Immortal 11: British Raj VS Mohun Bagan AC
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On 29 July 1911, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club and the Immortal 11 faced the East Yorkshire Regiment in the Final of IFA shield. It wasn't just a match but a struggle of a nation rising its head against the British Raj. Listen to the untold story of a football match that resonated with the National Independence movement and united the people across India. Find out how 11 'barefooted' players changed the course of history by playing football.
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