INDIAN FOOTBALL
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348Southampton FC partner up with Thane City FC
Premier League outfit Southampton FC will partner up with Thane City FC, adding them to its portfolio of International Academy Partners. The...
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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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Indian Football well on course to becoming heavyweights in Asian Football
The growth of Indian Football has been on the rise ever since the Indian Super League came into the fray. The domestic...
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Delhi FC thrash Mohammedan SC 7-2 to win Futsal Club Championship
Putting up a dominant display, Delhi FC beat Mohammedan SC cliched the maiden Hero Futsal Club Championship crown on November 13. They...
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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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SC East Bengal name Arindam Bhattacharya as their new captain
SC East Bengal has recently confirmed Arindam Bhattacharya as their captain before the start of the new season of the Indian Super...
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Gokulam Kerala win vs FC Bunyodkor to end campaign on a high
Gokulam Kerala gave it their all in their ultimate AFC Women’s Club Championship group stage game, grabbing a 3-1 victory over FC...
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The Indian Super League is back but where are the fans?
The Indian Super League is back this week on November 19th but the fans are not back. The pandemic frooze every walk...
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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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Emerging Player Indian Super League 2021-22 award: Predictions
The 8th edition of the much-awaited Indian Super League starts on November 19th and everyone is buzzing. The teams are preparing to...
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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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Manchester City partner up with DreamSetGo
Premier League Champions Manchester City have partnered up with Indian travel business DreamSetGo. It is a partnership the club describes as “first-of-its-kind...
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Gokulam Kerala slump to loss in AFC Women’s Championship
It was a disappointing night for Gokulam Kerala as they lost a 1-0 lead to Amman SC in the AFC Women’s Club...
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Players who have made their international debut in the Stimac era
The Indian National Team are at a differrnt level from where they were over decade ago. More oppourtunities meant that more was...
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Indian footballers who have played abroad
Not known to many, there have been names of Indian footballers who went abroad to ply their trade. With the country being...
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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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Stimac praises Indian Arrows and U-17 World Cup
India gaffer Igor Stimac commended the Indian Arrows project and organized the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India for advancing a...
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Sunil Chhetri first footballer on Khel Ratna Award list
Captain of the Indian Football Team, Sunil Chhetri, becomes the first Indian footballer to be added on the list for the Khel...
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Foreign Players in the Indian Super League- Progress and Impact
Football is the true definition of a global sport. For the players and the fans, the World is our pitch. Every corner...
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Kerala Blasters FC third kit ‘for the youth of the state’
Kerala Blasters FC have unveiled their third kit for the forthcoming 2021-22 Indian Super League season. This time, the Blasters aim to...
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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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Why appointing Khalid Jamil as head coach could prove a masterstroke from Northeast United?
Northeast United FC finally put all discussions to an end by naming Khalid Jamil as head coach after his bold exploits last term....
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“India has a huge potential” -Villarreal president Fernando Roig
Fernando Roig, the president of Villarreal CF has shed light on his opinion about the growth of football in India. Even though...
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Bhaichung Bhutia present at the inauguration of new football school in Goa
Bhaichung Bhutia, the former captain of team India has teamed up with Gera Developments to open Goa’s first ChildCentric Homes. The football...
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Indian Women’s Football Team to tour South America in November
The Indian Women’s Football Team is going to tour South America at the latter end of November. Fixtures have been set up...
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Kerala Blasters : Our aim is to be the hardest team to beat says sporting director
Kerela Blasters’ plan for the pre-season has not gone according to their wishes. Their plan to send some players to Europe has...
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Tamil Nadu FA to take a second round of trials
The Tamil Nadu Football Association has announced another round of football trials for the selection of the Santosh Trophy squad. Despite having...
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Josef Yarney signs RoundGlass Punjab FC. Would he be a good fit?
Newcastle United academy product Josef Yarney will compete in the I-League for RoundGlass Punjab FC in the upcoming season. The English defender...
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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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Top 5 Young players in Indian football
An exciting aspect of football is to witness the emergence of young talent and that is true for our Indian Footballers as...
