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  Mamata cries foul over Bengal results, lambasts BJP over demolishing Salt Lake Stadium sculpture

  May 24, 2026 18:31 IST

  Sharing a 32-minute video on X, TMC supreme Mamata Banerjee has slammed the West Bengal government over demolishing a football-themed sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, saying the structure was even appreciated by the FIFA.

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  Mamata Banerjee-conceptualised football-themed sculpture demolished at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium

  May 23, 2026 18:10 IST

  The sculpture at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, reportedly designed by former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been demolished by the West Bengal government. Now, discussions are being held over installing the statue of a renowned footballer in its place.

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  Suvendu-led Bengal govt to remove Mamata Banerjee-designed football sculpture at Salt Lake Stadium

  May 19, 2026 9:16 IST

  The West Bengal government under Shuvendu Adhikari has ordered the removal of a statue designed by former CM Mamata Banerjee at Salt Lake Stadium. The move comes amid a series of assertive actions taken by the new BJP-led administration following its massive electoral victory.

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  I-League Qualifiers: Nutrition, meditation replace ice-baths

  Football | October 03, 2020 16:26 IST

  The qualifiers are slated to kick-off on October 8 where five teams -- FC Bengaluru United, Bhawanipore FC, ARA FC, Garhwal FC and Mohammedan SC -- will play in a round-robin format.

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  FIFA happy with infrastructure of Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium

  Football | November 27, 2019 19:38 IST

  The FIFA and LOC delegation, led by project head Oliver Vogt, will next inspect the venue in Guwahati on Thursday.

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  East Bengal play I-League match before empty stands

  Football | April 18, 2015 21:10 IST

  Kolkata: City football giants East Bengal, known for their crazy fan following, on Saturday played an I-League game in front of empty stands at the huge Salt Lake Stadium as the police stayed away, citing

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  Heavy rain delays IPL-8 opening ceremony

  Cricket | April 07, 2015 20:51 IST

  Kolkata: Heavy rain today came in the way of what was to be a glitzy opening ceremony of Indian Premier League's eighth edition, leaving fans at the decked-up Salt Lake stadium disappointed, with prayers on

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  Hrithik, Anushka in Kolkata for IPL opening, rehearse amid showers

  Cricket | April 07, 2015 11:53 IST

  Kolkata: Bollywood actors Hrithik Roshan and Anushka Sharma arrived here on Monday, a day ahead of their much-awaited performance at the Indian Premier League (IPL) inaugural and dived straight into rehearsals despite thundershowers.Hrithik, Anushka and

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  ISL: Atletico squander home advantage to draw goalless with FC Goa

  Football | December 14, 2014 22:02 IST

  Kolkata: Atletico de Kolkata spurned the golden opportunity of making best use of home advantage as they were held to a goalless draw by FC Goa in the first-leg semi-final of the Hero Indian Super

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  Heartwarming to see response that ISL received: Nita Ambani

  Football | December 14, 2014 20:13 IST

  Kolkata: Terming the response of the first edition of Hero Indian Super League as "heartwarming", founder and chairperson of Football Sports Development Limited Nita Ambani on Sunday said that their objective is to make the

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  ISL: Atletico de Kolkata showcause Rafique for skipping training

  Football | November 17, 2014 9:41 IST

  Kolkata: The Atletico de Kolkata authorities have issued show-cause notice to midfielder Mohammed Rafique for skipping the side's training session yesterday at the Salt Lake Stadium without informing the management.Rafique, a drafted player from the

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  ISL match in Kolkata disrupted due to power snag

  Football | November 14, 2014 23:39 IST

  Kolkata: Kolkata was yet again shamed as power failure led to a 12-minute disruption in the Indian Super League match between Atletico de Kolkata and Chennaiyin FC at the Salt Lake stadium here Friday.The black-out

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  ISL: Kolkata drub Mumbai 3-0 in a spectacular opening night

  Football | October 12, 2014 21:51 IST

  Kolkata: Atletico de Kolkata gave the football-crazy city fans a night to remember in their 3-0 drubbing of Mumbai City FC as the inaugural Hero Indian Super League football tournament kicked off in spectacular fashion

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  FIFA delegation satisfied with Salt Lake Stadium

  Football | February 28, 2014 17:24 IST

  Kolkata:  A FIFA delegation on a visit toinspect venues in connection with the 2017 Under-17 FootballWorld Cup, which India would host, expressed satisfaction with the Salt Lake Stadium.We are very much satisfied with such a

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  Pride at stake as East Bengal face Mohun Bagan

  Football | November 23, 2013 19:28 IST

  Kolkata: Mohun Bagan host arch-rivals East Bengal in a mouth-watering round 10 clash of the Airtel I-League football at the Salt Lake Stadium here Sunday evening.This will be the 306th meeting between the bitter rivals

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  IFA Shield: Pune FC in must-win situation against Saprissa

  Football | March 06, 2013 20:55 IST

  Kolkata, Mar 6: Pune FC face a do-or-die situation against Costa Rican side Deportivo Saprissa when they face-off in the 117th IFA Shield at the Salt Lake Stadium here Thursday.An opening round loss to Mohun