I-League

Fernando Santiago Varela returns to coach Gokulam Kerala FC!

I-League side Gokulam Kerala FC have reappointed Spaniard of Argentinian origin Fernando Santiago Varela as their head coach for the 2019/20 season. Fernando Santiago Varela had joined Gokulam Kerala FC in pre-season in the 2018/19 season but had to return to Spain due to personal issues. Now Fernando Santiago Varela …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Jobby Justin cleared to play for ATK in 2019/20 season!

As XtraTime reports, India striker Jobby Justin has been cleared by the AIFF Players Status Committee to play for ATK in the 2019/20 season. Jobby’s former club East Bengal had claimed that he had a contract for the season while the player wanted to switch to ATK, which has now …

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Goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh joins Delhi Dynamos from Minerva Punjab FC!

Indian Super League franchise Delhi Dynamos have announced the signing of goalkeeper Arshdeep Singh from I-League side Minerva Punjab FC. 21 year old Chandigarh-born Arshdeep Singh spend time at the AIFF Elite Academy before joining Minerva Punjab FC in 2015. He took his time to settle down and once Rakshit …

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I-League clubs seek help from Asian Football Confederation (AFC)!

On July 18, 2019, a total of six I-League clubs in Mohun Bagan AC, Quess East Bengal FC, Churchill Brothers, Minerva Punjab FC, Aizawl FC and Gokulam Kerala FC send a letter seeking help regarding the ongoing Indian Football scenario to the Asian Football Confederation general secretary Dato Windsor John. …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Could Baichung Bhutia play a final time for East Bengal?

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal Club could see club legend Baichung Bhutia play a final time for the first team. Baichung Bhutia retired from the Indian national team, but never officially from club football and that could now happen in the 2019/20 season, if current head …

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XtraTime VIDEO: East Bengal Club launch centenary logo & celebration plans!

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, city giants East Bengal Club at a press conference in Kolkata today launched their centenary logo and the plans for their centenary celebrations. Read my article: East Bengal Club launch centenary logo & celebration plans!

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XtraTime VIDEO: Kolkata to host Durand Cup for the first-time ever!

As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, India’s oldest football tournament Durand Cup is set to be held for the first-time ever in Kolkata from August 2 to 24. Read the article: Army looks forward in hosting Durand Cup 2019!

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XtraTime speaks to Baichung Bhutia about Indian football!

XtraTime on the sidelines of an event at East Bengal Club they got the chance to speak to Baichung Bhutia about the current topics of Indian football. They spoke about India’s draw in the 2022 FIFA World Cup/2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, the new India head coach Igor Stimac, and …

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