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I-League-ISL merger on the cards...

I-League-ISL merger on the cards...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

I-League-ISL merger on the cards...

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

ISL: NEUFC hand EB their third consecutive loss

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

The win took the Highlanders to the second spot with eight points as they remained unbeaten from four matches.

ISL: Plucky Hyderabad play out goalless draw with Mumbai

ISL: Plucky Hyderabad play out goalless draw with Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Coach Manuel Marquez seemed to have prepared well for the Mumbai test. The Nizams pinned their opponents with their high pressing approach, thus nullifying Mumbai's danger.

Chennaiyin's Materazzi calls ISL 2 final fracas an 'isolated event'

Chennaiyin's Materazzi calls ISL 2 final fracas an 'isolated event'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Chennaiyin FC's optimistic coach Marco Materazzi stressed on the need to click as a unit, implying that the departure of the mercurial Stiven Mendoza and Elano Blumer would not affect the defending champions in Indian Super League 3.

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

ISL will change the face of Indian football, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar feels that Indian Super League has begun on the right note and the 'fantastic start' on Sunday would be a huge boost towards changing the face of the game in the country.

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

FC Goa clinched their first win of the ongoing Indian Super League season as they beat Kerala Blasters 3-1 at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, on Sunday.

Wenger in India to help football development

Wenger in India to help football development

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wenger, who is now the chief of FIFA's global football development programme, will be in India till November 23 and will meet ISL, I-League clubs besides entities involved with youth development in Indian football.

ISL final row: FC Goa's fine reduced to 6 crore, 15-point penalty revoked

ISL final row: FC Goa's fine reduced to 6 crore, 15-point penalty revoked

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

In a massive reprieve for FC Goa, the Appeals Panel of Indian Super League, on Friday, revoked the 15-point penalty imposed on the club for "bringing disrepute" to the event following last year's final besides reducing the Rs 11 crore fine and lifting the ban on the franchise owners.

Will Brazil's Adriano sign lucrative ISL deal?

Will Brazil's Adriano sign lucrative ISL deal?

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Former Brazil and Inter Milan striker Adriano could be the latest high-profile footballer to join Indian Super League.

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Pointing out the "several acts of contract breach" by the AIFF side in the past, Stimac charged AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey with "changing my public statement given to AIFF media".

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Jamshedpur register consecutive wins in ISL

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Jamshedpur dominated proceedings and kept Kamaljit on his toes.

Coppell questions ISL's objective; makes suggestions to better Indian football

Coppell questions ISL's objective; makes suggestions to better Indian football

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Questioning Indian Super League's basic aim, Kerala Blasters FC coach Steve Coppell said on Monday that the league's objective should be to develop facilities for kids and come out with a product that's more competitive and can take India into top-100 ranking within 5-10 years.

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Furious Bagan slams physio over star player's injury

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kuruniyan ACL tear sparks row, Mohun Bagan 'refuse' to release players for Asian Games

Harika gets off to winning start in Isle of Man

Harika gets off to winning start in Isle of Man

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Indian Grandmaster Harika Dronavalli started off her campaign in the Isle of Man International Chess Tournament on a winning note, comfortably beating Rocabado Fernando of Argentina in Douglas, Isle of Man.

John Abraham meets Assam CM to discuss ISL opening ceremony

John Abraham meets Assam CM to discuss ISL opening ceremony

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Bollywood actor John Abraham, also the owner of NorthEast United Football Club (NEUFC), called on Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and discussed with him issues related to the opening ceremony of the third edition of Indian Sports League (ISL) in Guwahati. The Chief Minister and the Bollywood actor discussed last evening the measures being taken to make the opening ceremony a success, an official release said on Wednesday.

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC edge out ATK in a thriller

ISL 4: Chennaiyin FC edge out ATK in a thriller

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Jeje Lalpheklua scored two goals, including the winner in the 90th minute, as Chennaiyin FC beat ATK 3-2 in an exciting Indian Super League (ISL) match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai on Thursday.

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

NEUFC eventually grew into the game and fashioned better chances in the second quarter of the opening half. They had a penalty claim denied after the half-hour mark.

ISL: Marcelinho bends it for Hyderabad

ISL: Marcelinho bends it for Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Kerala were jolted right at the beginning when central defender Gianni Zuiverloon picked up an injury.

ISL: Undisciplined FC Goa mired in a new row

ISL: Undisciplined FC Goa mired in a new row

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Indian Super League side FC Goa have been slapped with a fine of Rs 4,40,000 ($6,537) for two separate incidents of team misconduct while two of its players were suspended for two matches each for "offensive behaviour" by All India Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee.

Alves double lifts Chennaiyin FC to ISL title

Alves double lifts Chennaiyin FC to ISL title

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Chennaiyin FC lifted their game to a level befitting the occasion and sent fancied Bengaluru FC crushing to a painful 2-3 defeat, clinching the Indian Super League title in style, in Bangalore, on Saturday.

