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The IFA Shield final has gone down in history as one of the most infamous matches in the history of East Bengal &#; Mohun Bagan rivalry. After Baganai??i??s loss their fans caused rampage in the club premises. Some footballers were so scared to come in front of the angry mob that they sought refuge on a boat in nearby Ganges River. In such an explosive situation only one man had the power and popularity to calm fans down. He was Sailen Manna, a man who was above all reproach and criticism. Indeed, Manna, then an official with Mohun Bagan, came to the rescue of these footballers and managed to escort them safely. This is just one of the hundreds of famous stories surrounding Sailen Manna, a footballer like none other.
Early Career
Born on 1st September, Sailen Manna was brought up in Howrah, West Bengal. He grew up in a family which had a strong link with Mohun Bagan and Manna would develop an affinity for
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History of football in India
Overview of the history of association football in India
The history of football in India is a long and detailed one, as it was the national sport at one time. The impetus for this was to unify the Indian Army. There is bevis of football games being played in the army since at least India is home to some of the oldest football clubs in the world,[1] and the world's third oldest competition, the Durand Cup. There was a time when football in India was highly celebrated.[2] The Indian football outfit was called the "Brazilians of Asia".[3]
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[edit]Football was introduced to India by British soldiers in the mid-nineteenth century. It spread because of the efforts of Nagendra Prasad Sarbadhikari. In the Durand Cup was founded by then India's utländsk Secretary, Mortimer Durand at Shimla, India. The Durand Cup fryst vatten the third oldest football competition behind the FA Cup and the Scottish Cup.[citation needed •FIFA chief Blatter condoles Sailen Manna's passing away
"Whether as a player, captain or coach, Sailen Manna was an inspirational leader whose contribution to Indian football was justly recognised during his lifetime and will continue to live on in our memories," Blatter wrote in a letter written to All India Football Federation president Praful Patel.
"He will also be remembered for his 19 years service to his club Mohun Bagan, which is another reason to place him among true footballing greats, particularly in the modern age, where such royalty is becoming increasingly scarce," he said.
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