Tag Archives: I.M. Vijayan

IM Vijayan: Creating an institutional league will encourage departments to invest in football!

The Federation’s announcement of an Institutional League, to create more avenues for competition for footballers playing in PSUs, state departments, and police units, has provoked conversation within the community in the country. For many the league will come as a boon, offering them a chance to play competitive football and …

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Indian Football hero IM Vijayan looking for fresh heroes to emerge in Super Cup!

The Super Cup 2023 began with much pomp and show last Saturday evening at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode. A rousing welcome for Kerala Blasters, magnificent fireworks, and Manjappada chanting and waving their yellow flags from an hour before kick-off until well after full-time made for a footballing spectacle …

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I.M. Vijayan: A historic I-League season awaits us!

Former India captain and AIFF Technical Committee Chairman I.M. Vijayan didn’t just make history with the National Team, but also at club level. He was part of the title-winning JCT team in the inaugural National Football League (NFL) season in 1996/97. With the introduction of opportunities for promotion to the …

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IM Vijayan: I will be cheering for the India U-17 Women’s team!

They say that some people are just born to play the beautiful game. Most such people are humble, down to earth beings, that only bring out their flair once they hit the rectangular plot of land that has mesmerised the world for decades. Amongst those who had enthralled their fans …

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