PC Rohlupuia
PC Rohlupuia (born 16 January 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who played as a central midfielder for I-League 2 club Sudeva Delhi. Career Rohlupuia started his career with the youth academy of East Bengal FC and played for the East Bengal F.C. U-18 side. The Academy coach, Ranjan Chowdhury, scouted Rohlupuia from Mizoram and brought him to East Bengal, where he developed as a ball-playing central midfielder. He reached the semi-finals of the 2017-18 U-18 I-League, where he impressed throughout the campaign and scored 2 goals, but the team lost to Shillong Lajong FC in the semi-finals by 2-0. East Bengal FC 2018–19 In 2018-19, under coach Alejandro Menendez, Rohlupuia was promoted to the senior side and was part of the team which toured Malaysia for the pre-season and played 4 friendlies as a part of the preparation for the 2018-19 I-League. He joined the team as a central midfielder but spent most of the season on the reserve bench and played only in one g ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mizoram
Mizoram () is a state in Northeast India, with Aizawl as its seat of government and capital city. The name of the state is derived from "Mizo people, Mizo", the endonym, self-described name of the native inhabitants, and "Ram", which in the Mizo language means "land." Thus "Mizo-ram" means "land of the Mizos". Within India's northeast region, it is the southernmost landlocked state, sharing borders with three of the Seven Sister States, namely Tripura, Assam and Manipur. The state also shares a border with the neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and Myanmar. Like several other northeastern states of India, Mizoram was previously part of Assam until 1972, when it was carved out as a Union Territory. In 1986 the Indian Parliament adopted the 53rd amendment of the Indian Constitution, which allowed for the creation of the State of Mizoram on 20 February 1987, as India's 23rd state. According to a 2011 census, in that year Mizoram's population was 1,091,014. It is the list of stat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Malaysia
Malaysia ( ; ) is a country in Southeast Asia. The federation, federal constitutional monarchy consists of States and federal territories of Malaysia, thirteen states and three federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo's East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime Malaysia–Thailand border, border with Thailand and Maritime boundary, maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia, and a maritime border with the Philippines and Vietnam. Kuala Lumpur is the national capital, the country's largest city, and the seat of the Parliament of Malaysia, legislative branch of the Government of Malaysia, federal government. The nearby Planned community#Planned capitals, planned capital of Putrajaya is the administrative capital, which represents the seat of both the Government of Malaysia#Executive, executive branch (the Cabine ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2018–19 East Bengal FC Season
The 2018–19 season is the club's 99th season in existence. East Bengal discontinued its tie-up with their main sponsors "Kingfisher" after 20 long years of partnership. On 5 July 2018, East Bengal announced a partnership with business giants Quess Corp as their main sponsors, leading to the formation of a new entity named "Quess East Bengal FC Pvt. Ltd." (QEBFC). Pre-Season Overview East Bengal FC roped in 4 players from 2017–18 I-League champions Minerva Punjab F.C.: goal-keeper Rakshit Dagar, defender Kamalpreet Singh, midfielder Kassim Aidara and forward Bali Gagandeep. East Bengal FC also signed experienced defender Kingshuk Debnath from arch-rivals Mohun Bagan. Veteran custodian Abhra Mondal rejoined East Bengal FC from Bengaluru FC. East Bengal FC also announced the signing of midfielder ''Sanchayan Samaddar'' who was part of the Bengal Santosh Trophy squad and promoted youngstar ''Ginkaholen Haokip'' from their junior squad. East Bengal FC roped in Costa Rica nat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Asian Football Confederation
