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Mandar Rao Desai: The former Islanders Captain

Vulnerability in the defensive third has been one of the most important issues in East Bengal FC’s failure over the last few...

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DURAND CUP

Durand Cup: – The perfect pre-season for ISL and I-League

The 2023-24 season of Indian Football has begun from 3rd August with Durand Cup acting as the season opener. This season the...

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Three broadcasters competing for ISL TV & digital rights

Introduction Three big TV companies, namely Sports18, Star Sports, and Sony Sports; are competing for the broadcasting rights of the famous football...

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FC Goa, one of the most balanced sides of the Hero ISL season 2023-24

FC Goa is one of the teams that participated from the inaugural season of Indian Super League (ISL) in 2014. Though FC...

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New adventures of Punjab FC in ISL

The current I-League winners, Punjab FC, confirmed on Wednesday that they will join the Indian Super League (ISL) for the 2023–24 season....

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FSDL sets 550 Cr as base price for 2-year media rights of ISL

Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), owner of the Indian Super League (ISL), has set a whopping Rs.550 crore as base price for...

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Top three ISL Clubs that should target Ishaan Pandita

Ishan Pandita, the young Indian football sensation, has been making waves in the Indian football scene with his impressive performances and goal-scoring...

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3 ISL clubs that could have been a better fit for Roy Krishna than Odisha FC.

Roy Krishna is a Fijian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Odisha FC in the Indian Super League. He is...

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ISL: Isak Ralte signs contract extension at Odisha FC

Isak Ralte has signed a fresh contract with Odisha FC, extending his stay at the Bhubaneswar-based ISL club until 2026. The 22-year-old...

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AIFF Club Licensing Committee grants exemptions to nine ISL & I-League Clubs

The All India Football Federation’s (AIFF) Club Licensing Committee has recently made a significant decision by granting exemptions to nine clubs participating...

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ISL: Three ways in which Akash Mishra will bolster Mumbai City FC

Last year’s Hero ISL League Shield winner, Mumbai City FC, has signed Akash Mishra on a five-year deal from Hyderabad FC. After...

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Will Pawan Kumar get a chance in ISL 2023 under the bars?

The 33-year-old Punjab-born Goalkeeper has become a familiar face on the Indian Football circuit over the years. Pawan has the experience of...

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AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

4 ISL clubs gets AFC licenses sanctioned

Indian football gets a boost as four ISL clubs receive AFC licenses, highlighting their growing stature and opening exciting continental opportunities. This...

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Top 10 international stars who were big failures in the Indian Super League (ISL)

The Indian Super League (ISL) has attracted some of the biggest names in international football over the years. However, not every star...

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Top 10 youngest goalscorers for HERO ISL football

The Hero Indian Super League has been a platform for young talents to shine and make a name in Indian football. Also,...

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Mohun Bagan appoints three times ISL winner coach Habas

Mohun Bagan appoints three times ISL winning coach Habas as their TD. Mohun Bagan is playing on and off the field. ISL...

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Weekly Transfer Roundup: RoundGlass Punjab signs two new for ISL

Transfer gossips are always intersting to us. We all know that Indian Super League is the most viewed football league in India...

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Saransh and Emaad combine to propel NorthEast United to the eISL Season 2 victory

NorthEast United FC’s Saransh Jain and Emaad Jameel Ahmed won the second season of the eISL after defeating Bengaluru FC’s Sagnik Banerjee...

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Weekly Transfer Roundup: Goa signs the best 5 for ISL

Transfer gossips are always intersting to us. We all know that Indian Super League is the most viewed football league in India...

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SUPER CUP

Winners of the ISL League Shield Mumbai City FC exited the Hero Super Cup 2023

When the game began, both Mumbai City and Chennaiyin FC had a chance to go to the semi-finals. While the Marina Machans...

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Before introducing relegation, the ISL plans to have 16 teams: Kalyan Chaubey, president of the AIFF

The AIFF has established a minimum pay for female players and developed an institutional league comprising public sector entities. The Indian Super...

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SUPER CUP

Coach Des Buckingham names an all-Indian squad for the Super Cup, and Rahul Bheke will lead the Islanders

With the 2023 Hero Super Cup fast approaching, Mumbai City has named an all-Indian 24-man squad for the cup game. Des Buckingham,...

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Manolo Marquez will be the head coach of FC Goa in the ISL for the next season

After the Super Cup 2023, the Spaniard Manolo Marquez will join the Gaurs ahead of the 2023-24 Indian Super League season. The...