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Gokulam Kerala FC Women’s team qualifies for AFC Women’s Club Championship
The women’s team of Gokulam Kerala FC is going to become the first women’s team to represent India on an international stage....
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The Young Indian artillery is prepared for the long run
Is the young Indian team finally starting to show the fruits of success? Even after failing to qualify for the U-23 Asian...
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Hyderabad FC winger Joel Chianese wants professionalism from youngsters
Hyderabad FC winger Joel Chianese feels that Indian footballers need to be more professional from a younger age. Chianese was a vital...
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The Impact Indian Super League on Indian Football. Is it Good or Bad?
8 years ago, the Indian Super League was an unofficial league that FIFA did not bother to recognise. Large-scale marketing and advertising...
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Subash Singh nets hattrick as FCBU thrash ASC 8-0
Subash Singh was as clinical as ever, netting 3 times, as FC Bengaluru United (FCBU) thrash ASC & Centre FC 8-0. With...
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5 unique facts about Indian football team
In the past, the Blue Tigers have had incredible performances. We are all happy that they have qualified for the 2023 Asian...
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Chennaiyin FC sign Johnson Mathews
Johnson Mathews will join the Chennaiyin FC squad that will start their Indian Super League campaign in 3 weeks time. The versatile...
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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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AFC more than willing to offer support to improve grassroot football
Grassroot football is the most important stage in the development of young players who will eventually come up the ranks. From getting...
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Rino Anto: Qualifiers indicate growth from the base level
Miracles are rare, but Indian football looks to be on the right track if senior pros like Rino Anto are to be heeded....
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Goa CM: Ready to help local clubs with grounds for training
Recently, it was announced that the entire Indian Super League will take place in Goa. Owing to this, there has been concern...
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Boardroom politics delays selection of Tamil Nadu Santosh Trophy team
Santosh trophy starts next month but there are no signs of an announcement from Tamil Nadu. As the Santosh Trophy approaches its...
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New Coaches in the Indian Super League in the upcoming season
The 8th edition of the Indian Super League will start in 3 weeks and the fans cannot wait anymore. Every team had...
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Inaugural Futsal Club Championship sign of growth for Indian Football
The very first installation of the Futsal Club Championship organized by the AIFF is set to kick-off on November 5 in New...
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Kolkata to host football tournament for the visually impaired
Kolkata is all set to play host to a football tournament for the blind. The tournament will take place in the month...
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Anwar Ali will return to professional football with FC Goa
A true warrior never gives up. At 21, Anwar Ali is a very young player who can play for the youth setups...
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AFC Women’s Asian Cup a golden chance for Indian Football – Bala Devi
The AFC has declared India as the host nation for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022. The decision has brought joy...
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India’s fixtures for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup revealed
On 28th October, the draw for the AFC Women’s Asia Cup was held in the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The...
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UAE 1-0 India: 2023 U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers Player Ratings
India were handed their first defeat of their 2023 U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign. UAE narrowly sneaked in a victory, courtsey of...
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India should beat Kyrgyz Republic in the 2023 U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers
India need to win against Kyrgyz Republic to get through the group stages of the 2023 U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers. The young...
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Late penalty hands India loss vs United Arab Emirates
India faced their first loss of the Qualifiers to United Arab Emirates credit to a late penalty. The hosts from the Middle...
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Ritwik Kumar Das completes move to Jamshedpur FC
The Red Miners have successfully comepleted the signing of Ritwik Kumar Das from Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters. The 24-year-old Mohun...
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Rajasthan United: An unbelievable journey from a college team to qualifying for I-League
Seven years ago, an engineering freshman created a college football team for friendly games. Fast forward 4 years, his team was requested...
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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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ATK Mohun Bagan acquire AFC and AIFF National Club Licences
ATK Mohun Bagan have fulfilled the licensing criteria to acquire the AFC and AIFF National Club Licences for the upcoming season. Indian...
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Northeast United name Khalid Jamil as new head coach
Northeast United have named interim manager Khalid Jamil as their new head coach. With it, he becomes the first Indian to achieve...
