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ISL: BFC Honour Women in Special Walkout

ISL: BFC Honour Women in Special Walkout

Rediff.com4 days ago

Bengaluru FC players walked out onto the pitch with inspiring women in their lives, while Mohun Bagan Super Giant players walked out with female para-athletes, highlighting women's empowerment before their Indian Super League match.

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC players agree to pay cuts for ISL

Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC players agree to pay cuts for ISL

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Bengaluru FC players, including India legend Sunil Chhetri, have accepted pay cut for the truncated Indian Super League season, starting on February 14.

ISL final: BFC claim firecracker attack on owner, fans

ISL final: BFC claim firecracker attack on owner, fans

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Bengaluru FC on Tuesday claimed that its owner Parth Jindal suffered "burns and bruises" in a "cowardly attack" by a section of home fans on travelling supporters during Saturday's Indian Super League (ISL) Cup final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata.

Sunil Chhetri drops hint on new Bengaluru FC deal

Sunil Chhetri drops hint on new Bengaluru FC deal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri appears poised to extend his iconic association with Bengaluru FC, as the club dropped a teaser video hinting at a new deal for the 41-year-old.

Is Chhetri a striker?

Is Chhetri a striker?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Though the 41-year-old scored against Maldives in an international friendly, the country's all-time highest goal-scorer failed to find the back of the net in subsequent competitive fixtures for the Blue Tigers.

ISL: Hyderabad salvage draw; BFC crush Chennaiyin

ISL: Hyderabad salvage draw; BFC crush Chennaiyin

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Hyderabad FC score in dying minutes to salvage 1-1 draw against EBFC

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Fourteen players, including Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri, are not immediately joining the preparatory camp for next month's Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Singapore as three clubs have delayed the release of their players, which will be a cause of concern for head coach Khalid Jamil.

'Losing stinks, and this one will linger for a while'

'Losing stinks, and this one will linger for a while'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Chhetri and BFC had lifted the ISL trophy in 2018-19 season with the talismanic striker as skipper.

ISL: Chhetri misses penalty, but BFC storm into top 4

ISL: Chhetri misses penalty, but BFC storm into top 4

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Bengaluru FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-0 in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Sunday, with Spaniard Alberto Noguera scoring a brace.

Chhetri makes history again, leads BFC to victory

Chhetri makes history again, leads BFC to victory

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Sunil Chhetri came up with two late goals as Bengaluru FC edged past Mohammedan SC 2-1 in the Indian Super League in Kolkata on Wednesday.

A night of goals, thrills: Odisha FC outclass BFC

A night of goals, thrills: Odisha FC outclass BFC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Odisha FC delivered a magnificent performance to sweep aside Bengaluru FC 4-2 in their Indian Super League (ISL) match in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Bagan, Bengaluru face off in blockbuster ISL Cup final

Bagan, Bengaluru face off in blockbuster ISL Cup final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

League winners Mohun Bagan Super Giant will fancy their chances of completing a double when they take on a formidable Bengaluru FC in the final of the ISL Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

Sunil Chhetri's 30-minute heroics: Performance everyone's talking about

Sunil Chhetri's 30-minute heroics: Performance everyone's talking about

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Sunil Chhetri, coming off the bench, scored a brace that sealed BFC's second consecutive win in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

ISL: Ibara's twin strike hands BFC win over Mumbai City FC

ISL: Ibara's twin strike hands BFC win over Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The loss meant Mumbai City FC missed the chance to regain the top spot

ISL Semifinal: Chhetri strikes as BFC go one up on MCFC

ISL Semifinal: Chhetri strikes as BFC go one up on MCFC

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Bengaluru FC will head into the second leg of the ISL semifinal with a narrow advantage after registering a 1-0 lead over Mumbai City FC in the first leg in Mumbai.

Sunil Chhetri becomes ISL's all-time leading scorer!

Sunil Chhetri becomes ISL's all-time leading scorer!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Table-toppers Bengaluru FC defeated Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-0 to continue their winning run in the ongoing Indian Super League in Bengaluru on Saturday.

COVID chaos in AFC Cup: BFC tie postponed after protocol breach

COVID chaos in AFC Cup: BFC tie postponed after protocol breach

Rediff.com9 May 2021

The exact nature of the breach by BFC was not specified but sports minister Ahmed Mahloof termed it as 'unacceptable'.