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Balayogi tie sets up Salt Lake decider in ISL Semifinals between ATK Mohun Bagan and Hyderabad FC

Last year at this stage, Manolo’s Hyderabad FC snuffed out Bagan’s hopes. The green-and-maroon were scheduled to play the same side in...

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Hits and misses from the ISL 2022-23 semifinals’ first leg

The first leg of the 2022-23 Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals definitely delivered, with both games featuring some fierce football. The margin...

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Hero ISL 2022-23: List of all individual and team accolades given out at the end of the season

ATK Mohun Bagan were declared champions of the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 season on Saturday after defeating Bengaluru FC 4-2...

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ISL 2023 Final Predictions

Predictions for the ISL 2023 FINAL: The Indian Super League (ISL) 2022-23 Final will be played on Saturday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium...

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ATK Mohun Bagan is inexorable in ISL 2022-23

Most teams who reach a final have a variety of motivations for doing so. Yet, when it comes to ATK Mohun Bagan...

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EXCLUSIVE NEWS

Exclusive: Football Express India’s best choice of Indian players in Hero ISL 2022-23

Hero ISL 2022-2023 This season of the Hero ISL saw some Indian players stand up to the plate, providing performances that kept...

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From zero to hero: Bengaluru FC ‘s incredible journey to the ISL final

Kolkata,15 March 2023: Penalty shootouts are frequently unexpected. Yet there was a sense of foreboding when Bengaluru FC ‘s Sandesh Jhingan walked...

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Hyderabad FC will use home advantage against ATK Mohun Bagan in the ISL semi-finals

Hyderabad has only lost two games at home, accumulating 17 points in the process. Marquez anticipates a raucous crowd to fuel his...

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Des Buckingham explains his vision and the mentality of Mumbai City FC | ISL 2022-23

When Des Buckingham appeared at the post-match news conference after his side had just demolished a distraught-looking East Bengal in December last...

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ISL 2022-23: FC Goa and Odisha FC Compete for Last Playoff Place as League Stage Ends

FC Goa and Odisha FC are competing for the final ISL playoff slot, while ATK Mohun Bagan, Bengaluru FC, and Kerala Blasters...

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS

Exclusive: Debnath Mondal opens up before the ISL season kick-off

The 25-year old ATK academy product, who has signed for ATK Mohun Bagan FC, opens up to Football Express ahead of the...

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A woebegone start to ISL life for Bengaluru FC

It truly has been a disheartening start to the ISL for Bengaluru FC. Sitting at 8th in the table, they have just...

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Indian Super League (ISL) vs COVID-19

Like other events, the Indian Super League (ISL) too faced the effects of Covid-19. On the evening of 24 March 2020, the...

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ATK Mohun Bagan, Kerala Blasters to kick off ISL 2021

The Indian Super League (ISL) 2021-22 is finally set to begin with a captivating tie on the cards as ATK Mohun Bagan take...

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Everything you need to know about ISL 2021-22 season opener

The Indian Super League is finally back and the first fixture is a fan favourite banger. ATK Mohun Bagan face Kerala Blasters....

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Indian Coaches have a future in the ISL after new rules

The Indian Super League is all set to commence from the 19th of November. The competition is going to be played in...

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Hyderabad FC are prepared to give their best performance in the ISL

The Indian Super League is all set to commence on November 19th 2021. The tournament will take place in Goa for it’s...

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ISL 2021/22 Team Profile: Chennaiyin FC

In terms of success, Chennaiyin FC has been triumphant since the right from the birth of the ISL. In the following 7...

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ISL 2021 Team Profile: Kerala Blasters

ISL 2021 kicks off six days later as Kerala Blasters lock horns with arch-rivals ATK Mohun Bagan on 19th November. The Tuskers...

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Top U-23 players tipped to make it big in ISL 2021/22

Since its institution, the Indian Super League (ISL) has seen many top U-23 players emerge and establish themselves. A number of them...

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ISL success not carrying over to Indian Football

Ever wondered why the success of the Indian Super League (ISL) has not carried over to Indian Football? For this, we must...

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ISL 2021 Team Profile: East Bengal

ISL 2021 kicks off within a few days as East Bengal begin their 2021-22 season against Jamshedpur FC on 21st November. It...

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FC Goa name squad for ISL 2021/22

FC Goa have named their squad for the Indian Super League (ISL) 2021/22 season. The 28-man team includes 11 domestic Goan players...

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ISL caution teams against breaking salary cap rule

The Indian Super League (ISL) has cautioned teams against breaking the salary cap rule. They have warned clubs that the penalty awaiting...

