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Daily Archives: 2016-12-20

2016/17 I-League: Fixtures of the first Nine Rounds released!

The fixtures of the first nine rounds of the 2016/17 I-League were released earlier today with the I-League set to kick off on Saturday, January 7, 2017. The I-League would open with defending champions Bengaluru FC taking on Shillong Lajong FC, while East Bengal Club would host Aizawl FC. On …

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Aizawl FC sign Khalid Jamil as their coach ahead of the I-League!

Mizoram’s first ever I-League club, Aizawl FC, today announced the signing of 39 year old Khalid Jamil as their head coach going into their second I-League season. After a mixed Mizoram Premier League in which Aizawl FC as defending champions lost in the semifinal playoffs to eventual champions Chanmari FC, …

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Minerva Punjab FC owner Ranjit Bajaj: We Respect the big Names but don’t fear them!

In the second part of the interview with I-League Media, Minerva Punjab FC owner Ranjit Bajaj mentions that his childhood buddy Yuvraj Singh along with his wife Hazel might be seen in the stands to cheer for Minerva during I-League matches. It’s time for some ‘Bhangra’ in I-League matches, he …

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Taca Goa U-20 champions Sporting Goa suffer first defeat to FC Bardez!

FC Bardez beat the already champions Sporting Clube de Goa in an inconsequential final league match of the U-20 TACA Goa held at Duler Stadium in Mapusa. An 84th minute header from Viraj Naik handed the Champions their first defeat of this campaign. After this result Sporting Goa stay on …

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Bengaluru FC sign trio of Mandar Rao Dessai, Sena Ralte & Arindam Bhattacharya!

I-League champions Bengaluru FC kept at their pre-season shopping, adding left-back Lalhmangaihsanga ‘Sena’ Ralte, winger Mandar Rao Dessai and goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya to the club roster ahead of the I-League season slated to begin in less than three weeks from now. The season-long loan deals saw Sena (Mumbai City FC) …

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I-League: Shillong Lajong FC sign experienced midfielder Rocus Lamare!

Shillong Lajong FC today announced that experienced midfielder Rocus Lamare will don the club’s colours once again and bring his wealth of experience to the youthful Lajong FC squad that will take part in the 2016/17 I-League. Rocus Lamare has had a highly successful career at the club level and …

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DSK Shivajians sign Jerry Lalrinzuala & Sanju Pradhan ahead of I-League season!

I-League side DSK Shivajians FC have today completed the signing of left back Jerry Lalrinzuala and attacking midfielder Sanju Pradhan from Chennaiyin FC and FC Pune City. In 18-year-old Jerry, DSK Shivajians have pulled off a major coup in landing the Emerging Player of the 2016 Indian Super League. A …

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The AIFF AGM to be held as per Schedule tomorrow, December 21!

The Delhi High Court has modified its order dated December 15, 2016 and vacated the stay order granted against the election process of the All India Football Federation. Accordingly, the Annual General Body Meeting of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) will be held as scheduled tomorrow, December 21, 2016 …

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FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee bans former Honduran officials!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee chaired by Hans‑Joachim Eckert has banned Rafael Callejas, the former President of the Honduran FA (FENAFUTH) and a former member of the FIFA Marketing and TV Committee, and Alfredo Hawit Banegas, the former General Secretary and President of FENAFUTH, a former Vice-President and …

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