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Young Indian cubs beat Oman 2-1 in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers
The Indian National Men’s U-23 team defeated Oman 2-1 in the Qualifiers of the Asian Cup. A spirited display by the young...
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Gursimrat Singh Gill completes move from Sudeva Delhi to Mohun Bagan
Gursimrat Singh Gill becomes one of many ATK Mohun Bagan‘s signings of the summer transfer window. The youngster has been in and...
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Odisha FC partnership with Watford FC will be a long-term deal, Raj Athwal
Odisha FC recently announced their exciting partnership with Premier League side Watford FC ahead of the upcoming season. Their President, Raj Athwal,...
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East Bengal beat reigning I-League Champions Gokulam Kerela in pre-season friendly
East Bengal scripted a 2-1 victory over reigning I-League champions Gokulam Kerela FC in a pre-season friendly. The two esteemed clubs clashed...
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AFC 2023 Asia Cup Qualifiers to be played in centralized venues
The 2023 AFC Asia Cup Qualifiers will not have the usual away and home leg format. Instead, the team will play in...
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India at 106th in FIFA Rankings after SAFF triumph
The recent success for India has seen them climb the FIFA rankings. October 2021 was indeed a busy month for international football....
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Sesa FA net late to deny Salgaocar FC three points
A late stoppage time goal from Vishnu Gosavi spared Sesa FA as held Salgaocar FC to a 1-1 draw. This was another...
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Richard Winterton Auctioneers to sponsor Odisha FC
Odisha FC will have Richard Winterton Auctioneers as one of their sponsors for next season. The exciting sponsorship will have a role...
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SC East Bengal planning to trim down their squad before the start of the season
East Bengal are planning to cut down their squad with Indian Super League coming thick and fast. The outfit from Bengal has...
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Adriana Tirado completes move to Gokulam Kerala FC
Gokulam Kerala FC has completed the signing of midfielder Adriana Tirado from Puerto Rico Pride. The defending champions of the Indian Women’s...
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Indian women’s team face defeat at Hammarby
It was despair for the Indian women’s football team as they fell to a 2-3 defeat at Hammarby IF. The Blues were...
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Short domestic season hampers Indian Football, says Stimac
India head coach Igor Stimac feels that the short domestic season is a major setback for Indian Football. Stimac requested journalists to...
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FC Goa secure comfortable win over Velsao SCC
In the Goa Professional League opener, FC Goa cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory over Velsao SCC. The match took place at...
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East Bengal net twice vs Salgaocar in pre-season friendly
Goals from Amir Dervisevic and Sourav Das saw SC East Bengal claim a comfortable 2-0 win over Salgaocar FC. The match was a pre-season friendly,...
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SAFF Championship Final 2021: India cruise past 3-0 against Nepal to lift their 8th title
India suppressed Nepal 3-0 on Saturday to clinch their 8th SAFF Championship Final title. Goals from Sunil Chhetri, Suresh Singh and Sahal...
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Kenkre FC eliminate ARA FC in the I-League Qualifiers
Come Saturday, Kenkre FC dashed ARA FC’s hopes of qualification to the Hero I-League. Kenkre FC handed a 2-1 defeat to the...
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‘Bihar Soccer League’ to be marshaled by Shirish Sports
Shirish Sports is preparing to organize a football league, named the “Bihar Soccer League“. This will happen to be the foremost professional...
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AFC President: 2022 AFC Women’s Asian Cup will be spectacular
India is set to host another mega event – the 2022 AFC Women‘s Asian Cup. Previously, the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup,...
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Indian Women’s Football Team hammers Bahrain 5-0 in an International Friendly tie
Indian Women’s Football team hammers Bahrain 5-0 in an International friendly tie on Sunday at the capital of Bahrain, Manama. The team...
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Indian Super League prize money to be augmented
The Football Sports Development (FSDL) today put forward an augment in the Indian Super League (ISL) ‘Shield Winners’ prize money. The increase...
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Gokulam Kerala on track to sign Shahajas Thekkan
I-League team Gokulam Kerala are on the verge of signing full-back Shahajas Thekkan. The footballer from Kerala played for Indian Super League...
