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FIFA ban fails to dampen spirit of Durand Cup as 131st edition begins with pomp and fanfare

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The dark clouds hovering over Indian football failed to dampen the spirit of the Durand Cup, as the 131st edition of Asia’s oldest tournament of the sport kicked off with much pomp and fanfare at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan here on Tuesday. The opening day of Durand Cup was attended by close to 13,000 … Read more

New season starts with 131st Durand Cup | Football News

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Even as FIFA’s ban comes into place, a new football season begins in India today with the 131st iteration of the Durand Cup. Asia’s oldest football tournament – and the third oldest in the world – starts at Salt Lake stadium here with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attending the opening ceremony which will … Read more