ISL: Goa firm up playoff hopes as BFC bid goodbye

ISL: Goa firm up playoff hopes as BFC bid goodbye

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

FC Goa took the lead through Igor Angulo (20th minute) and Redeem Tlang (23rd) before Suresh Wangjam (33rd) reduced Bengaluru's deficit.

ISL: Mohammedan SC stun Bengaluru!

ISL: Mohammedan SC stun Bengaluru!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

This was Bengaluru FC's fourth defeat from 15 matches, leaving them with 27 points in second place, while Mohammedan SC remain in 12th spot with 10 points.

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the lack of quality strikers in Indian football.

ISL: Mumbai's goal-fest leaves BFC in shambles

ISL: Mumbai's goal-fest leaves BFC in shambles

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Bengaluru FC go down 0-4 against Mumbai City FC

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

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

ISL: BFC win six-goal thriller against Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Bengaluru FC snapped a seven-game winless run to record a 4-2 victory against Chennaiyin FC

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

ISL: ATKMB set up final clash against BFC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

ATK Mohun Bagan will meet Bengaluru FC in the ISL final, following their semifinal win over Hyderabad FC.

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

PIX: Kerala eclipse Bengaluru in thrilling ISL opener

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Kerala Blasters FC rode on two second half goals to triumph over Bengaluru FC by 2-1 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi in the opening fixture of the Indian Super League 2023-24 season.

ISL: BFC ends Kerala's unbeaten run

ISL: BFC ends Kerala's unbeaten run

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

After a barren first half, Roshan scored from a spectacular free kick in the 56th minute, which turned out to be the decisive goal.

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

East Bengal approach Delhi HC over Anwar's suspension

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Anwar Ali, his current side East Bengal, and parent club Delhi FC on Thursday moved the Delhi High Court and sought a stay on the suspension imposed on the player.

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Indian Soccer: East Bengal pile further misery on BFC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Former champions Chennai City FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 2-1 in their opening match of the I-League, Kalyani, on Saturday.

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC's unbeaten streak continues

Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC's unbeaten streak continues

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Chennaiyin FC beat Delhi FC 2-1; Gokulam qualifies following Bengaluru-Blasters draw

Champs Bengaluru FC held in Durand Cup opener

Champs Bengaluru FC held in Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Chennaiyin FC beat Tribhuvan Army 3-0 to enter quarter-finals

ISL: Chhetri's strike sinks EB as BFC signs off with win

ISL: Chhetri's strike sinks EB as BFC signs off with win

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

East Bengal finished the season in the bottom-place on the points table, with only one win in 20 matches

Bengaluru FC confirms 3 COVID-19 cases ahead of AFC Qualifiers

Bengaluru FC confirms 3 COVID-19 cases ahead of AFC Qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Indian football club Bengaluru FC on Wednesday said three COVID-19 cases have been detected among its players and staff after the side assembled for training in Panaji ahead of its AFC Qualifiers match on April 14.

ISL: NorthEast remain unbeaten; BFC rout Kerala Blasters

ISL: NorthEast remain unbeaten; BFC rout Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

With one point from the match, the Highlanders are placed joint second with ATK Mohun Bagan on 10 points

ISL: Machado's twin strike help NorthEast salvage draw against BFC

ISL: Machado's twin strike help NorthEast salvage draw against BFC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Just as BFC looked set for a win, Machado (78th) struck again to ensure his team got a point.

Bengaluru FC win maiden Durand Cup title

Bengaluru FC win maiden Durand Cup title

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

BFC beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in final

ISL: Mumbai City hand Bengaluru third straight loss

ISL: Mumbai City hand Bengaluru third straight loss

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Bengaluru made just one change from their previous encounter as Deshorn Brown came in to replace Erik Paartalu while Mumbai coach Sergio Lobera named an unchanged XI from the 2-0 win over Kerala Blasters.

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: Bengaluru FC edge past North East United courtesy Costa strike

ISL: Bengaluru FC edge past North East United courtesy Costa strike

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Costa nodded home a Javier Hernandez corner at the far post to log home full points for BFC

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Never break COVID-19 protocols of other countries: Rijiju to athletes

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Rijiju posted the comment while wishing Olympic-bound shooters a successful trip to Croatia