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AIFF declares PK Banerjee’s birthday as ‘AIFF Grassroots Day’

P. K. Banerjee during a practice session in 1961.

India will play in Merdeka Cup, don’t listen to fake news: AIFF secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran

Neeladri Bhattacharjee

Shaji Prabhakar (left) confirmed that India, led by head coach, Igor Stimac, will definitely be part of Merdeka Cup.

Keshav Datt, the gentle giant on the turf

Wriddhaayan Bhattacharyya

Keshav Datt with son Kiron and daughter Anjali, in 1966.

On this day: India wins football gold in 1962 Asian Games

Remembering my Chuni da

To my generation, Chuni Goswami was all glamour and skill. Every movement of his we would try to copy — the way he walked, the way he spoke, the way he smiled, writes the author.

P.K. Banerjee, India's 'Mr. Football' with a lot of dignity

P. K. Banerjee was an Olympian twice over and an Asian Games gold medallist. It was no coincidence that his playing days saw the golden age of Indian football.

Home-grown trailblazers: The greatest Indian coaches in football

P.K. Banerjee's contribution to Indian football is unmatched, says Harjinder Singh

Former India footballer P.K. Banerjee.

P.K. Banerjee was like a walking encyclopedia, says Xavier Pius

M. R. Praveen Chandran

India football legend P.K. Banerjee passed away in Kolkata on Friday.

P. K. Banerjee had a ringside view of the world, says Bruno Coutinho

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