile-driver of a shot from top of the box is more pleasing to the eyes of the spectator;
6. Matches do not get stopped because of even a slight drizzle;
7. Decision making by the arbitrator (referee) is fast and matches are not held up for frequent referrals to the TV umpire;
8. Cheerleaders are not required to allure spectators into the football ground; and finally,
9. Everything is over within a span of two hours and the fate decided in favour of either side;
10. Countries gain recognition in the sports fraternity if they perform better on the soccer field. Ivory Coast and Nigeria are renowned for their football prowess although their economy is in shambles;
11. International football matches, (Club or Country) have more TV viewer ship than any other sport involving two nations.
Therefore, for a country like ours with a teeming population it is essential that we
focus more on football rather than waste our money and energy on a game which
has become the current obsession.
IFA has decided to send a letter to Mohun Bagan
27.07.2009 :: The recent comments of Mohun Bagan General Secretary
Anjan Mitra to the media regarding the punishment of Snehasish Chakrabarty turns
a new conflict between IFA and Mohun Bagan. Anjan Mitra told to media that the
said punishment was a got up game of IFA.
After seeing this comments, IFA secretary Mr. Utpal Ganguly reacts very much
and challenged against this comment. He told today in Governing Body meeting of
IFA that " if any body can proof this allegation then I shall resign from the
post ".
In the meeting Mr. Pradip Bose, Chairman of IFA Players Status Committee and
also a GB member of IFA proposed that IFA should send a letter to Mohun Bagan
asking them why they told this to the media. Some GB members advised and added
that IFA should send the said letter along with the paper cuttings of the comments
as a proof.
Anjan Mitra who is a Member of IFA Governing Body from Mohun Bagan was
absent in theis meeting told later that he has enough proof in his hand regarding
the issue. IFA will take further decision after getting the answer of the letter from
Bagan.
Mr. Ganguly also said to the media that, Mr. Rajanikanta Das, the Hand Writing
expart will come tomorrow at IFA office and show his procedure of working in
front of media.
Earlier the IFA Players Status committee had sent the original documents of East
Bengal’s contract, which the player claims to have been forged to a handwriting
expert. Dr. Rajani Kanta Das, former Director of Question Document Examination
Branch of CID and presently works as a consultant for High Court and City Civil
Court examined the documents and came to conclusion that they were all
Snehasish's signature and so Snehasish has been fined Rs. 2 lakh.
In the contract it was written that East Bengal had paid Rs. 1 lakh to Snehasish,
but later they denied that they did not pay anything to him.
Chirag United starts practice in Kalyani Stadium
27.07.2009 : Sankar Dhar :: I-League and Kolkata Premier League
Football Team Chirag United has started their residential camp at Kalyani from
today.Returning from Lalbagh the Team were practicing under experienced
famous Coach Subrata Bhattacharyya and Brazilian Physio Garcia.
The team was trained in the mornning at Kalyani Stadium under their brazilian
physio Garcia and went to Kalyani Municipality Gym for body fitness class.In the
afternoon the teams went to Kalyani 'A' Block Field for light training, Streaching
and match practice under coach Subrata Bhattacharyya.
Huge local football fans were watching the practicing method of Chirag mainly they
cheered for two Brazilians of the Team Du and Joshimar. The camp may continue
20 days in Kalyani for preparing in the coming IFA shield and then Kolkata
Premier Football League and I- League etc..
Team List of Chirag United would be like this
Goalkeepers:Somnath Khara(Stay) Sandip Nandy (Mahindra United), Gopal Das (Calcutta Port Trust),
25.07.2009 :: Sujit Gangopadhyay, Barcelona :: Indian team were playing their first match against Spanish
3rd Division Team UE Castelldefels today at Gava Stadium Complex . The match
started at 9.30 PM India Time. The match ended a 1 - 1 draw .
India coach Bob Houghton devided the team into two parts A and B where team A
played in first half and team B played in second half . Sameer Naik pulling a hamstring on his right leg during a practice session on Friday, N.S. Manju replaced him as the left back.
India took the lead in the first half .In 25th minutes following a clearance from the deep an overlapping Surkumar Singh received the ball and his powerful volly did not give rival goalkeeper Sergio a chance to save (1- 0).
In the 2nd half the Spanish Team equalised the goal through a penalty when India
defender Mehrajuddin fould a Spain striker in the Box. javier gonzalez javi scored the goal for Spanish Team.
Post Match reaction: Team India Coach Bob Houghton thinks it's important that all the players had a game - at this early part of season, match result really not matters that much. Striker Sunil chetrei might paly on august 1 match against Europa.
Subarta Paul palyed full match & expected in next matches as well because rest of Goalkeepers had games althrough last season in india while he played very less & its important that he comes back in form Prominent .
Spanish TV. Channel 5 (channel cinco)interviewed subrata pal & Bob Houghton immediately after the match.
After the match it looks like that the India team is more or less satisfied with the result.
Next match of India on 29th July against A.E. El Prat and 1st August against 3rd Division Team Europa.
2 Teams Players List ::
India Team B (Played 2nd Half) :: Subrata Paul, Deepak Mondal,Mahesh Gauli,N.S.Manju (Mohonraj 72'), Meharajuddin, Renedy singh, Baldeep singh,Rakesh Masih, Cliford Miranda,Avhisekh Yadav,Rahim nabi,
India Team A (Played 1st Half) :: Subrata Paul,Surkumar Singh, Anwar Ali, Gourmangi Singh, N.S.Manju, Steven Dias, Climax Lawrence, N.P Pradeep, Antony Pereira, Bhaichung Bhutia, Sushil Singh.
U.E. C :: Alberto Gallego ,Achille Llobet, Alex Gomez, Alberto Ramos, Juan Pablo, Roberto Naise,Fernando Nando, Daniel Fermoselle, Gilberto Oliveir, Javier Gonzalez Javi, Marc Lavilla....Goalkeeper Change - U.E.C 30'
90': The Final score line is 1 - 1.
85' - india attack - abhishek yadav header loops to GK
82' - attack of india - abhishek yadav offside..
80' - freekick for india - taken by renedy - header from mahesh gawli - none resulted
76' - corner wated - EU cast breaking - hand ball agnst abhishek yadav
74' - yellow card shown to indian defender
73' - EU cast putting lot of pressure - consequive corners - save fom subrata
70' - Attempt from rahim nabi - went out
56': Goal..netted by javier gonzalez javi. The score line is 1 - 1.
55': Penalty against India - foul in box by Mehraj - however decision slightly doubtful..
45': India is leading by 1 - 0 in First Half scored by Surkumar singh on 25th Minutes
The highest ticket price of IFA Shield will be Rs.1000
25.07.2009 :: I-League Champion Goan team Churchill Brothers has not yet
confirmed their entry in 114th IFA shield. IFA will try to include Goan club Vasco S.C instead of Churchill Brothers if they will not confirm IFA's offer for participating in the IFA Shield.
After a meeting of IFA League and Shield sub committee today , IFA Secretary Mr. Utpal Ganguly told to the reporters that, the highest price of the IFA shield ticket would be Rs. 1000 and IFA also decided to help a distressed ex footballer from the collecting fund. Historical 114th IFA shield will start from 25th August and the Final will be played on 10 th September.
The matches may be played Barasat Stadium, Howrah Stadium and Semi Final and Final
may be played at Salt Lake Stadium. Currently Salt lake stadium's pitch is under re construction with new turf and the Stadium committee assured IFA that, it would be completed in within the 2nd week of August.
The no 12th Team of this year's IFA Shield will be the Champion of Prodyut Dutta Memorial Challenge Cup. 12 Kolkata Premier League Teams and 4 others teams will be participated in the Tournament.
Today India's First Practice match in Barcelona
25.07.2009 :: Sujit Gangopadhyaya, Barcelona Spain :Today Indian
Football Team will face U.E Castelldefels (Spain). The match timing is 18.00 hours
(Indian time 21.30 hours).The Venue of the match is la bobila (stadium name),
gava (located in area) - which is about 20 minutes drive from camp nou,
barcelona (where Indian team hotel is).
The stadium name (exact) : camp municipal la bobila. It's a small stadium with
capacity 5,000 .It is the home ground of C.F.GAVA .
Indian team Manager Mr. Pradip Chowdhury went to visit the stadium /
ground and liked it.
The system of first - spanish league structure : (possible reference given to
indian system for ease of understanding)
The Spanish Football League System:
Division 1 :: La Liga (Equal to I-league division 1)
where all big teams like F.C Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid play .
Division 2A : Played at National level (same as Indian National league).
Division 2B : Played at regional level (same as kolkata Premier Football
League /Mumbai Elite league, Goa Football League etc.)
Division 3 :Teams relegated / lower than above level play at
regional level (may be compared to something like kolkata league
division 2) & so on many more divisions / age group level etc.
Team india's first opponent is relegated from division 2B in the last
football season & will be playing division 3 this year.
PIFA students get FA Level 1 Coaching Certification.
24.07.2009 :Premier India Football Academy’s Crish Shah and Aryamann
Vir both 16 years old and students from the academy were enrolled for an FA
Level 1 certificate in coaching football (Club Coach) at Birkenhead in England.
The course was conducted by Mr Gary Lewis of Inspire Academy.
Twenty
students were assessed at the end of their course the two Indian boys finished
in the top four and were asked by their assessor Mr John Taylor to do their FA
level 2 immediately.
The children were also certified for Emergency First Aid and Child Protection (Safeguarding Children).
Both boys are coaching with PIFA and will be prepared by Mr Nirvan Shah (UEFA B lic.) for the FA 2 level course which they hope to attend in six months time.
PIFA Director Anjali Shah had this to say “We are extremely happy that young children are now showing interest in football not only on how to play but also how to coach. This is just the beginning, Indian football is on the rise.”
The Programmes of Mohun Bagan Day on 29th July
24.07.2009 :Mohun Bagan Athletic Club was established in the year 1889. It is the first-ever
Indian Club to have won the IFA Shield defeating East Yorkshire Regiment by 2 - 1
on 29th July 1911 to create history and make the whole world sit up and take
notice of the Indian struggle for freedom against imperial Britain.
The Government of India released a postage stamp in 1989 to commemorate this
famous victory and to honour the Club and it's Immortal Eleven for the fight for an
oppressed country.
This is the only postage stamp in India based on a Club. The Club was also
declared as the “National Soccer Club of India”. 29th July is a Red-letter Day in
Indian History and a great day for the Club as well and is celebrated as Mohun
Bagan Day each year.
To commemorate this great victory Mohun Bagan will three exhibition matches at
Club ground from 1 pm. on 29th July
The matches would be as follows:
Mohun Bagan U-13 Junior Team vs. Veterans Club U-13 Junior Team
Between Ex-players of the Club
Calcutta Sports Journalists Club vs Artists’ Forum
This will be followed by a cultural function in the evening where Mohun Bagan
Ratna will be presented to Sri Samar (Badru) Banerjee, former footballer and Ex-
Captain of Mohun Bagan A.C
Name:Samar Banerjee
Nick Name:Bodru
Born:1931
Birth Place:Bali,Howrah District of West Bengal
Father's Neme:Late Sasanka Sekhar Banerjee
College Football
He was the Captain of R.G.Kar Medical College Football Team in the year 1952 and
1955 to win Illiot Shield for College.
His First appearence in Kolkata Football League in Milan Samity Club and after that
he joined Bali Prativa Club and After that Bengal Nagpur Railway (B.N.R) Team.
First Big Club In Kolkata Football
Mohun Bagan Club From 1952 to 1959.
Careers in Mohun Bagan
CAREER AS A FOOTBALLER OF MOHUN BAGAN A.C.
1952 - Joined Mohun Bagan Athletic Club in the IFA Shield where the Club was the Joint Winner
1953 – Played for Mohun Bagan Athletic Club both in Calcutta Football League & IFA Shield
1953 - Mohun Bagan Athletic Club won the Durand Cup for the first time. Sri Badru Banerjee scored for the Club both in the Semi Final
and the Final match
1954 – 1st time Double for Mohun Bagan Athletic Club (Winner of both
Calcutta Football League & IFA Shield in the same season). The Club beat
Hyderabad Police in the final match of IFA Shield
1955 - Mohun Bagan Athletic Club won the Rovers Cup for the first
time.
1956 – 2nd time Double for Mohun Bagan Athletic Club. Sri Badru
Banerjee was the second highest goal scorer after Keshto Pal. Made Captain of
the Indian Football Team, which played in the Olympics at Melbourne that year.
