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Manisha's friends back home called her Dinho, after Ronaldinho, for the way she played and the way she wore her hair. (AP Photo)

'Dinho': The lonely, remarkable journey of Manisha Kalyan - from a barefoot girl in Muggowal to scoring 'goal of the tournament' at 2026 Women's Asian Cup

March 13, 2026 1:47 pm

No girls team in her village. A father who couldn't afford sports shoes. Neighbours who said she would come to nothing. On Monday night in Sydney, Manisha Kalyan hit what has been hailed as the the goal of the tournament.

From Punjab to Peru: Indian footballer Manisha Kalyan breaks new ground, joins Alianza Lima Femenino

January 16, 2026 6:09 pm

Alianza Lima will be the third overseas club of Manisha’s career. She began her professional journey in India with Sethu FC and Gokulam Kerala before moving abroad in 2022.

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Amidst the gloom, Manisha provides cheer as she becomes the first Indian to play a Champions League match

August 20, 2022 9:04 am

Besides financial issues, the family also had to face unrelenting interference from pesky neighbours and snoopy relatives.

Manisha Kalyan becomes first Indian to play in UEFA Women's Champions League

August 19, 2022 12:01 pm

The 20-year-old had emerged as the fourth Indian women's international footballer to sign for an overseas club when she landed a multi-year contract with Cypriot top division winners Apollon Ladies.

Chhetri, Manisha named men's and women's AIFF Footballer of Year

August 09, 2022 5:02 pm

Chhetri and Kalyan were nominated as the winners by their respective national team coaches Igor Stimac and Thomas Dennerby.

Manisha Kalyan set to become first Indian to play in UEFA Women's Champions League

July 03, 2022 9:01 pm

Kalyan has signed with Cyprus champions Apollon Ladies, said her now-former club Gokulam Kerala said.

Indian women go down 0-1 to Sweden in 3-nations U23 football event

June 23, 2022 1:07 pm

India fell just short after a valiant effort against Sweden in 3-nations U23 football event .

Playing against South American teams gave us confidence ahead of Asian Cup: Manisha Kalyan

January 02, 2022 4:13 pm

Just a day ahead of her 20th birthday, Manisha had scored a memorable goal against Brazil, the first by a woman footballer from India against a top-10 ranked side in the world.