In Images: India vs Russia women’s football friendly in Kolkata
Oct 09, 2026, at 12:37 pm
Players from India and Russia in action during their women’s international friendly football match at Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Uruguay thrash India 6-1 in Kolkata FIFA friendly
Oct 07, 2026, at 09:26 am
Uruguay defeated India 6-1 in a FIFA international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Wednesday. Anirudh Thapa scored India's lone goal. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Uruguay football team explores Victoria Memorial’s grandeur in Kolkata
Oct 05, 2026, at 05:45 pm
Uruguay National Football Team members visited Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata on October 4, 2026, taking in the iconic landmark’s architecture, history and cultural heritage. Uruguay will take on India in a FIFA friendly on October 6, 2026. (Photo: Victoria Memorial Facebook)
In Images: Brazil dominate India 4-0 in Kolkata friendly
Oct 04, 2026, at 04:28 pm
Brazil’s players in action against India during the international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday. The five-time world champions dominated the contest to secure a convincing 4-0 victory, with Estêvão, Pedro and Samuel Lino (twice) finding the net. India will face Uruguay in their next friendly at the same venue on October 6. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Brazil team trains at Yuva Bharati Krirangan ahead of India clash
Oct 02, 2026, at 05:54 pm
Brazil players during their training session at Yuva Bharati Krirangan Stadium in Kolkata ahead of their friendly match against India. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Indian football team gear up for Brazil clash in Kolkata
Oct 02, 2026, at 05:09 pm
Members of the Indian football team during a training session ahead of their international friendly against Brazil. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Marquinhos meet press in Kolkata
Oct 02, 2026, at 01:28 pm
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti and captain Marquinhos held a press conference in Kolkata ahead of tomorrow’s India vs Brazil match.
In Images: Brazil national football team arrives in Kolkata for historic FIFA friendly against India
Oct 02, 2026, at 07:57 am
The star-studded Brazil national men’s football team arrived in Kolkata on Thursday evening, ahead of their historic FIFA international friendly against India scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Salt Lake Stadium.
Aug 29, 2026, at 09:26 pm
Students from schools and colleges compete in the Amateur Mixed Martial Arts Championship 2026, organised to mark National Sports Day, at South City International School in Kolkata on August 29, 2026. National Sports Day is observed annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary Indian hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Brazil football delegation inspects Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata
Aug 21, 2026, at 01:26 am
A delegation from the Brazil Football Confederation visits Salt Lake Stadium, also known as Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata, to inspect preparations and infrastructure for the proposed India-Brazil football match, in the presence of Sports Minister Dr. Indranil Khan. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Sourav Ganguly leads CAB’s 80th Independence Day celebrations at Eden Gardens
Aug 15, 2026, at 04:55 pm
Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly, along with West Bengal ministers and CAB officials, hoisted the national flag at Eden Gardens as CAB celebrates India’s 80th Independence Day. The association also paid tribute to Dr B.C. Roy by garlanding his statue. (Photo: CAB)
In Images: Scenes from Kolkata during FIFA World Cup final screening
Jul 20, 2026, at 01:54 am
Football fans gather at a public screening in Kolkata to watch the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Argentina fans perform Yagya in Kolkata ahead of FIFA World Cup final
Jul 19, 2026, at 04:24 pm
Argentina supporters perform a special Yagya in Kolkata on July 19, 2026, praying for the national team to defeat Spain in the FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS
In Images: Kolkata erupts with Argentina and Spain fan fever ahead of World Cup final
Jul 19, 2026, at 03:56 pm
Scenes from Kolkata as football fans celebrate ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Messi's hat-trick sparks jubilant celebrations in Kolkata as Argentina rout Algeria 3-0
Jun 17, 2026, at 01:44 pm
Fans of Argentina celebrate after their team's 3–0 victory over Algeria in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata, India, on June 17, 2026. Argentina began their title defense in style with a dominant win powered by a Lionel Messi hat-trick. Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri.
