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Dempo make a return to I-League

Dempo make a return to I-League

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Dempo Sports Club sealed a comeback to the elite I-League after scoring a convincing 3-1 win over Minerva Academy FC to top the Second Division I-League at the Nehru Stadium,

Sehwag offers help for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Sehwag offers help for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag offered to bear the educational expenses of children of all the CRPF personnel martyred in the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.

'Dangerous' Jeakson ready to rock at U-17 World Cup

'Dangerous' Jeakson ready to rock at U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Jeakson Singh worried quite often but the midfielder shoves it away by focussing on the pride he feels in representing India at the FIFA under-17 World Cup.

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

RoundGlass Punjab FC scripted history on Saturday as they clinched the I-League title with a game to spare.

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 round-up: FC Goa beat Mumbai City FC; Neroca, Aizawl FC register win

Indian football round-up: FC Goa beat Mumbai City FC; Neroca, Aizawl FC register win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

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

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The aggregate score read 4-2 in favour of the Blues who will now look to land their first ever ISL title on Sunday.

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday sought an update from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the current scenario in India to which the national federation reiterated its stance that it would resolve the impasse surrounding an unified league in a two-three year window.

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.

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

After Lankan cricketers, ISL footballers sport masks in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Air pollution in the city is a cause of concern for not only the Sri Lankan cricketers but also for the footballers competing in the Indian Super League as they wore masks while training on Tuesday.

Indian football round-up: Mumbai City FC strike late to down FC Goa for first win

Indian football round-up: Mumbai City FC strike late to down FC Goa for first win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

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

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup group stage

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC storm into AFC Cup group stage

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Stephen Constantine said he has accepted the contract extension offered to him by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), which will make him the longest serving national coach in the history of the sport.

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 Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Indian Football Roundup: Goa see off Pune City in ISL; Shillong Lajong prevail in northeast derby

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

FC Goa beat FC Pune City 4-2 in a high-scoring match to climb back to the top of the Indian Super League football standings, in Margao, on Sunday.

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

BFC begin I-League title defence against Shillong on Jan 7

BFC begin I-League title defence against Shillong on Jan 7

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Bengaluru FC will begin their I-League title defence against Shillong Lajong at home at Kanteerava Stadium in the inaugural game of the new season on January 7.

Sports Shorts: Yuki, Ramkumar advance in Australian Open qualifiers

Sports Shorts: Yuki, Ramkumar advance in Australian Open qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Will Ranbir Kapoor make a good Harry Potter? VOTE!

Will Ranbir Kapoor make a good Harry Potter? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Who do you think can be cast in the desi version of Harry Potter?

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

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

Meet Jeakson Singh, India's first goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup competition

Meet Jeakson Singh, India's first goal-scorer at a FIFA World Cup competition

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'It was a nice experience and I felt on cloud nine when I scored the goal'

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

Another major coup by I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC

Another major coup by I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

No other football club -- big or small -- has an association with a global brand like Adidas in Indian football.

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

In a letter signed by Swapan Sadhan Bose, managing director of Mohun Bagan, the I-League clubs have urged the prime minister to "intervene and save the sport".

Amitava meets Sourav Ganguly

Amitava meets Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Reader Amitava sent us a picture of Sourav Ganguly from Hyderabad.

Lockdown: I-League matches cancelled; Bagan to be crowned champions

Lockdown: I-League matches cancelled; Bagan to be crowned champions

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Mohun Bagan with 39 points from 16 matches enjoy a point difference which is insurmountable by any other team even if all other matches had been played and concluded as a normal course of action

Sports Shorts: Meena Kumari wins gold at World Cup

Sports Shorts: Meena Kumari wins gold at World Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Fresh Panama Paper leaks: Accused deny allegations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

The Panama Paper leaks were originally revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists on April 4, 2016, following which, the government had set up the MAG to probe the matter.

Indian Soccer PIX: Gokulam crowned new IWL champions

Indian Soccer PIX: Gokulam crowned new IWL champions

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Gokulam Kerala were crowned champions of the Hero Indian Women's League after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Kangchup Road Young Physical and Sports Association (KRYPHSA) FC in the final

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Football Briefs: Pique silences critics; Higuain scores hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

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

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

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

Real Kashmir register first win of I-League season

Real Kashmir register first win of I-League season

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Real Kashmir scored their first victory of the ongoing I League season with a 2-1 defeat of the defending champion Chennai City.

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Will Kolkata giants East Bengal and Bagan join ISL?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Mohun Bagan and East Bengal are likely to play in the Indian Super League from the 2019-20 season, according to officials.

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

'My father felt bad about being typecast as a comedian'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'My father could have gotten more due. He was capable of much more.' 'But he was always thankful.'

ISL to replace as I-League as India's top football league

ISL to replace as I-League as India's top football league

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The ISL champions would also be entitled to a play-off place in the AFC Champions League and the I-League champions would take a place in the AFC Cup.

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

I-League: East Bengal stun Bengaluru FC; Aizawl down Mumbai FC

I-League: East Bengal stun Bengaluru FC; Aizawl down Mumbai FC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Striker Robin Singh struck the match-winner as Bengal made a stunning second-half comeback to upset defending champions Bengaluru FC 2-1 in a high-profile I-League football clash, in Barasat, West Bengal on Sunday.

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Indian football round-up: Bengaluru FC fight back to down Pune 3-1

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Venezuelan Miku (64th minute and 78th) and skipper Sunil Chhetri (95th) starred for Bengaluru at the Balewadi Sports Complex as the side registered their fourth win this season to cement their place the top of points table.

Sports Shorts: Nita Ambani presents medals at Winter Olympics

Sports Shorts: Nita Ambani presents medals at Winter Olympics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday.