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Kolkata Derby: When a Missiles and Stones Disrupted Mohun Bagan’s Season in 2012/13

There is a reason why the Kolkata derby is considered one of the most violent football derbies in the world; this incident is merely one example The Kolkata Derby, i.e., East Bengal FC vs. Mohun Bagan SG, is one of the oldest football derbies in the world and is also considered one of the most violent in the game's history. Be it players getting physical with each other or fans getting into heated arguments and fights, it is all part & parcel of the Kolkata Derby. However, in 2012, all hell broke loose when a red card turned the stadium into a war field. Three yellows From 2010 to 2015, Mohun Bagan went through a transitional phase with multiple coaches coming in or leaving in quick succession. Thus, the team's gameplay had gone for a toss, and wins were not easily found at the dinner table. These reasons led to ...

Rohit Chatterjee

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The Longest Football Matches in History: A Look at Five Marathon Matches

There is a reason why the Kolkata derby is considered one of the most violent football derbies in the world; this incident is merely one example The Kolkata Derby, i.e., East Bengal FC vs. Mohun Bagan SG, is one of the oldest football derbies in the world and is also ...
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Lothar Matthäus to Franz Beckenbauer, Footballers Who Won the Euro's, Ballan'dOr, and World Cup

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On This Day (July 14): A Fourth Star on the Jersey, Germany Lifts the FIFA WC Trophy

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Football | 10 September, 2025

Kolkata Derby: When a Missiles and Stones Disrupted Mohun Bagan’s Season in 2012/13

There is a reason why the Kolkata derby is considered one of the most violent football derbies in the world; this incident is merely one example T...

Football | 09 September, 2025

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Football | 02 September, 2025

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Football | 12 August, 2025

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Football | 15 July, 2025

The Longest Football Matches in History: A Look at Five Marathon Matches

These matches went way beyond 90 minutes! Football, a sport beloved by millions worldwide, is also a stage for incredible displays of human endura...

Football | 10 July, 2025

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Football | 17 June, 2025

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Football | 18 October, 2024

Kolkata Derby: Reliving the Glory of 1911 as Mohun Bagan SG Faces Off Against East Bengal FC

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Kolkata Derby: Players Who Represented Both Mohun Bagan & East Bengal Ft. Bhaichung Bhutia

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Japan has churned out some seriously talented soccer players! Japan might not dominate world football, but their passion for the game is undeniable...

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