Monirul Molla who is a Muslim by religion is a young Indian U20 footballer who recently made headlines after brining awareness to the Kolkata r*pe case with his goal celebration, find out more about him below
Molla scored the winning goal during Indiaโs opening match against the Bhutan U20 team at the SAFF U-20 Championship.
Who is U20 Indian footballer Monirul Molla who celebrated with message for RG Kar Medical College Kolkata r*pe case, biography, age and religion
Mollaโs goal helped India secure the upper hand in the first half amidst a chaotic scuffle involving three red cards.
Monirul Molla scores a thrilling winning goal
Teenage striker Monirul Molla scored a thrilling lone goal at the ongoing SAFF U20 Championship, in Indiaโs opening match. Molla scored a crucial header during the first half of the match, after India went down to nine men. Following a heated scuffle between the two sides India received two red cards, while Bhutan received one. Despite the setback, India held onto their lead, and advanced further into the tournament.
Monirul Molla brings attention to Kolkata r*pe case with goal celebration
Aside from scoring a crucial goal for India, Molla also made headlines for his post-goal celebration which sparked widespread attention. After scoring the winning goal against Bhutan, Molla proceeded to lift his jersey and revealed a message on his undershirt written:
Justice for M******.โ
The message was a reference to the recent r*pe case, where a Kolkata doctor from RG Kar Hospital, was found brutally r*ped and murdered. Monirul Molla used the gesture to express his solidarity with the victim while also citing awareness and a demand for justice. The young footballer brought about awareness of the heinous incident on the international stage.
Monirul Molla bio
Monirul Molla who is a Muslim by religion is a professional footballer from Bengaluru FC who was born on May 1, 2005, and currently 19-years-old. Molla currently plays as a forward for Bengaluru FC, where he has so far spent his entire career. He has played over 26 matches for the club across various competitions, including the Reliance Foundation Development League, ISL, Super Cup, and Durand Cup. Molla has scored a total of six goals in all of those matches.
The 19-year-old has had a steady development within the club over the years, and has established himself as a reliable player for the Indian national team as well. Molla has so far established himself as a vital asset for the India U20 football team, notably in the ongoing 2024 SAFF U20 tournament.