The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel congratulated Aizawl FC for winning the 10th edition of the 2016/17 I-League on Sunday, April 30. Congratulating Aizawl FC on their maiden success, Praful Patel in his message said, “Aizawl FC’s triumph unfurls a new chapter in Indian Football history. This victory …
Read More »Brazil & Bayern Munich legend Lucio: 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – A great opportunity for India!
Legendary Brazilian defender Lucio has spent two seasons in India playing for Indian Super League outfit FC Goa. Familiar with the state of football in India, the 38-year-old spoke on how the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India is a “great opportunity for a country like India to make …
Read More »Aizawl FC coach Khalid Jamil: It is not about me or any individual but more about teamwork!
Moments after winning his first I-League title as a Coach, Aizawl FC head coach Khalid Jamil said he was happy that the Team has been able to finish the job! “At the half-time I just told the boys that you won’t get another such 45 minutes in your life. We …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: Indian football great Shanto Mitra no more!
As XtraTime reports from Kolkata, Indian football great Shanto Mitra is no more. The former East Bengal maestro had been suffering from cancer. He also got the lifetime achievement award from his beloved club East Bengal in 2012. He was also crowned as the Kolkata Sheriff in 2009 and was …
Read More »U-18 I-League: United SC beat Salgaocar FC 5-3 to stay top of Group A!
United SC won a thrilling encounter 5-3 against Salgaocar FC in the U-18 I-League at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday to stay top of the group. United SC started off their second match in U-18 I-League against Salgaocar FC with a positive mindset. After winning their first match 9-0 against …
Read More »VIDEO – XtraTime: East Bengal 1-0 Tata Football Academy – U-18 I-League Highlights!
Here are the XtraTime match highlights of the U-18 I-League – Final Round match between East Bengal Club and the Tata Football Academy, which the red and gold won at home.
Read More »Mohun Bagan score 2-1 comeback win over Chennai City FC, finish second in I-League!
Mohun Bagan recorded a come-from-behind 2-1 win against Chennai City FC but Aizawl FC’s 1-1 draw against Shillong Lajong FC saw them finish runners-up for the second consecutive year in a last round I-League encounter at the Rabindra Sarobar Stadium on Sunday. Nanda Kumar (31st) gave the visitors a shock …
Read More »Aizawl FC crowned champions of I-League after 1-1 draw at Shillong Lajong FC!
Aizawl FC created history by becoming the first club from the Northeast to win the I-League after they held hosts Shillong Lajong FC to a 1-1 draw under lights at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, April 30 evening. The champions rallied to restore parity against their fellow Northeast rivals …
Read More »U-18 I-League: AIFF Elite Academy defeat DSK Shivajians FC 2-1!
Defending champions AIFF Elite Academy defeated DSK Shivajians FC 2-1 in the U-18 I-League at the Barasat Stadium in Kolkata earlier today. The AIFF Elite Academy coming on the back of a 4-1 win against Minerva Punjab FC conceded an early goal as in the 12th minute as opponents DSK …
Read More »I-League: DSK Shivajians FC draw Minerva Punjab FC in eight goal thriller!
The last I-League game of the season saw DSK Shivajians play out a classic against Minerva Punjab FC, one which ended with four goals scored at both ends. With the game finishing at 4-4, big North Korean striker Kim Song Yong scored twice, while Juan Quero and debutant Vanlalremkima scored …
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