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Blue Tigers crouched and ready for Maldives
The morning after, the Blue Tigers prefer to look ahead, with around 48 hours left for their do-or-die encounter against the hosts,...
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Kerala FA to rebuild state football structure through new deal
Kerala FA will be making a bold move to change the fortunes of Football in the State that breathes football. The beautiful...
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Sunil Chettri scores late winner as India beat Nepal in SAFF Championship
A late winner by none other than Sunil Chettri gave India the much-needed win in their dry spell at the SAFF Championship....
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Karishma Shirvoikar feels that Women’s Football needs more tournaments
Practice is key to improvement and Karishma Shirvoikar believes that Women’s Football needs more opportunities to improve. India will be hosting the...
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Indian Women’s Team send five goals unanswered past hapless Bahrain
The Indian Women’s Team did not show an ounce of mercy as they thrashed Bahrain 5-0 in their own backyard. The Blue...
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Delhi FC run riot vs Corbett FC in Hero I-League Qualifiers
Delhi FC came up with a series of swift replies to rout Corbett FC 5-1 in a Group B encounter in the...
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Hero I-League Qualifiers 2021 sign up 1Sports as broadcasters
The Hero I-League Qualifiers (HILQ) 2021, currently occurring in Bangalore, is set to be broadcast live on 1Sports TV channel starting October...
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Can Indian Football succeed in Asia?
In 2016, Bengaluru FC were the first Indian football team to make it to the Final of the AFC Cup. This happened...
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Igor Stimac complains about time-wasting as India’s chances look slim
Igor Stimac was left scratching his head after India lost another set of points to Sri Lanka on Thursday. The Blue Tigers...
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Muhammed Nemil and Christy Davis : FC Goa’s powerhouse
Muhammed Nemil and Christy Davis were some of the key players to Goa FC‘s run to the Durand Cup title. The youngsters...
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Bengaluru United, Madan Maharaj stalemate in 6-goal fiesta
Match number 7 of the Hero I-League Qualifiers 2021 was an exciting encounter between debutants Madan Maharaj FC and FC Bengaluru United....
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Chesterpoul aims to return Meghalaya to the Hero I-League
With 9 teams vying for promotion in the Hero I-League Qualifiers 2021, Chesterpoul Lyngdoh wants to put Meghalaya back in the I-League....
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Kerala United cruise to 2-0 win over Corbett FC
Following a disappointing start in the Hero I-League Qualifiers, Kerala United cruised to a redeeming win over Corbett FC. Kerala United dominated...
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Rajasthan United and Bengaluru United share the spoils
Match number 2 in Group A saw Rajasthan United FC (RUFC) take on FC Bengaluru United (FCBU) at the Bangalore Football Stadium....
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Rahul KP signs for I-League side Sreenidhi Deccan FC
Sreenidhi Deccan FC have being investing a lot in their squad this window for the upcoming season. Rahul KP is their latest...
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I-League Outfit Neroca FC signs Tamil Nadu CM’s Grandson Inban Udhyanidhi
I-League outfit Neroca FC registered the signing of Tamil Nadu’s CM Stalin’s grandson Inban Udhyanidhi on a two-year contract, who was selected...
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SAFF Championship yet to take off as India draw against Sri Lanka
India played out a frustrating goalless draw against Sri Lanka in the second game of their SAFF Championship campaign. Deemed favourites before...
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India Coach Igor Stimac rues draw with Bangladesh
India Team Head Coach Igor Stimac admitted that he regretted not picking up the win against Bangladesh. The Blue Tigers were held...
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FC Goa clinch 130th Durand Cup
The 130th edition of the Durand Cup drew to a climactic apotheosis today at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) in Kolkata. FC...
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Stimac wants India ‘clever and patient’ vs Sri Lanka
Another day to go for the Blue Tigers‘ second match as India gear up to face Sri Lanka. The medical staff have...
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Exclusive: FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando reflects upon Durand Cup triumph
FC Goa are the champions of the 130th Durand Cup after a campaign with all kinds of ups and downs. The ISL...
