Earlier this year, the Bengaluru FC youth coaches selected the best players from the Boost Energy BFC Inter-School Soccer Shield and the little ones were sent to our state-of-the-art facilities at the Inspire Institute of Sport in Bellary, where they were put through a week of rigorous training. Here’s what …
Read More »Is the continued ISL – I-League status quo the answer to Indian club football’s woes?
Finally the meeting between the All India Football Federation president Praful Patel and the I-League clubs happened on Wednesday, July 3 in New Delhi. But the outcome of that meeting will have come as a complete surprise to most! The clubs had wanted to first meet the AIFF president before …
Read More »I-League clubs write to India PM Modi, request enquiry against AIFF & ask for support!
In the next episode of the I-League clubs vs AIFF/FSDL, the I-League clubs have send a letter to the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi urging him to intervene in their fight against the national federation AIFF. The letter titled ‘Need your kind intervention to save Indian football from victimisation …
Read More »Bengaluru FC announce departure of Venezuela striker Miku!
Defending Indian Super League champions Bengaluru FC on social media announced the departure of Venezuela striker Miku from the club. 33 year old Caracas-born Nicolás Ladislao Fedor Flores has had two great seasons for Bengaluru FC in the ISL and Super Cup, which saw him win the 2018 Super Cup …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC sign Lithuanian forward Nerijus Valskis!
Former Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC have announced the signing of 31-year-old Lithuanian forward Nerijus Valskis for the 2019-20 campaign. The current Lithuania international joins the club on a free transfer after a brief spell at Israeli Premier League side Hapoel Tel Aviv. This will be Valskis’ first stint …
Read More »Chennaiyin FC announce strategic partnership with the Special Olympics International Football Championship!
Chennaiyin FC has announced its association with the esteemed Special Olympics International Football Championship (SOIFC) 2019 in the capacity of strategic partner. The SOIFC 2019 is set to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai from August 3-6 with top athletes from more than 20 countries expected to …
Read More »ATK sign India defender Anas Edathodika from Kerala Blasters!
Former Indian Super League champions ATK have announced the signing of India defender Anas Edathodika from rivals Kerala Blasters. 32 year old Kondotty-born Anas Edathodika made his professional debut at then Second Division League side Mumbai FC in 2007 for whom he would play for four seasons, three of them …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Mohun Bagan’s Debasish Datta on Indian Football’s future!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata at an event in the city, Mohun Bagan official Debasish Datta spoke on the future of Indian Football. Other speakers also chipped in with their ideas on the topic.
Read More »Chennaiyin FC bid adieu to Isaac Vanmalsawma, Chris Herd & Nikhil Bernard!
Chennaiyin FC today confirmed the departure of midfielders Isaac Vanmalsawma and Chris Herd along with goalkeeper Nikhil Bernard from the club. While Isaac moves to Indian Super League side Jamshedpur FC on a permanent transfer, Chris and Nikhil leave Chennaiyin FC following the expiry of their respective contracts. Mizo midfielder …
Read More »VIDEO – 420 Grams Shorts: I-League clubs Meet Praful Patel for a ‘No Result’?
After months of fighting, including a boycott of the Super Cup 2019, six clubs of the I-League, India’s top tier football league, finally managed to get a meeting with the president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Praful Patel. The clubs, including the likes of East Bengal and Mohun …
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