Former India winger Steven Dias will stay with Mumbai FC for their 2016/17 I-League campaign as the prolific winger’s experience and vigour will be essential to Mumbai FC upcoming campaign. The signing of Steven Dias is an important coupe for new coach Santosh Kashyap as the ‘Indian Beckham’ agrees to …
Read More »VIDEO: Bengaluru FC sign goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya!
I-League champions Bengaluru FC kept at their pre-season shopping, goalkeeper Arindam Bhattacharya along with others to the club roster ahead of the I-League season slated to begin in less than three weeks from now. Arindam (26) who has an I-League winner’s medal with Churchill Brothers admits that had offers from …
Read More »Salgaocar Juniors beat Sporting Clube de Goa to top U-16 group table!
Salgaocar FC overpowered Sporting Clube de Goa and topped the group in style in their Goa Under-16 encounter played in Cansaulim. Before kick off both the teams were on equal points with Salgaocar’s having an advantage on goal difference. The entire match was played with high intensity, but it was …
Read More »Goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani signs for Mumbai FC ahead of I-League!
I-League side Mumbai FC today announced the addition of experienced goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimani to their roster. The Goan comes with a plethora of experience as he has plied his trade for Dempo SC in the I-League since 2008, and FC Goa under Brazilian legend Zico’s tutelage in the Indian Super …
Read More »U-16 Youth League: Minerva Punjab FC open title defence with 2-0 win over Hindustan FC!
Minerva Punjab FC juniors took on home team Hindustan FC in the fourth group game of the ongoing U-16 Youth League’s Rest of India Zone 4 qualifying round being played at the Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. Difficult playing conditions due to fog did not deter the young warriors as they …
Read More »VIDEO: Bengaluru FC sign winger Mandar Rao Dessai!
I-League champions Bengaluru FC kept at their pre-season shopping, winger Mandar Rao Dessai along with others to the club roster ahead of the I-League season slated to begin in less than three weeks from now. Mandar, a nippy winger with his bag of tricks and an eye for a pass, …
Read More »Striker Jeje Lalpekhlua named 2016 AIFF Player of the Year!
Jeje Lalpekhlua has been named as the ‘2016 AIFF Player of the Year.’ The announcement was made by AIFF president Praful Patel at the AIFF AGM held at the Football House in New Delhi on Wednesday, December 21. He will be presented a prize of Rs. 250,000 (2.5 lakhs) along …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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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