The World Football Podcast – Episode 8 of TheFootballMind had me as their guest for their review of the 2016 UEFA European Championship after the group stage in which host Pranesh and I speak about the ongoing Euro 2016 and in the look at the scenario in Indian football where …
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Ashutosh Mehta is an Indian footballer who currently plays for Mumbai in the I-League. The 2011/12 season got off to a good start for Mehta as he made his debut for Mumbai FC in the 2011 Federation Cup against HAL. He then made his I-League debut for Mumbai FC against …
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June 24, 2016 will be remembered as a black day not only in Europe due to the Brexit referendum but also in Indian football with former champions Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube de Goa deciding to exit the I-League as both clubs do not see a future in the I-League …
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Kolkata giants East Bengal Club today announced their preliminary 23 players squad for the 2016/17 season under head coach Trevor Morgan. The club has released a number of East Bengal regulars like Harmanjot Singh Khabra, Soumik Dey, Shylo Malswam Tulunga and others while signing goalkeeper Avilash Paul (Pune FC Juniors), …
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The All India Football Federation in a statement has expressed regret and surprise over what it called “the sudden decision of Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube de Goa to exit the I-League.” Terming it as a knee jerk and speculative reaction AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said, “We along with …
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Rumours have been making the rounds for a few days, now it is confirmed, that Goan giants Salgaocar Football Club and Sporting Clube de Goa have decided to exit the I-League! Below the joint press release from the two clubs On May 17th 2016, the AIFF (All India Football Federation) …
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There is this thing with defenders in the ‘Beautiful Game.’ They might look rugged on the field – tackling for the ball, screaming for the Team to maintain shape, giving their blood and sweat to keep the opposition at bay. But off pitch, it can be one of the most …
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The India international goalkeeper Subrata Pal spoke to The Quint about the difference between the Indian Super League and I-League. He also said that the players are provided better facilities in the ISL as compared to I-League, while Team India is in a time of transition!
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I-League side Mumbai FC earlier today announced that Santosh Kashyap will take over as the clubs head coach from the 2016/17 season onwards. Santosh Kashyap, aged 50, has managed at the top level of Indian football for over six years. Announcing the appointment, Deputy Vice-President Atul Badgamia said, “Santosh is …
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Defending I-League champions Bengaluru FC have signed defensive mainstay John Johnson on a new two-year deal that keeps with the champions of India till the end of the 2017/18 season, the club announced on Monday. Johnson had signed with the Blues since the club’s inception before going on to spend …
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