Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today promised financial doles to the tune of Rs 15 crore to 13 football clubs, including the big three East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting.

"13 Kolkata clubs which play in the top football leagues will get Rs 50 lakh each for two years," Banerjee announced at the 97th foundation day celebrations of East Bengal club here amid cheers from thousands of club members and players of present and yesteryears.