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| The Football Tournaments in India
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| The football is a popular game in India. India has a rich heritage of football playing which can be proved by the world`s oldest tournament played in India. Over the years these tournaments are played throughout the seasons and the aspiring footballers of India show their skills to the thousands of spectators and football lovers.
IFA Shield :The IFA shield was predominated by British football players before the win of Mohun Bagan in the year 1911. It is one of the oldest football tournaments of India.
Durand Cup : This century old Durand Cup is another prestigious football tournament of India. Mohun Bagan and East Bengal is the highest winner of this tournament.
Federation Cup : This tournament started on 1977 and was the second most honorable club level football tournament after National Football League(NFL).
Santosh Trophy : This tournament is named after Maharaja Sir Manmatha Nath Roy Choudhary of Santosh and involves different states at the Football competition.
Nehru Cup International Football Tournament: Nehru cup tournament is the international tournament where the foreign teams visit India to play.
Subroto Cup: The Subroto Cup is the interschool tournament that occurs in the district and state level. There is cash prize for the winning teams.
Other National Football Tournaments: The age defined tournaments are also arranged at National level like Dr.B.C.Roy Trophy, Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy and Dutta Ray Trophy. Trades cup is a year old tournament.
Regional Football Tournaments : Various Football tournaments are arranged at regional level to spot and promote the budding talents of Football.
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