Articles by Dhiman Sarkar
No termination clause in Marquez’s contract with AIFF
Federation agrees to pay two years’ salary if Spaniard is removed before May 2026 on grounds of performance

Updated on Aug 31, 2024 11:23 PM IST
NorthEast United rally to beat Mohun Bagan, win first title
NorthEast United won their first Durand Cup, rallying from a 0-2 deficit to beat Mohun Bagan in a tie-breaker. Goalkeeper Gurmeet Singh's saves were crucial.

Updated on Aug 31, 2024 10:21 PM IST
Odisha’s posers to football federation on age fudging
The state asked why the All India Football Federation did not inform its affiliates about the players who failed the TW3 tests in its U-15 league

Updated on Aug 29, 2024 10:32 PM IST
Kaith shootout hero as champs Bagan beat Bengaluru FC, enter Durand final
Vishal Kaith's shootout heroics and Anirudh Thapa's late equalizer propelled Mohun Bagan to the Durand Cup final, overcoming a 0-2 deficit against Bengaluru FC.

Updated on Aug 28, 2024 05:24 AM IST
After 18 months, Chinglensana Singh may be back for India
In new coach Manolo Marquez’s list of probables, the defender said he’s building a new house after family home in Manipur was torched last year

Published on Aug 21, 2024 10:48 PM IST
Stimac keeps word, goes to FIFA against AIFF
Former India head coach Igor Stimac has filed a complaint with FIFA seeking compensation from AIFF for breach of contract after his dismissal in June 2023.

Updated on Aug 20, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Another season of great expectations for City
Defending champs may seek to break own records but Arsenal could pose a challenge again and they may not be the only one

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 10:32 PM IST
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East Bengal fall to Altyn Asyr’s slick forwardline
Wednesday’s 2-3 loss means they will play in Asian Challenge League instead of the Asian Champions League Two

Updated on Aug 15, 2024 11:49 AM IST
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Must-win match marks East Bengal’s return to Asia
East Bengal faces Turkmenistan's Altyn Asyr in a crucial Asian Champions League Two knockout match. Coach Cuadrat emphasizes the significance of this for East Bengal.

Updated on Aug 13, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Not about the money: National pride gets the best out of stars
Olympic glory transcends wealth for athletes like Djokovic, Curry, and Scheffler. Despite stardom, the pursuit of gold remains their ultimate dream

Updated on Aug 11, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Cindy Ngamba’s fight for the displaced people
IOC Refugee Olympic Team members like Hadi Tiranvalipour and Cindy Ngamba overcome immense challenges to compete, inspiring hope and resilience globally.

Updated on Aug 08, 2024 05:00 AM IST
A touch artiste’s timing goes awry
More than what Padukone, a hero to all but more so for Indians growing up after hockey’s fall & before cricket’s rise, said, it was the when & where that stung

Updated on Aug 07, 2024 06:27 AM IST
Through selfie, shhh and hug, the Olympic spirit shines
Kolkata: The after-match brawl in Bordeaux, where Zinedine Zidane’s career was once shaped but whose club is now in dire straits, was weeks in the making

Updated on Aug 04, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Defying odds, defending champs Canada stay alive
Coach removed, points docked after spying scandal but women’s football team makes the Olympics quarter-final

Updated on Aug 01, 2024 11:59 PM IST
We are family! Sibling revelry in Paris Olympics
Ukraine’s twins, Croatia’s brothers in arms, Japan’s brother-sister judokas are part of the Games as are fathers commentating on their children

Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Everybody wants to beat Mohun Bagan: Molina
Jose Molina aims to lead Mohun Bagan to success in various competitions with a star-studded squad including Jamie Maclaren, as they target international glory.

Updated on Jul 30, 2024 08:45 PM IST
To them, the Olympics aren’t just about medals
Women athletes in Paris include stars like Simone Biles and PV Sindhu, alongside inspiring stories of resilience like Rikako Ikee's comeback from leukaemia.

Updated on Jul 28, 2024 06:38 AM IST
FIFA seeks update on constitution; AIFF says matter sub-judice
FIFA-AFC’s letter says federation’s general body should be able to amend constitution without court’s intervention

Updated on Jul 26, 2024 06:10 AM IST
AIFF waits for Chaubey to form panel
Members asked for a committee to scrutinise master rights agreement at the earliest on June 6; president says he will present it in Saturday’s meeting

Published on Jul 18, 2024 10:13 PM IST
Euro 2024: Record fourth title ushers new dawn for Spain
Nico Williams and Mikel Oyarzabal score in 2-1 win. Cole Palmer nets for England

Updated on Jul 15, 2024 08:16 AM IST
Euro final: Spanish royalty meets English resilience
Spain have been the form side but their rivals go into their second successive Euro final looking like a team

Published on Jul 13, 2024 08:25 PM IST
Euro 2024: Time to show Southgate some love
Tournament football is about grit and grind and the England coach is successful because he gets that

Updated on Jul 12, 2024 08:49 PM IST
How 2 finals - one featuring the king, the other the heir - may change football
The final of the Copa America and the European championship will be thousands of miles apart but it will be united in Messi and Yamal tracing their roots to FC Barcelona

Published on Jul 12, 2024 12:32 PM IST
, Kolkata
Dhiman SarkarEuro 2024: Rodri the pilot who is giving Spain wings
Plugging gaps and making tackles, he was the security blanket for the makeshift backline against France

Published on Jul 10, 2024 08:34 PM IST
Euro 2024: One for Saudi Arabia in Kante, Laporte face-off
Spain and France clash in the Euro semi-final with strong defenses. Saudi Pro League players like Laporte and Kante make history in the tournament.

Updated on Jul 08, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Euro 2024: England edge out Switzerland on penalties, enter semis
England beat Switzerland 5-3 in a dramatic penalty shootout to reach the Euro semi-final. Saka's equalizer forced extra time.

Updated on Jul 07, 2024 02:00 AM IST
, Kolkata
Dhiman SarkarEngland beat Switzerland on penalties, enter semis
Akanji misses the target in shoot-out as England march on 5-3 on penalties after regulation time produced a 1-1 stalemate

Updated on Jul 07, 2024 06:34 AM IST
France survive as Ronaldo goes quietly into the night
France beat Portugal in a penalty shootout to reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals. Ronaldo and Mbappe struggled as France remains strong without scoring from open play.

Updated on Jul 06, 2024 07:27 PM IST
Euro 2024: A lot more to Spain than possession play
They have not shirked from going direct in a competition where Portugal, Germany and England have had more of the ball

Published on Jul 03, 2024 07:22 PM IST
Euro 2024: France ride on Vertonghen own goal to oust Belgium, enter quarters
The cagey, intense match between the two heavyweights was decided by the 85th minute deflection off a Kolo Muani attempt

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 11:55 PM IST
, Kolkata
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