News for '-i-league'

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The FIFA recommendations have talked about a unified league from 2019-2020 season starting with the existing 10 ISL teams and two others through sporting merit.

ISL: Odisha edge Hyderabad for fourth straight win

ISL: Odisha edge Hyderabad for fourth straight win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Odisha FC made a strong case for play-off qualification with a 2-1 victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League encounter, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Documentary on Real Kashmir bags 'BAFTA Scotland' Awards

Documentary on Real Kashmir bags 'BAFTA Scotland' Awards

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The documentary narrates the journey of former Rangers ace David Robertson as the coach of Real Kashmir FC

Worried about families but Real Kashmir players focus on Durand Cup

Worried about families but Real Kashmir players focus on Durand Cup

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

'It won't affect our performance on the pitch. We are just concentrating on tomorrow's match'

Defying odds, Real Kashmir FC win Durand Cup opener

Defying odds, Real Kashmir FC win Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Real Kashmir FC overcame the mental turmoil arising out of uncertain situations back home as they beat Chennai City FC 1-0 through a last minute goal in the 129th Durand Cup fixture, in Kalyani, on Wednesday.

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Chhetri on consistency and his future after equalling Pele

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri became the 8th top scorer in international football after equalling Brazil legend Pele's goal tally.

ATK Mohun Bagan make winning start on ISL debut

ATK Mohun Bagan make winning start on ISL debut

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

All eyes were on the 131-year-old club Mohun Bagan as they were making their ISL debut following their 'marriage' with three-time defending champions ATK.

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Indian Football: NorthEast United downs East Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

NorthEast United inched closer to a playoffs berth with a 2-1 win over 10-man SC East Bengal in the ISL

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The merged club will come into existence in June and compete in the ISL 2020-21. The two sides will, however, play separately in the current I-League and ISL seasons.

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Bereaved ATK Mohun Bagan keeper is now COVID frontline warrior

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Having performed his mother's shraddh ceremony, one of the stars of Indian Super League is now arranging oxygen cylinders, supplying food as a "frontline warrior" for his local club "Atlanta", located in South Kolkata's Golf Road region.

Lockdown: Real Kashmir FC coach Robertson stuck in Srinagar

Lockdown: Real Kashmir FC coach Robertson stuck in Srinagar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Desperate to get back to his ailing mother in Scotland, Real Kashmir FC coach David Robertson and his UK-based players' stay in Srinagar has got extended due to unavailability of chartered flights from the Valley. With his mother undergoing chemotherapy for cancer in Aberdeen, the coach is anxious and so is his co-owner, Sandeep Chattoo, who has been in constant touch with officials from the government, trying to work out a solution.

Indian football: Indian football: Bengaluru FC net late equaliser to hold Odisha FC

Indian football: Indian football: Bengaluru FC net late equaliser to hold Odisha FC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

After constant pressure, Bengaluru were finally rewarded with the equaliser in the 82nd minute when Paartalu nodded in Cleiton's in-swinging corner.

Valskis scores twice as Chennaiyin rout Jamshedpur

Valskis scores twice as Chennaiyin rout Jamshedpur

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Nerijust Valskis struck twice as Chennaiyin FC hammered Jamshedpur FC 4-1 in an Indian Super League match in Chennai on Thursday to boost its chances of making it to the play-offs.

Is he the next big thing in Indian football?

Is he the next big thing in Indian football?

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia picked Kerala Blasters youngster Sahal Abdul Samad to be the next big scorer for the country after captain Sunil Chhetri's retirement. One of the youngest members of the Indian line-up, Sahal, who made his debut in the 2019 Kings Cup, has impressed coach Igor Stimac and Chhetri with his dribbling and passing abilities.

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former India footballer Gouramangi Singh's wife, Pushpanjali has been airlifting Indians stranded in different parts of the world and bringing them back home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

PIX: How to maintain fitness at home during lockdown

PIX: How to maintain fitness at home during lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

With gyms being closed during the lockdown that has been enforced to keep the coronavirus pandemic at bay, the local players of Aizawl FC have taken to custom-made gym instruments, in order to maintain their fitness. While the situation in the northeastern state has so far been under control, something that the players of the former Hero I-League champions are thankful for, the players are all spending their time at home, maintaining the social distancing norms.

25,000 turn up to support Dhana's family; Real Kashmir edge Arrows

25,000 turn up to support Dhana's family; Real Kashmir edge Arrows

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A goal on either side of the break powered Real Kashmir to a 2-0 win over Indian Arrows in the I-League, in Margao, on Sunday.