India became the first Asian country to reach the semi-final stage of the Olympic
Football tournament ever.
1958 – was made Captain of the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club Team
1959 – Played for the Club but less involvement due to studies
1960 – Retirement from Football from Rajasthan Club
Achievement for Mohun Bagan :Mohun Bagan Won the DURAND Cup
Football Tournament under his Captaincy for the First Time In the year 1953
(Mohun Bagan 4 - 0 National Defence Academy )
In 1954 Mohun Bagan had the rare distinction of winning IFA League and IFA
Shield.
For the first time in the year 1955 Mohun Bagan won the ROVERSE Cup Football
Tournament defeating rival Md. Sporting 2 - 1 in the final. Bodru Banerjee
Was the Top Scorer in IFA League for Mohun Bagan scoring 10 Goals.
Kolkata League Caps :
1954,1955,1956,1959 :Kolkata League
1954,1956 :IFA Shield
1953 :Durand Cup
1955 :Roverse Cup.
> and Bodru Banerjee was the Striker for Bengal Sontosh Trophy Winning Team in
the year 1954.
FOREIGN TOUR WITH MOHUNBAGAN
This tour in the year 1956 glossed the image of Indian Football appreciably.
Mohun Bagan played 4 matches and won all.
First Bangali Captain in Olympic
Bodru Banerjee was the first Bengali Indian Captain of Indian National Football
Team in Melbourne Olumpic in the year 1960 having the distinction of securing the
4th position for the first time as an Asian Team in Indian Football History.
The Indian soccer team for 1956 Melbourne Olympics:
Goalkeepers : Peter Thangaraj (Madras Regimental Centre, Services),
Shankar Subramaniam Narayan (Caltex, Bombay).
Defenders : Abdul T. Rehman (Rajasthan Club, Calcutta), Syed Khwaja
Azizuddin (Hyderabad City Police), S.A. Latif (Bombay).
Midfielders : Marianna Kempiah (East Bengal Club), Mohammed Abdul
Salaam (Bengal), Nikhil Kumar Nandy (Eastern Railway SC, Bengal),
Ahmed Hussain (Hyderabad), Noor Mohammed (Hyderabad City Police).
Forwards : Samar Banerjee (Mohun Bagan AC - CAPTAIN), J.
Krishnaswamy "Kittu" (East Bengal Club), P.K. Banerjee (Bengal), Krishna Chandra
"Kesto" Pal (Bengal), Muhamed Kannayan (Bengal-Nagpur Railway, Calcutta),
Neville Stephen D'Souza (Bombay - Vice-CAPTAIN), Tulsidas Balaram (Hyderabad),
Mohammed Zulfiqaruddin (Hyderabad City Police).
AIFF short-lists 10 candidates for general-secretary's post
23.07.2009 :The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has short-listed 10
candidates for the post of General Secretary.
AIFF Vice-presidents Subrata Dutta, Ankur Dutta, A.R. Khaleel and treasurer
Hardev Jadeja were the four men selection committee decided to picked the
10 candidates from 40 applicants for the interview of the General secretary's
post.
It has been learnt that GFA secretary Savio Messias,former AIFF Goal Preject
Director Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran, AIFF's deputy general secretary Goutam Kar,
Wing commander Subodh Bhatnagar, Chandigarh Football Association secretary
Rakesh Baxi and Leisure Sports Management's Sunando Dhar are among the 10 in
fray for the general secretary's post. Sunando Dhar applied for both Groups.
Former Mahindra footballer and coach Harish Rao, AIFF's director of competitions
Anil Kamath, Ian Stillie, a former chief executive of Scottish first division club
Motherwell, and Sunando Dhar are among the five candidates short-listed for the
post of I-League chief executive.
The candidates will be called for the interview on 18th - 22nd August.
IFA fined Snehasish Chakrabarty Rs 2 Lacs
Snehasish Chakrabarty (Extreme right)
23.07.2009 :Today in a meeting of IFA players' status committee, the
IFA has discarded Snehashish Chakraborty's allegation of fake signature against
East Bengal club and has also imposed a Rs.2 LAC fine that must be paid by him
along with a letter begging pardon to East Bengal Club failing which he will not be
able to sign up for any club despite being a free player now..Dr. Rajani Kanta Das
Ex Director of CID Question & Documentation was the Hand Writing Expert from
IFA.
The committee had sent the original documents of East Bengal’s contract, which
the player claims to have been forged to a handwriting expert. Dr. Rajani Kanta
Das, former Director of Question Document Examination Branch of CID and
presently works as a consultant for High Court and City Civil Court examined the
documents and came to conclusion that they were all Snehasish's signature and
so Snehasish has been fined Rs. 2 lakh.
IFA Secretary Mr. Utpal Ganguly said in a press meet.
However, in the contract it was written that East Bengal had paid Rs. 1 lakh to
Snehasish, but later they denied that they did not pay anything to him. So, since
there was no payment, the contract has been canceled and after paying the
fine, he will be a free player and can play in any club of his choice.
Earlier The player claimed that his signature on the contract was forged. East
Bengal claimed that all the signatures were indeed by the player. The IFA decided
to seek experts' opinion to verify the signature of Snehasish in their last meeting
on 18th July.
The media asked to IFA PSC members against this decision today and asked why
East Bengal was not fined for lying in the contract that they had paid Rs. 1 lakh
to the player.
Mohun Bagan official Debasish Dutta said, "The decision was most unfortunate and
we will give him full support. The whole meeting was a gotup one. Earlier in
Baichung issue also they failed to take any decision against the guilty one, this
time also they failed to do so."
East Bengal officials were happy with the decision and said, "It showed that we
have not done any mistake, Snehasish has lied to us and so he has been fined.
We are very happy with this decision."
After hearing the IFA Players Status Committee Decision, Snehasish
Chakrabarty told to the press that after getting the papers from IFA he will
appeal to AIFF about his issue.
Rs. 10 Crore Central Govt. Help for AIFF u-23 Team
22.07.2009 :No Footballer has been included in this year's Arjuna and
Dronacharya award but the Ministry of Sports will give an aid of ten crore to AIFF
for preparing their U-23 Football Team to participate in the 2010 China Asiad.
Joint Secretary of Department of Sports Govt of India said that the proposed amount (Rs.10 crore ) will be spent on the team's practice, coaching and international exposure to gather more international footbll experiences. Currently India Sr. Football Team in a training camp at Barcelona for preparation of upcoming Nehru Gold Cup commencing from 18 August at Delhi.
Earlier The ministry has also sponsored the team's air-fare for the trip to Dubai and Barcelona for training-cum-competition in the run-up to the Nehru Cup in August.
The sports ministry is also trying to beat the training cost for the Asian Cup 2011, for which India qualified after 24 years by winning the AFC Challenge Cup last year.
"To prepare the national team for the 2011 Asian Cup it would be helpful to us and We will again sit down Sports Ministry to find out how we can work together for developing Indian football".AIFF acting President Praful Patel told.
AIFF asked Colaco to solve the issue between Bhutia and Bagan
22.07.2009 : ::AIFF Senior Vice President and acting President Praful Patel told the reporters
after the Emergency committee meeting today which held in new delhi that AIFF
have asked to handle the matter of Mohun Bagan and Baichung Bhutia issue by
Sitting the two parties face to face to solve the matter as soon as possible.
Today the five vice presidents,treasurer and out going GS Alberto Colaco took up
the said matter for resolving but Debasish Banerjee, a member of AIFF players
Status committee refused to to give his opinion without seeing the contract of
Bhutia with Mohun Bagan and also demanded to see the showcause notice and
suspension order of the Baichung before forming his opinion.
Result of AIFF executive Committee Meeting
22.07.2009 : AIFF Press Release ::AIFF Emergency Committee meeting presided by Mr Prafful Patel,President in Charge AIFF was held on Wednesday in New Delhi. AIFF Vice Presidents Subrata Dutta,AR Khaleel ,Ankur Datta,Venod Sharma,Treasurer Hardev Jadeja and General Secretary Alberto Colaco attended the meeting.
Following Decisions were unanimously taken :
Baichung Bhutia :General Secretary AIFF was authorized to handle the matter and find an amicable settlement.
Artificial Turfs : A three members sub committee consisting of Sunil Bhardwaj/Haryana,Inder Singh/Punjab and Larsing M Sawyan/Meghalaya to recommend Football centres for artificial turf under the win in India with India programme.
AID 27 Programme :AFC has sanctioned a grant of $1,20,000 to pay Youth Level Coaches at the national youth team level and grass root level for development of coaches .One Assistant Technical Director to be appointed in each of the five zones of the country.
Criteria for participation AFC Champions League 2011 : All I league clubs to be informed to follow schedule of AFC Club Licensing criteria for participation in ACL 2011.
Schedule :
15 July 2009 : Approval by AFC Exco/Information to 46 MAs.
31st Aug 2009 : Submission of document to AFC/Selection of MAs (only MAs who intend to meet the criteria by 2011.
Sep to Dec 2009 : Inspection Visit.
Jan to June 2010 : Evaluation
Jul to Nov 2010 : Final Visit/Assessment
Nov 2010 : Decision of Participating MAs/Clubs
Nov 2010 :Approval by Executive Committee/Announcement to MAs.
Age Group Teams : All State Associations must have X Ray/MRI for age group teams.
It is mandatory to have MRI for National Team probable in various age groups.
Appointment of General Secretary and CEO I League : Applications received for the two posts will be screened and five candidates in each category to be short listed .The short listed candidates will be interviewed by Emergency Committee members in Mid August.
Misc : Issue pertaining to jharkhand Football Association has been resolved.the Andhra Pradesh Football Association case is sub judice while Rajasthan Football Association issue is expected to be resolved by end July .
PIFA Goalkeeping course
22.07.2009 :Premier India Football academy (PIFA) will be conducting a
specialised course for budding young goal keepers (10-18 years) in Mumbai
beginning August 1, 2009 at PDP, Nepeansea Road. The sessions will be conducted
on Saturday & Sunday from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon.
This 12 session training program will be conducted by PIFA's UEFA/FA licensed
goal-keeping coach and is open to everyone who wants to improve their goal
keeping abilities. There are only 10 seats per batch and will be on first come basis.
Improvement is guaranteed.
For more information visit the website www.pifacademy.com
Baichung Bhutia has sent a reminder letter to AIFF
21.07.2009 :Baichung Bhutia, presently in Indian National Football Team's training camp at La
Masia, Barcelona under Bob Houghton, has sent a reminder letter to AIFF asking
to take quick decision about his matter which IFA handed over to AIFF Players
Status Committee on 9th July GB meeting in Kolkata.
Out of the Five Members of Players Status Committee of AIFF, one member from
Bengal, Debasish Banerjee has not yet sent his opinion due to lack of some
documents regarding Baichung which he asked Alberto Colaco to provide him.
He wanted from Colaco the Contract Agreement copy of Baichung and Mohun
Bagan, IFA interim order copy to AIFF which Mr. Banerjee has not yet got from
Colaco even though a week has passed.
PSC chairman KP Sunny had already sent his opinion while SA Rehman from
Karnataka is now in Australia. Another member Antonio Botelho of Goa also said
earlier that he wanted more documents before deciding on the matter.
Some sources said that, Baichung Bhutia may get support from AIFF vice-president
as well as President of Karnataka Football Association AR Khaleel who felt the
India captain should be protected at any cost.
With at least one PSC member yet to give opinion, the Bhutia issue seems unlikely
to come up in Wednesday's AIFF emergency committee meeting in New Delhi.
No Footballers name in Arjuna, Dronacharya Award
21.07.2009 :Like July 2008 and this year also AIFF proposed the names of
Mahesh Gawli (Dempo S.C), Dipak Mondal (Mohun Bagan A.C), Climax Lawrence
(Dempo S.C) and Renedy Singh's (East Bengal Club) for the Arjuna Award .The
federation has also sent the name of Dempo coach Armando Colaco for
Dronacharya Award.
But none was selected like previous years despite the Indian
team's winning run in the last few years. In 2007 the AIFF executive
committee were recommended legendary Pradeep Kumar Banerjee,the former India
captain and coach for the Dronacharya award along with the names of Jo Paul
Ancheri and S Venkatesh Arjuna awards. From 2003 to 2009 there are no
Footballer name in the list of Arjuna and Dronacharya Award .