The Asian Football Confederation is the governing body of association football, beach soccer, and futsal in some countries/territories in Asia and Oceania. It has 47 member countries most of which are located in Asia. Australia, formerly in Oceania Football Confederation, OFC, joined AFC in 2006. Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, both Territories of the United States, territories of the United States, are also AFC members that are geographically in Oceania. The Asian Ladies Football Confederation (ALFC) was the section of AFC who managed women's association football in Asia. The group was independently founded in April 1968 in a meeting involving Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. In 1986 ALFC merged with AFC. Executive Committee Sponsors Member associations It has 47 member associations split into 5 regions. Some nations proposed a South West Asian Federation that would not interfere with AFC zones. Afghanistan Football Federation, Afghanistan, Myanma ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bidyashagar Singh
Bidyashagar Singh Khangembam (born 11 March 1998) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters, on loan from Bengaluru. Club career Bidyashagar is a product of East Bengal' youth system. He was part of East Bengal U18 squad that had narrowly lost in the final of the 2016–17 I-League U18. He scored a total of 6 goals in the competition, which includes a goal each against Salgaocar in the semi final and AIFF Academy in the final. He represented West Bengal in the 2017–18 Santosh Trophy. He scored 4 goals in the tournament. In August 2017 , He was promoted into the senior squad for 2017–18 Calcutta Premier Division. Bidyasagar made his professional debut for East Bengal on 27 October 2018, in an I-League match against NEROCA, replacing goalscorer Enrique Esqueda for the final 2 minutes of a 0–2 victory at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium. TRAU On 9 July 2020, Bidyashagar signed for I-League club TRAU for th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jaime Santos Colado
Jaime Santos Colado (born 27 April 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for San Fernando as a winger. Career Spain Born in Oviedo, Asturias, Santos joined the youth setup of Sporting de Gijón in 2002. On 24 August 2014, he made his debut for the reserves, coming on as a substitute for Juan Mera in a 3–1 defeat against Real Oviedo, in Segunda División B. On 2 December 2015, his contract was extended until June 2018. On 9 August 2017, Santos joined CD Mirandés on a one-year deal. East Bengal On 23 November 2018, he moved abroad and signed for Indian club East Bengal. Jaime debuted for East Bengal FC on 16 December 2018 in the all important Kolkata Derby against the arch-rivals Mohun Bagan which East Bengal FC won 3–2. Jaime did not score but was impressive with his performance in front of a sell-out crowd. Jaime got his first goal in the very next match against Churchill Brothers S.C. when he volleyed in a Lalrindika Ralte's corner from outside the box ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2019 Durand Cup
The 2019 Durand Cup was the 129th edition of the Durand Cup, oldest football tournament in Asia, since the tournament's founding in 1888. 16 teams competed in the tournament. The matches were played across three locations in West Bengal, namely Kolkata, Howrah and Kalyani from 2 August 2019. The final took place at the Salt Lake Stadium on 24 August 2019. Army Green were the defending champions, having defeated NEROCA in the 2016 final, however they did not qualify for the semi-finals having finished last in the group. Gokulam Kerala won their maiden title by defeating Mohun Bagan 2–1 in the 2019 Durand Cup Final which was held on 24 August 2019. After the cancellation of Super Cup, Durand Cup was promoted as the ''de facto'' domestic cup for 2019–20 season. Teams A total of 16 teams participated in this year's competition. 5 teams from Indian Super League, 6 from I-League, 1 2nd division club and 4 armed forces teams. Indian Super League * ATK * Bengaluru * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Army Red (football Team)
Army Red (also known as Army XI) is one of football sections that represents Indian Army. The team regularly participates in the Durand Cup, as well as various regional tournaments. They also participate in the divisions of the Calcutta Football League. Honours League * CFL First Division **Champions (1): 2022 Cup * Durand Cup ** Champions (1): 2005 ** Runners-up (1): 2002–03 * IFA Shield ** Runners-up (1): 1991 * Sikkim Gold Cup ** Champions (1): 1999 ** Runners-up (5): 1994, 1998, 2006, 2008, 2018 * Darjeeling Gold Cup ** Champions (1): 2010 * Kalinga Cup ** Champions (2): 2010, 2016 ** Runners-up (1): 2009 * Mohan Kumar Mangalam Football Tournament ** Champions (1): 2006 International * Tribhuvan Challenge Shield ** Winners (2): 1955, 1956 ''(as Indian Army Club)'' See also * Army Green * Indian Air Force * Indian Navy * Services football team The Services football team is an Indian football team representing the Indian Armed Forces in Indian state footbal ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Lalrindika Ralte
Lalrindika Ralte (born 7 September 1992 in Lunglei, Mizoram), popularly known as Dika, is a former Indian professional association football, footballer who last played as an midfielder (association football), attacking midfielder for Real Kashmir FC, Real Kashmir in the I-League. Born in a small town in Mizoram he started playing football at a very young age. During his playing career he has been regarded as one of the most talented footballers of the country in recent times with a brilliant left-foot and also a specialist in Set piece (football), set pieces. Often a fan favourite among the East Bengal Club#Supporters, Red and Golds for his genius understanding of the game and spectacular goals. Career Churchill Brothers and Pailan Arrows Ralte started his career at Churchill Brothers S.C., Churchill Brothers in 2009 and scored his first professional goal for the club on 1 April 2010 against JCT FC, JCT in the I-League in a 6–0 win. Ralte signed for Pailan Arrows on a season ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prakash Sarkar
Prakash Sarkar (born 15 February 1997) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for I-League club Delhi. Career Prakash Sarkar started his career with the youth academy of Pune FC under then coach Ranjan Chowdhury and participated in the 2015-16 U-18 I-League and reached the final round. In 2016-17, he joined East Bengal FC and played for the East Bengal F.C. U-18 side, again under Ranjan Chowdhury, which became runners-up in the 2016-17 U-18 I-League. East Bengal FC 2017-18 In 2017-18, under coach Khalid Jamil, Prakash Sarkar after his excellent performance for the East Bengal F.C. U-18 side, was promoted to the senior squad and he made his debut in the Calcutta Football League going on to make 5 appearances in total. His I-League debut came in the 2017-18 I-League on 22 December 2017, away against Chennai City F.C. which East Bengal FC won 1-2. He made 9 appearances in the 2017-18 I-League season, playing as a defensive midfield as East Bengal fini ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Manoj Mohammed
Manoj Mohammed (born 8 January 1999) is an Indian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Hyderabad in the Indian Super League. Career Manoj is a product of East Bengal F.C.' youth system. In 2010 Manoj joined the North Bengal academy of East Bengal at Rajganj, located at Jalpaiguri Jalpaiguri is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is the headquarters of the Jalpaiguri district as well as of the Jalpaiguri division of West Bengal, covering the jurisdiction of the five districts of North Bengal. The city is loca ... in North Bengal. Ranjan Chowdhury, the Technical Director of East Bengal academy in Kolkata, transferred Manoj from the Rajganj academy to the main academy of East Bengal at Kolkata. Manoj was the captain of the East Bengal U18 team and was a center back. He was a team member of East Bengal U18 squad that had narrowly lost in the final of the 2016–17 I-League U18. In 2018 East Bengal head coach Alejandro Menéndez added him in the se ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chandigarh
Chandigarh () is a planned city in India. Chandigarh is bordered by the state of Punjab to the west and the south, and by the state of Haryana to the east. It constitutes the bulk of the Chandigarh Capital Region or Greater Chandigarh, which also includes the adjacent Satellite city, satellite cities of Panchkula and Mohali. It is located 260 km (162 miles) north of New Delhi and 229 km (143 miles) southeast of Amritsar. Chandigarh is one of the earliest planned cities in post-independence India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design. The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, which built upon earlier plans created by the Polish architect Maciej Nowicki (architect), Maciej Nowicki and the American planner Albert Mayer (planner), Albert Mayer. Most of the government buildings and housing in the city were designed by a team headed by Le Corbusier, Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry. Chandigarh's Chandigarh Capitol ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |