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Jamshedpur FC face hostile reception, training session cut short at Salt Lake Stadium

Jamshedpur FC face hostile reception, training session cut short at Salt Lake Stadium

On Sunday, during the scheduled matchday-minus-one training and stadium inspection at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium, Jamshedpur FC reportedly encountered a hostile atmosphere. Sources close to the developments told The Bridge that the team was initially denied entry by guards, and then a man — reportedly from the Mohun Bagan camp — shouted that they wouldn’t be allowed inside the stadium. “He was the one who was shouting that we will not let the team enter the stadium or something like that,” the source said. “It was someone from the management.” The atmosphere reportedly became hostile enough for league officials to be called in to escort Jamshedpur FC to the press conference safely. While no physical altercations took place, there were individuals seen holding metal pipes, adding to the sense of threat. Jamshedpur FC are set to play the second leg of the ISL 2024-25 semi-final at Salt Lake Stadium today, with the winner facing Bengaluru FC in the final. Training cut short Inside the stadium, the situation continued to be tense. Jamshedpur FC were given …

Stars, goals, and a little bit of chaos

The third match week of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season just drew to a close and as always, it did not disappoint. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a neutral trying to figure out what’s going on, the entertainment was top-notch, even if you found yourself screaming at the screen more than once. And what do we have? Drama, check. Goals, check. Controversy, absolutely. Matchweek 3 had it all, and if you missed it, here’s a quick rundown of all the chaos that unfolded: 1. Punjab FC beat the Nizams: The “Who Needs Corporate Entry?” Chronicles Punjab FC, fresh from their I-League graduation, seem to have cracked the code no one else has. They are winning games left, right, and center—this time, taking down Hyderabad FC at home. Perhaps their secret sauce is that they did not have to buy their way into the ISL from I-League? I mean, others might be scoffing in a corner somewhere, but hey, Mohammedan would agree! It’s like everything’s clicking for Punjab—coach, players, all fitting together …