Dempo coach Armando Colaco was crucial in the team’s winning the introductory
I-league as well as for its qualifying the AFC Champions League. From the current
crop of players, only Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia has the honour having won
it in 1998.The last "Arjuna" footballer was I.M.Vijayan in 2002 and
"Dronacharya" Footballer Syed Naimuddin in 1992.
Yesterday ,The Sports Ministry has released the list of sports personalities who
will be honored this year with Arjuna, Drona and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awards.
The list of sports persons nominated for awards are:
Pune F.C and Viva Kerala confirms 114th IFA Shield Participation
21.07.2009 :The 114th edition of Historical IFA Shield will be played
from August 25th to 10th September in Salt Lake Stadium or Barasat Stadium,
kolkata.
There will be 12 Teams in the title race.The I- League First Division Teams are
Mohun Bagan , East Bengal, Chirag United,Mahindra United ,Lajong FC ,Pune FC,
Viva Kerala, Dempo /Churchill Brothers (I-League champions Churchill Brothers SC
have been invited, but if they turn down the offer then Dempo SC would be
invited in their place).
I-League 2n Dividion Teams are George Telegraph (Kolkata),Mohammedan S.C
(Kolkata),One Foreign teams AS Douanes of Senegal and the Winner of Prodyut
Dutta Memorial tournament.
Gabriel E Joseph - applied for GS post AIFF
21.07.2009 :Gabriel E Joseph who is the present Director of Coaching with the AIFF is also an
applicant to the post of General Secretary of the All India Football Federation. He
has a few decades of varied and outstanding experiences in all the areas of
football. Of recently in May 2009 the AIFF nominated him and represented as the
Technical Director to get updated from the seminar arranged by the FIFA/AFC for
the General Secretaries and the Technical Directors of member Countries where
he had been chosen by the FIFA authorities as the leader for Technical Directors
of South Asian Countries.
During his illustrious and committed football career he had worked and carried out
all the inbuilt functions as the Football Administrator at the Association and in
Club levels, as a National Coach from 1985 to 2006 and as the Club Coach for
good number of years, as the National/ State Selector, as the Manager of
National Team in 1991, as the then Class One Referee, as the Organiser of many
Football activities and Projects, as the General convener of the first National
Games in 1987 and the Nehru Cup International tournament in 1991 and as the
first AFC Instructor in India since 1996 conducted a number of AFC courses all
over India training nearly a thousand coaches so far.
Along with Sports
management he also held certain Senior Administrative posts in large Industries
and gained vast experience in Administration. He earned great recognition from
every corner of the soccer community because of his in depth coaching
knowledge, the experiences with the winning National teams like SAFF cup 1997
and 2005, Pomis Cup in 1990, Qualifying for the Asian Youth championships twice,
qualifying for Asiad 1998 after a lapse of 12 years etc. , use of updated
information and multimedia technologies for all his football activities to align with
the contemporary needs to reach present global competency and his ability as on
today for perfect technical tactical demonstrations himself .
Being a writer of Football publications, he authored and compiled a few football
technical books and many articles having undeniable foresight that are being
realized in the present day changes in the field of soccer.. During his playing
career he represented the Indian Air Force team for a numbers of years, Services
and Tamil Nadu teams for a few National Championships for Santosh Trophy
before playing in the First Afghanistan Independence day cup International
tournament in Kabul for the Indian side. Outside the Country represented the
International Football Coaches’ team in Germany and played against various other
German teams in different parts of Germany during the 9 months training in
Germany . In Thailand (Chingmai) he played for AFC Veterans team in the match
against Thailand Veteran’ XI in 1996.
As far as the Qualifications of Gabriel Joseph is concerned he had completed the
M.A. LLB courses, AFC ‘C’ ,‘B’ and ‘A’ license accreditations and then completing
the module one of the AFC/UEFA Prof. diploma course in 2001 besides his other
credentials of having Nine (9) months post graduate International Football
Diploma from German college of physical culture and sports under the scholarship
awarded by Govt. of India and Govt. of Germany, Brazilian Football Diploma for
International coaches held in Brazil in 1995, FIFA Football Academy in 1985, One
year Football Coaching Diploma from NIS, India, One month Football Coaching
course conducted by the SSCB, Administrative courses in the Armed Forces,
Participation in the AFC/FIFA stints in AFC Malaysia for the National Coaches,
National Instructors, National Technical Directors twice in 1998 and 2009.
He is
for an academic co-operation with other entities conducting the football courses
to have an uniformed coaching methodology in the Country. After his joining the
office as the Director Coaching, AIFF, he has with the support of the present
General Secretary, President and the President incharge stream lined the system
not only to develop and broaden the intellectual and organizational horizon of
Indian coaches. but also made enormous increase in the number of AFC courses
in quality for more coaches and development of a few more new Instructors. He
had visited many foreign countries in Europe and Latin America like Germany ,
USA , England , France , Brazil , Poland , Czechoslovakia , Holland besides many
Asian countries in relation with football.
www.gabrieljosephsoccer.webs.com
UST Global - Winners of Goal ’09, Techno park Football Tournament
21.07.2009 :Mervin Alexander, CEO of Technopark and former University
Football player, kicked off the Intra Technopark Football Tournament Goal ’09
Finale on the LNCPE grounds, Kariyavattom on July 18, 2009. The stage was set
for the big match of the tournament and cheers of joy greeted the team as all
the hard work paid off for UST Global who finished the tournament unbeaten and
were rightly crowned CHAMPIONS.
UST Global emerged as Winners, retaining the
trophy for the second time, in a row. The third place play-off was between
Infosys and Nest in which Infosys emerged triumphant by one goal. The top
scorer and the Golden Boot Award of the Tournament was awarded to Najeev
Nambiar from UST Global, who shot 14 goals from 6 matches and the Player of
the Tournament was awarded to Gins Punnoose, who kept a consistent form
throughout the Tournament.
The semi finals of the tournament witnessed the toughest matches of the Football Fiesta. Apart from both the Host Teams, Infosys and Nest too qualified for the semi finals, who did remarkably well throughout the Tournament.
The last 3 weeks saw an exhilarating football action between the Technopark companies in Goal ’09. All the teams that participated in this Football tournament displayed excellent football skills and promoted the real sportsman spirit in the IT sector.
“Goal ’09 goes beyond football to represents the winning spirit of the Technopark Community”, says Alexander Varghese, Country Head, UST Global, “For us at UST Global, it is a privilege to play host to Goal ’09. It is an opportunity to bring the best together within our Technopark Community.”
The organizers concluded stating that Goal ’09 was one of the best sporting action that Technopark had ever come across and the wait for Goal ’10 has already begun in the minds of the football lovers of Technopark. Courtesy www.kolkatafootball.com, for covering Goal ’09, the Technopark football Tournament, hosted by UST Global.
Jo Paul Anchery may be the coach of Mohun Bagan Academy
19.07.2009 :Former Indian National foootballer Jo paul Anchery has been
selected Coach of the Mohun Bagan Sail Football Academy in Durgapur.
Jo Paul Anchery is a professional football player from India. He was born on 29 May 1973, in Trissur, Kerala.
Football Career of Jo Paul Anchery
In the year 1992, Anchery made his debut by playing for the Indian Under-19 Football team. Since Then Anchery had never looked back. In 1993, he got selected to the Indian Under - 21 team in the Rajiv Gandhi International tournament.
After showing a excellent performance in the Rajiv Gandhi International Tournament, he got a offer from the State Bank of Travancore. IN 1994, he made his debut in the Santosh Trophy and also got selected in the Indian football team to play in the Independence Tournament Cup which was held in Doha.
Anchery was awarded as the "Best Player of the Tournament" in the Independence Tournament Cup and also joined the Mohun Bagan team on his return. In the same year he also declared the "Player of the year " by the AIFF.
In 1995, he moved to JCT and brought success to the team. He also represented India in the Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Cup tournament and the Pre-Olympic Tournament for the Under - 23 team.
in 1997, He joined the FC Kochin and also represented India in the SAFF tournament. In 1998, with his pivotal role, Indian team was able to enter the semi finals of the Jawaharlal Nehru Gold Cup tournament which was held in Kochi.
He also represented India in the Bangkok Asian Games. In the same year he also made the Mohan Bagan team to win the Santosh Trophy. He was also the Skipper of the Indian team at the pre- Olympic tournament and the SAF games.
Mohun Bagan SAIL Football Academy academy which is a joint venture of Mohun Bagan and Steel Authority of India is situated in Durgapur, district Burdwan, West Bengal. In this project the role of SAIL is to provide accommodation for young footballers, office space and accommodation of coaches and other supporting staff
This residential academy is one of its kinds, with good infrastructure and facilities
with his own stadium, the academy supplied every year few talented and trained
players to different clubs of India.The Academy aims at producing class footballers
who can serve Mohun Bagan and other clubs and thus serving India in the bigger
arena.
Some footballers like, Sankar Oraw, R.Vasum, Rahul Kumar, Sanjoy boro, Suman Bose,
MalswamZaula,Souvik Chakrabarty were the student of this Academy who are now playing in some
I-League team.
Indian team starts match situation practice in Barcelona
19.07.2009 :The Indian football team, on a month-long tour of Barcelona,
has started Match practicing training under Coach Bob Houghton who was gifted
a Barcelona Jersey from Barcelona Official at Nou Camp last day.
India Team had a 45-minute game among themselves on Friday followed by a
60-minute match on Saturday .Now Bob is planning to have a couple of 90-minute matches
before the first friendly. He is giving more emphasis on fitness of the boys.
The result was 2 - 2 . Sushil Kumar Shing scored for Baichung's Team and Rahim Nabi and N.S.Manju scored the other Team's goal.
Subrata Paul was not in the match due to his small injury.striker Sunil Chhetri has
started running and expected to join the hard grind soon.
In 2007 the preparation in Portugal was very good and India won the Nehru
Gold Cup. In 2008 before wining AFC challenge Cup India went to Portugal again
for training .
The first practice match against local Spanish third division side Unio Esportiva
Castelldefels on 25th July.
VS
The Full Schedule of India Team
25 July 2009 :: India vs U.E Castelldefels
29 July 2009 :: India vs A.E. El Prat
01 Aug 2009 :: India vs to be confirmed
05 Aug 2009 :: India vs Sant Boia C.F.
The fields were they will play are still to be confirmed.
PIFA International Socccer camp in Hyderabad
19.07.2009 : Premier India Football Academy will kick off their annual PIFA International camp in
Hyderabad. This football intensive training program will be held from 19 September
to 22 September 2009 at the Apollo Center ground in Jubilee Hill, Hyderabad.
Higly qualified UEFA/FA licensed academy coaches from England will be conducting
the training sessions. The camp is open to boys & girls between 10-18 of all
abilities. Talented children from this camp will be invited to play for the PIFA
academy team. Last year’s Hyderabad skills winner - Prundhvi Kolaventy played for
PIFA-CYFC U-17 in South Africa.
As there are limited places, registration will be on first come basis. The forms can
be downloaded from the website www.pifacademy.com
Michael Owen scores on debut as Man United win 3-2 against Malaysia
18.07.2009 : Manchester United has start a lucrative tour of East
Asia from Thursday, to making money and ensuring that the players were not
jaded ahead of the new season. Manchester United will play six matches which
will take place in Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea and China.
The projected dates for the tour are:
Malaysia - July 18, Malaysia XI v Man United
Malaysia - July 20, Malaysia XI v Man United
Korea - July 24, FC Seoul v Man United
China - July 26, Greentown FC v Man United
The remaining two will take place in Bayern Munich’s Audi Cup tournament on the way home.
In their first match today against Malaysia XI, United's Michael Owen scored the winning
goal on his debut and made a impressive start in their pre-season tour, beating
Malaysian XI 3-2 .
A jam packed Bukit Zalil Stadium in Malaysia observed the neck to neck fight between
the two teams. Malaysian Boys fought well against statstudded Unted Team.
Substitute Owen who was Wearing Cristiano Ronaldo’s No.7 jersey struck the
winning goal with just five minutes left to finish the Friendly match.
Manchester United had taken the lead in the 9th minute of the match
through Wayne Rooney (1 - 0), Portugal star Nani making it 2-0 in 27th Minutes.
Amri Yahyah of Malaysia reduced the margin in 45th Minutes with a 20-yard volley
. The Half time result was 2 - 1. In 54th Minute Amri scored an another goal to
level the score 2 - 2.
Five minutes before final whistle, Owen scored the winning goal for United (3 - 2 ).
United will take on Malaysia XI next Monday after their planned game
against Indonesian Super League All-Star XI was cancelled following the terrorist bombings in Jakarta.