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Real Kashmir: Changing the goalpost in Valley for better

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The first club from Jammu and Kashmir to qualify for the I-League is slowly building up

'Isolation' not helping Kashmir's football players, says coach Robertson

'Isolation' not helping Kashmir's football players, says coach Robertson

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Scotsman David Robertson, who guided Real Kashmir FC to the top-flight of Indian football in an extraordinary season, says "isolation" is coming in the way of the valley's talented players getting recognition.

Football PHOTOS: Lazio extend winning run to nine

Football PHOTOS: Lazio extend winning run to nine

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Juventus and Inter, who have 42 points each from 17 games, both play on Monday while Lazio, with 39 from 17, have an outstanding fixture at home to Verona to come in early February.

Indian Football PIX: Roy Krishna hat-trick seals ATK play-off berth

Indian Football PIX: Roy Krishna hat-trick seals ATK play-off berth

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

ATK now have 33 points as they remained firm in contention for the top-spot.

Indian Soccer: Kerala Blasters stun Jamshedpur FC

Indian Soccer: Kerala Blasters stun Jamshedpur FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Sunday

Bereaved Bagan fan donates shraddh money to COVID-19 relief fund

Bereaved Bagan fan donates shraddh money to COVID-19 relief fund

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Dutta, however, did not disclose the amount and said he would feed about 100 underprivileged people of his area once the lockdown is lifted.

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Indian Football Roundup: Mumbai City win but Goa progress to ISL final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

A narrow 1-0 win was not enough for a desperate Mumbai City FC who were knocked out by FC Goa 5-2 on aggregate in the Hero Indian Super League semi-final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Margao, on Tuesday.

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Bhutia part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Designated I-League champions Mohun Bagan have announced a donoation of 20 lakh in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic while Bhaichung Bhutia will feature in Asian Football Confederation's (AFC) public awareness campaign on the COVID-19 pandemic,

Can Kashmir be a paradise for football?

Can Kashmir be a paradise for football?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Real Kashmir FC co-owner Sandeep Chattoo, on Friday, said his side is now on a mission to make the 'paradise on earth' a paradise for the beautiful game.

Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh; Advani, Pillay also contribute

Gopichand donates Rs 26 lakh; Advani, Pillay also contribute

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

Indian badminton team's chief coach Pullela Gopichand, multiple world title holder cueist Pankaj Advani, former hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay were some of the prominent names who made financial contribution in country's fight against coronavirus pandemic.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

Indian football: NorthEast United score late to hold Chennaiyin

Indian football: NorthEast United score late to hold Chennaiyin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

NorthEast United FC were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Chennaiyin FC at the GMC Stadium, in Bambolim

East Bengal's new coach Khalid Jamil highest paid in Indian football

East Bengal's new coach Khalid Jamil highest paid in Indian football

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A former India international, who won the SAFF Cup in his debut season in 1997, Jamil had been at the helm of Mumbai FC for seven seasons but his moment of glory came when he guided Aizawl FC to their maiden I-League title in a path-breaking last season.

We appeal AIFF to postpone Srinagar match but will go if 'forced' to: East Bengal

We appeal AIFF to postpone Srinagar match but will go if 'forced' to: East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

East Bengal said they will travel to Srinagar for their match against Real Kashmir on February 28 if 'forced' to do so by the AIFF.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In a first for ATK Mohun Bagan this season, two first-half goals signalled the downfall for a beleaguered Bengaluru FC

Why these Kolkata giants don't get investors

Why these Kolkata giants don't get investors

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal need to put their complaints aside and do some 'soul-searching' on why they have failed to attract the kind of investors needed to play in the more glamorous Indian Super League, AIFF General secretary Kushal Das said on Tuesday.

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Indian football: FC Goa hold Mumbai City FC; Mohammedan win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

A stoppage-time goal by Ishan Pandita helped FC Goa pull off a thrilling 3-3 draw against Mumbai City FC

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Rediff.com16 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Blasters retire Jhinghan's jersey No 21

Blasters retire Jhinghan's jersey No 21

Rediff.com22 May 2020

National football team defensive lynchpin Jhingan left Kerala Blasters after spending six years with the Indian Super League club.

Bengaluru FC's heartwarming gesture for Real Kashmir

Bengaluru FC's heartwarming gesture for Real Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Bengaluru FC offer to play friendly in Srinagar, Real Kashmir invite them in March

Indian Football: Bengaluru eke out narrow win over ATK

Indian Football: Bengaluru eke out narrow win over ATK

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Defending champions Bengaluru FC registered a narrow 1-0 win over ATK in the first leg of their Hero Indian Super League semi-final clash at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan crush rivals SC East Bengal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

Roy Krishna powered ATK Mohun Bagan to a 3-1 win over SC East Bengal