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Jul 24, 2026

Brazil in talks for October Kolkata India friendly

Brazil is in advanced talks to host an international friendly in Kolkata this October as part of FIFA’s new Super International Window, potentially marking the Seleção’s first India appearance since the 2017 U-17 World Cup. The plan, reported by ESPN Brasil and other outlets, would include two Australia friendlies with a third India match and has not yet confirmed opponents, as organizers seek to broaden Brazil’s listing of venues for national-team games.

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Jul 24, 2026

Kolkata Derby to Open 135th Durand Cup

The 135th Durand Cup opens with the Kolkata Derby as East Bengal faces Mohun Bagan Super Giant, a marquee clash defining Asia’s oldest football trophy. The Mariners are the most decorated with 17 Durand Cup titles to EBFC’s 16, with both clubs under new coaches and high-profile signings shaping title hopes.

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Jul 22, 2026

PN-BN Negeri Sembilan Pact Plans New PBN Label

Hamzah Zainudin, president of Parti Wawasan Negara, has pushed naming the BN-PN electoral cooperation in Negeri Sembilan as “Perikatan Barisan Nasional” or the shorthand “PBN” to reduce voter confusion, stressing that the label matters less than their shared goal of forming the next state government. He also said BN would lead the state government if the pact wins and that past differences have been set aside to focus on campaigning and explaining their plans to voters ahead of the August 1 election.

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Apr 23, 2022

'Brave' and 'Tragic': Heroic Teen Gives Life Trying to Save Driver of Submerged Car

A community in Sunrise, Florida, is in mourning after losing two young men on Tuesday night. Officials had not yet revealed the names of the two teens , but classmates identified the driver, Venkata Krishnamurthy, 18…

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