The Travelling squad of Manchester United
Goal: Edwin van der Sar, Tomasz Kuszczak, Ben Foster
Defenders: Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra, Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville, Wes
Brown, John O’Shea, Fabio da Silva
Midfield: Nani, Zoran Tosic, Darren Fletcher, Anderson, Darron Gibson,
Paul Scholes, Michael Carrick, Ryan Giggs
Forward: Michael Owen, Dimitar Berbatov, Federico Macheda, Wayne
Rooney.
IFA will take Final Decision regarding Snehasish issue on 23 July
Snehasish (Jersey No 11) when he was in Chirag United
18.07.2009 :The issue of Snehasish Chakrabarty will be finalised on 23rd
July.Today it has been decided by IFA Players Status Committee after a meeting
which held in IFA office, Kolkata.
Today both the parties ,Snehasish Chaklrabarty and East Bengal Officials came to
IFA office and handed over the related papers to IFA Players Status Committee
members for investigating the truth.In this regards IFA secretary Mr.Utpal Kr.
Ganguly told to the press that, IFA will send it to the hand writing experts and
after getting their answer the IFA will decide the matter.
Earlier Midfielder Snehasish Chakraborty has alleged that East Bengal is holding him
up unlawfully.In a letter sent to the Indian Football Association (IFA),
Chakraborty has said that his club was forcing him to stay back by showing a
contract letter, which apparently he did not sign.
East Bengal has alleged that Mohun Bagan, which wants to offset the heat raised by the Bhutia controversy,
is instigating Chakraborty.
Team India enjoying Barca stay
18.07.2009 :The Indian national team are revelling in their stay in
Barcelona as they make full use of the offer to use the Blaugrana’s training
facilities and coach Bob Houghton took time out to praise Pep Guardiola and his
team.
“All the players are pleased to be here in Barcelona and it has really lifted and
motivated them,” the trainer told Barca TV and www.fcbarcelona.cat. “It is an honour to be able to train on the same pitch where the players of Barça, especially Lionel Messi, train regularly.”
Preparing for their participation in the Asian Cup, the Indian squad did not want to miss the chance to have a look around Camp Nou and visited the FC Barcelona Museum and went on the stadium tour, that took them to the dressing rooms, press area and on to the side of the pitch.
Experienced coach
Houghton has trained Swedish side Malmo, among others, during his career and guided them to the final of the European Cup Winners’ Cup. That side was made up completely of homegrown players and the coach does not believe splashing the cash is always the answer. “You do not need to spend lots of money on signings if you can produce your own players,” he explained.
The English boss also has previous experience at international having taken charge of China and Uzbkistan before accepting the task of coaching India.
Praising Guardiola
Barca’s treble-winning season was also something Houghton admired and he was
full of praise for Guardiola. “As well as the technical side of things, I also value
the psychological, mental and moral side of a team because that can have a great
effect,” he stated. “Maybe because he did not finish playing long ago, Guardiola
knew how to deal with the players and maintain harmony in his squad.”
18.07.2009 : Sujit Gangopadhyay, from Spain :Indian Sr. Football Team who
are now practicing in F.C. Barcelona at Spain will play four matches against local
football teams. The Indian Teams schedule are :
25 July 2009 :: India vs U.E Castelldefels
29 July 2009 :: India vs A.E. El Prat
01 Aug 2009 :: India vs to be confirmed
05 Aug 2009 :: India vs Sant Boia C.F.
The fields were they will play are still to be confirmed.
Chirag United residential camp will start on 22 nd July
17.07.2009 : The rising club of Kolkata Football League and I-Legue,
Chirag United will start their residential practicing camp at Lalbagh, Murshidabad
from 22nd July.
Coach Subrata Bhattacharyya spotted the Lalbagh Astabol Ground for his team's
residential practice. After a brief Medical Check-up of the registered footballers
under Dr. Partha Chatterjee Chirag will start their full practice.
Chirag has signed some famous footballers from East Bengal, Mohun Bagan,
Mumbai F.C, Salgaocar, JCT, Indian Bank and currently they have two foreign
players and will try to recruit three foreigners including one Asian oriented Players
very soon.
Probable Team List of Chirag United would be like this
Goalkeepers:Somnath Khara(Stay) Sandip Nandy (Mahindra United), Gopal Das (Calcutta Port Trust),
Under-19 : Souvik Ghosh, Prasenjit Chakraborty, Bibhas Das
Coach: Subrata Bhattacharyya
AFC to review AIFF appeal of Coaching License
16.07.2009 : Kolkata Giant Football Teams East Bengal And Chirag United
Coach Subhas Bhowmick and Subrata Bhattacharyya may allow to continue for
some more times with their current coaching License.
AFC may allow them to continue coaching for some more days with their teams
.The Asian body has accepted AIFF General Secretary Albarto Colaco's suggestion.
After returning from a AFC meeting Mr. Colaco told that he explained in the
meeting of AFC about the situation of the Country regarding coaches license.
HE asked them to consider coaching diplomas from the National Institute of Sports
(NIS) as per with Leipzig University coaching degree.AFC treats the Leipzig
University pass outs as AFC B License holders. He also told them that similar
treatment should be given to NIS diploma holders coaches in India and AFC has
accepted to review his suggestion.
Earlier The Governing Body of Asian Football AFC made it mandatory for all I-
League teams to employ coaches with AFC A License.
In Lusofhonia Games :Goa lost against Portugal
16.07.2009 : The 2009 Lusophonia Games will be the 2nd edition of the
Lusophony Games of Portugal, a multi-sport event for delegations representing
every Portuguese-speaking national Olympic committees. It will take place in
Lisbon, Portugal, from July 11 to July 19, 2009. The Pavilhao Atlantico is the
main venue, staging the ceremonies and most of the sport competitions.
Other than Indian Team Goa there is the Football Teams of Mozambique, Angola,
Portugal and Cape Varde. Indian Team Goa will play against Portugal Team on 16th
July. It has been announced that next 2013 Lusophonia Games will be hel at Goa.
Macklas Moraes, Cedar Colaco,Michael faleiro,Steven Fernandes,
Adil Khan (c),Cajetan Fernandes,Cavin Lobo,Jaison Valles,
Gabriel Fernandes,Dawson Fernandes,Savio Fernandes,Aarom Fernandes,Joel Sequeira,Augustin Fernandes,Daniel Fernandes,Agnel Colaco,Fulganco Cardozo,Agnelo Monteiro,Laximikant Kattimani,Tyson Caiado,
Coach - Maurice Afonso
RESULTS - 3rd Match : 14.07.2009
India (Goa) 0 - 2 Angola
Referee: ROGERIO RIBEIRO (POR)
Goa Team
MACKLAS MORAES, CEDAR COLACO , MICHAEL FALEIRO , STEVEN FERNANDES ,
ADIL KHAN , CAJETAN FERNANDES, CAVIN LOBO , JAISON VALLES , GABRIEL
FERNANDES , DAWSON FERNANDES , SÁVIO FERNANDES , AAROM FERNANDES ,
JOEL SEQUEIRA , AUGUSTIN FERNANDES , DANIEL FERNANDES , AGNEL COLACO,
FULGANCO CARDOZO , AGNELO MONTEIRO ,LAXIMIKANT KATTIMANI , TYSON
CAIADO.
Coach - Maurice Afonso
RESULTS - 4th Match : 16.07.2009
India (Goa) 1 - 7 Portugal
Referee: ROGERIO RIBEIRO (POR)
Teams
Portugal Team
Goa (India) Team
TRIGUEIRA
MACKLAS MORAES
LUIS PORTELA
CEDAR COLACO
BURA
MICHAEL FALEIRO
LUIS NETO
STEVEN FERNANDES
CARLOS ALVES
ADIL KHAN (c)
STELVIO CRUZ
CAJETAN FERNANDES
JOAO MARTINS
CAVIN LOBO
PEDRO MOREIRA
JAISON VALLES
RUI FONTE
GABRIEL FERNANDES
RUI PEDRO (c)
DAWSON FERNANDES
BRUNO MATIAS
SAVIO FERNANDES
RICARDO FERREIRA
AAROM FERNANDES
ANDRE SANTOS
JOEL SEQUEIRA
JOAO DIOGO
AUGUSTIN FERNANDES
LUIS PEDRO
DANIEL FERNANDES
LICA
AGNEL COLACO
JORGE MONTEIRO
FULGANCO CARDOZO
MARCO MATIAS
AGNELO MONTEIRO
IGOR PITA
LAIMIKANT KATTIMANI
FABIO FARIA
TYSON CAIADO
Sporting Tools "Indian Tigers Football League"
15.07.2009 ::Udita Goswami opened the under 13 “Sporting Tools Indian Tigers Football League “on 12 July. Udita an actress and model believes ...our country has the potential to be one of the top 20 football playing countries of the world, all we need is to train 18 committed players ...we have a population of over a billion today, the best place to start spotting talent is at schools.., such tournaments develops grass root football, we need to focus on the kids to build the great teams for the future ...I am hereto be a part of this excitement ....to watch the under 13 players...... Football and rains, the perfect combination.
The tournament has over 50 teams already registered ....and entries are still open ....looking forward to a fun filled monsoon for the kids of Mumbai
Match Results
R. N.Podar 0 - 0 St. Thomas High School Dahisar
Ryans International V/s. Raj Hans School – Walkover Raj Hans Wins
Bombay Scottish Powai 5 - 0 Thakur Public School , Kandivali
The Indian Tiger Football Academy aims at providing the best guidance and coaching to our budding football enthusiasts with world class curriculum. Our Advisor Board member Mr. Shaji Prabhakaran (Vision Director – All India Football Federation, New Delhi ) will like to emphasize “We at ITFA try to blend creativity, individuality and teamwork to facilitate the young achiever to their fullest potentiality as a player and human being.”
Mr. Armando Colaco Advisory Board Member (Chief Coach – Dempo Sports club, Goa ) informed that the tournament will be held on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from July 12, 2009 to ensure it did not clash with any school program.
Mr. Wali Mohammad Advisory Board Member and (Asst Secretary – WIFA) says “we want to inculcate team spirit and also encourage individual achievement.” That is why ITFA have league winner, runners up certificates beside certificates and trophy for “Player of the tournament”,” Best goalkeeper of the tournament” “Best defender man of the match” trophy and certificates in every game.
Mr. Sabir Pasa Advisory Board Member (National Coach - Under 19 Team) will like to request the parents to attend the games and encourage out young achiever.
Ms. Sherly Singh CEO, ITFA says “we want our participants to learn as early as possible in life to give their best to every thing they do and enjoy it. I want my students to have fun and take win and lose on the chin.”
INDIA INCLUDED IN AFC AID 27 PROGRAMME .
15.07.2009 ::The executive Committee of the Asian Football confederation has granted an
amount of US$120000 per Year to All India football Federation for the development
grass root football in India. Earlier AIFF was requested to AFC for inclusion
in the AID 27 Programme.
The AID 27 Project comes under the Vision Asia umbrella and provides funding to
pay for salaries of young coaches who meet AFC qualification criteria.
The programme also provides financial assistance to 27 eligible member
associations to employ coaches for all their non-senior national teams and for
regional development programmes focused on grassroots and youth football.
This grant will go mainly to pay youth level coaches at the National Youth Team
and Grass root Level.In this regards AIFF has planed to appoints Assistant
Directors of Coaching in all five zones with the help of this grant.
The AFC grant will help the AIFF pay coaches at the junior level and prepare a
sound youth development programme. The AIFF is also planning to appoint
assistant director of coaching in all the five zones in the country with the help of
this grant.
The AIFF also said that it has taken the first step to get back the women’s team
on FIFA rankings by deciding to host the under-19 national camp at the Sports
Authority of India (SAI) complex in Lucknow from 16th July to 15th August where former
Indian Women National Footballer Sukla Dutta and Anita Sarkar will train the
U-19 Women Footballers..
Mohun Bagan ,Chirag United and George Telegraph
signed Footballers
15.07.2009 :: Today Kolkata Premier League team M.Mohun Bagan has benn
signed Micky Fernandez of Sporting Goa , Genious Zenith of Churchill Brothers ,
Manish Mathran of Indian National F.C of Delhi . Where Karan Atwal, Rino Anto,
Branco cordozo, Ramlalluaha signed to stay with Mohun Bagan in this season
I-League as well as Kolkata Premier Leaque another Team Chirag United Also Signed
today Rahul Kumar from Mohun Bagan, Sandip Nandy from Mahindra United, Malswamma
Tulunga from Mohun Bagan. Narugopal Hait, Last Santosh Trophy Bengal Star Gouranga Biswas,
and Sukhen Dey signed to stay with them for another year.
Another Kolkata Premier League strong Team Camellia George Telegraph has signed today 18 young
footballers. The boys who will play in the Blue - yellow brigade of Raghu Nandi in this season are...
Tanmoy Paul, Tanmoy Karmakar, N.G.Beirona, S. Satish Kumar, Pintu Prasad, Mithun Saha,
Samar Dev, Swarup Das fro Air India, Amit Kumar Kundu, Krisun Ghosh, Pintu Manna,
Sougata Mazumdar, Paban Das, Amit Biswas, Zodinliana, Rochey, Soumik Biswas.
Manchester United cafe will open in Mumbai
15.07.2009 :: Manchester United Food & Beverage (Asia) Pte Ltd (“MUFB Asia”) is a Singapore holding
company awarded the exclusive rights by Manchester United Football Club (“MUFC”) to own,
operate, license and develop a chain of Manchester United restaurants & bar concept in
Asia Pacific region. Territories include China, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia,
Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, India, and the Philippines.
These restaurant & bar outlets mark MUFC’s first foray into casual dining business on an
international scale. Our goal is to establish Manchester United Restaurant & Bar as a
leading operator and licensor of casual dining restaurant and bar in the Asia Pacific
Region.
The upscale cafes usually have a huge video wall playing matches of the 120 year-old club,
The restaurants and bars will showcase photos and memorabilia of the
club from Old Trafford of legendary Red Devils such as Bobby Charlton to
Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The world’s richest sports club Manchester United (ManU) has never toured India
but its CEO David Gill believes India is the next big frontier. Now a business
venture linked to the legendary football team from Old Trafford, with an estimated
value of $2 billion, is eyeing the domestic market for setting up cafe bars.
Man U cafes already operate from Singapore to Seoul to Jakarta, as the population of Red
Devils, a phrase describing the club’s die-hard fans, have exploded in these East Asian
markets.
India’s financial capital Mumbai is the worlds' seventh largest city in terms of
billionaire population, says Forbes in 2008, the American business magazine
famous for its annual list of richest people on the globe. Now Manchester United
Football Club will launch its very first Manchester United Restaurant & Bar in
Mumbai this Diwali.The maiden 100-150 seater restaurant
will be spread across 5,000 sq ft at the Nirmal Lifestyle Mall in Mulund .
The opening would add the
club’s name to a list of brands such as Disney, Nickelodeon, ESPN that have put down
physical roots as a way of communicating with consumers, audiences and fans.
The menu will comprise Old Trafford specialities such as Fish and Chips, as well as
dishes that are customized to appeal to the Indian palate.
MUFC has partnered
with Delhi-based company Billionaire Sports Pvt. Ltd. which,secured franchise
rights for these outlets in India for a sum of $1 million. The restaurant will also
look at offering several branding and promotional opportunities to advertisers such
as their current partners – Airtel, Smirnoff, Nike, AIG, etc. as well as local brands
looking to associate with the English Premier League team.
Source :www. manuted-cafe.com
East Bengal's Newly recruited Sebastian and Berger
has arrived in Kolkata
14.07.2009 :: East Bengal unveiled two new foreigners, Jan Berger and
Sebastian Omar Monesterolo, on Tuesday.Jan Berger, 32, is a midfielder who hails
from a well-known football family in Czech Republic.
He is the son of former Czechoslovak international footballer(1982 Wortd Cup) Jan
Berger Sr. and is the brother of footballer Tomas Berger. Czech Republic
international midfielder Patrik Berger is his cousin who was the midfielder of Aston
Villa and Liverpool Club.
On the otherhand Argentine Sebastian, had experience in Asian football, having
turned out for Malaysia’s MPPJ Selangor and Kuwait FC.
Short Profile of Sebastian Omar Monesterolo
Name : Sebastian Omar Monesterolo
Date of birth: 83.03.30
Age: 26
Nacionality: Argentine
Place of birth: San Francisco-Cordoba
Speak other languages: Spanish and english.
Height: 1.78 cm
Weight: 73 kg.
Foot: Right and left.
Position: Striker
Other positions: Right Forward and Left forward.
Current club: KF Est Bengal,Kolkata,India : Previous Club - Valleta FC(Malta).
League: I-League and CFL-Premier League in India and Malta - Div.1
2005 :: MPPJ Selangor Malaysia-Div.1).10 games/11 goals.
2006-2007:: Valletta FC(Malta-Div.1).12 games/11 goals. Total:(255 games/134 goals).
2007:: Kuwait SC(Kuwait).
2007-2008 :: Valletta FC(Malta).
2008:: Hapoel Bnei Lod FC(Israel).
2009:: Valleta FC(Malta).
Aditional informations
Fast player, who moves in the whole front of attack. Is alwways ready to find the
oposite poal post, strong and natural goal scorer.(Goalscorer of the Tournament
2008-Malta Premier League). Full international player.
Short Profile of Jan Berger
Full Name :: Jan Berger Jr.
Date of Birth :: August 18, 1976
Place of Birth :: Prague, Czechoslovakia
Height :: 1.84 m (6 ft +1⁄2 in)
Playing position :: Midfielder
Current club :: KF East Bengal .. Last Club - FC Slovacko
Youth career
Sparta Prague , FC St. Gallen, Grasshopper
Years
Club
1994-1997
Grasshopper
1997-1998
FC Basel
1998-1999
FC Aarau
1999-2000
AC Bellinzona
2000
FC Baden
2000 - 2003
FC St. Gallen
2003-2004
FK Pribram
2004-2006
FC Sion
2005
Lausanne Sports (loan)
2006-2007
FC Bulle
2007
CS Chenois
2007-2008
FK Fotbal Trinec
2008
FC Slovacko
Team India Players are happy in Barcelona
14.07.2009 :: Sujit Gangopadhyay, Barcelona :: Reporters from barca tv
came to take some videos of team India's practice session today (it is barca's own
tv channel).This small video clips is expected to be aired tonight in barca tv.
The team India is staying in Princesa Sofia Barcelona Gran Hotel& which is very
near to la Maisa Academy Football ground. Rahim Nabi Said that they are doing
gym at hotel in the morning and going to the practice at la Maisa academy
ground in the afternoon (at around 16.30 hours). they are pretty happy with the
facilities of La Maisa Academy.
The local co-ordinator Mis Margareta, who is looking team India there and
co-ordinator from Barcelona F.C / la Maisa side Mr.Pablo told us that are trying to
arrange the friendly matches of team India & opponents are not yet confirmed.
Mr. Pablo is asked to arrange matches against 2nd or 3rd division teams.
Mithun XI beat Sourav XI in AILA Match a Barasat
12.07.2009 :: A full house Barasat Vidyasagar Krirangan (Barasat Stadium) witnessed one of the
finest exhibition Soccer match between Mega Star Mithun Chakrabarty XI
and Indian Cricketing Icon Sourav Ganguly XI today. An estimated 20,000
spectators watched the friendly clash of the mega stars of Bengal today.
The exhibition football match for the noble cause was played between the power packed
action stars of the Film fraternity "Tollywood" and the sporting television stars. Almost
all popular faces of the Bengal film and television industry were present today. Though the list
of names is endless, but to name a few, singing stars Usha Utthup, Antara
Choudhury, music director Jit Ganguly, "Feluda" Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, "Bumba
da" Prosenjit , Jit, Koel Mullik, Rahul, Hiron, Badsha Maitra , Ranjit Mallick, Chinmoy
Roy,Rituparna Sengupta, Sreelekha Mitra , Jishu Segnupta, Abhishek
Chatterjee, Rudraneel,Kanchan Mullick ,Debesh Roy Chowdhury, Tota Roy
Chowdhury and many more
heartthrobs of the Entertainment industry were the center of attraction.
The match started off sharp at 3:35 pm at a jam packed Barasat Stadium. It was an
intense clash throughout, with both the teams trying to score a goal desperately since the very beginning.
Former India captain Saurav Ganguly and Mega star "Mahaguru" Mithun Chakraborty were seen in full action
leading efficiently their own teams. However, it was the cine star whose team
ended the match victorious 4 - 2 (1-1) after a tiebreaker . The 30 minutes each half
match was ended 1 - 1 in the stipulated time. Debabrata Roy for Mithun XI
and Lakshmiratan Sukla for Saurav XI were the scorers.
All Bengal Motion Pictures Artist Forum, the organizer of this match have raised fund
for helping the victims of Super cyclone "AILA".
More than 100 Film Stars, TV Serial Stars along with Mithun Chakrabarty and
Sourav Ganguly were present on this occasion. East Bengal Coach Subhash
Bhowmick was the coach of Sourav Ganguly Eleven and Chirag United Coach
Subrata Bhattacharyya was the coach of Mithun Chakrabarty Eleven.
Hon' bl. Sports Minister Subhash Chakraorty was the chief guest of this special
event. The total collected amount (Approx 40 Lakhs )from this charity match will
be handed over to the Chief Ministers Relief Fund. Subhash Chakrabarty
announced to contribute Rs 10 Lacs From his Sports Department for the AILA
victims. After the match Mr. Chakrabarty handed over the Winner and Runners
up Trophy to the Captains of two fighting teams MIthun Chakrabarty and Sourav
Ganguly.
The cyclone AILA tore through 13 of the state's 19 districts of West Bengal on May
25-26, leaving a trail of destruction with houses levelled, trees uprooted, power
cables snapped and 138 lives lost. Around 6.1 million people were affected.
AIFF announced Six teams for ONGC Nehru Gold Cup 2009
11. 07.2009 : :All India Football Federation has been released the name
of the teams of Nehru Gold Cup football Tournament 2009 which is scheduled
to be held from 18th to 30th August 2009 at the Dr BR Ambedkar Stadium,
New Delhi.
The participating teams are Syria , Lebanon ,Thailand ,Kyrgyzstan ,Sri Lanka and
Last year's champion as well as host country India .
The teams will be divided in two groups of three each.The winners and runners up
from each group will qualify for the semi finals.
ALL TIME RESULTS OF NEHRU GOLD CUP
year
Winners
Runners-up
Venue
1982
Uruguay
2 - 0
China
Kolkata
1983
Hungary
2 - 1
China
Cochin
1984
Poland
1 - 0
China
Kolkata
1985
Soviet Union
2 - 1
Yugoslavia
Cochin
1986
Soviet Union
1 - 0
China
Kolkata
1987
Soviet Union
2 - 0
Bulgaria
Calicut
1988
Soviet Union
2 - 0
Poland
Siliguri
1989
Hungary
2 - 1
Soviet Union
Margao
1991
Romania
3 - 1
Hungary
Thiruvananthapuram
1993
North Korea
2 - 0
Romania
Madras
1995
Iraq
1 - 0
Russia
Kolkata
1997
Iraq
3 - 1
Uzbekistan
Kochi
2007
India
1 - 0
Syria
New Delhi
Senegal Team in 114th IFA Shield
11. 07.2009 : :
AS Douane of Senegal may be played in the coming 114th edition of Historical IFA
shield.The tournament will be played at Barasat vidyasagar Stadium from 25th
August.IFA has got the Senegal Team's approval recently. Kolkata Giant East
Bengal, Mohun bagan, Mohammedan S.C, Chirag United would be the other teams.
IFA plans to include Mahindra United or I-League Champion churchill Borthers in
this prestigious Tournament.Two temas will be included from "Prodyut Dutta
Memorial Challenge Shild" Football Tournament in IFA Shield Teams.
Last year Santos F.C of South Africa and Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting of
Bangladesh were invited to play in this Tournament and the winner was Mahindra
United of Maharashtra.
Omaxe to launch Ludhiana’s First Football club
11. 07.2009 : :Omaxe Ltd is coming up with first ever football club – “Ludhiana Lions” in Ludhiana.
The football club is located adjacent to Omaxe Royal Residency, Pakhowal Road,
Ludhiana.
The club will be training the young blood in Ludhiana with an objective to develop
players for national & international level competition. The football club – “Ludhiana
Lions” while maintaining the highest standards will have the best of facilities &
infrastructure including flood lights to sure that the young players can be saved
from heat in summers & early set in winters.
In addition to it, modern equipments & internationally practiced training schedule
will be adopted to give the best of the opportunity to our young stars. The Club
will be professionally managed & has selected highly experienced advisors,
coaches & patron members to adhere the best training practices. The club will
surely provide a platform for the youngsters to showcase their talent & play at
the international level.
To be inaugurated on 12th July, 2009 at 6 pm followed by unveiling of the club
logo at 6:30 pm, LIONS- The Football club of Ludhiana by Omaxe Ltd will
considerably improve the facilities required for the sportsmen and will help
promoting Football as a profession in Punjab.
Baichung Issue: Players Status Committee seeks some Clarification
10. 07.2009 : ::The AIFF Players Status Committee which is made up of
five members,KP Sunny
(Secretary of Kerala Football Association),Antonio Botelho (Goa), Debashish
Banerjee (Bengal),Lt. Col. Kehar Singh (Maharsahtra) and SA Rehman (Karnataka)
now handle the Baichung Bhutia issue to quary about the validity of his six month
suspension notice by his club Mohun Bagan.
Baichung who had approached IFA to resolve his case but yesterday the IFA
referred the issue to AIFF players status committee after their Governing Body
meeting at Town Hall, Kolkata.
The Players Status Committee has sought some clarification from the AIFF
regarding the issue and the chairman of the AIFF players status committee Mr.
Sunny told that, the said matter would be taken and will proceed after getting
the reply from AIFF General Secretary Mr. Alberto Colaco whom he
had sought some Clarification .
IFA referred Bhaichung Bhutia Issue to AIFF
09. 07.2009 : ::The Bhaichung Bhutia issue over which the entire football fans community was
waiting with bated breath, particularly the IFA Governing Body meeting held at Town
Hall, Kolkata today at 5 pm turned out to be a heart breaker for all.
Hundreds of fans and supporters of both East Bengal and Mohun Bagan and many
media personnel and general public had started gathering well before the commencement of the
meeting outside the Town Hall. A moderate Police force was also deployed to keep
the public at bay and to enforce law and order.
Mr. UK Ganguli, IFA Hony. Secretary said that Baichung Bhutia had shot off a
letter to the AIFF requesting its intervention in the matter a few days ago. The
AIFF then forwarded the matter to their Player's Status Committee and informed
IFA about the development last evening.Today In the IFA meeting, attended
by 37 members and office bearers, majority of the members wanted the matter to
be solved by the AIFF.
The matter was therefore refereed to Player’s Status Committee of AIFF and all
documents in this regard would be sent to AIFF soon by IFA.
Baichung Bhutia's lawyer Ushanath Banerjee said "Bhutia has winning chance
as he was not a contracted player of Mohun Bagan. On the other hand Mohun
Bagan's counsel Gitanath Ganguly said that they will wait and watch and if the
AIFF decision went against the interests of the game,they might move to the
highest court of law even if to FIFA, world football body.
on 12th June Sikkim football Association Secretary Tempo Bhutia wrote a letter
to AIFF Keeping in view the larger interests of the game in the state of Sikkim
and the country, it would be appropriate for the AIFF to enter into the ring to
amicably resolve the problems between Son of the Soil Bhutia and his club.
Goa Football Team for Lusofhonia Games - Portugal
09. 07.2009 : ::The 2009 Lusophonia Games will be the 2nd edition of the
Lusophony Games of Portugal, a multi-sport event for delegations representing every Portuguese-speaking national Olympic committees.
It will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, from July 11 to July 19, 2009. The Pavilhao
Atlantico will be the main venue, staging the ceremonies and most of the sport
competitions.
Sporting Clube de Goa players Adil Ahmed Khan and
Cavin Peter Lobo named as the Captain and Vice-Captain, respectively, of the
football team which has departed Goa for the second Lusofonia Games Lisbon
2009...
Anju for 2nd Lusofonia Games Lisbon 2009 Sporting Clube de Goa Senior Team
Manager, Mr. Angelo (Anju) Assumption Victor Albuquerque will be the Manager of
the Goa (India) football team for the upcoming 2nd Lusofonia Games Lisbon 2009
starting from 11th July, 2009.
The Goa Football team's Playing schedule are :
11.7.2009 : Goa Vs Angola
13.07.2009: Goa Vs Cape Vardes
THE TEAM
Savio Fernandes, Agnelo Monteiro, Gabriel Fernandes, Dawson Dino
Fernandes, Laxmikanth Kattimani, Cajetan Fernandes, Cavin Peter Lobo, Daniel
Timothy Fernandes, Agnel Colaco, Tyson Caiado, Macklas Moraes, Cedar Colaco,
Steven Fernandes, Aaron Fernandes, Jaison Vales, Adil Ahmed Khan, Joel
Henriques Sequeira, Fulgenco Cardozo, Michael Faleiro, Augustine Melwyn
Fernandes.
Coach:Mauricio Afonso
Team India reached in Barcelona for training
08. 07.2009 : ::Indian National Football Team reached Barcelona last evening after ending their training session in Dubai from 27th
June to 6th July.The team will practice in La Masia Youth Academy of F.C.Barcelona just besides Nou camp, during
their month-long training that will start from tomorrow as preparation for next month's Nehru Cup which is scheduled to
be held August 18th - 30th.
In this training session with world class facilities in Barcelona, Bob Houghton's boys will play four practice matches
against local Teams, probably 2nd Division Spanish League Sides. The team will play the Matches on 25th, 29th July and
next on 1st and 5th August before returning back to India on August 7th.
Indian promising striker Sunil Chhetri who was injured in Dubai and doctor had advised him to take rest, is now fit for
practicing with the team. Team India Captain Baichung Bhutia is very much pleased with the traininng facilities in
Dubai.
Indian players are very excited to go to the home ground of the European champions F.C.Barcelona.
La Masia, which means "estate" or "country house" in Catalan, was built in 1702 is the heart of Barcelona youth system, which is located next to the Camp Nou Stadium.Out of some major
Facilities in La Masia camp are kitchen, dining room, living room, library, office, bathrooms, showers and four
large dormitories with dressing rooms.
It was established in 1979 and now used to develop the young players that have had to leave their families in order
to train at Barcelona both in a sporting and intellectual sense.
Apparently they have a total of approximately 260 youth players learning their
trade here - Ninety percent of them are Spanish and more than 50 percent
Catalans.
As per Albert Benaiges ,the 53-year-old coordinator of the Catalan club's youth
teams, the day at the Masia begins at seven a.m. and the students spend the
morning at school until lunch at one p.m. After a short rest, they study for an
hour-and-a-half and then at six p.m. the boys train for two-and-a-half hours at
the club's facility at Sant Joan Despi. Dinner is at 9.15 p.m. and lights out at
11.30.
In fact the current Barcelona Sr. Soccer Team have 12 first team players who have come from the academy.
There are several youngsters that had lived at La Masia have gone on to play for the first team, such as Current
Barca Coach Josep Pep Guardiola (academy years 1984-90), Ivan De la Pena (Academy Years 1991-94), Carles Puyol
(Academy Years 1994-98), Andres Iniesta (Academy Years 1996-2001), Victor Valdes (Adademy Years 1996-2000) and
Lionel Messi ( Academy Years 2000-04).
In the 2009 Champions League Final where there were seven of them in the
starting line-up who were the students of the Barca youth camp La Masia:
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes, Captain Carles Puyol, Defender Gerard Pique, Midfielders
Xavi, Iniesta and Sergio Busquets and forward Leonel Messi.. The three other
players who started the match on the bench: Pedro Rodriguez, Bojan Krkic
and Marc Muniesa also the great students of the Academy.
KF East Bengal announced their Team for coming Socson
08. 07.2009 : ::Today East bengal Coach Subhash Bhowmick announced
the Squad list of East Bengal players for coming season in a press meet at the club Tent
.
Defenders: Wasim Feroze, Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Govin Singh, Saheb Ali Gharami, Syed Rahim
Nabi (Captain), Nirmal Chhetri, Saikat Saha Roy (U-19), Poibang Poshna,
Suman De, Saumik Dey (Vice-Captain), K. Jibon Singh
Midfielders: Beokhokhei Singh, Harmanjyot Singh Khabra (Sporting Clube de Goa),
Sanju Pradhan, Mehtab Hossain,Chhangte Malswamkima, Ramez Dayoub (Lebanon,
Asia), Sayantan Das Roy, Riston Rodrigues, P. Renedy Singh, Goutam Kujur,
Mumtaz Akhtar, Alvito D’Counha, Jan Berger (Czech Republic),
Forwards: Edmilson Marques Pardal (Brazil), Omar Sebastian Monesterolo
(Argentina),M.Subhash Singh (AIR INDIA), Yusif Yakubu (Ghana),
It has been announced also that one or two Players will be added in the squad
during the season. A pre seasonal Physical Conditioning camp will be started at
Puri and after returning from there the Team may travell to Rajshahi Bangladesh
for an another conditioning camp.
Cameroonian legendary Roger Milla contacts with Chirag United
07. 07.2009 : ::07. 07.2009 : ::Africa's legendary Footballer of the year in 1976, and
famous World Cupper Roger Milla of Cameroon recently contacted I-League
football team Chirag United of Kolkata. He contacted Nabab Bhattacharyya,
one of the Directors of Chirag United S.C . He heard the name of Chirag united,
from Dudu omagbemari who is now playing in Hungary.
Milla ,currently a member of FIFA Executive committee told Mr. Bhattacharyya
(as he said to our reporter) that he wants to send quality footballers to play in
Chirag United. Roger Milla (while playing for Diamond club) also played a match
against Kolkata Giant Mohun Bagan on 21st November 1990.
Mr. Bhattacharyya has not yet responded back but is very glad to get the offer
and is thinking about it.
Of note, Roger Milla took Cameroon into uncharted territory for an African team as
they reached the quarter-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Incredibly,
he also played four years later in the United States. Roger Milla at 38 was the star
of the Cameroon team of 1990, scoring four goals as they became the first
African side to reach a World Cup quarter-final.
Last October 2007 when he came to Hyderabad for World Military Games, he told
the press that "I had been to Kolkata sometime back and spent three weeks
there. They are really passionate about the sport. There is tremendous interest
of football there. I believe that sincere efforts should be made to rope in
youngsters into sport by several development programmes. If given the
encouragement and exposure, there is the talent here to move up the
international ranks".
Constantine agrees with Booth on static selection policy
07. 07.2009 : Mario Rodrigues, Mumbai ::Former national coach Stephen
Constantine feels that there is merit in the argument of David Booth that there is
no fresh talent coming into the Indian team and the same set of players have
been turning out in the tricolour for the last few years.
The Mahindra United coach had ‘lashed out’ at current India coach Bob Houghton for the latter’s
adverse comments on the football scene in the country and the manner in which
the game is being administered.
“It’s a fact, Booth is right in that there needs to be youth coming through. Boothy
has a point in that if there aren’t any players coming, through what happens
after, say 1-2 years?” Constantine queried in an email to this writer.
The Anglo-Cypriot coach, who is currently in charge of the Sudanese national
team, contrasted the present approach with his own track record when he was
at the helm of affairs here a few years ago.
“Simply put, Houghton has taken advantage of the work we did…Remember the team I took to LG Cup (in Vietnam),
Asian Games (Busan) and then the Milk Cup (Northern Ireland)? I went out and
found players and developed them so that we had the youngsters coming through,
” he stated.
Constantine however puts the blame for the lack on new talent on the clubs. “The
clubs do nothing at the youth level, and that is one of the biggest problems,” he
said.
East Bengal and Mohun Bagan may play in Dhaka ??
6.7.2009 :: Kolkata giants King Fisher East Bengal and Mcdowell Mohun
Bagan could be two of the teams taking part in the Bangabandhu Gold Cup,
proposed by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF).The Tournament will be
held in Dhaka Bangabandhu National Stadium in oetober or November this year.
Probably Two teams from Bangladesh and six foreign teams will take part in the
tournament.
The BFF is planning to host an eight-team tournament with a prize purse of USD
1.5 million (approx 7 crores in Indian Currency) and is keen to invite Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.
Beside the Bangladesh pro league champions Abahani Krirachakra and Dhaka Mohammedan S.C will represent as the hosts, The BFF president also tried to provide four other teams from Uzbekistan, Thailand, Qatar and the UAE along with two Indian teams .Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and Beximco Limited will jointly work to stage the football competition.
The last edition of any international tournament organised by the BFF was in 1999
when they hosted the Bangabandhu Gold Cup. In the next 11 years, BFF has not
organised any international football tournaments of its won rather hosting the
different tournaments of the AFC. BFF President Kazi Salahuddin told the winning
team would receive cash prize of USD 100,000 with the runners-up getting USD 50,
000.