In Images: Children in Kolkata play against the backdrop of a giant World Cup masterpiece
Jun 15, 2026, at 01:45 pm
Football fans carry cut-out of Portugal's,Cristiano Ronaldo,Brazil's Neymer and Argentina' Linel Messi for decoration during the Fifa World Cup 2026 in Kolkata, India, June 15.2026. Photo -Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
In Images: Giant Messi-Ronaldo cutouts turn a Kolkata club into a World Cup dreamland
Jun 15, 2026, at 01:26 pm
Dhulipara Sarbojanin Samiti is decorating its club premises with cutouts of Messi and Ronaldo all around in preparation for the World Cup. (Photo by Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Kolkata's wax wizard brings FIFA World Cup trophy to life
Jun 13, 2026, at 03:59 pm
Wax artist Tuhin Mukherjee poses with his handcrafted replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy in Kolkata. The intricate artwork, created entirely from wax, celebrates the city's enduring passion for football ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Kolkata's streets turn yellow and green as Neymar, Raphinha World Cup murals come alive
Jun 13, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Children play football in front of a vibrant mural depicting Brazilian stars Neymar and Raphinha amid of the FIFA World Cup 2026, in Kolkata on June 13, 2026. The artwork celebrates the football icons and reflects the city's enduring passion for the beautiful game. (Photo: Rupak De Chowdhuri/IBNS)
In Images: Kolkata football enthusiasts transform fan zone with vibrant World Cup celebrations
Jun 12, 2026, at 06:16 pm
Football lovers in Kolkata decorated a fan zone with vibrant flex banners and displays celebrating the ongoing FIFA World Cup festivities on Friday (June 12, 2026). The colourful installation reflects the city’s deep-rooted football culture and the strong admiration among local supporters for global stars, including Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi. (Photos By Rupak De Chowdhuri / IBNS)
Football Fever Paints Kolkata Walls Ahead of World Cup
Jun 10, 2026, at 09:24 pm
A lane adorned with giant flex banners of Brazil football stars and national flags in Howrah, near Kolkata, on June 10, 2026, as fans gear up for the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026.Photo -Rupak De Chowdhuri /IBNS
In Images: Knight Riders face Delhi Capitals in final league clash at Eden Gardens
May 24, 2026, at 08:53 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders take on Delhi Capitals during their final league-stage match at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS.
In Images: Kolkata Knight Riders take on Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens
May 20, 2026, at 10:43 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders clashed with Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata in a must win IPL 2026 game for the home team on Wednesday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: Kolkata witnesses electrifying Mohun Bagan-East Bagan derby
May 18, 2026, at 12:19 am
Mohun Bagan Super Giant struck late through Jason Cummings to secure a dramatic 1–1 draw against arch-rivals East Bengal in a high-voltage, emotionally charged Indian Super League (ISL) clash in Kolkata on Sunday (May 17, 2026). Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: Eden Gardens comes alive as KKR face Gujarat Titans in Kolkata
May 16, 2026, at 10:40 pm
Eden Gardens roars back to life as the Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans in a high-voltage IPL clash, with the iconic Kolkata stadium buzzing under the floodlights and fans turning up in full force for a night of top-tier T20 action. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: KKR battle RR at Eden Gardens as they hunt for first season win
Apr 19, 2026, at 05:27 pm
As Kolkata Knight Riders hunt for their first-season win, they take the field at Eden Gardens against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: East Bengal fans pays tribute to Rahul Banerjee at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata
Apr 17, 2026, at 12:33 am
During the Indian Super League (ISL) match between East Bengal FC and Bengaluru FC on 16 April 2026, East Bengal fans paid a poignant tribute to the late actor and lifelong supporter Rahul Arunoday Banerjee with a massive commemorative tifo in the gallery. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In Images: KKR face LSG at Eden Gardens
Apr 09, 2026, at 11:29 pm
Kolkata Knight Riders took on Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: KKR v PBKS match at Eden Gardens abandoned due to rain
Apr 07, 2026, at 03:33 pm
The Kolkata Knight Riders-Punjab Kings match in IPL 2026 was washed out due to heavy rain and storm at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)
In Images: SRK at Eden Gardens for KKR match against PBKS
Apr 07, 2026, at 01:48 pm
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan attended the rain-marred KKR match against PBKS in IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. Khan was accompanied by his actor daughter Suhana Khan. (Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS)