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Manisha Kalyan: First Indian to Score in the UEFA Women’s Champions League

Manisha Kalyan is the first Indian to net a goal against Brazil and also becomes the first Indian to score a goal...

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Andrey Chernyshov, old but new gaffer for the Black Panthers

I-League outfit Mohammedan SC has reappointed their former Russian head coach, Andrey Chernyshov. As soon as Mohammedan SC was knocked out of...

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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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Reliance Retail’s Performax Activewear becomes the official kit sponsor for the Indian Football Team

All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced Reliance Retail’s Performax activewear as the official kit sponsor for the Indian football team. In this...

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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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INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

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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INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

Sunil Chhetri to miss the King’s Cup to give time to his pregnant wife

Due to paternal duties, Sunil Chhetri has asked for a leave from AIFF and head coach Igor Stimac to spend this special...

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Sunil Chhetri and his wife are blessed with a baby boy

The Indian National Football Team captain, Sunil Chhetri, and his wife, Sonam Bhattacharya, have been blessed with a baby boy. On August...

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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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Sarthak Golui joins Chennaiyin FC on a season-long loan deal

Chennaiyin FC has strengthened their squad with experienced centre back Sarthak Golui. Sarthak joins Chennaiyin on a season-long deal from East Bengal...

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Player Ratings: Mohun Bagan Super Giant: Mohun Bagan SG vs. Machhindra FC

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has achieved an easy win against Nepalese side Machhindra FC in an AFC Cup Qualifiers Playoff match. MBSG...

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Kerala Blasters FC set to travel to UAE for the HALA Blasters Tour 2023

To complete the final phase of their pre-season training, Kerala Blasters FC are set to travel to the UAE next month for...

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Player Profile: Abhijit Sarkar

Abhijit Sarkar, the Bandel-born boy who has been brought up in a very poor family, is going to be a future star...

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Player Profile: Prabir Das

Former Mohun Bagan player Prabir Das joins the Kerala Blasters ahead of the 2023–24 season. Prabir joins the Manjappada Brigade on a...

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Player Profile: Kiyan Nassiri

It’s an age-old saying that the Kolkata Derby always produces a new hero. Likewise, Kiyan Nassiri came under the spotlight after a...

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Player Profile: Souvik Chakrabarti

Souvik Chakrabarti, the Kolkata-born versatile footballer, is now playing at the century-old East Bengal club. The Bengali midfielder is known for his...

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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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Player Profile: Prabhsukhan Singh Gill, the last defense of the Red and Gold Brigade

Since the first year of participating in the Hero Indian Super League, East Bengal has been suffering due to an ideal goalkeeper....

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Durand Cup Match Preview: East Bengal FC vs. Gokulam Kerala FC

East Bengal supporters surely have not forgotten their last outing against Gokulam Kerala FC, which knocked them out of the Durand Cup...

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Mohun Bagan Supergiant registers 33 members in the Durand Cup

Mohun Bagan Supergiant has qualified for the Durand Cup quarterfinals. Mohun Bagan Supergiant qualified as one of the best second-placed teams along...

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Naorem Mahesh and NandhaKumar Sekhar, the two wing pairs of East Bengal FC

After a long time of failures, East Bengal FC is finding a way to make a roaring comeback with their head coach,...

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Player Profile: Samad Ali Mallick, the captain for the Black Panthers this season

2021–22 I-League Runners-up Mohammedan SC signed West Bengal-born right back Samad Ali Mallick on June 15, 2022. This year, the Kolkata-based club...

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Borja Herrera: The heart of East Bengal’s midfield

East Bengal FC has made some smart moves in the transfer market ahead of the 2023–24 season. They have managed to have...

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Harmanjot Singh Khabra: The comeback in his East Bengal Jersey

It’s a homecoming for Harmanjot Singh Khabra as he joins his former club, where his career has picked up gear and moved...

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Player Profile: Harmanjot Singh Khabra

Harmanjot Singh Khabra, a very well-known name to all the East Bengal fans, has joined East Bengal FC again in this transfer...

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Player Profile: Nandhakumar Sekhar, the wing partner for Mahesh

In the Rosogolla derby, East Bengal FC defeated Odisha FC in the 2023 summer transfer window as East Bengal completed the signing...

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Player Profile: Cleiton Silva, the magician of East Bengal attack

The 36-year-old Brazilian centre forward, Cleiton Silva, joined East Bengal FC last season on a free transfer. The Brazilian magician has started...

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East Bengal FC announces “BATERY” as their principal sponsor for the season

A newly launched game-tech platform, BATERY, has joined East Bengal for the 2023–24 football season. Batery joins as the new principal sponsor...

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Alberto Noguera: The unsung hero in the midfield

Alberto Noguera, the Spanish midfielder, has played for the Gaurs and the Islanders in the Indian Super League. The former Atletico de...

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Jordan Elsey or Jose Pardo, whom would Carles Cuardrat prefer?

East Bengal FC is on the right track to bring back their past glory with a roaring comeback. They appointed Spanish tactician...

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Hyderabad FC has cleared all the dues, and the transfer ban is expected to be lifted soon

The 2021–22 Hero Indian Super League Champions Hyderabad FC have been faced with a transfer ban. The ban was imposed at the...

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What can Antonio Jose Pardo Lukas add to the East Bengal FC defense?

Over the last few years, East Bengal FC has been facing a lot of trouble due to their brittle defense. But this...

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Naro Hari Shreshtha joins Gokulam Kerala FC

Two-time I-League champions Gokulam Kerela FC have secured the signing of 27-year-old young striker Naro Hari Shreshtha. The West Bengal-born striker joins...

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Girik Khosla, an important part in Delhi Midfield

Delhi FC got promotion from the I-League Second Division for the upcoming I-League season. Following their comeback to the I-League, they are...

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Aser Pierrick Dipanda Dicka joins Delhi FC

Delhi FC got promotion from the I-League Second Division for the upcoming I-League season. Following their comeback to the I-League, they are...

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James Kithan joins Delhi FC

Delhi FC got promotion from the I-League Second Division for the upcoming I-League season. Following their comeback to the I-League, they are...

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Player Profile: Asheer Akhtar, the wall of defense for the Highlanders

Asheer Akhtar has joined North East United FC on a two-year deal. The Nagpur-born right back, who can also play as a...

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Machhindra FC wins and will play Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the AFC Cup qualifiers

ISL Champion Mohun Bagan SG will face two-time Nepal A-Division League champions Nepal side Machhindra FC in the AFC Cup 2023 Qualifiers...

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Aleksander Jovanovic and Slavko Damjanovic the defensive wall of Bengaluru FC

Indian Super League side Bengaluru FC has secured the signing of two foreign defenders ahead of the upcoming season. Simon Grayson got...

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Player Profile: Keziah Veendorp, The Dutch youth-international direct from Eredevise 1

Keziah Veendorp joins Bengaluru FC from Eredivisie (the Netherlands top-tier football league) side FC Emmen. Indian Super League 2022–23 runners-up Bengaluru FC...

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What can Keziah Veendorp add to the Bengaluru FC squad?

Indian Super League 2022–23 runners-up Bengaluru FC has signed Dutch midfielder Keziah Veendorp on a two-year deal. Veendorp joins Bengaluru from Eredivisie...

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Gurmukh Singh to pair up with Eli Sabia this season

Chennaiyin FC released 24-year-old young centre-back Gurmukh Singh ahead of the upcoming season. According to multiple sources, Gurmukh Singh is all set...

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The Blasters are interested in Spanish defender Juan Ibiza

Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters are interested in Spanish defender Juan Ibiza. Initial talks have been held between both parties. The...

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Kerala Blasters FC ahead in the race to sign Ishan Pandita

Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters are ahead in race to secure the services of Indian International Ishan Pandita. A source close...

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East Bengal FC looking to sign Ishan Pandita

The century-old East Bengal club has been facing hardship since joining the ISL. But this year, the Red and Gold Brigade wants...

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FIFA imposed a registration ban on Churchill Brothers FC

I-League side Churchill Brothers FC has faced a ban on registering new players by the governing body for world football, FIFA. The...

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Going down the memory lane, remembering the goal-scoring abilities of Ranti Martins

Ranti Martins, the Nigerian former professional footballer, is one of the best-ever foreigners to have graced Indian Football. When Ranti Martins was...

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Why the Durand Cup winners receive three trophies?

The Durand Cup Football Tournament is an annual domestic football competition in India. Coal India Limited is the sponsor of this historic...

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Jamshedpur FC signs Elsinho, their new Brazilian energy in midfield

Jamshedpur FC has signed 32-year-old Brazilian midfielder Elsinho for the upcoming ISL season. Elsinho is the club’s fourth foreign signing ahead of...

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AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers: Clubs not ready to release players for long period

The Blue Colts are going to face a massive test in the upcoming AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The tournament will be...

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Punjab FC decides to pay franchise fee despite promotion from I-League

I-League 2022–23 champions Punjab FC got promotion to India’s top-tier football league. Though Punjab FC was not obliged to pay the franchise...

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NorthEast United FC signs Hudirom Thoi Singh from Bengaluru FC

To turn around from their recent failures, NorthEast United FC is looking for a solid comeback in the upcoming season. The Highlanders...

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Arata Izumi becomes the assistant coach of the new entity, Inter Kashi:

Inter Kashi, the first professional football club from Uttar Pradesh, is currently playing in the I-League. Inter Kashi has appointed Arata Izumi...

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Durand Cup 2023: What can we expect from the local lads, Bodoland FC?

Bodoland FC is going to participate in the 132nd edition of the Durand Cup. Bodoland FC is in Group F along with...

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East Bengal releases Pawan Kumar and Wahengbam Angousana

East Bengal has announced the departure of their goalie Pawan Kumar and young midfielder Wahengbam Angousana through social media. Pawan Kumar joined...

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Ankit Singh signs for Delhi FC from their brother club

Delhi FC got promotion from the I-League Second Division for the upcoming I-League season. Following their comeback to the I-League, they are...

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Kerala Blasters FC are again looking to sign a new player on loan from their rivals Bengaluru FC

Kerala Blasters FC are going to sign a player on loan from their rival Bengaluru FC. Kerala Blasters have agreed to a...

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Debjit Majumder or Samik Mitra: Whom will Owen Coyle prefer?

Chennaiyin FC has appointed Scottish tactician Owen Coyle as their head coach for the upcoming season. Coyle has already made some excellent...

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Lovepreet Singh: The man Under the bars for Kenkre FC

Lovepreet Singh, the 24-year-old goalkeeper, joined I-League side Kenkre FC on loan from Hero ISL side Chennaiyin FC. The Jalandhar-born goalkeeper did...

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Sunil Chhetri: The science and psychology behind his penalty kicks

Sunil Chhetri, the pride of India, has always been the go-to person to lead his nation through the way of success over...

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Odisha FC announces the signing of left-back Jerry Lalrinzuala

The 2023 Hero Super Cup winner, Odisha FC, announced the signing of 24-year-old left back Jerry Lalrinzuala on a year-long contract with...

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I thought I’ll lose my family: Chinglensana Singh on how Manipur violence affected him

Chinglensana Singh, the 27-year-old Manipur-born footballer, is one of India’s most promising center-backs. During a time of strife in Manipur, Sana put...

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Hitesh Sharma is set to stay at Hyderabad FC this season

Hitesh Sharma, the 25-year-old Indian Midfielder, has been one of the most exciting young prospects in Indian Football. He is now contracted...

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Former Jamshedpur FC captain Peter Hartley has completed his UEFA A coaching license

Peter Hartley, the 35-year-old English center-back, is looking for a new adventure, so he has completed his UEFA A coaching license. Among...

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Nikhil Prabhu officially signs for Roundglass Punjab FC

2022–23 Hero I-League champion Punjab FC gets a promotion to India’s top-tier football league. Punjab FC has announced the signing of young...

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Amarjit Singh Kiyam makes a move to newly promoted Punjab FC

2022–23 Hero I-League champion Punjab FC gets a promotion to India’s top-tier football league. Punjab FC has announced the signing of young...

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“Happy to re-unite at FC Goa”: Sandesh Jhingan and Udanta Singh

Ahead of the upcoming season, the Gaurs have managed to sign many established Indian faces with Manolo Marquez at their helm. The...