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

In an exclusive chat, Del Piero tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi of his urge to entertain fans and his interest in understanding India and its culture.

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Adhiban beats Adams to tie for third in Isle of Man

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Grandmaster B Adhiban finished tied third at the Chess.com Isle of Man International tournament after beating the highly-regarded Michael Adams of England in the ninth and final round, in Isle of Man (UK) on Monday.

ISL: Kerala Blasters rally to beat FC Goa

ISL: Kerala Blasters rally to beat FC Goa

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Kerala Blasters FC came from behind to beat FC Goa 2-1 in their 2016 Hero Indian Super League (ISL) football match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Monday.

ATK fight back to oust champs Bengaluru and enter ISL final

ATK fight back to oust champs Bengaluru and enter ISL final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Two-time champions ATK rode on a David Williams brace to script a spectacular turnaround and storm into the final of the Indian Super League with a 3-2 aggregate win over holders Bengaluru FC, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

ISL 4: ATK-Kerala Blasters play out goalless draw in opener

ISL 4: ATK-Kerala Blasters play out goalless draw in opener

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

This was the first time that ATK drew their first away match in an ISL match, having won in the earlier three occasions.

ISL: Chhetri scores twice as Bengaluru trounce Pune

ISL: Chhetri scores twice as Bengaluru trounce Pune

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

A double strike from Sunil Chhetri and another fine finish from Miku set up an impressive 3-0 win for Bengaluru FC against FC Pune City in the Indian Super League football match, in Pune, on Monday.

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Anand struggles but India's youngsters shine at Isle of Man chess

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand struggled for the second day running as he was held to a draw by almost-retired Robert Hess of the United States in the second round of Isle of Man International Chess tournament.

Heroes welcome for ISL champions Atletico de Kolkata

Heroes welcome for ISL champions Atletico de Kolkata

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Christmas came early to the 'City of Joy' as the inaugural Indian Super League champions Atletico de Kolkata returned home to a hero's welcome.

ISL: Mauricio stars as Odisha record first win of season

ISL: Mauricio stars as Odisha record first win of season

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

It was Odisha, which started better, enforcing a corner in the third minute but Kerala scored the opener much against the run of play.

ISL: Chhetri stars as Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City

ISL: Chhetri stars as Bengaluru FC beat Mumbai City

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Sunil Chhetri scored in the 57th and 90th minutes of his 200th game for the club

ISL: Kerala miss out on another win, held by Odisha

ISL: Kerala miss out on another win, held by Odisha

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The result meant ninth-placed Kerala are now level on points with SC East Bengal, who have a game in hand.

Bengaluru FC edge FC Goa to be crowned ISL champions

Bengaluru FC edge FC Goa to be crowned ISL champions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The two teams were locked 0-0 after 90 minutes. Even the first extra time saw no goals but Bengaluru got better of a 10-men Goan team 1-0, four minutes from the end of the second extra half.

Bhutia wants better deal for home-grown footballers from ISL, I-League

Bhutia wants better deal for home-grown footballers from ISL, I-League

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'We want more and more teams to join the I-League and ISL. With this, the two competitions will get stronger. We need more teams so that more players get chances'

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

India No. 1 in ODIs, T20Is; Australia top Test rankings

Rediff.com3 May 2024

India may have lost the ODI World Cup final to Australia but have increased their lead over them from three to six points, leading the table with 122 points.

ISL: Jamshedpur edge Chennayin to stay in hunt for play-offs

ISL: Jamshedpur edge Chennayin to stay in hunt for play-offs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Jamshedpur keeper TP Rehenesh was called into action early on, forcing a fine save from Lallianzuala Chhangte.

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Talented winger Lallianzuala Chhangte "would not mind" stepping up as the next number 9 of the Indian football team, after talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri's illustrious career comes to an end in Kolkata on June 6.

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Clifford did well to win the Super Cup for Odisha FC, and I'm sure we can expect a good performance from the Indian team.'

ISL: Odisha beat Hyderabad for second win

ISL: Odisha beat Hyderabad for second win

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

A 10-man Odisha FC registered their second win of the season, beating Hyderabad FC 3-2 in the Hero Indian Super League match, in Pune, on Wednesday.

India's best-known footballer on why ISL and I-League should not merge

India's best-known footballer on why ISL and I-League should not merge

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia said on Tuesday that a merger of the newly floated Indian Super League (ISL) and the long-running I-League is neither going to happen nor is it advisable.

'Grassroots, not ISL, should be focus for India'

'Grassroots, not ISL, should be focus for India'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India's hopes of becoming a soccer power rest with its development at a grassroots level, according to FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke.