Some Amazing facts about Indian football

 Indian Super League (ISL) starts from 20th November 2020, this year we have seen a number of European clubs collaborating with ISL teams (to read about all partnership between ISL and European clubs Click here) this will surely boost Indian Football.

 Little do we know about Indian Football.

some amazing facts about Indian football will surely make you proud.

1) 1956 Olympics Indian National Team finished fourth.

Indian national team defeated Australia in quarter-finals with the score of 4-2, Neville D'Souza scored the hattrick in that game.

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2) India won gold twice at Asian games

India won a gold medal in 1951 and 1962.

In 1951 India defeated Iran 1-0 in finals and in 1962 India defeated South Korea 2-1.



3)  From 1951-1962 is considered a "golden era" in Indian Football history.

 Indian national team was coached by legendary Sayed Abdul Rahim. Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan is set to play as Sayed Abdul Rahim in his upcoming movie maidaan.



4)  IFA shield 1911

Indian side  Mohun Bagan (now ATK Mohun Bagan) defeated Yorkshire Regiment 2-1.



5) Durand Cup

India holds Durand cup the 3rd oldest football competition and oldest in Asia.



Indian Football will surely have more glory days in the near future.


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