Teams would also be paid appearance money and an all expenses to
Bangladesh capital Dhaka by the Organiser. Mohun Bagan and East Bengal officials
said they heard about the tournament but nothing has been officially
communicated so far.
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) organises this tournament as a tribute to
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was assassinated
in August 1975 .
Bangabandhu Cup 1996/97 Result was
10.1.1997 (FINAL) : Malaysia B 2 - 1 PSM Ujungpandang (Indonesia)
Bangabandhu Cup 1999 Result was
7.9.1999 : FINAL : Japan League XI 3 - 2 Ghana Olympic
1st Window - Inter State Transfer List for Kolkata Premier
Football League Teams
05.07.2009 ::
M.Mohun Bagan A.C
KULOTHUNGAN K. BENGAL MUMBAI FC, W.I.F.A to MOHUN BAGAN AC,
S. SANTHA KUMAR PUNE FC, W.I.F.A to MOHUN BAGAN AC,
MANISH MAITHANI INFC, DELHI SA to MOHUN BAGAN AC,
CHIDI EDEH DEMPO SC, GOA FA to MOHUN BAGAN AC,
MARCOS PEREIRA J.C.T., PUNJAB FA to MOHUN BAGAN AC,
MICKY FERNANDES SPORTING CLUBE DE GOA, to MOHUN BAGAN AC,
PRALAY DUTTA SALGAOCAR SC, GOA FA to MOHUN BAGAN AC,
KF EAST BENGAL CLUB
ARUP DEBNATH AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to K. EAST BENGAL CLUB,
HARMANJOT SINGH KHABRA SPORTING GOA, GOA FA to K. EAST BENGAL CLUB,
SINGAM SUBHAS SINGH AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to K. EAST BENGAL CLUB,
MOIRANGTHEM GOVIN SINGH CHURCHILL BROTHERS SC, GOA FA to . EAST BENGAL CLUB,
YUSIF YAKUBU SALGAOCAR SC, GOA FA to K. EAST BENGAL CLUB,
Chirag United S.C
SUBHASIS ROY CHOWDHURY J.C.T., PUNJAB FA to CHIRAG UNITED SPORTS CLUB,
GOURANGA BISWAS AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to CHIRAG UNITED SPORTS CLUB,
BENGKOK NAMEIRAKPAM INDIAN BANK, TAMILNADU FA to CHIRAG UNITED SPORTS CLUB,
SANDIP NANDY MAHINDRA UNITED, W.I.F.A to CHIRAG UNITED SPORTS CLUB,
MANAS DAS MAHINDRA UNITED, W.I.F.A to CHIRAG UNITED SPORTS CLUB,
PARMINDER SINGH INFC, DELHI SA to CHIRAG UNITED SPORTS CLUB,
Mohammedan Sporting Club
RAJIB SUKLA MUMBAI FC, W.I.F.A to MOHAMMEDAN SPORTING CLUB,
BIJOY BASFORE AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to MOHAMMEDAN SPORTING CLUB,
JAMIR ALI MONDAL AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to MOHAMMEDAN SPORTING CLUB,
AMRIT PAL SINGH AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to MOHAMMEDAN SPORTING CLUB,
KAMAL SINGH RAWAT SIMLA YOUNG CLUB, DELHI SA to MOHAMMEDAN SPORTING CLUB,
CHANDI DAS MUMBAI UNITED FC, W.I.F.A to MOHAMMEDAN SPORTING CLUB,
MINTU SAHA INFC, DELHI SA to MOHAMMEDAN SPORTING CLUB,
India Air Force
DIPANKAR DAS YOUNGMAN SC, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE BARRACKPORE,
SURAJIT SAHA YOUNGMAN SC, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE BARRACKPORE,
SAMANTA SHREE YOUNGMAN SC, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE BARRACKPORE,
SANJOY ROY YOUNGMAN SC, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE BARRACKPORE,
SUJITH T. V. AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
BRIJESH KUMAR AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
DHANESH U. V. AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
LALRAMZUAVA AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
PRADIP KUMAR TOPPO AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
VICTOR LALBIARMAWIA AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
VIJAY Kr. SINGH AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
FIROZ AHMED AIR FORCE NEW DELHI, DELHI SA to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
SUBIR CHAKRABORTY INDIAN BANK, TAMILNADU FA to AIR FORCE BARRACKPORE,
JAY PANDIT INDIAN BANK, TAMILNADU FA to AIR FORCE BARRACKPORE,
SK. SABIR R.C.F. SPORTS CLUB, W.I.F.A to AIR FORCE
BARRACKPORE,
Camellia George telegraph S.C
SWARUP DAS AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to CAMELLIA GEORGE TELEGRAPH,
AMAR DEB O.N.G.C., W.I.F.A to CAMELLIA GEORGE TELEGRAPH,
S. SATHISH KUMAR PUNE FC, W.I.F.A to CAMELLIA GEORGE TELEGRAPH,
NITIN KUMAR GHOSH CITY FC, DELHI SA to CAMELLIA GEORGE TELEGRAPH,
A. B. ABDUL HAQ DELHI HEROES, DELHI SA to CAMELLIA GEORGE
TELEGRAPH,
Peerless S.C
MD. MUKTAR TARUN SANGHA, DELHI SA to PEERLESS SC,
SOMNATH DAS BENGAL MUMBAI FC, W.I.F.A to PEERLESS SC,
VANLALRUATA COLLEGE FC, MIZORAM FA to PEERLESS SC,
SANTI RANJAN DAS HINDUSTAN FC, DELHI SA to PEERLESS SC,
BOWLE M. PUTU SALGAOCAR SC, GOA FA to PEERLESS SC,
Jain tollygunge Agragami Club
NIRA PADA MONDAL SALGAOCAR SC, GOA FA to JAIN TOLLYGUNGE AGRAGAMI,
CRISPIN CHETTRI PUNE FC, W.I.F.A to JAIN TOLLYGUNGE AGRAGAMI,
MANOTOSH ROY TARUN SANGHA, DELHI SA to JAIN TOLLYGUNGE AGRAGAMI,
S. K. ASLAM INFC, DELHI SA to JAIN TOLLYGUNGE AGRAGAMI,
Mohammedan A.C
KSH DEVKUMAR SINGH M.B.S.U., MANIPUR FA to MOHAMMEDAN ATH. CLUB,
MD. YASIN SHASTRI FC, DELHI SA to MOHAMMEDAN ATH. CLUB,
MAHESH KR. SINGH TARUN SANGHA, DELHI SA to MOHAMMEDAN ATH. CLUB,
KUNAL GHOSH SUNRISE ATH. CLUB, ASSAM FA to MOHAMMEDAN ATH.
CLUB,
AKTAR RAHIM OIL INDIA FC, ASSAM FA to MOHAMMEDAN ATH. CLUB,
Kalighat Milan Sangha CLUB
MADHUSUDAN MAJUMDAR AIR INDIA, W.I.F.A to KALIGHAT MILAN SANGHA,
SHAKIL AHMED TARUN SANGHA, DELHI SA to KALIGHAT MILAN SANGHA,
Kalighat CLUB
SIDDHARTHA DEB HINDUSTAN FC, DELHI SA to KALIGHAT CLUB,
KARTIK PATRA SHASTRI FC, DELHI SA to KALIGHAT CLUB,
Cal. Port Trust S.C
EZEH NNA HENRY VASCO SC, GOA FA to CALCUTTA PORT TRUST,
UMESH SHARMA SIMLA YOUNG CLUB, DELHI SA to CALCUTTA PORT TRUST,
TAPAN DAS AGIYA CHALO SANGHA, TRIPURA FA to CALCUTTA PORT TRUST,
BNR Recreation CLUB
BABATUNDE OLADELE INFC, DELHI SA to B.N.R. RECREATION CLUB,
SOURAV SANTRA TARUN SANGHA, DELHI SA to B.N.R. RECREATION CLUB,
SANJIB MUKHERJEE MUMBAI UNITED, W.I.F.A to B.N.R. RECREATION CLUB,
AMIT BISWAS O.N.G.C., W.I.F.A to B.N.R. RECREATION CLUB,
Railway Football Club
SUBHAS BANERJEE BENGAL MUMBAI FC, W.I.F.A to RAILWAY FC,
SANTO PAUL TARUN SANGHA, DELHI SA to RAILWAY FC,
Cal.Customs CLub
SK. HASANU ZAMAN DON BOSCO-A.Y., TAMILNADU FA to CALCUTTA CUSTOMS
CLUB,
Seminar on Mohammedan S.C organized by Valerian Soccer
Foundation, Kolkata
PIC Courtesy : Subhransu Roy..
05.07.2009 ::Valerian soccer foundation successfully organized an
academic seminar at Abanindranath Sobhaghor,Charukola Bhawan, (Nandan
Campus),Kolkata on 5 July to commemorate the 75th Anniversery of the
first-ever conquest of the Calcutta Football League by any Indian Club Team.
On 1934, 5 July Kolkata Giant Football Club Mohammadan Sporting emerged as
first Indian side to clinch prestigious Calcutta Football League title leaving British
club Dalhousie A.C behind.
The Seminar titled "After 75 years: Looking back to Mohammedan Sporting
Club’s first Calcutta League win in 1934," was attended by many Football
fans, supporters of Mohammedan S.C.and Media personnel.
The opening speaker was Professor Kausik Bondyopadhyay,renownwed Sports
Historian and author of several books on Football (co-author of Goalless).
He recollected the glorious past of Mohammedan Sporting of the 1930s and
discussed the impact of the club’s consecutive league title wins on the
contemporary socio-political.
Prof Suleman Khurshid, Head of the Department of History, City College and
Former President and General Secretary, Mohammedan Sporting Club
said in his speech reminisced great players of the 1930s who, made both the club
and the country proud wearing their Jerseys.
Zameel Manzar, Secretary, Mohammedan Sporting Club wished success to the
event by sending a written urdu message. All the speakers elucidated the fact that the Club's consecutive
wins in the Calcutta Football League from 1934 to 1938 was a great development
in Indian Sports History; especially Indian Football.
Eminent Sports Journalists Mr. Debashish Dutta and Mr.Ratul Ghosh and General Secretary of East Bengal Club Mr. Kalyan Majumdar also spoke on this occassion and paid rich homage to those football greats who beat the British at their own game year after year. Belal Ahmed sr. official of the Club was also present.
The seminar was presided over by Syad Md. Masih, Hon’ble Govt.Chief whip in State Assembly.
The speakers also exhorted the present Mohammedan S.C. team to gain
motivation and strength from this great achievement and try to emulate this
feat in the near future.
Mr. Aritra Chatterjee, Secretary of Valerian soccer foundation and Mr.
Subhranshu Ray, President of the foundation thanked the speakers, media and
the audience for making the Seminar a grand success.
Stay with us for Photos of the Seminar and more.......
Victorious Mohammedan S.C from 1934 - 1938 in Calcutta football League
1935 : Rashid Khan (16 Goals for Mohammedan Sporting) : RUNNERS : EAST BENGAL
1936 : P. Cash ( 14 Goals for archard sectiob Club ) : RUNNERS - BLACK WATCH
1937 : Masood Hassan( 17 Goals for Bhwanipur Club) : RUNNERS : EAST BENGAL
1938 : Rahim ( 18 Goals for Mohammedan Sporting : RUNNERS : CUSTOMS CLUB
1934 LEAGUE WINNIN MOHAMMEDAN S.C TEAM : Rahaman, Sattar,
Masoom, Habib sr., Amir, Habib jr., Jafar,Sabu, Mohiuddin, Abdul Samad, Khurshid
Anwar, Rasid Khan, Rahamat, Jumma Khan, Siraj, Abbas,Md. Selim..
AIFF have been nominated four footballers for Arjuna Award
05.07.2009 ::Mahesh Gawli (Dempo S.C), Dipak Mondal (Mohun Bagan
A.C), Climax Lawrence (Dempo S.C) and Renedy Singh (East Bengal Club) - have
been nominated by The AIFF for the prestigious Arjuna Award.
The federation has also put forward the name of Dempo coach Armando Colaco
for the Dronacharya.
In July 2008 the same names of the Footballer and Coach was proposed through
AIFF for the Arjuna Award but none was selected despite the Indian team's
winning run in the last one year. In 2007 the AIFF executive committee were
recommended legendary Pradeep Kumar Banerjee,the former India captain and
coach for the Dronacharya award along with the names of Jo Paul Ancheri and
S Venkatesh Arjuna awards. Arjuna Award consist of a statuette, a scroll of
honour, ceremonial dress and a cash award of Rs five lakh.
