The 129th edition of India’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, would be played from August 2 to 24 in Kolkata, Kalyani and Siliguri. A total of 16 teams from across Indian Super League, I-League, Second Division League and Services team would be participating with the teams split into four …
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With 107 international caps and 42 goals, Baichung Bhutia is one of the most accomplished footballers to emerge from India. He led club and country to many famous victories in a two-decade long pro career. Bhutia was in the Newsclick studios to talk about the current mess engulfing club football …
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The AIFF Executive Committee met today, July 9 in Delhi and discussed various issues including the request letter that the champions of Indian Super League would get a berth for the qualifiers of the AFC Champions League. In light of the MRA as well as the fact that in the …
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The 129th edition of India’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, would be played from August 2 to 24 in Kolkata, Kalyani and Siliguri. A total of 16 teams from across Indian Super League, I-League, Second Division League and Services team would be participating with the teams split into four …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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