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 …
Read More »East Bengal names preliminary squad for the 2016/17 season!
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), …
Read More »AIFF expresses surprise & regret of Salgaocar FC & Sporting Goa’s I-League exit!
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 …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Salgaocar FC & Sporting Clube de Goa decide to exit I-League!
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) …
Read More »FIFA MA Referees Fitness Course underway in Gandhinagar!
It’s a FIFA first, and it’s being held in India. For the first time in the World – a four day FIFA Referees Fitness Course is being conducted and FIFA has chosen India as the destination. The All India Football Federation on a collaborative effort with FIFA is presently conducting …
Read More »VIDEO: We Care – XtraTime’s Noble Initiative!
A match of football makes your adrenaline run sublime to its zenith. Few of us really understand the ups and downs that the players face in reality. The main component that makes the players popular are the trail of fan following. If you are a Bong (Bengali) you know the …
Read More »1st Division Odisha League to kick-off on July 20 in Cuttack!
The Football Association of Odisha has decided to kick-off the 1st Division Odisha League (FAO 1st Division) at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on July 20, 2016. The Groupings of the FAO 1st Division preliminary round with 26 teams and the FAO 2nd Division with seven teams in two groups …
Read More »NorthEast United FC have signed talented Lalrempuia Fanai for ISL – Season 3!
Indian Super League franchise NorthEast United FC have signed high talented 20 year old midfielder Lalrempuia Fanai for ISL – Season 3 The Lunglei-born 20 year old Lalrempuia Fanai from Mizoram is regarded as one of India’s brightest young midfielders, who according to NEUFC is, “a youngster possessing an abundance …
Read More »India defender Sandesh Jhingan strums the Guitar to ‘maintain balance’!
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 …
Read More »VIDEO – The Quint: Subrata Pal on 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, ISL & More!
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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