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ISL 2021 Team Profile: Mumbai City

ISL 2021 kicks off on November 19th as finalists ATK Mohun Bagan faces arch-rivals Kerala Blasters while Mumbai City begins their title...

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How does fewer contests affect ISL and Indian Football?

A lack of contests affecting the ISL and Indian Football seems to be an unspoken issue. Back up to 2013 and fans...

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Gani Ahmed Nigam signs for ISL side NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United FC have completed the signing of Gani Ahmed Nigam from I-League club Mohammedan Sporting. The winger has risen up the...

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ISL 2020-21: East Bengal rope in Songpu Singsit and Semboi Haokip

East Bengal have signed Songpu Singsit and Semboi Haokip from Neroca FC and Bengaluru FC respectively. On the other hand, Sourav Das...

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Vladimir Koman joins Chennaiyin ahead of the ISL 2021-22

Vladimir Koman will play for Chennaiyin FC ahead of the new season. Certainly the Hungarian midfielder is their sixth and final overseas...

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DURAND CUP

ISL 2021-22: Mumbai City FC ropes in I-League winner Naocha Singh

The defending champions of the Indian Super League Mumbai City FC have acquired the services of defender Naocha Singh from I-League club...

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ISL 2021: Jamshedpur FC signs former Rangers FC striker Greg Stewart

Former Rangers FC striker Greg Stewart has inked a deal with Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC. After parting ways with Rangers...

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SC East Bengal will play in ISL 2021-22 confirms Mamata Banerjee

SC East Bengal will play in the Hero ISL 2021-22 edition. Once again Smt. Mamata Banerjee the honourable Chief Minister of West...

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Ariel Borysiuk joins ISL Side Chennaiyin FC on a year deal

Ariel Borysiuk joins the ISL outfit Chennaiyin FC on a year deal. And the Marina Machans official announced about their new signing...

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Sandesh Jhinghan may end his run in ISL and Move to Europe

Sandesh Jhinghan may leave ATK Mohun Bagan as he have a couple of offers from Europe. Additionally, according to several reports, Jhinghan...

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Deepak Devrani signs for ISL Side Chennaiyin FC on a year deal

Deepak Devrani signs on a year deal with Chennaiyin FC. Which makes him return to the Indian Top Tier Competition after 7...

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Pronay Halder could play for Jamshedpur FC in the Hero ISL

Pronay Halder may move to Jamshedpur FC on long term loan-deal. The 28-year-old Indian International was an integral part of ATK side...

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ISL to feature in the PC version of EA Sports FIFA 22

There is a piece of good news for the Indian Football fans and FIFA players, the upcoming PC version of FIFA 22...

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Former Indian striker I.M. Vijayan welcomes Revised Guidelines in ISL

Indian National Team, former captain I.M. Vijayan believes that the newly revised guideline in the ISL is beneficial to promote Indian Local...

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Cesar Farias: The journey from ISL to Copa América

Prior to the ISL 2015, NorthEast United appointed Cesar Farias as their new head coach. Cesar took the chance to revive the...

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ISL: Three Indian players released by ATK Mohun Bagan

The Indian Super League introduced Mohun Bagan in 2020 as a promotion from I-League. At that time, ATK, an active franchise club...

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Chennaiyin FC co-owner Abhishek Bachchan praise 3+1 rule in ISL

Chennaiyin FC Co-Owner also a Bollywood actor Mr. Abhishek Bachchan has praised the decision of ISL to field more Indian players on...

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Biggest transfer in ISL’s history, Daniel Sturridge in talks to join Jamshedpur FC

This could be the biggest transfer in the Indian Super League history. Daniel Sturridge has been interviewed by Jamshedpur FC‘s manager. Daniel...

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Former Manchester City star Wilfried Bony is set to join an ISL club as their marquee signing

Going by the rumors, former Man City striker Wilfried Bony is set to become the marquee signing for an ISL club. The...

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NorthEast United FC aims to present a stronger team in the upcoming ISL

Indian Super League Club NorthEast United FC are searching for a good foreign striker to strengthen their attack in the transfer window...

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Kerala Blasters to travel abroad for pre-season ahead of the upcoming ISL season

Indian Super League outfit Kerala Blasters will travel abroad for pre-season ahead of the upcoming ISL season. The Blasters will travel to...

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ISL approves 3+1 foreign players rule from 2021-22 season

The Indian Super League have approved the 3+1 rule to help local players actively participate in the league. The rule will be...

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Spain to investigate new strains of Covid-19 after ISL player tested positive

Spain issued an investigation for the new strain of Covid-19 after a lead foreign player of ISL tested positive. The player was...

