Indian Football

Defending comes naturally to central defender Anas Edathodika. The no-nonsense defender who “debuted pretty late” for the Blue Tigers believes in just one mantra – “hard work.” “I debuted pretty late for the National Team. It was my dream to play for my Country. I was not getting younger but …

After two losses on the trot, Churchill Brothers picked up a win in their clash against the Indian Arrows in the first match of the 12th I-League at the Kalinga Stadium complex in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, December 30. A goal from Willis Plaza was enough to hand the Goan side …

A good first half display from South United FC was for naught as two quickfire goals in the second half gave Ozone FC a 2-0 victory. Manvir’s brace was enough to get Ozone FC the three points while South United FC were left to rue their errors. The game opened …

A National Team call-up comes with its own set of responsibilities. For winger Halicharan Narzary, these responsibilities are doubly amplified purely due to his sheer struggle that the Assam-born player has had to face during his childhood days. In an exclusive interview, he opens up at length about his struggle …

The Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (popularly known as BBFS), one of India’s largest football training organisation, is launching trials for the 2019-20 batch of its football residential academy – BBFS Residential Academy situated in Greater Gurgaon, India. The purpose of the trials is to scout for the best footballing talent …

The I-League (Private) Clubs Association founded in October 2018 and comprising currently of the seven clubs of Minerva Punjab FC, Chennai City FC, NEROCA FC, Aizawl FC, Gokulam Kerala FC, Real Kashmir FC and Shillong Lajong FC are set to hold a press conference in Kolkata tomorrow. Missing from the …

The 12th I-League is all set to host its first game at Bhubaneswar’s multi-purpose Kalinga Stadium, when Indian Arrows take on Goa’s Churchill Brothers on Sunday, December 30. The game, which will also be the year’s final game, is scheduled for a 2pm IST kick-off. The young Indian Arrows side …

Danny Deigan, the sports scientist from Australia, who has played a crucial role behind raising the fitness levels of the Blue Tigers in the recent past, informed that the methods followed in the National Team’s sessions are “very similar” to what is followed in some of the leading Clubs of …