The footballers were part of the AFC Challenge Cup and Nehru Cup winning team
previous year. Dempo coach Armando Colaco was crucial in the team’s winning
the introductory I-league as well as for its qualifying the AFC Champions League.
From the current crop of players, only Indian skipper Bhaichung Bhutia has the
honour having won it in 1998.
The Arjun Awards were instituted in 1961 by the government of India to
recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. I.M. Vijayan was the last
footballer who was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2002, whereas Coach
Syed Nayeemuddin happens to be the only one to get both the Arjuna (1970) and
Dronacharya (1992).
No Year Recipient Name
01 1961 P. K. Banerjee
02 1962 Tulsidas Balaram
03 1963 Chuni Goswami
04 1964 Jarnail Singh
05 1965 Arun Lal Ghosh
06 1966 Yusuf Khan
07 1967 Peter Thangaraj
08 1969 Inder Singh
09 1970 Syed Naeemuddin
10 1971 C. P. Singh
11 1973 Magan Singh
12 1978-79 Gurdev Singh Gill
13 1979-80 Prasun Banerjee
14 1980-81 Mohammed Habib
15 1981 Sudhir Karmakar
16 1983 Shanti Mullick (Women)
17 1989 S. Bhattacharjee
18 1997 Brahmanand Sankhwalkar
19 1998 Baichung Bhutia
20 2002 I. M. Vijayan
I can start playing from first match for Bagan in IFA Shield
04.07.2009 :: Habibur Rahaman Mondol, the defender of Karim
Bencherifa's Green And Maroon brigade and Captain of Bengal Santosh Trophy
team has returned today to his Baguiati ,Kolkata residence at noon after his
discharging from Ruby General Hospital.
Doctor has asked him to take rest for minimum 40 days after which he
can start practice. He told that "I am hopeful that I can start playing from first
match of Mohun Bagan in IFA Shield, I will try my level best to be fit before the
first match day". He has been given a strict diet from Doctor tol follow that.
Whether asking him regarding his actual problem he told " This problem is caused
by acute dehydration which leads to muscle cramps. This time I had huge sodium
and potassium deficiency due to dehydration, right now the levels are okay after
being treated in Ruby.
Reagading this year's Mohun Bagan team he said that the Mohun Bagan
team is very balanced and he is hopeful to make result as good as last year.
But he is very much upset due to lost of Bengal team in Santosh trophy final via
tie breaker being a captain of the team and unable to play in the final.
He said " Luck was not in favor of us. Subhashish played really well as goalkeeper
and saved one shot".
S.Subhash Singh may join Indian Camp in Spain
04.07.2009 :: Manipur based rising forward S. Subhash Sing who was a
player of Air India and just recruited by East Bengal for coming season has been
asked by the AIFF to send his passport in case he is required to join as standbye
for injured Dempo Striker Sunil Chhetri for the national team's Camp in Barcelona
in preparation for the Nehru Cup.
It was not confirmed from AIFF , whether he will join the
national team in Barcelona or not but federation has asked the former Air
India striker to send his passport. It has been learnt that his passport has already
been sent to AIFF from MDFA.
Subhash is among the youngsters whome national chief coach Bob Houghton
believes has a good prospect.
Meanwhile, striker Sunil Chhetri has been recovering well after an ankle injury and
has been asked to do light exercises and advised two weeks rest by team doctor
Sachin Kumar Yadav, physical trainer Suresh Babu and physiotherapist Gagan Kapoor . He is
confident of recovering before the team leaves for a month-long camp in
Barcelona, where Indian Team will also play some competitive matches against
local teams.
The Indian team will conclude their 11-day camp in Dubai and travel to Spain on
July 7 and use the facilities of FC Barcelona for training.
Habibur Rahaman will be discharged from Hospital tomorow
03.07.2009 :: Bengal Santosh Trophy Team's captain Habibur Rehman
Mondal who is also a reliable defender of Mohun Bagan will miss the initial part of
the pre-season practice which is schedule to be started from July 15.
The 25 year old defender, who was admitted in the intensive care unit of Ruby
General Hospital of Kolkata on 23rd June for extreme dehydration. Before admitting
to the Ruby Hospital he was treated in local Apex Nursing Home from 20th June
and shifted to Ruby for better treatment.His elder brother Dr. M.R. Mehebub told
today to our reporter, that his brother Habibur is fully fit now and will be
discharged tomorrow 1st hour from the Hospital.
Dr. Mehebub also paid gratitude on behalf of his family and friends to 'ARJUNA'
Awardee former captain of National Football team Prasun Banerjee, who was the Manager of Bengal team in
Santosh trophy at Chennai. Dr. Mehbub told that, Mr. Banerjee frequently visited
the hospital and used to ask the hospital authority for proper treatment as well
as encouraged and guided Habibur like elder brother. Habibur lost his Father just
two months ago.
The consulting Docror of Ruby Hospital Dr. Ranjan Srivastava told that, "It was case of extreme
dehydration due to profuse sweating. This leads to muscle cramps and is very common among athletes.
Habibur still requires proper rest for a minimum of 40 days to regain his full fitness. We had done
a thorough medical check-up and there is nothing unusual".
Incidentally, Habibur has been out of action since the Santosh Trophy semi-final in Chennai. The Mohun
Bagan player suffered severe cramps after the match against Services, which his team won 2-0 and had
to be shifted in Appolo Hospital where he was treated for ten days.
Strike to affect South Africa world Cup 2010 stadium construction
03.07.2009 ::: ::Soccer World Cup 2010 Stadium Construction would be halted if a payment dispute
between construction workers and their employers
are not resolved properly. South Africa's biggest union `The National Union of
Mineworkers (NUM)` on Tuesday confirmed its members in the construction
sector would launch a strike over pay next week. ’A strike action is set to begin
on July 8,’ said NUM spokesman Lesiba Seshoka.
A prolonged strike
could cause partial shut down of an economy and could scare foreign investors.
The N.U.M said the strike action, which already halted the construction of a 2010
World Cup stadium in Durban, would spread to other 2010 projects if their
demands for more bonuses and safer working environment are not met by Monday.
The union said it had served the construction sector’s employer body with a
notice to go on strike after prolonged wage talks brokered by the Commission for
Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration collapsed on Friday.
The strike
could halt work on the World Cup infrastructure as well as the mass transit
Gautrain high-speed rail project, power stations, an airport, a refinery, a coal
terminal, hospitals, highways and mining projects.
"Its not just the World
Cup stadiums that will be affected, we are talking about power stations, hospitals,
roads and the like. It will last until the employers come to their senses and offer
a 13 percent wage increase for one year." Lesiba Seshoka, the NUM's spokesman
said.
The employers' organisation said it would ask the courts to bar a
strike, saying an agreement between the parties blocks the union from striking
before the end of August this year.
03.07.2009 ::: ::FIFA championship is one of the most popular and loved international sports
event across the globe.
This thrilling sports championship is also known as the Football World Cup or
Soccer Cup. FIFA is the abbreviation of Federation International de Football
Association and is mainly contested by its member nations comprised of men’s
national football teams.
In the year 1930, the first football championship
took place and was held after every four years. Due to World War II, the glorious
football tournament didn’t take place in 1942 and 1946. This thrilling event is
comprised mainly of two phases. They are qualification phase and the final phase.
During the qualification phase of the, qualify teams are finalized.
According to the current set-up, there are 32 teams who will contest for this
prestigious and wonderful title. The hugely popular soccer is certainly one of the
most loved and viewed international championships. You would be astonished to
know that the 2006 football final will be enjoyed by approximately 715.1 million
people.
During the eighteen tournaments of the nerve wrecking football
world cup, it is only seven nations who have successfully bagged the prestigious
title. Amongst all the teams, it is Brazil who has won the title maximum number of
times. The powerful team of Brazil has brought the cup for five times, followed by
the current champions, Italy with four and Germany with three. Other football
champions are Uruguay, Argentina, England and France.
If you are a
great enthusiast then you must get ready for thrilling Football World Cup South
Africa to be held from 11th June to 11th July, 2010. SO, grab your tickets for
the live football championship now!
"I'm in the Football Administration for the love
Not for Money" Subrata Dutta
With Deigo Maradona in Kolkata
02.07.2009 ::: ::During the executive committee meeting of AIFF which
was held on 12th June at Football House, New
Delhi, All India Football Federation’s Executive Committee accepted Colaco's resignation but also
requested him to continue until a new General Secretary is appointed. Acting president of AIFF Praful
Patel requested Mr. Colaco whether he has any name in his mind about his successor and subseuqently
Mr. Patel released Mr. Colaco from his post and entrusted him with the job of finding a new secretary.
Mr. Patel also told that Colaco will continue until they find a new successor.
The AIFF on Monday set in motion the process of recruiting its new General Secretary by publishing
advertisement for the post which will bring an end to incumbent Alberto Colaco’s stint of eight years.
The last date of Receving application is 15th July.
Meanwhile, there are lots of rumours going on about who will be the next General Secretary. Few media
are even spreading rumours that current AIFF Vice President as well as IFA Vice President Subrata
Dutta is leading the race to be the next G. Sec.
Today we talked to the owner of The George Telegraph Group of Companies and AIFF And IFA Vice President Mr.Subrata Dutta. He laughed off by hearing that he is in the race to be the next General Secretary.
He said to our reporter, "I feel strongly that it would be a demotion for me to accept the post of a
General Secretary post in AIFF, more so it being a paid post."
He also added "I am in the Football Administration for the love of the game and not
to drive any monetary benefits out of it. I think those of who are writing all these
useless stuff are day dreaming. If anybody is happy by writing baseless things
about me, I have nothing to say about it, may God bless them. I am also happy
that you at least asked my opinion and tried to find out the truth, thank you
again."
"It would be my new challenge in Chirag United" DU
02.07.2009 :: S.Mitra :: Eduardo Chacon Coelho Lacerda - popularly known as Du. Four years ago,he started his football career
in India. Before Joining Mohun Bagan A.C of Kolkata he was a player of HAL for 3-months. In Mohun
Bagan he played for more than two seasons and returned to Brazil after getting a injury.He returned
from Brazil after one and joined Salgaocar SC of Goa.
The Sao paulo based Brazilian defender ( Born 23.06.1978) enjoyed a fair bit of success with the
Kolkata club before it came to an abrupt halt due to an injury. The figures -5 goals for Salgaocar
this season and 15 for Mohun Bagan in his tenure would have done any defender proud, but then Du made
his fortune under the withdrawal-defender’s label and as a support cast to Beto at Mohun Bagan.
KFC : Hi Du, people of Kolkata are eagerly waiting for your arrival to
play for Chirag. What are your feelings?
DU : I am very excited to be back in Kolkata and I am especially
happy to be able to play under coaching of Subrata Bhattacharya who gave me first chance in my career
in Mohun Bagan.
KFC : What would be your challenge?
DU :I want to prove to some people who did not trust me when I said
that I will come back.
I am a professional player and will give my best for Chirag United. I am practicing here everyday to
keep myself fit and physically stronger, so that when I join Chirag in preseason training, I will be
in good shape.
KFC : What is your openion about the Fans of Kolkata Football?
DU : It was a dream for me to play again in Kolkata, as I really like
the supporter's passion for football there. I hope they will support me like they did last time.
KFC:Now that you have played in other states, what difference you find from Kolkata football?
DU : It is very easy to say (Ha ha ha), Kolkata is like Brazil, there
u can find evrything what you want about football.I really love this city , its ambience, its people
everything. Like Brazil, in Kolkata people really like football and are crazy about football. I am
very proud of Kolkata people who made me very happy in the years I played there. I really feel like
playing before home fans over here !.I would like to say that Kolkata is the city of football in India
and other cities are nothing compared to it.
KFC :How did you get the offer from Chirag?
DU : I am very excited that I will playing for Chirag and I want to
play well again like before I did in Mohun Bagan, so for that I will do everything and I would like to
thank Chirag's Nabab Bhattacharya for offering me to play for their team.I have a very good
relationship with him.
KFC : What would be your new teams performance in the coming season?
DU :I think Chirag will perform very well this year under Subrata
Bhattacharya who is also one of my favorite coach.
KFC : Best of luck from www.kolkatafootball.com in your coming season
as a defender of Chirag United.
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