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Mumbai City FC 2-0 ATK Mohun Bagan: ISL Post-Match Analysis

Mumbai City FC defeats ATK Mohun Bagan by 2-0 in the Hundred-tenth of the Indian Super League at GMC Stadium on Sunday....

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Odisha FC 1-6 Mumbai City FC: ISL Post-Match Analysis

Mumbai City FC thrashed Odisha FC by 6-1 at GMC Stadium in the Indian Super League fixture on Wednesday evening to put...

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ATK Mohun Bagan 3-1 SC East Bengal: ISL Post-match Analysis

ATK Mohun Bagan won the Kolkata Derby against SC East Bengal 3-1 at the Fatorda. This meant that the Mariners have won...

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Mumbai City FC 3-3 FC Goa: ISL Post-Match Analysis

After a 6 goals thriller fixture Mumbai City FC shared points with FC Goa as the match ended 3-3 in the 87th...

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ISL and I-League Clubs, Their Tie-ups With Foreign Sides

In the past few decades, Indian football clubs of the Indian Super League (ISL) and I-League have manifested advancement in their performance....

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ISL to Improve Referee Quality, Partner with Premier League

Jamshedpur FC lost to FC Goa in the 38th match of the ISL just barely due to poor referee decisions cost them...

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Top 5 Leading Goal Scorers in ISL This Season

The current Indian Super League Season is in full flow no. The race for the ISL Golden Boot is heating up and...

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EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Football Extravaganza Begins

ISL 2023-24 Season Begins with Kerala Blasters Facing Bengaluru. So the excitement is building up as the Indian Super League (ISL) gears...

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ASIAN GAMES

Senior Players To Miss Asian Games

The renowned senior players of the Indian national football team are likely to miss the Asian Games being held in China. Senior...

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AFC ASIAN CUP

Siva Sakthi : Sensation To Skipper

Siva Sakthi is given the captain’s armband for the upcoming U-23 Asian qualifiers. Let’s look in to learn more about the new...

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Replacement Alert!

East Bengal to release injured defender Jordan Elsey before ISL. The Australia joined the Kolkata side from A-League club Perth Glory in...

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ASIAN GAMES

Asian Games Controversy : Clubs vs Country

The upcoming Asian Games have sparked a heated debate between Indian football clubs and the national federation. Asian Games Initial Plan The...

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What will Ibhrahim Sissoko add to the Sreenidi squad?

I-League side Sreenidi Deccan FC signs Ibhrahim Sissoko for the upcoming 2023–24 I-League season. Ibhrahim Sissoko, the experienced Ivory Coast midfielder, joins...

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How can William Alves add strength to the Sreenidi squad?

I-League side Sreenidi Deccan FC signs William Alves for the upcoming 2023–24 I-League season. William Alves, the experienced Brazilian centre-forward, joins Sreenidi...

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Player Profile: Carl McHugh, the Unsung Hero

Carl McHugh, the Irish defensive midfielder, came to the Indian Super League in the 2019–20 season. McHugh has been instrumental for every...

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DURAND CUP

Mohun Bagan have an easy 2-0 win against the Punjabi lads

Reigning Indian Super League (ISL) champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant edged past I-League winners Punjab FC 2-0 in a rain-soaked encounter in...

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Hyderabad FC recieves the transfer ban from FIFA.

Hyderabad FC has been hit with a transfer ban by FIFA for breach of contract with Spanish midfielder Nestor Gordillo. The ban...

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AFC ASIAN CUP

Sivashakti Narayan has got a call-up for U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers

The Emerging Player of the 2022–23 Hero ISL, Sivashakti Narayan, has been called up for the U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. Sivashakti is...

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Odisha FC confirms Puitea’s arrival ahead of the season

Odisha FC has bolstered their midfield with their latest signing, Puitea. Lalthathanga Khawlhring, better known as Puitea, joins the Juggernauts after his...

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Ishan Pandita had an offer from a club from the South and East

This year, Pandita will be seen playing for Hero Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters FC. Ahead of the 2023–24 season, Ishan...

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Gurmukh Singh signs for Sreenidi Deccan FC this season

24-year-old young Indian defender Gurmukh Singh joins 2022–23 I-League runners-up Sreenidi Deccan FC. After completing his stint with ISL side Chennaiyin FC,...

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What can we expect from Sarthak Golui in Chennaiyin FC?

Sarthak Golui joins two-time Hero ISL champion Chennaiyin FC ahead of the upcoming 2023–24 season. The Kolkata-born defender, who has been playing...

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