Tag Archives: Indian Super League

Albert Serran signs one-year extension with Bengaluru FC!

Bengaluru FC have extended the contract of defender Albert Serran who has put pen to paper on a deal which keeps him with the Indian Super League champions till the end of the 2019/20 season. The 34-year-old defender thus becomes the fourth foreigner to stay on for Carles Cuadrat’s side …

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Fixtures released for 129th Durand Cup to be played across West Bengal!

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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420 Grams S01E35: Indian Football’s Present & Future with Baichung Bhutia!

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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AIFF ExCo decides to request AFC to grant ISL India’s top tier status!

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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129th Durand Cup to be played across West Bengal from August 2 to 24!

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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Is the continued ISL – I-League status quo the answer to Indian club football’s woes?

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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Bengaluru FC announce departure of Venezuela striker Miku!

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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Chennaiyin FC sign Lithuanian forward Nerijus Valskis!

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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ATK sign India defender Anas Edathodika from Kerala Blasters!

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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