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Jayesh Rane makes a loan move to Mumbai City FC: Press Release

On July 24, 2023, Mumbai City FC announced the signing of Jayesh Rane on a loan move from Bengaluru FC. The Mumbai-born...

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Mirshad Michu the main dependence for the Highlanders under the bars

North East United signed Mirshad Michu in 2021 from East Bengal. Basically, he was signed as a backup to their first-choice goalkeeper,...

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Mithun Roy: The new energy from Bengal playing for Blood Mouth FC

East Bengal academy graduate Mithun Roy is now playing for Blood Mouth FC in the Tripura Football League. The young and talented...

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5 senior team players of East Bengal registered for the Calcutta Football League

East Bengal has found their rhythm in the ongoing Calcutta Football League (CFL) and at the top of group B. Though the...

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East Bengal tastes their 2nd victory on the trot in the CFL

East Bengal has found momentum in the ongoing Calcutta Football League (CFL). With two consecutive wins and a draw, The Red and...

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Renedy Singh as a coach: A man with success:

Former East Bengal and Mohun Bagan midfielder Renedy Singh has been one of the most instrumental midfield maestros in the history of...

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Floyd Pinto to add an experience to Odisha’s coaching team

Floyd Pinto, the former head coach of the India U-19 national team and the All India Football Federation (AIFF) Elite Academy, joined...

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I-LEAGUE 2

Looking back at when Dempo SC dominated Indian Football

Dempo SC is an Indian professional football club based in Panjim, Goa. Dempo Sports Club is owned and sponsored by Dempo Mining...

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Hugo Boumous dines with French President Emmanuel Macron & India PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Guest of France at the Bastille Day celebration on July 14 in Paris. French President Emmanuel...

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Bengaluru FC sign English striker Curtis Main

Bengaluru FC have completed the signing of English striker Curtis Main on a one-year deal with an option to extend. Main joins...

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How will Roy Krishna fit into Sergio Lobera’s Odisha FC?

From the very beginning of the summer transfer window, Odisha FC has been an utter surprise to all other ISL clubs. It...

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Want to build a team that’s sustainable & consistent, says new JFC coach Scott Cooper

In the 2022–23 ISL season, Jamshedpur FC finished 10th in the 11-team tournament. The League Shield winner of 2021–22 had a forgettable...

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Profile: Justine Ojoka Emmanuel | On trial at Kerala Blasters:

The Kerela Blasters are looking to revamp their squad for the upcoming Hero ISL season. The Tuskers have recently announced that Nigerian...

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No Indian Football Teams in Asian Games: Why & What Next? | Analysis

It brings disappointment to the players as well as the supporters, as the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) opted against sending a team...

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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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Odei Onaindia leaves Hyderabad FC

Odei has bid farewell to his teammates after his tremendous season for HFC ended. He will reunite with his former boss, Manuel...

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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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Ravi Kumar to be retained by RoundGlass Punjab FC

I-League Champion RoundGlass Punjab FC is going to retain Ravi Kumar before the start of their first-ever Hero ISL campaign. The 30-year-old...

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Vignesh Dakshinamurthy goes to replace Akash Mishra

2021–22 season’s Hero ISL Champion Hyderabad FC have signed Vignesh Dakshinamurthy to fill the void left by Akash Mishra. Akash was an...

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Suvam Sen, The man with the great fighting spirit

Suvam Sen, the 33-year-old Kolkata-born Goalkeeper, is a known face in the Bengal Football circuit. To establish his childhood dream, Suvam has...

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Gursimrat Singh Gill announced by East Bengal

Hero ISL side East Bengal FC announced the signing of 26-year-old Center-Back Gursimrat Singh Gill on a three-year contract. Gursimrat is a...

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Aditya Patra having an injury at the starting minutes

Aditya Patra has faced an injury in East Bengal’s opening match in the Calcutta Football League (CFL). Besides training with the East...

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Pawan Kumar to be loaned out to Sreenidhi Deccan FC?

East Bengal Goalkeeper Pawan Kumar may join Sreenidhi Deccan FC on loan for the upcoming season. Last year, the 33-year-old Punjabi goalkeeper...

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