Franz Beckenbauer the stylish Kaiser who ruled German footballWhile 1860 were selected as founder members of the Bundesliga in 1963, cash-strapped Bayern relied on youth to escape the regional leagues....
08 Jan, 2024, 10.50 PM IST
Indian football legend Mohammed Habib deadA bronze medallist in the 1970 Asian Games in Bangkok under the captaincy of fellow Hyderabadi Syed Nayeemuddin and manager PK Banerjee, Ha...
15 Aug, 2023, 08.46 PM IST
'Mecca' of Indian football in state of mourning; Mohun Bagan to unveil 'Pele Gate'The club put their flag at half mast, as their rival clubs East Bengal and Mohammedan Sporting in the Kolkata Maidan also followed suit. Mo...
31 Dec, 2022, 10.19 AM IST
Pele: The emperor of dreamsPele was no saint, and both his public and his personal life left much to be desired. Nevertheless, his legacy is the dream itself. In Pele...
30 Dec, 2022, 11.38 PM IST
3 marriages, acting debut, multi-million dollar endorsements: Pele lived life king sizePele's life off the field was as eventful as his record-breaking career on it.
30 Dec, 2022, 10.39 PM IST
When Pele was left spellbound by 'little known' football club Mohun Bagan's talent in 1977The football legend played against Mohun Bagan in Eden Gardens.
30 Dec, 2022, 02.23 PM IST
Pele was true King, God for us: Bhaichung BhutiaBhutia had the opportunity to interview Pele during his last visit to India in 2018. "I had an opportunity to interview him for a summit ta...
30 Dec, 2022, 12.59 PM IST
Pele, King of Football, is no more. From World Cup wins, goals to personal life, all you need to knowPele thought of football as a beautiful game, hence it becomes important to trace his life history full of success and failures.
30 Dec, 2022, 01.56 AM IST
Crypto Week at a Glance: The volatility of crypto and the de-pegging of a stablecoinPortfolios of most crypto investors who entered the ecosystem post 2021 are in the red.
15 May, 2022, 11.32 AM IST
Explained: Why Barcelona cannot retire Messi's number 10 jerseyRetiring a club legend's jersey is not uncommon in the world of football. Napoli retired Diego Maradona's number 10 shirt after the legend ...
21 Aug, 2021, 11.00 PM IST
PK Banerjee: Indian football loses its truest devoteePlaying for Eastern Railway for the most part of his life, Banerjee was revered by Mohun Bagan and East Bengal supporters alike, the greate...
21 Mar, 2020, 01.26 AM IST
Capital gives warm welcome to 'Black Pearl' PeleBrazilian football legend Pele tonight set foot in the Capital to a warm reception with around 100-odd enthusiastic fans and officials turn...
14 Oct, 2015, 11.09 PM IST
Not just Pele, Wayne Rooney too is coming: Sourav Ganguly, Atletico de KolkataSourav Ganguly said Wayne Rooney is coming as part of the second edition of the franchise-based tournament kicking off in Chennai on Octobe...
10 Sep, 2015, 02.44 PM IST
Pele Forever: Movie aims to capture the famous Brazilian footballer's journey“I promised my father that I was going to win a World Cup for him,” recalls Pele in the Brazilian movie Pele Forever that opened an exclusi...
30 Nov, 2014, 07.06 AM IST
Ask Dr.D: To be or not to be, RooneyHe is one of the leading doctors in the country. He values his privacy (but not of his clients).
27 Jun, 2014, 04.26 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2104: Kolkata’s continuing obsession with Brazilian footballBrazilian football involves skill, stamina and passion— attributes the working classes in Kolkata understands. The underprivileged young ma...
09 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
It's time for IndiaLeo Messi played in Kolkata last evening. He's the greatest footballer around today: his prolific scoring in Europe removes any doubt.
03 Sep, 2011, 10.03 AM IST